About this episode
Ever wondered why alcohol can feel like "liquid confidence," or if there’s a better way to build self-belief without a drink in hand? In this episode of The Big Drink Rethink, host Anna Donaghey is joined by Sue Reid, certified confidence and self-belief coach, NLP master practitioner, hypnotherapist, and author of Building Confidence: How to Thrive as a Shy Person.Anna and Sue take a deep dive into the real root causes of low self-esteem and how these hidden stories about our worth can shape and sometimes sabotage our relationship with alcohol. They unpack the difference between true self-confidence and the act of “faking it,” why so many of us turn to alcohol in social situations, and how to “rewire” your brain for authentic, lasting confidence.If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough without a drink, this episode is for you.Here are the highlights:00:00 Introduction 02:22 Sue’s journey from shy childhood to coaching confidence after 40 years in banking04:55 The difference between confidence, self-belief, and the four pillars of true self confidence08:48 Why “liquid confidence” is a myth and what really undermines our self-esteem13:53 How early life experiences, family dynamics, and comparison shape our sense of self18:25 How men and women experience low confidence and the impact of cultural conditioning21:02 What actually happens in the brain when alcohol makes us feel more confident22:48 The true cost of relying on alcohol for self-confidence27:54 Why self-acceptance (and knowing your limits!) matters more than being “the life of the party”34:30 Sue’s practical, psychology-backed techniques for building confidence without alcohol46:46 Why confidence and trust skyrocket when you rethink your drinking and how to experiment fearlessly🏆Please vote for The Big Drink Rethink in the ITV bCreator Awards 20251. Click on the link below2. Pop in your email3. Select I’M A SUBSCRIBER / FOLLOWER4. Select CREATOR SHORTLIST5. Hit SUBMIT YOUR VOTE6. Scroll down to the Podcast bCreator category and vote for THE BIG DRINK RETHINKHere’s the link:🔗 https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/🔗 Get all the free resources from the series at: Toolkit OptinIf you’re a mum wanting to explore your relationship with alcohol, join ‘Mummy Doesn’t Need Wine’ here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummydoesntneedwineAnna’s group coaching community ‘Unstuck!’ helps identify your alcohol ‘stories’ and beli
