450: When Dry January Has Already Fallen to the Wayside

So many of you start the new year with the best intentions to cut back on drinking, only to find yourself slipping up within the first few days or weeks. Maybe you promised yourself you'd cut back on drinking this year, but then life happened. A stressful day at work. An awkward social situation. A craving that felt impossible to ignore. And now your brain is telling you that you've failed, that nothing matters, that you might as well give up. Tune in this week to learn why that first slip-up isn't actually the problem, and what is. You'll discover high-quality questions to ask yourself after a setback that will help you build awareness instead of shame, and how to redefine success beyond perfect streaks. Find a personalized approach that helps you change your habit in my new book, The Ultimate Guide to Drinking Less , here: Discover alternative approaches to drinking less inside our membership program, Take a Break: Get the full show notes, transcript, and more information here:

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450: When Dry January Has Already Fallen to the Wayside is an episode from Take a Break from Drinking by Rachel Hart.

This episode is 07:56 long.

This episode was published on Jan 6, 2026.

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