181. Is Moderation Really Harder Than Quitting Alcohol?

181. Is Moderation Really Harder Than Quitting Alcohol?

June 17, 2026 · 16 min · Episode 181

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The episode explores whether moderation is truly harder than quitting alcohol, examining biases and challenges associated with both approaches.

Send me a message 🤗 Is moderation really harder than quitting? It's a question that comes up again and again in the mindful drinking space — and there's no shortage of people who will tell you, with great confidence, that the answer is yes. The problem is that most of those opinions come with a bias baked in. This week I'm taking that debate head-on. Not to declare a winner, but to pull apart what actually makes moderation feel so much harder for some people, what quitting asks of...

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Host: Denise Hamilton-Mace

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