Who Can Succeed with Moderate Drinking?
For decades, alcohol problems have been framed in all-or-nothing terms: either you have a serious problem and must stop completely, or you don’t have a problem at all. But many […]
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The Stigma Around Moderation Is Keeping People from Getting Help
If you’ve ever Googled “how to drink less” and closed the tab when the results felt like they weren’t for you, you’re not the only one. Maybe you’re not in […]
Movement and Moderation: From All-or-Nothing to Something Steady
If you’ve ever tried to “get in shape” in a single dramatic burst, you know how the story goes. You sign up for the bootcamp. You commit to five […]
What the 2025 Moderation Management Member Survey Reveals About Change That Lasts
Between June and August 2025, nearly 300 Moderation Management (MM) members took part in a comprehensive member survey designed to better understand who MM serves, how members engage with the […]
Moderation-Friendly Gift Guide: 12 Alcohol-Free Gift Ideas That People Actually Want
The holidays make it far too easy to default to the same bottle-of-wine exchange. But more and more people are rethinking their drinking—cutting back, taking breaks, or simply wanting options […]
Year-End Reflection: 10 Small Wins That Matter More Than Big Resolutions
Big resolutions get all the attention this time of year—right up until February, when they quietly evaporate. The truth is, most of us don’t need another life overhaul. We need […]
Mindful Drinking on Vacation: A Realistic Guide to Staying Moderate
Even people who have been most successful with moderating their alcohol use often struggle when it comes to traveling. When that vacation mindset kicks in, it’s not uncommon for all […]
“I Know I Need to Stop Drinking, But I Don’t Want To”: Making Peace with Ambivalence
If you’ve ever thought, “I know I need to stop drinking, but I don’t want to,” you’re not alone. As a therapist, I hear this phrase often: “I know I […]
Rethinking Drinking: Why Moderation Is Having a Moment
The future of mindful drinking is here. Learn, connect & explore at the Moderation Mindset Virtual Summit 2025, October 25-26th. For decades, conversations around alcohol have meant either you quit […]
Cravings Aren’t Commands: How Urge Surfing Can Set You Free
One of the most powerful tools for managing alcohol cravings is urge surfing. Paired with grounding techniques, urge surfing helps you feel calmer, more in control, and less reactive when […]
