Have you ever vowed to stop drinking, but then you drink again anyway? It’s a rhetorical question. I know the answer is yes. It’s frustrating when we keep doing this to ourselves and it destroys our belief in ourselves, which is an essential part of staying sober. In this episode I’m discussing instant gratification, the decision making process, and how alcohol alters the way the brain makes decisions to keep us stuck in a loop. 
What to listen to next:
E224: alcohol simplifies the brain
E211: the anticipation of a drink

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Gillian Tietz, MS, CAMS-I

E254: Why You Can’t Make Good Decisions About Your Drinking (or Anything Else)

NOV 8, 202426 MIN
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E254: Why You Can’t Make Good Decisions About Your Drinking (or Anything Else)

NOV 8, 202426 MIN

Description

Have you ever vowed to stop drinking, but then you drink again anyway? It’s a rhetorical question. I know the answer is yes. It’s frustrating when we keep doing this to ourselves and it destroys our belief in ourselves, which is an essential part of staying sober. In this episode I’m discussing instant gratification, the decision making process, and how alcohol alters the way the brain makes decisions to keep us stuck in a loop. 

What to listen to next:

E224: alcohol simplifies the brain

E211: the anticipation of a drink


Sober Support:


 Work with me:


Thank you for supporting this show by supporting my sponsors. Learn more:

https://www.soberpowered.com/sponsors


If you enjoyed this episode please consider buying me a coffee to support my work https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberpowered

Sources are posted on my website

Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice. 



Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices