Katie Lain On Beating Binge Drinking And Finding Balance

Rich talks with recovery advocate Katie Lain about The Sinclair Method (TSM), a medication-assisted, science-based approach that helps people reduce or end problem drinking without the all-or-nothing pressure to stay abstinent. Katie shares her decade-long struggle with binge drinking, how naltrexone changed her brain’s reward loop, and why TSM can be a discreet, at-home path to control for millions. Listeners will learn how cravings fade, why relapse rates differ from traditional models, and how to combine medication with real-life coping skills. Sponsored by Serenity Salt Spa Guest Bio:  Katie Lain is the founder of Thrive Alcohol Recovery and a leading educator on The Sinclair Method for alcohol use disorder. Sober since 2017 through TSM, she creates evidence-informed content, works with clinicians and researchers (including naltrexone pioneer Dr. Joseph Volpicelli), and helps thousands regain control—without labels, shame, or mandatory abstinence. Main Topics: ·         Katie’s story: daily binge drinking in her 20s, failed quits, and finding TSM in 2017. ·         How TSM works: take naltrexone 1 hour before drinking; it blunts alcohol’s reward so intake naturally falls over time. ·         Timelines & side effects: early wins in weeks; most see full results around a year; common, mild early side effects often fade. ·         Myths & misconceptions: moderation can be possible after dependence when the brain is “re-trained”; naltrexone is non-addictive; TSM can be done discreetly at home. ·         Comparing models: high relapse after traditional treatment vs. strong outcomes reported with TSM; why adherence (taking the pill before drinking) matters. ·         Trauma, coping skills, nutrition: meeting the medication halfway with therapy, skills, and health supports. ·         Success stories: from daily bottles to effortless moderation; unexpected alcohol indifference.  Resources mentioned: ·         Thrive Alcohol Recovery – program, free resources, and socials: thrivealcoholrecovery.com. ·         Dr. Joseph Volpicelli (naltrexone researcher) and upcoming myth-busting livestreams/podcast. ·         Concepts: Naltrexone; The Sinclair Method; Alcohol Deprivation Effect; moderation vs. abstinence.·         Episode Sponsor: Serenity Salt Spa·         Supporter: Real Life Prosthetics·         Supporter: Full Circle Boards·         Supporter: Sincerely Sawyer Photography Send us Fan MailSerenity Salt Spa Serenity Salt Spa is the 1st Himalayan Salt Therapy & Wellness Spa to come to Harford County, MarylaDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTokSponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCastSubscribe by Email