Why Willpower Fails: The Secret to Controlling Alcohol | Georgia Foster | #TGV720

Are you tired of the "all or nothing" approach to alcohol? Most people don't want to quit drinking entirely—they just want to be back in the driver's seat.In this episode of The Guiding Voice, world-renowned clinical hypnotherapist Georgia Foster reveals why willpower isn't the answer and how your "inner critic" is actually the one pouring your next glass. We dive deep into the science of habit-breaking, the "future technique" for instant calm, and how high-performers can reduce alcohol intake without shame or labels.In this video, you’ll learn:The "Space Between Thoughts" technique to stop a craving.Why your brain defaults to drinking when you’re stressed.The difference between a "perfectionist" and a "pleaser" drinker.How to have difficult conversations without needing "liquid courage."Connect with Georgia Foster: Website: https://www.georgiafoster.comChapters & Timestamps00:00 – The Psychology of the Inner Critic01:00 – The "Future Technique" to Stop Overdrinking02:00 – Communication: Talking Without Alcohol03:00 – Introducing Georgia Foster05:30 – Why Most People Don’t Need to Quit Entirely08:00 – Emotional Triggers vs. Physical Cravings11:00 – The Science of Hypnosis Explained14:00 – How Stress and Remote Work Changed Drinking Habits18:30 – Why Labels Like "Addict" Can Be Harmful21:00 – How to Manage Your Inner Critic25:00 – Perfectionist vs. Pleaser Drinkers35:30 – What Happens During a Hypnosis Session?41:00 – A Simple Technique to Use Tonight Before You Pour45:00 – How to Support a Partner Who Wants to Cut Back46:00 – Rapid Fire Round with Georgia Foster50:30 – Fun Facts About Drinking and StressConnect with the host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/Also, Tune into our Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada podcasts here:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVMarathihttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVHindihttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVGujaratihttp://www.youtube.com/@tgvteluguhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVKannadaGrab a copy of Naveen Samala’s latest book, “69 Naked Truths”Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/69NTAMZNFlipkart: https://tinyurl.com/69NTFPKTTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 2 is on AmazonVolume 2:Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryUse the Coupon code: NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discountKindle Edition:http://surl.li/tmmmnAMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnbAMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnlFOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.