Tag: Neuroscience
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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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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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Emotional regulation after alcohol reduction: strengthening resilience during change
Introduction: When alcohol leaves an emotional gap Reducing alcohol intake is widely recognised as a positive life change. Yet it can also reveal a challenge many do not expect: an increase in emotional intensity. Alcohol often acts as a shortcut to emotional regulation, muting discomfort, amplifying relaxation, or creating an artificial sense of control. Without… Read more
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Transition addiction: understanding substitution behaviours during alcohol reduction
Introduction: when progress creates vulnerability Reducing alcohol intake is often framed as a purely positive shift. For many, it is. But for others, cutting back uncovers a deeper challenge: the sudden emergence of new compulsive habits. These are not random lapses in discipline. They represent a recognised psychological and neurological process known as transition addiction,… Read more
