by Colleen Kachmann
Would you like to reduce your alcohol consumption by 80 percent so you can enjoy drinking socially without relying on alcohol to manage your stress, anxiety, loneliness and boredom when you're by yourself? Most high achieving women assume over-drinking is caused by a lack of willpower--or worse, the incurable disease of "alcoholism." So they beat themselves up and avoid asking for help because they feel ashamed and out of control. Whether you’re a daily drinker who can’t break the habit, or you're still going to sobriety meetings even though you don’t drink anymore, the real problem is that you don’t trust yourself. Which means it’s not about the alcohol. It’s about your relationship with yourself. I’m an intuitive drinking coach helping professional women learn how drinking less (or not at all) is actually a superpower, even when the idea of giving up the only thing that helps them quiet their mind feels impossible. The solution to alcohol use disorder is a FEELING. If you felt comfortable in your own skin and at ease in your life, you would drink like someone who is comfortable and at ease! Join me each week for holistic, evidence-based strategies to fix your dopamine deficit, regulate your nervous system, cure imposter syndrome, manage sugar cravings, improve your sleep and reclaim your mental health so you no longer have the urge to escape your own body. Get happy, not sober. Because happy people don’t drink themselves into a stupor.
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April 19, 2025
<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">In today's episode, Colleen breaks down how the language you use—especially when it seems neutral or logical—can silently sabotage your ability to change.</p> <p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">You’ll hear why “I just need to stop drinking” is actually a negative thought (and how it keeps your brain stuck in the problem instead of moving toward the solution). She explains how to recognize these mental error codes, shift into a more empowered mindset, and start generating real momentum—even with something as small as making it to a yoga class.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style= "font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Your brain can’t solve for what you don’t want—it needs clear, positive direction.</li> <li><strong>“Stopping drinking” isn’t a goal</strong>; it’s the absence of a goal. <ul> <li>It keeps your nervous system in a stress response.<br /> <br /></li> </ul> </li> <li>Negative thinking often shows up in normal, subtle ways: <ul> <li>“I don’t know”</li> <li>“I can’t"</li> <li>“What if I don’t…”</li> </ul> </li> <li>Every time you focus on the negative outcome, <strong>You Reinforce It.</strong> <ul> <li>Instead, swap in positive, do-focused thoughts like: <ul> <li>“What I do know is...”</li> <li>"What I can do right now is..."</li> <li>"When I do ____, I'll feel ____."</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style= "text-decoration: underline; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Action Steps:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type: circle;"> <li>Notice the hidden “negatives” in your self-talk—especially around alcohol, habits, and percieved identity.<br /> <ul style="list-style-type: circle;"> <li>When you catch one, pause and ask: "What do I want instead? What’s the positive version of this thought?"<br /> <ul style="list-style-type: circle;"> <li>Practice shifting your language in small, daily moments—like going to yoga, packing lunch, or regulating your nervous system.<br /> <br /> <ul style="list-style-type: circle;"> <li><strong>Remind yourself:</strong> Your brain is a powerful problem-solver—but only when you feed it the right kind of input.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p dir="ltr">If you are ready to get support from a community of women who are co-creating this change with intention and clarity— <a href= "https://emotionalsobrietycoaching.typeform.com/to/QbFjUKjL?utm_source=libsynminipodcast#source=libsynminiPodcast"> Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL</a>. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Do you want help from Colleen with a situation you’re struggling with? <a href= "https://emotionalsobrietycoaching.typeform.com/to/UboPQ71e?utm_source=libsynminipodcast#source=libsynminipodcast"> Click here to submit your question</a> for Colleen’s NEW Q& A episodes. Your name will not be mentioned on air! </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Find me on</p> <p dir="ltr">TikTok: <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@hangoverwhisperer">@hangoverwhisperer</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thehangoverwhisperer/">@thehangoverwhisperer</a><br /> <br /></p> <p dir="ltr">—<a href= "https://emotionalsobrietycoaching.typeform.com/to/jA8GSTvp?utm_source=libsynminipodcast#source=libsynminipodcast">Click here to TAKE THE QUIZ</a>: Do you have a drinking problem or a thinking problem?</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12lE8GIoZE3tDkUIOR-v85MpHSAOQAP7j?usp=sharing"> Transcript</a></p> <p> </p>
April 17, 2025
