Are you sober curious, a mindful drinker or simply looking to change your relationship with alcohol? Drink Less Booze. Live How You Choose is here to help you take a more intentional, values-based approach to alcohol.
Join Dr Fiona Dowman, a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, as she shares expert, evidence-based tools grounded in mindfulness to help you drink less—one manageable step at a time. Understand the psychology behind why you drink more than you want to, and tackle those pesky thoughts, cravings and difficult emotions that keep you stuck in old habits . This is the mental health podcast that helps you take control of your drinking and focus on what truly matters.
How to Actually Enjoy Your Christmas Party Without Drinking. Ep.11
How to Actually Enjoy a Christmas Party Without Drinking Hi, I’m Dr Fiona Dowman, a Clinical Psychologist in the UK. Episode Summary: The Christmas party season can feel full of pressure especially if you’ve decided not to drink. You might worry about missing out, feeling awkward, or not enjoying yourself at all. But your experience at any event is shaped far more by what’s happening in your mind than what’s in your glass. In this episode, I share a simple but powerful mindset shift that can ...
13 Nov 2025
How to Relax Without Alcohol: A Psychologist’s Quick Technique for Busy People. Ep.10
Episode Title: How to Relax Without Alcohol: A Psychologist’s Quick Technique for Busy People Hi, I’m Dr Fiona Dowman, a qualified Clinical Psychologist in the UK. Episode Summary: Feeling stretched and stressed at work or in life can make it tempting to reach for a drink to unwind. In this episode, I share a simple, practical technique you can use anytime, anywhere to notice tension in your body and release it—without alcohol. You’ll learn how small intentional moments of calm c...
22 Jul 2025
Taming the Inner Critic: Why Harsh Self-Talk Isn’t Helping You Drink Less. Ep.9
Episode Title: Taming the Inner Critic: Why Harsh Self-Talk Isn’t Helping You Drink Less Hi, I’m Dr Fiona Dowman, a qualified Clinical Psychologist in the UK. Episode Summary: The voice in your head that tells you you’re failing, you should be doing better, or you’ve messed up again—that’s your inner critic. And if you’re trying to change your drinking, that voice can feel especially loud. In this episode, I talk about how the inner critic shows up, why it’s so common when we’re trying to m...
15 Jul 2025
What It’s Like To Go To An Alcohol Service In the UK: In Conversation With Luna, Recovery Worker. Ep.8
What It’s Like to Go to an Alcohol Service in the UK: In Conversation with Luna, Recovery Worker. Ep.8 Hi, I’m Dr Fiona Dowman, a qualified HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist in the UK. 🎧 Episode Summary: If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens when someone accesses an alcohol service, or if you've been curious but nervous about what to expect, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Luna Ng, a recovery worker from an alcohol service in London. She shares what a typical day looks lik...
1 Jul 2025
The Anxiety-Alcohol Loop. Drinking in the Evenings Might Be Fuelling Your Anxiety Rather Than Fixing It. Ep.7
Dr. Fiona Dowman, a Clinical Psychologist, explores the anxiety-alcohol loop, revealing how evening drinking can exacerbate anxiety instead of providing relief.
24 Jun 2025
Are You Drinking to Numb Emotional Pain?. Ep.6
Dr. Fiona Dowman, Clinical Psychologist, examines emotional drinking, explaining why people use alcohol to cope with difficult feelings like stress and anxiety in this interview episode.
17 Jun 2025
Cravings Part 2: How to Respond Without Giving In. Ep.5
Dr. Fiona Dowman explores effective strategies for managing and responding to cravings without succumbing to them, using a metaphor to illustrate the persistence of cravings.
10 Jun 2025
Understanding Cravings: Why You Get Them and What To Do About It. Ep.4
Dr. Fiona Dowman, a Clinical Psychologist, explains the mechanisms behind cravings, explores their triggers, and details effective strategies for managing their impact on drinking habits.
3 Jun 2025
Mastering Mindfulness: A Skill to Help You Drink Less and Live More Intentionally. Ep.3
Dr. Fiona Dowman explains mindfulness as a powerful skill to break autopilot, tune into thoughts, and change drinking habits, offering listeners a path to intentional living.
27 May 2025
Watch Your Thoughts: Skills for Drinking Less and Living More Mindfully. Ep.2
Dr. Fiona Dowman explores how our thoughts influence our drinking habits, providing skills for mindful living and a healthier relationship with alcohol in this episode.
20 May 2025
Why Goals Alone Won't Help You Drink Less: Embracing Your Values. Ep.1
Dr. Fiona Dowman introduces the Drink Less Booze podcast and highlights the crucial role of personal values in reducing alcohol consumption, using the story of Ian to illustrate the impact of drinking on life; this is an introductory episode.
11 May 2025
Trailer: Welcome to Drink Less Booze. Live How You Choose.
Clinical Psychologist Dr. Fiona Dowman introduces her podcast, offering evidence-based mindfulness tools that empower listeners to mindfully change their relationship with alcohol.
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