Becoming Someone Who Desires Alcohol Less

Episode Summary:
As we close out More Sober October, Molly invites you to reflect not just on how many drinks you had—or didn’t have—but on who you became along the way. This episode brings the month’s theme full circle, offering a powerful emotional close and a neuroscience-backed perspective on identity change.

Molly revisits the month’s key concepts, including identity scripts, neuroplasticity, and casting “votes” for the kind of person you want to become. You’ll hear encouragement to look beneath the surface of your habits and recognize the deeper shifts that may already be taking place.

Whether October went exactly to plan—or not even close—this episode is a celebration of your progress, your resilience, and your values in action.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why change often feels subtle—and how that’s a sign it’s working
• How repetition rewires the brain and reshapes identity
• James Clear’s insight on identity-based habits and casting votes
• Why you don’t need to be perfect to be proud
• How to create a powerful future-focused reflection practice

Try This Practice:
Write a short letter to your “future you” with these prompts:

• This is what I’ve learned about myself…
• This is what I want you to remember next time it gets hard…
• This is what I’m proud of from More Sober October…
• This is what I know is possible for you…

Bonus Reminder:
Change isn’t just about what you believe. It’s about what you remember. Document your growth and create a breadcrumb trail for the future you to follow.

Next Steps:
Join Molly for No-Binge November, featuring the Just One More? Rewiring the Binge Brain course. For just $39, you’ll receive lifetime access plus two live group coaching calls. Sign up here.

Connect with Molly:

• Website: www.mollywatts.com
• Instagram: @alcoholminimalist
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alcoholminimalists

Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:

Healthy men under 65:

No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.

Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:
No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.

One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.

Abstinence from alcohol
Abstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.

Benefits of “low-risk” drinking
Following these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work.

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