Stop Negotiating With Your Cravings for Alcohol
From Journey to the Sunnyside by Sunnyside
June 1, 2026 · 14 min · Episode 252
About this episode
This episode explores the nature of alcohol cravings and offers strategies for managing them mindfully without negotiation.
In this episode, I’m digging into alcohol cravings and one of the biggest traps people fall into when they’re trying to cut back: negotiating with the urge. Maybe just one. Maybe only tonight. Maybe I’ll reset tomorrow. We’ll look at why cravings can feel so convincing in the moment, what’s happening in the brain and body when the urge to drink shows up, and how a simple practice that can help you pause without fighting yourself. This isn’t about being perfect or forcing yourself into an all-or-nothing approach. It’s about building the skill of noticing a craving, riding it out, and making a more mindful choice that actually supports your goals. 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…
People in this episode
Host: Sunnyside
Topics covered
- alcohol cravings
- mindfulness
- self-improvement
- mental health
- behavior change
Keywords
- alcohol
- cravings
- mindful choice
- negotiation
- self-control
- mental health
- behavioral strategies
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