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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 23 MIN

151. Beating Quitter’s Day! The Dry January Myths That Sabotage Your Success

from Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife: How to Drink Less, On Your Terms · host Denise Hamilton-Mace

Send me a message 🤗We're smack bang between Quitter's Day and Blue Monday - that dreaded mid-January slump when Dry January motivation nosedives and everything feels a bit meh. You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m diving into the top Dry January myths that make the challenge feel harder than it needs to be—like thinking you have to be completely sober, believing one drink means you’ve failed, or assuming your social life is over.Discover how these all-or-nothing beliefs can sabotage your motivation, and learn practical tips for bouncing back and resetting Dry January without guilt or going back to day one. If you’re ready to challenge these Dry January myths and reclaim your motivation, this episode is for you!0:01 Quitter’s Day And Blue Monday2:52 Why All Or Nothing Backfires4:29 Damp January7:14 Reframing Slip Ups As Data9:11 What Success Looks Like After January10:22 Keeping Your Social Life Alive13:23 When You Do Drink More - Reset Now, Not Next Monday16:22 Reconnect to Your Why18:49 Listener Milestones Also mentioned:ep#63: What Are Zebra Striping and Bookending (& Do They Work)?ep#150: Dry January: The Pros, The Cons & The Sunnyside Perspective ===🌱 Ready for real change in the way you drink? - https://www.lownodrinker.com/4weekreset===❓ Take the Midlife Drinking Triggers Quiz - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68dd33385bb4a20015996a13===Get the Beginner's Guide to Mindful Drinking - Launching Soon - https://lownodrinker.com/*Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may earn a commission that helps me keep the show going. Thank you.

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Send me a message 🤗 We're smack bang between Quitter's Day and Blue Monday - that dreaded mid-January slump when Dry January motivation nosedives and everything feels a bit meh. You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m diving into the top Dry January myths that make the challenge feel harder than it needs to be—like thinking you have to be completely sober, believing one drink means you’ve failed, or assuming your social life is over. Discover how these all-or-nothing beliefs can sabota...

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