58. Breaking the Wine O'Clock Habit with Rebecca Thompson

58. Breaking the Wine O'Clock Habit with Rebecca Thompson

From It Starts with YOU by Vic O'Farrell

April 28, 2026 · 33 min

About this episode

Vic O'Farrell and Rebecca Thompson discuss the cultural norms around drinking and the emotional drivers behind alcohol consumption.

In this episode of It Starts With YOU , Vic O'Farrell is joined by Rebecca Thompson, also known as the "One O'clock Woman," for a refreshingly honest conversation about our relationship with alcohol and the behaviours that sit behind it. Together, they explore the cultural norms around drinking, the pressure to "fit in," and why choosing not to drink can feel so uncomfortable in social situations. From wine o'clock habits to the deeper emotional drivers behind drinking, Rebecca shares powerful insights into how alcohol becomes a coping mechanism, a reward, and even a bridge between our busy lives and downtime. This episode invites you to pause, reflect, and start noticing your own patterns, because real change begins with awareness. "It Starts with You" podcast is available everywhere on Wednesdays every fortnight. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review! Thank you, Vic. Let's Connect! Follow Vic O'Farrell via the Queen of Behaviours Instagram - @vicofarrell LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaofarrell/ Email – hello@queenofbehaviours.com Website - www.queenofbehaviours.com Work with Vicky Showreel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTWViLzyLkU…

People in this episode

Host: Vic O'Farrell

Guest: Rebecca Thompson

Topics covered

  • alcohol
  • social norms
  • drinking habits
  • emotional drivers
  • self-awareness

Keywords

  • wine o'clock
  • alcohol coping mechanism
  • social pressure
  • self-reflection
  • behaviour change

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Organizations: Queen of Behaviours

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