A Craving Is Not a Command

A Craving Is Not a Command

From Journey to the Sunnyside by Sunnyside

March 30, 2026 · 13 min · Episode 235

About this episode

This episode discusses how to manage cravings effectively, emphasizing that they are uncomfortable but not commands.

In this episode I talk about one idea from my conversation with Nir Eyal that I think is genuinely useful for anyone trying to drink less. He made a point about pain and signal that applies directly to what happens when a craving shows up — and it's a lot more practical than just white knuckling through it. A craving is real. It's uncomfortable. But it's not a command. This episode is about what to actually do in that moment. Nir's Book, Beyond Belief: https://a.co/d/0bOchJVG CONNECT WITH SUNNYSIDE: Listen to Journey to the Sunnyside Podcast: https://bit.ly/4bxCqT3 Subscribe to Sunnyside’s YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3zuoID4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinsunnyside/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joinsunnyside/ Twitter: https://x.com/joinsunnyside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joinsunnyside ABOUT SUNNYSIDE: Sunnyside is the #1 alcohol health app that helps you drink less without any shame, guilt, or pressure to quit. Optimize your alcohol habits to achieve benefits like sleeping better, losing weight, feeling more energy, and saving money. We know that an all-or-nothing approach doesn’t work for everyone, so we focus on helping you set your own goals…

People in this episode

Host: Sunnyside

Topics covered

  • cravings
  • alcohol reduction
  • mental health
  • self-improvement
  • practical advice

Keywords

  • craving
  • alcohol
  • Nir Eyal
  • self-help
  • mental health
  • Beyond Belief
  • Sunnyside

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