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“Everyone Drinks Like This” — The Normalization That Keeps You Stuck
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We’ve all heard it: “Everyone drinks like this.”
But… do they? And more importantly—should we?
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the myth of “normal” drinking and how that phrase has quietly normalized behaviors that might actually be hurting us more than helping. From gray area drinking to social pressure, we explore how culture, neuroscience, and perception warp our relationship with alcohol.
We’ll talk:
- Why “I’m not an alcoholic” doesn’t mean you’re not at risk
- What pluralistic ignorance is (and how it tricks you into drinking more)
- The surprising health effects of so-called moderate social drinking
- How to rethink your identity if drinking feels like your whole personality
- What real connection looks like without a buzz
This isn’t about fear tactics or abstinence—it’s about awareness. Because when “everyone drinks like this” becomes the default, we stop asking better questions.
If you’re starting to question your own patterns, this episode will help you explore the gray zone, gain clarity, and feel less alone in the process.
🎧Listen now and start rewriting the script.
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