Recovering Out Loud11 Jun 2025

Beyond Abstinence: The Power of Moderation, Hypnotherapy & Journaling in Recovery – with Sylvia Subirana

What if recovery could look different for everyone? In this episode, I sit down with Sylvia Subirana, Head of Content Development at Unconscious Moderation, to dive into alternative paths to healing beyond total abstinence.

We explore:

Why moderation works for some (and not for others)
How hypnotherapy is helping rewire addictive behaviors
The science and stigma behind new recovery tools
The surprising power of journaling for self-discovery
Facing fear, breaking old patterns, and learning to live intentionally

If you’ve struggled with finding your way, or wondered if there’s more than one road up the recovery mountain, this episode is for you. Plus, practical tips you can use today—no matter where you are on your journey.

Listen, learn, and discover a new approach to changing your relationship with alcohol.

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LINK TO THE STUDY (Effect of Hypnotherapy in Alcohol Use Disorder Compared With Motivational Interviewing: A Randomized Controlled Trial).

https://journals.lww.com/addictiondisorders/abstract/2019/09000/effect_of_hypnotherapy_in_alcohol_use_disorder.6.aspx

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