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Feb 27, 2026 33 min

EP324: Stop trying to reduce your drinking. Do THIS instead.

from It's Not About the Alcohol Hosted by Colleen Freeland

For two years, "reduce your drinking by 80%" was my signature phrase. It's on my website, my ads, my podcast — everywhere. In this episode, I tell you why I retired it, what I replaced it with, and what this shift means for you — whether you're in my program or hearing my voice for the first time. This is a behind-the-scenes episode pulled from Coffee with Colleen, my daily internal podcast for clients inside The Next Chapter. You'll hear me talk about how my own messaging accidentally did the thing I teach women not to do — and how catching that blind spot led to a complete rebrand, a new masterclass, and a brand new way into this work. In this episode: Why "drink less" is a negative goal — and what your brain actually does with it The real reason it gets harder to stay on track once you feel better What "take it or leave it" means and why those four words change everything The counterintuitive first step that sets my approach apart from every other program New ways to work with me at every level Links mentioned in this episode: 📞 BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL — $2,000 tuition discount on The Next Chapter expires Feb 28. As long as you book the call before the 28th, we'll honor the discount. [LINK] 🎥 Watch The FREE Masterclass— The Science Behind Take It or Leave It: Why Some Women Can and How You Can Too [LINK] 🎧 Get the Starter Bundle ($444) — RISE + Skills for Mindful Drinking. The complete Take It or Leave It methodology. Nothing held back. [LINK] Know someone who needs to hear this? Send her this episode. You don't have to say anything — just send the link.

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