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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 11 MIN

Episode 22 | Why You Keep Breaking Your "Not Tonight" Promise (Wine O’Clock Drinking Pattern)

from The Wine O'Clock Woman · host Rebecca Thomson | The Wine O'clock Woman

Many capable women wake up fully intending not to drink… yet somehow find themselves pouring a glass by evening.In this episode we explore the hidden Wine O’Clock pattern that often begins hours before the first drink. You’ll hear why the decision to drink rarely starts at six o’clock, how the afternoon negotiation quietly begins, and why this cycle can leave women feeling frustrated and confused.If you’ve ever wondered why the “not tonight” promise keeps collapsing, this episode will help you start recognising the pattern behind it.Free 60-minute live workshop:There’s a Reason You Drink When You Say You Wouldn’t — It’s Not What You Think.Understand the pattern behind the evening drink and start seeing where your own cycle begins.Register for your place hereIf 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: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:Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical, psychological or therapeutic advice.

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