More Sober October: Make it An Experiment, Not an Exam

What if the goal of More Sober October isn’t a perfect calendar—but learning something about your relationship with alcohol?

In this episode, Molly shares how to approach October as an experiment instead of an exam. Rather than measuring success solely by alcohol-free days, use the month to get curious about your desire to drink, practice experiencing urges without automatically acting on them, and notice what genuinely changes when you drink less.

What You’ll Learn:

How to choose a More Sober October goal that works for youWhat may actually be driving your desire to drinkWhy wanting a drink doesn’t mean you have to have oneHow Alcohol Core Beliefs influence your drinking habitsWhat to notice about sleep, energy, mood, and social situations when you drink lessWhy an off-plan day is information—not failureTry This

Choose a goal for October and a question you want to answer.

Maybe it’s: Does alcohol really help me relax? Can I enjoy Friday night without drinking? What happens to my sleep when I drink less?

The goal isn’t to win October. It’s to finish the month understanding yourself—and your relationship with alcohol—a little better.

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Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:

Healthy men under 65:

No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.

Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: