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Podcast: It's Not About the Alcohol
Episode: EP330 Minisode: How to leverage your dopamine so that alcohol is less appealing
Description: In this episode, Colleen revisits the biochemistry of change through the lens of dopamine — not as a science lesson, but as a practical explanation for why so many women stay stuck in cycles they genuinely want to change. She breaks down the difference between motivation and overwhelm, and why most attempts to change drinking fail before they ever really begin: the goal is too big, the thinking is too broad, and the brain never actually learns to enjoy the behaviors that would make change sustainable. Instead of focusing on the outcome — drinking less, losing weight, gett...