<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">In today’s episode, Colleen shares a personal reflection she recorded nearly a year ago—but it’s just as relevant now, especially if you’re feeling stuck, off-balance, or like a hot mess who should be further along by now. <strong>This episode isn’t about getting it all together—it’s about what to do when you don’t.</strong> You’ll hear how she used the exact tools from the program to navigate the emotional chaos of working too much, losing old routines post-divorce, and telling herself the story that she wasn’t making any progress.</p> <p> </p> <p>You’ll learn how to decode those familiar thoughts, and shift out of judgment into grounded, aligned action.</p> <p>Because stuck is a story.</p> <p>Balance is a feeling.</p> <p>And sometimes the most powerful way to move forward…</p> <p>IS TO STOP TRYING SO HARD!</p> <p> </p> <p class="" data-start="81" data-end="278"><strong style= "font-size: 14pt; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Key Takeaways:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>These are just thoughts—not facts. </strong>They’re how we explain our emotional state, not what’s actually happening.</p> <ul> <li style="font-style: italic;">“I’m stuck,” </li> <li style="font-style: italic;">“I’m out of balance”</li> <li style="font-style: italic;">“I’m not making progress”</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>The real issue isn’t imbalance. <strong>I</strong><strong>t’s overwhelm.</strong></p> <p>When your <span style="text-decoration: underline;">output is high</span> but your <span style= "text-decoration: underline;">results are low</span>, you’re probably ignoring your body’s signals. Emotional sobriety means listening to those signals instead of overriding them.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Remember this:</strong> Your brain will find evidence for whatever you believe.</span></p> <p>So if you keep saying “I’m not making progress,” you’ll feel more discouraged and stuck. Flip the script by doing one small thing—and call it progress.</p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">If you are ready to get support from a community of women who are co-creating this change with intention and clarity— <a href= "https://emotionalsobrietycoaching.typeform.com/to/QbFjUKjL#source=libsynminiPodcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL</a>. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Do you want help from Colleen with a situation you’re struggling with? <a href= "https://emotionalsobrietycoaching.typeform.com/to/UboPQ71e?utm_source=libsynminipodcast"> Click here to submit your question</a> for Colleen’s NEW Q& A episodes. Your name will not be mentioned on air! </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Find me on</p> <p dir="ltr">TikTok: <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@hangoverwhisperer">@hangoverwhisperer</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thehangoverwhisperer/">@thehangoverwhisperer</a> <br /> <br /></p> <p dir="ltr">—<a href= "https://emotionalsobrietycoaching.typeform.com/to/jA8GSTvp?utm_source=libsynminipodcast">Click here to TAKE THE QUIZ</a>: Do you have a drinking problem or a thinking problem?</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12lE8GIoZE3tDkUIOR-v85MpHSAOQAP7j?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Transcript</a></p> <p> </p>
April 15, 2025
<p dir="ltr">"Stop saying that you want to stay sober or drink in moderation. Because what you really want is to feel calm, capable, and in control." Colleen Freeland Kachmann</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">There are 3 invisible, unmet needs that keep high-achieving women from easily changing their drinking habits: a lack of connection, direction and feedback.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">If you’ve ever wondered “Why am I doing this to myself?”—this episode will change the way you think about drinking, self-trust, and your ability to change.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">I’ll explain how alcohol has become both a problem and a solution, and why your brilliant, overthinking brain continues to argue in favor of your bad habits.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">You’ll learn how shame, inconsistency, and an over-emphasis on alcohol undermine your ability to change. And why focusing on how you want to FEEL instead of how much you should or should not drink will set you free.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Key Takeaways:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Your emotional state drives your behavior. The way you drink is a reflection of how you feel.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The first step to feeling better is feeling safe so that you can speak your truth.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Which means you need support from a community of people who share your values and vision for the future.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">—<a href= "https://emotionalsobrietycoaching.typeform.com/to/QbFjUKjL#source=libsynPodcast">Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL</a> if you’re ready to fully commit to your personal growth and do the work to get emotionally sober. Side effects include an 80 percent reduction in drinking. You'll walk away from our call with a clear understanding of how to get the skills you need to transform your life.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">—NEW! Colleen’s doing Q&A episodes! Do you want help from Colleen with a situation you’re struggling with? <a href= "https://emotionalsobrietycoaching.typeform.com/to/UboPQ71e?utm_source=libsynpodcast"> Click here to submit your question.</a> Your name will not be mentioned on air! </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">—Want daily updates from me? Find me on TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hangoverwhisperer">@hangoverwhisperer</a> and IG <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thehangoverwhisperer/">@thehangoverwhisperer</a> and YouTube <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@hangoverwhisperer">@hangoverwhisperer</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-2f582ec5-7fff-c26d-405b-8484da511fd3"> –<a href="https://emotionalsobrietycoaching.typeform.com/to/YmXzUEan?typeform-source=itsnotaboutthealcohol.typeform.comhttps://emotionalsobrietycoaching.typeform.com/to/jA8GSTvp?utm_source=libsynpodcast">Click here to take the QUIZ:</a> Do you have a drinking problem or a thinking problem?</strong></p>
Molly Watts, Author & Coach
Alcohol Tipping Point
Gillian Tietz, MS, CPRC
Casey McGuire Davidson
Annie Grace
Rachel Hart
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James Swanwick
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