Drink Less Booze. Live How You Choose.
Drink Less Booze. Live How You Choose.
Podcast Description
Are you sober curious, a mindful drinker or simply looking to change your relationship with alcohol? Drink Less Booze. Live How You Choose is here to help you take a more intentional, values-based approach to alcohol. Join Dr Fiona Dowman, a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, as she shares expert, evidence-based tools grounded in mindfulness to help you drink less—one manageable step at a time. Understand the psychology behind why you drink more than you want to, and tackle those pesky thoughts, cravings and difficult emotions that keep you stuck in old habits . This is the mental health podcast that helps you take control of your drinking and focus on what truly matters.
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The podcast focuses on changing one’s relationship with alcohol, exploring themes like mindful drinking, psychological insights on cravings, and practical strategies for overcoming emotional challenges related to drinking. Episodes include discussions on managing cravings, understanding the psychology of drinking habits, and tools for emotional resilience.
Are you sober curious, a mindful drinker or simply looking to change your relationship with alcohol? Drink Less Booze. Live How You Choose is here to help you take a more intentional, values-based approach to alcohol.
Join Dr Fiona Dowman, a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, as she shares expert, evidence-based tools grounded in mindfulness to help you drink less—one manageable step at a time. Understand the psychology behind why you drink more than you want to, and tackle those pesky thoughts, cravings and difficult emotions that keep you stuck in old habits . This is the mental health podcast that helps you take control of your drinking and focus on what truly matters.
What It’s Like to Go to an Alcohol Service in the UK: In Conversation with Luna, Recovery Worker. Ep.8
Hi, I’m Dr Fiona Dowman, a qualified HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist in the UK.
🎧 Episode Summary:
If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens when someone accesses an alcohol service, or if you've been curious but nervous about what to expect, this episode is for you.
I’m joined by Luna Ng, a recovery worker from an alcohol service in London. She shares what a typical day looks like in her role, what kinds of support people receive, and the real-life challenges and goals people bring when trying to change their drinking. We also talk about why services focus on your goals—not someone else’s—and how recovery support can be a compassionate, non-judgemental process.
Whether you’re exploring change yourself or just want to understand the system better, this conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes insight into how alcohol services work.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
- What recovery work in an alcohol service actually involves
- The impact of alcohol on mental health, sleep, relationships, and more
- Why emotional drinking can keep people stuck in a cycle
- How recovery is shaped by personal goals—not pressure to be abstinent
- The power of small, consistent steps (not all-or-nothing thinking)
- What really helps people make changes—including motivation, support, and self-compassion
- The barriers to change
🔗 Resources I Mention:
Alcohol Change UK
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