Ever felt unsure about how to handle social situations when drinking less or not at all? You’re not alone. In this episode, co-hosts Kathryn Elliott and Chris Gimpel explore one of the biggest challenges when rethinking alcohol - dealing with other people’s reactions.

From friends and family to work events, we unpack why social dynamics can feel tricky and, most importantly, how to navigate them with confidence. With personal stories, expert insights, and practical strategies, you’ll walk away feeling empowered in your choices.

You’ll hear:

✔️ Why other people’s reactions often reflect their own relationship with alcohol
✔️ How to handle conversations with friends, family, and colleagues
✔️ Strategies to stay confident at social and professional events
✔️ Practical tools to help you own your choices - without feeling awkward

This episode isn’t about judgement - it’s about empowerment. Whether you’re curious about drinking less, taking a break, or rethinking alcohol entirely, The Drinking ReThink is your space for real conversations, expert insights, and actionable strategies.

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Join co-hosts Kathryn Elliott and Chris Gimpel as they take a deep dive into what alcohol really does to your brain and body - and why understanding the science behind it might just change the way you think about drinking.

In this episode, Kath and Chris unpack the expert insights from leading neuroscientists, including Dr. Andrew Huberman and Dr. Sarah Wakeman, to reveal how even moderate drinking can affect everything from decision-making to long-term cognitive function. They share eye-opening personal stories about how learning the biological effects of alcohol reshaped their own drinking habits.

You'll hear:

• How alcohol impacts neurotransmitters like GABA and glutamate, altering mood, memory, and focus.
• The surprising link between moderate drinking and neocortex thinning - the part of the brain responsible for decision-making.
• Why the relaxing effects of alcohol come with hidden costs to mental clarity and energy.
• Practical insights to help you make more informed choices about alcohol in your life.

This episode isn’t about judgment - it’s about empowerment through knowledge. Whether you’re simply curious, cutting back, or rethinking alcohol entirely, The Drinking ReThink is your trusted space for real conversations, expert insights, and actionable strategies.

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Join co-hosts Kathryn Elliott and Chris Gimpel as they explore the first and most important step in rethinking alcohol - learning to start questioning your relationship with alcohol.

Through their own personal journeys, Kath and Chris share how reflecting on their drinking habits helped them find clarity, balance, and greater fulfillment. They discuss the pivotal moments that made them pause and reassess whether alcohol was truly serving them, and how small mindset shifts led to big changes.

This episode explores what it really means to start questioning your drinking - not with guilt or pressure, but with curiosity and self-awareness. With expert insights, personal anecdotes, and practical reflection tools, Kath and Chris create a judgment-free space for anyone interested in making mindful changes.

Whether you’re thinking about cutting back, taking a break, or just understanding the role alcohol plays in your life, The Drinking Re-Think is your go-to resource for real conversations, expert advice, and actionable strategies.

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