About this episode

The episode explores the challenges of moderating alcohol consumption through the experiences of two guests, Pamela and Claude, with insights from coaches Cole and Hayley.

Why can’t I just have one drink? For Pamela, that question comes from her struggle to moderate her drinking, and for Claude, it sits in her fear of never being able to drink again. Same question but from two very different perspectives. Coaches Cole and Hayley work with Pamela and Claude to discover what sits behind these questions and to find out why one drink never stays one drink for most of us. Pamela discusses: Fifty-three easy days, then a Friday night phone call from friends that flipped the switch Why the third night lined up with the anniversary of her ex-husband's death Why she uses alcohol to "let go of what's heavy," and what it's really protecting her from Coach Cole's question about her daughter that undid six years of believing she had to handle things alone Her real commitment for the next time the Ferris wheel comes back around Claude discusses: Why the idea of "never again" feels like free fall and grief, not relief Tracing the "glitter" back to cocktails, galas, and a stressful career, and finding it elsewhere An experiment with an untouched glass of wine, left behind on an Adirondack chair Why a firm 30-day non-negotiable feels lighter than deciding fresh…

People in this episode

Host: Annie Grace

Guests: Pamela, Claude

Topics covered

• moderation
• alcohol
• personal struggle
• mental health
• coaching
• self-discovery

Keywords

• one drink
• alcohol moderation
• self-improvement
• coaching
• mental health
• personal stories
• addiction

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