Category: Science
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Sleep on it: how alcohol disrupts your rest (and what happens when you cut back)
You might think that nightcap helps you sleep, but the science tells a different story. Alcohol is one of the most commonly used sleep aids, and paradoxically, one of the worst things you can rely on for real rest. While it may feel like it helps you unwind, alcohol interferes with your sleep cycles, raises… Read more
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Before the rosé flows: how to get ahead of summer drinking habits
Summer can quietly undo your progress. The rituals, the pace, the social pressure — it adds up. But you don’t have to sit it out. This ARC guide shows you how to enjoy the season without slipping into autopilot. From sensory swaps like #FakeAndTonic™ to smarter pours and ADHD-aware tips, it’s everything you need to… Read more
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What’s the big A stopping you from taking back control of your drinking? (and it’s not alcohol…)
You want to cut back, but you also enjoy it. That inner tension isn’t failure, it’s ambivalence. This blog explores why you feel stuck around drinking, how to work with conflicting urges, and how to build drinking habits that still feel like you. No labels, no pressure, just practical progress. Read more
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What drunken chimps can teach us about drinking with intent
Credit to Matthew Deller MW for highlighting this study in his LinkedIn article, which first brought these findings to my attention. The Chimpanzees’ Boozy Bonding Ritual Researchers from the University of Exeter and Oxford Brookes University recently published something remarkable. Wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau were captured on motion-activated cameras sharing fermented fruit from the African breadnut… Read more
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Why ADHD makes ‘Just one drink’ so damn hard (and what actually helps)
The intention is genuine. The wiring? Less reliable. That “just one drink” promise evaporates before the first sip hits your lips. By the time your prefrontal cortex checks in, you’re three glasses deep and wondering what happened… again. This isn’t moral failure. It’s neuroscience. The ADHD–Alcohol loop: Why it feels so good (and then so… Read more
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Why books rarely change behaviour, but structured support usually does
I’ve got shelves full of brilliant books, especially cookbooks. Some of them are true works of art: inspiring, thoughtful, beautifully written. But if I’m being honest? Most of them are just sitting there. Gathering dust. Take Floyd on France, for example. One of the most inspirational food books I own. Yet the truth is, I… Read more
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What kind of drinker are you, and why does one drink so often lead to more?
Over 30 years working in the wine world, I’ve met every kind of drinker.The connoisseurs. The cautious. The accidental bottle-finishers. These days, I’ve also studied the science behind them and have developed a structure to help people achieve what I thought would be impossible for myself. What did they all have in common? A version… Read more
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Need a reset? Why music might be the ultimate mindful shortcut
1. Scene setter Picture this: It’s been a long day. You’re tired, you’re wired, and reaching for a glass has become part of your end-of-working-day ritual (that includes all you parents putting children to bed!). But what if there was a better reset? One that did not trigger further drinking in the evening? What if… Read more
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Not all bad news: The feel-good side of alcohol (in moderation)
Not all bad news: The feel-good side of alcohol (in moderation) When it comes to alcohol, the headlines are often grim. And yes, excessive drinking is linked to everything from liver disease and cardiovascular problems to anxiety, broken sleep, and brain fog. But somewhere along the line, we lost the nuance. Not all alcohol consumption… Read more
