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#251 Drink Less, Live Well: Why Quitting Alcohol is about Curiosity, not Willpower with Tansy Forrest

podcast Jul 30, 2026

Have you ever wondered what life would feel like with less alcohol… or no alcohol at all?

In this candid and heartfelt conversation, I'm joined by Tansy Forrest, former secondary school teacher, hypnotherapist, YouTube creator, and author of 10 Steps to Drink Less and Live Well.

Tansy's journey began when she found herself experiencing panic attacks, relying on a nightly drink to unwind, and realizing that alcohol wasn't making her feel the way she wanted to feel. Through hypnotherapy and self-discovery, she transformed her relationship with alcohol and now helps others do the same.

Together, we have an honest conversation about reducing alcohol, experimenting with alcohol-free living, and the surprising benefits we've both experienced. I share my perspective after 18 months alcohol-free, while Tansy shares what she's learned over her five months of living alcohol-free.

We discuss:

  • Why quitting drinking isn't about having more willpower
  • The hidden patterns and emotional habits behind drinking
  • How curiosity can create lasting change
  • The concept of "stumble, not crumble" and why setbacks are simply part of learning
  • Why we prefer the mindset of practicing and playing rather than striving for perfection
  • Using hypnotherapy to imagine and embody your future alcohol-free self
  • The improvements we've noticed in sleep, mental clarity, energy, and emotional well-being
  • The challenges of reducing alcohol and ultimately deciding to stop
  • How changing your relationship with alcohol happens from the inside out

If you've ever questioned your drinking habits, considered taking a break from alcohol, or simply wondered if you'd feel better drinking less, this episode offers compassion, practical insights, and plenty of encouragement.

Because changing your relationship with alcohol isn't about being stricter or forcing yourself to quit. It's about understanding what's really happening beneath the habit and gently creating a new way forward—one curious step at a time.

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Remember: Progress isn't perfection. We stumble, we learn, and we keep moving forward.

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