10/30/2026
That 5pm pull toward a glass of w**e isn’t about willpower. It’s biology.
When your nervous system is overloaded by work, kids, noise, and a never-ending to-do list, it goes looking for the fastest way to feel better. For a lot of us, that’s alcohol. It works for a little while, and then it costs us: sleep, mornings, patience, and that “why did I do that again?” feeling.
I’m hosting a live workshop where we look at what’s actually going on under the surface so you can respond to your body instead of fighting it.
What we’ll cover:
✨ The science of stress, your nervous system, and the drinking urge, explained in plain English
✨ How to recognize your stress state in the moment
✨ Why alcohol feels like relief at first, and why that relief doesn’t last
✨ Practical regulation tools you can use tonight, no glass required
✨ Guided reflection so you leave with your own patterns, not just general information
Details:
📅 Wednesday, November 4 · 11a-12noon Mountain
💻 Live on Zoom (link sent after you register)
⏱️ 1 hour max
🔒 Privacy matters here. Cameras and sharing are always optional.
This is for you if:
You don’t want to quit, but you do want to drink less and on purpose
You’re tired of the shame spiral and ready for something kinder
You want to understand yourself, not just get another set of rules
Why me?!
👋🏻 I’m Erica Mallery, founder of ShameOver and host of the ShameOver podcast. I help people drink less without the shame while using science, self-compassion, and real-life tools that actually fit into your life.
Use code BOO for a special treat 😉
https://stan.store/ShameOver/p/your-nervous-system—why-you-reach-for-a-drink
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