Sober Curiosity

Motivation

Alcohol Moderation Made Easy—the Hidden Power of Emotions

Jeanette Hu AMFT on June 15, 2024

Are you struggling to moderate your alcohol consumption? It might be time to rethink your approach. An emotional goal can make all the difference.

Are you struggling to moderate your alcohol consumption? It might be time to rethink your approach. An emotional goal can make all the difference.

Alcoholism

From Curiosity to Dependence: The 4 Stages of Alcohol Misuse

Jeanette Hu AMFT on May 29, 2024

How does casual drinking spiral into a daily routine? Discover the stages of alcohol misuse and how to recognize the signs before it's too late.

How does casual drinking spiral into a daily routine? Discover the stages of alcohol misuse and how to recognize the signs before it's too late.

Alcoholism

How We Get Hooked: Understand Alcohol Misuse

Jeanette Hu AMFT on May 18, 2024

Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to stop drinking? Dive into the reasons behind each sip.

Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to stop drinking? Dive into the reasons behind each sip.

Alcoholism

Should You Stop Asking, "Do I Have a Drinking Problem?"

Jeanette Hu AMFT on January 13, 2024

Questioning whether you’re drinking too much? Find out how to use empowering questions to cultivate a healthier relationship with alcohol.

Questioning whether you’re drinking too much? Find out how to use empowering questions to cultivate a healthier relationship with alcohol.

Alcoholism

Rethink Dry January: A Therapist's Guide to Sober Curiosity

Jeanette Hu AMFT on January 1, 2024

Each January, millions embark on a journey to abstain from alcohol, but is there a more effective approach?

Each January, millions embark on a journey to abstain from alcohol, but is there a more effective approach?

Alcoholism

A Therapist's Guide to Breaking Your Drinking Habit in 2024

Jeanette Hu AMFT on December 17, 2023

From intention to action: Transforming drinking routine with daily journaling.

From intention to action: Transforming drinking routine with daily journaling.

Alcoholism

How Alcohol Gets a Grip on People

Jeanette Hu AMFT on November 11, 2023

How our search for joy and our dread of discomfort can both shape our drinking habits.

How our search for joy and our dread of discomfort can both shape our drinking habits.

Alcoholism

Why We Drink: The Truth About Our Alcohol Obsession

Jeanette Hu AMFT on November 5, 2023

Does celebrating without booze seem unthinkable for you? Discover how alcohol became our default plus-one, and why it doesn't have to be that way.

Does celebrating without booze seem unthinkable for you? Discover how alcohol became our default plus-one, and why it doesn't have to be that way.

Alcoholism

Moderation Made Simple: Wisdom From the Kitchen

Jeanette Hu AMFT on November 2, 2023

Are you trying to drink less but don’t know how? Learn the recipe for mindful drinking and the common pitfalls to avoid, through the lens of making dumplings.

Are you trying to drink less but don’t know how? Learn the recipe for mindful drinking and the common pitfalls to avoid, through the lens of making dumplings.

Motivation

The Emotional Secret to Resisting Alcohol

Jeanette Hu AMFT on October 28, 2023

Is the internal tug-of-war over drinking stealing your peace? Finding your unique emotional "why" can help you create long-lasting sobriety.

Is the internal tug-of-war over drinking stealing your peace? Finding your unique emotional "why" can help you create long-lasting sobriety.

Alcoholism

How to Turn “I Should Drink Less” to “I Want to Drink Less”

Jeanette Hu AMFT on October 21, 2023

A simple yet powerful shift to help you move from "I should drink less" to "I want to drink less."

A simple yet powerful shift to help you move from "I should drink less" to "I want to drink less."

Addiction

Cage Studies: How Environment Shapes Drinking Habits

Jeanette Hu AMFT on July 29, 2023

Rats in "paradise" drank less of an addictive liquid, a study shows, than those that were in cages. Implications for humans?

Rats in "paradise" drank less of an addictive liquid, a study shows, than those that were in cages. Implications for humans?

Habit Formation

Why Life Can Seem Joyless Without Alcohol

Jeanette Hu AMFT on July 1, 2023

How to burst the illusion that keeps many drinkers trapped and bring life back to its full, vibrant colors.

How to burst the illusion that keeps many drinkers trapped and bring life back to its full, vibrant colors.

Alcoholism

How to Drink Less When Alcohol Is Sold Next to Candy Bars

Jeanette Hu AMFT on May 22, 2023

Personal Perspective: The attractive bottles next to the register make it clear that we live in a bubble of unreality when it comes to alcohol.

Personal Perspective: The attractive bottles next to the register make it clear that we live in a bubble of unreality when it comes to alcohol.

Alcoholism

3 Common Mistakes That Keep Drinkers Trapped

Jeanette Hu AMFT on April 8, 2023

These 3 hidden mistakes have been keeping many drinkers stuck in the pain of shame and blame, the internal tug-of-war, and the feeling of missing out.

These 3 hidden mistakes have been keeping many drinkers stuck in the pain of shame and blame, the internal tug-of-war, and the feeling of missing out.

Alcoholism

To Learn Not to Drink, Don’t Let Your Beliefs Hold You Back

Jeanette Hu AMFT on April 2, 2023

If cutting down or quitting alcohol seems almost impossible, your beliefs may be secretly sabotaging you.

If cutting down or quitting alcohol seems almost impossible, your beliefs may be secretly sabotaging you.

Career

How to Change Your Drinking With the Science of Habit Change

Jeanette Hu AMFT on March 18, 2023

Do you ever wish for a formula that could help you change a stubborn drinking habit? The Golden Rule of habit changing may offer what you seek.

Do you ever wish for a formula that could help you change a stubborn drinking habit? The Golden Rule of habit changing may offer what you seek.

Alcoholism

Why Changing Your Behavior May Not Help You Quit Drinking

Jeanette Hu AMFT on February 18, 2023

When we focus only on the various ways we can “not drink,” we are addressing what's on the surface without attending to the roots.

When we focus only on the various ways we can “not drink,” we are addressing what's on the surface without attending to the roots.

Alcoholism

Why "Am I an Alcoholic?" May Be the Wrong Question

Jeanette Hu AMFT on February 11, 2023

A Personal Perspective: The unspeakable weight of the question hinders the drinkers’ ability to reflect on their relationship with alcohol with full honesty.

A Personal Perspective: The unspeakable weight of the question hinders the drinkers’ ability to reflect on their relationship with alcohol with full honesty.

Relationships

Do Love and Sobriety Mix? 5 Tips for a Dry Valentine’s Date

Jeanette Hu AMFT on February 10, 2023

Have you ever wondered whether it’s possible to enjoy a romantic date without booze? These five tips will help you plan your first amazing sober date.

Have you ever wondered whether it’s possible to enjoy a romantic date without booze? These five tips will help you plan your first amazing sober date.