EP 420: Reader Question - Why do I drink even though I don’t want to?

This Naked Mind Podcast

Annie Grace

Mental Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 18 September 2021

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Summary

Annie breaks down a complex reader question with an easy-to-digest story. Find out why bison hunting and gathering raspberries can explain why your brain makes you think you want a drink even when you actually don’t want one. Start combating this instinct with new knowledge today!

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0:00.0	This is Annie Grace and you're listening to this Naked Mind Podcast where without judgment,
0:16.0	pain or rules, we explore the role of alcohol in our lives and culture.
0:21.3	This episode is sponsored by the Alcohol Experiment, a free 30-day challenge designed to interrupt
0:32.5	your patterns, give you control, restore your health and put you back in touch with the
0:36.8	version of you who doesn't eat alcohol to cope, relax or enjoy life.
0:41.4	More than 220,000 people have already tried the alcohol experiment for themselves and has
0:45.9	seen improved sleep, increased happiness, reduced anxiety and so much more.
0:51.2	With thousands in this inspiring, hopeful and exciting program, we examine your beliefs
0:55.6	and reconnect with the best version of you without ever feeling like you're missing out.
1:00.4	Start today for free at alcoholexperiment.com.
1:02.6	Hi, this is Annie Grace and I am answering Reader's questions.
1:08.2	Today I have such a great question.
1:10.0	It is, why do I drink even though I don't want to?
1:14.6	So to answer this question, I want to tell you a little bit of a story and this story
1:17.9	is going to be about by some hunting and gathering raspberries.
1:22.2	It's so bear with me but I think this is really going to give perspective to why sometimes
1:27.9	we drink even though we don't want to.
1:29.5	So I want you to imagine for a minute that you are back in the Stone Age and you are trying
1:34.6	to survive and you're in luck because your brain is a survival machine.
1:37.7	So the brain says, okay, great.
1:40.0	My one mission in life is to help this human being survive so that's what I'm going to do
1:43.4	at all costs.
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