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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 […]

Can ChatGPT Help You Drink Less? How AI Supports Alcohol Moderation This Summer

Summer is here: the season of BBQs, beach days, weddings, rosé on patios, and… temptation. For those of us working on moderation, this time of year can feel like a […]

Pride, Power, & Harm Reduction: A June Check-In

Happy Pride Month! While there is so much joy to be found in this month— in parades, glitter, dancing and community—we also want to hold space for the full picture. […]

Intermittent Sobriety: My Sweet Spot

For nearly three years, my husband, Dan, and I have been drinking about eight alcoholic drinks a month. Special occasions only. Prior to that, we drank a glass or two […]