Episode 46 | Guest Conversation: The Day I Knew I Had to Stop Drinking with Gilly Baker

Episode 47 | Why One Glass Is Never Enough

You promise yourself you'll only have one... but somehow the second (and sometimes third) follows without you really deciding. In this episode, I explain why this happens, why it isn't about willpower, and what's really going on in your brain after that first drink. If you've ever wondered why you can't seem to stop at one, this episode will help you understand the cycle—and how to start breaking it. If this episode resonated with you, it may be a sign that you’ve been carrying more than you realise. Each month I run a FREE live Zoom workshop for women who are beginning to recognise the emotional patterns, people-pleasing, overthinking, exhaustion and self-abandonment that may be keeping them stuck. Inside the workshop, I talk about the “cycle” many women unknowingly live in, and how to start recognising the patterns that keep you emotionally exhausted, disconnected and running on autopilot. Save your place for the next workshop here: [https://go.rebeccathomson.co.uk/workshop-optin] If you’d like to explore your own patterns more deeply, you can also book a free 30-minute conversation with me.  Book your complimentary conversation here: [https://go.rebeccathomson.co.uk/appt1] Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical, psychological or therapeutic advice.

Episode 46 | Guest Conversation: The Day I Knew I Had to Stop Drinking with Gilly Baker

What happens when you finally stop negotiating with yourself? In this episode, Gilly Baker shares the moment she knew she had to stop drinking, what finally helped her make lasting change, and how her life has transformed since. We talk about the anxiety, the constant mental battle around alcohol, and the unexpected benefits of living alcohol-free, including rebuilding her marriage, rediscovering herself, and even sober sex. If you've ever wondered whether life without alcohol could really be better, this conversation will leave you feeling hopeful. About Gilly Baker: Gilly Baker is an Alcohol Free and Positive Psychology Coach who helps women transform their relationship with alcohol make meaningful changes and create a life they love waking up to. After choosing an alcohol free life over two years ago, she now blends mindset work, compassionate accountability and real life tools to support women who want to step into a life women who want to step into a life that feels aligned, energising and fully their own. Drawing on her own lived experience and her work within AF communities, she creates safe, shame free spaces where women can explore what they truly want for themselves and step into lasting change. When she’s not coaching, Gilly can usually be found at a line dancing class, travelling for fun or enjoying family life with her husband and adult kids. Connect with Gilly: Find Gilly on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/gillybaker.coach?igsh=YnI0eG8yYXhyOG1z] Visit Gilly's website [https://gillybaker.com/] If this episode resonated with you, it may be a sign that you’ve been carrying more than you realise. Each month I run a FREE live Zoom workshop for women who are beginning to recognise the emotional patterns, people-pleasing, overthinking, exhaustion and self-abandonment that may be keeping them stuck. Inside the workshop, I talk about the “cycle” many women unknowingly live in, and how to start recognising the patterns that keep you emotionally exhausted, disconnected and running on autopilot. Save your place for the next workshop here: [https://go.rebeccathomson.co.uk/workshop-optin] If you’d like to explore your own patterns more deeply, you can also book a free 30-minute conversation with me.  Book your complimentary conversation here: [https://go.rebeccathomson.co.uk/appt1] Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical, psychological or therapeutic advice.

Episode 45 | But I like the Taste!

If you've ever told yourself you drink because you like the taste, this episode is for you. Let's talk about why one glass so often turns into two or three, what we're really chasing when we pour that first drink, and the question that changed how I thought about my own drinking. If this episode resonated with you, it may be a sign that you’ve been carrying more than you realise. Each month I run a FREE live Zoom workshop for women who are beginning to recognise the emotional patterns, people-pleasing, overthinking, exhaustion and self-abandonment that may be keeping them stuck. Inside the workshop, I talk about the “cycle” many women unknowingly live in, and how to start recognising the patterns that keep you emotionally exhausted, disconnected and running on autopilot. Save your place for the next workshop here: [https://go.rebeccathomson.co.uk/workshop-optin] If you’d like to explore your own patterns more deeply, you can also book a free 30-minute conversation with me.  Book your complimentary conversation here: [https://go.rebeccathomson.co.uk/appt1] Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical, psychological or therapeutic advice.

