Episode 24 | Why Success Can Trigger Drinking (The Hidden Alcohol Trigger Nobody Talks About)

Have you ever noticed that after being praised or recognised for something you’ve done well, you suddenly feel the urge to pour a glass of wine?In this episode, I explore a rarely discussed alcohol trigger: success itself. For many capable women, compliments, praise, or recognition can feel surprisingly uncomfortable in the nervous system and alcohol can become a quick way to regulate that feeling.I share a personal story from my teaching career, explore how this pattern can begin in childhood, and offer practical ways to respond differently when someone praises you.In this episode we explore:• Why praise and recognition can trigger the urge to drink• The nervous system response behind the “success trigger”• How childhood experiences shape our response to praise• Simple phrases that help you receive compliments with ease If success or praise has ever felt strangely uncomfortable, this episode will help you understand why, and how to change the pattern.