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Quit. Drinking. Subconscious. Mom.

A podcast for high-functioning moms rethinking their relationship with alcohol — and ready to uncover what’s really driving it.

If you’ve ever asked,
“Why can’t I just have one and be done?”
There’s nothing wrong with you.
You’re just running an old subconscious program — one that’s not built for the life you’re living now.

As moms with full calendars and zero margin for error, we need a different way in. One that works beneath the surface — and fits inside real life.

Hosted by me - Claudia Micko — belief provoker, pattern breaker, and mom who knows the whisper of an evening drink all too well — this podcast meets you where you are and takes you where you haven’t gone (yet).

We talk:
– Subconscious patterns
– Emotional triggers
– High-achieving women and alcohol
– And why moderation often isn’t the safer path

No labels. No shame. Just radical clarity.
Because once you see the truth, the decision to quit isn’t a struggle — it’s a relief.

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#21: Why Smart Moms Can't Moderate Drinking

May 05, 2025 • Claudia Micko • Season 1 • Episode 21

Moderation as a smart mom takes lots of mental energy- but guess what? Your subconscious usually wins that fight 😳

You’re smart. You’re logical. You’re a damn responsible mom. So why the hell does moderation keep slipping through your fingers?

It’s not a willpower problem.
It’s not that you’re doing something wrong.
It’s that your brain — your brilliant, high-functioning brain — is doing exactly what it was wired to do. And that’s the trap.

In this episode, I break down the subconscious patterns that smart, self-aware, capable moms fall into — and why moderation becomes the harder path, not the safer one.

We talk:
– The iceberg effect of your subconscious
– Why “logic” is often your brain’s best defense (not your ally)
– How smart moms get stuck because of their smarts
– Why alcohol keeps getting labeled as a solution, even when you know better

This one might sting a bit. But it will also shift something deep.

If you’ve ever whispered, “Why can’t I just drink like a normal person?”... this episode is your mirror. Let's look into it — no shame, just truth.

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