Episode 44 | Let Go of the Day: Your 7-Minute Evening Reset

A gentle 7-minute guided relaxation to help you release tension, quiet a busy mind, and leave the day behind. The perfect pause before your evening begins. If this episode resonated with you, it may be a sign that you’ve been carrying more than you realise. Each month I run a FREE live Zoom workshop for women who are beginning to recognise the emotional patterns, people-pleasing, overthinking, exhaustion and self-abandonment that may be keeping them stuck. Inside the workshop, I talk about the “cycle” many women unknowingly live in, and how to start recognising the patterns that keep you emotionally exhausted, disconnected and running on autopilot. Save your place for the next workshop here: [https://go.rebeccathomson.co.uk/workshop-optin] If you’d like to explore your own patterns more deeply, you can also book a free 30-minute conversation with me.  Book your complimentary conversation here: [https://go.rebeccathomson.co.uk/appt1] Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical, psychological or therapeutic advice.

Episode 43 | Guest Conversation: Alcohol's Confidence Trap with Annette Williams

Does alcohol really make you more confident—or does it simply stop you from learning how confident you can be without it? In this episode, I'm joined by Annette Williams to explore the idea of "borrowed confidence" and why relying on alcohol in social situations can keep us stuck in a cycle of self-doubt. We discuss the hidden ways alcohol can undermine genuine confidence, why confidence is more like a muscle than a personality trait, and how small acts of courage help build lasting self-belief. If you've ever felt nervous about socialising without alcohol, worried about what others might think, or wondered how to feel more comfortable being yourself, this conversation is packed with practical insights and encouragement. You'll discover: • Why alcohol creates the illusion of confidence • How "borrowed confidence" can hold you back • The link between confidence, practice and self-belief • Simple ways to strengthen your confidence muscle • How to feel more at ease in social situations without relying on a drink A thoughtful and engaging conversation that might just change the way you think about confidenceand alcohol. About Annette: Annette Williams is a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist, confidence specialist and former multi-award-winning BBC TV Executive Producer with nearly four decades of experience helping people perform under pressure. After a 38-year career in television, working with presenters, contributors, and live broadcasts where nerves and high stakes were part of daily life, Annette retrained in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy and now helps people build genuine confidence from the inside out. Through her practice, Silverbrook Hypnotherapy, she supports clients with confidence, fears and phobias including public speaking, social anxiety and breaking unhelpful coping patterns to feel more confident socially or professionally. Annette is also the author of "Step Into Your Spotlight: the TV insider's guide to feeling confident when all eyes are on you!", which combines self-hypnosis, practical tools and techniques and behind-the-scenes insights from the world of television to help people feel calmer, more confident, and more comfortable being themselves. Connect with Annette: Instagram; @silverbrook_hypnotherapy Annette's website [https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsilverbrookhypnotherapy.co.uk%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C00c8687266684f7baeaf08dec57edee3%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639165345869935581%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=8b8C3V5TYvMWGQrT14fe31%2FncnoKippGBeq1QHEFM7A%3D&reserved=0] Find Annette on LinkedIn Here: [https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fannette-williams-silverbrook&data=05%7C02%7C%7C00c8687266684f7baeaf08dec57edee3%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639165345870000078%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ScXwhgTaUhLGdJIaKoRaVxi3%2BhF3boHCq1y1hiJnIQU%3D&reserved=0] If this episode resonated with you, it may be a sign that you’ve been carrying more than you realise. Each month I run a FREE live Zoom workshop for women who are beginning to recognise the emotional patterns, people-pleasing, overthinking, exhaustion and self-abandonment that may be keeping them stuck. Inside the workshop, I talk about the “cycle” many women unknowingly live in, and how to start recognising the patterns that keep you emotionally exhausted, disconnected and running on autopilot. Save your place for the next workshop here: [https://go.rebeccathomson.co.uk/workshop-optin] If you’d like to explore your own patterns more deeply, you can also book a free 30-minute conversation with me.  Book your complimentary conversation here: [https://go.rebeccathomson.co.uk/appt1] Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical, psychological or therapeutic advice.