Reflecting on 300 Episodes, 600,000 Downloads & What a Journey It's Been

300 episodes. 600,000 downloads. Nearly six years of conversations about alcohol, neuroscience, mindset, and changing our relationship with drinking.

In this milestone episode, I'm taking a moment to celebrate the journey of the Alcohol Minimalist podcast, reflect on how it all began in December 2020, and share some of the biggest lessons I've learned along the way.

From the science of behavior change to the importance of curiosity, compassion, and intentional living, this episode is both a look back and a celebration of what's possible when we keep showing up.

Most importantly, it's a chance to say thank you to everyone who has listened, shared an episode, or been part of the Alcohol Minimalist community.

Here's to 300 episodes, 600,000 downloads, and everything still ahead!

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