EP202 Q&A: Tend to get over-served by your friends?

It's Not About the Alcohol

Colleen answers a listener question from a woman who’s done incredible work reducing her drinking—but still finds herself overdoing it when she’s with her best friend. Sound familiar?

Whether it’s wine with your ride-or-die or happy hour with the same old crew, this episode gives you the tools to enjoy yourself and feel good the next morning.

Colleen breaks down how to stop waiting for your friend to change, and start setting yourself up for success instead—without guilt, codependency, or willpower battles halfway through the second bottle.

This is a powerful behind-the-scenes coaching session on redesigning your habits, your environment, and your intentions, so you can stay connected, grounded, and in control (without being the boring one).

💡 Key Takeaways:

• The real reason you keep overdrinking in social settings—and why it’s not a willpower issue

• How to define your own success before the first drink

• Why the real goal isn’t about how much you drink—it’s about how you want to feel

• Emotional vs. behavioral goals: which one actually helps?

• How to reduce friction around making good choices in the moment

• The importance of checking for unmet needs and being honest about the friendship dynamic

✅ Action Step: Before your next meetup, take 60 seconds to answer two questions:

1. How do I want to feel during and after this experience?

2. What can I do to make it easier to feel that way—before the first drink?

Design your environment, clarify your emotional goal, and give your brain a clear directive it can actually solve for.

🎯 Ready to take the next step?

Click here to submit your question. Do you want help from Colleen with a situation you’re struggling with? Your name will not be mentioned on air!

If you’re a high-achieving, coachable woman who’s ready to reduce your alcohol consumption by 80% and so you can enjoy drinking socially without losing control—Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL