About this episode
Ever wish you had a reset button for your habits—and maybe your relationship with alcohol too? On this episode of Sisters in Sobriety , Sonia and Kathleen are chatting with Silvia Subirana, a clinical psychologist and the Head of Content at MyDry30, an app that’s part sober-curious experiment, part life makeover. Silvia is here to share how MyDry30 helps people drink less (or not at all) without guilt—and how it can help you feel better in your body, your mind, and your everyday life. We’re diving into all the good stuff: Why does alcohol feel like such a default in our social lives? What’s the science behind changing habits (especially the sticky ones)? And how can tools like hypnotherapy, journaling, and movement actually help us feel more grounded and in control? If you’ve ever wondered how to quit something without it feeling like a punishment—this one’s for you. Silvia breaks it all down. We talk about how habits are wired into our brains, how our bodies often know what’s up before our minds catch on, and why adding more to your life (not just taking alcohol away) is a key part of feeling fulfilled. Plus, she shares the surprising benefits of gratitude texts, tiny daily rituals, and letting go of perfection when you're trying something new. We also get personal—Silvia opens up about her own story: a gut-health wake-up call, why she stayed alcohol-free even when she technically could go back, and how she found her way to MyDry30. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of starting over, or wondered if moderation is even for you, this conversation will feel like a warm hug and a deep exhale. This is Sisters in Sobriety , the support community that helps women change their relationship with alcohol. Check out our Substack for extra tips, tricks, and resources. Time-stamped Highlights 00:00 – Meet Silvia, psychologist and content lead at MyDry30 01:30 – Silvia’s path from psychology to sobriety to building a wellness app 03:10 – The health issue that made alcohol a no-go 05:00 – Why MyDry30 never uses guilt or shame to promote change 06:50 – The app’s daily combo: movement, journaling, hypnosis (yes, really!) 08:30 – Demystifying hypnotherapy (no swinging watches here) 10:45 – Why “being in a trance” is just super-deep relaxation 12:20 – How our brains form habits (even ones we don’t want) 14:00 – Why journaling hits different than venting to a friend 15:30 – How MyDry30 handles “slip-ups” with kindness 17:00 – Shifting from “I can’t drink” to “I don’t want to” 18:30 – The power of connection: why gratitude texts matter 20:00 – Why alcohol cravings feel different from food cravings 21:30 – When your body says “enough already” louder than your mind 23:00 – Silvia’s take on healing stress through body awareness 25:00 – Breathwork and grounding: not just for yogis 26:30 – The 5-4-3-2-1 method to snap out of spirals 28:00 – If you keep starting over, you’re not broken—you’re human 29:30 – What is gray area drinking… and is it working for you? 31:00 – Moderation vs. sobriety: which path is actually harder? 32:00 – Be curious! Experimenting is better than perfection 33:30 – What’s next for MyDry30: 90-day programs, your way 34:45 – Wrapping up: it’s okay to go slow, and you’re not alone Links Check out MyDry30 https://mydry30.com https://www.instagram.com/mydry30app 💌 Sisters In Sobriety Substack – where the magic (and the mocktail recipes) happen 📬 Sisters In Sobriety Email 📸 Sisters In Sobriety Instagram 🌐 Kathleen’s Website Kathleen does not endorse any products mentioned in this podcast 📸 Kathleen’s Instagram Read less Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sisters-in-sobriety/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.