The Alcohol & Addiction Podcast

How to Calm the Nervous System When Alcohol Is Calling   When alcohol calls, it rarely announces itself as a craving. It shows up as stress. Restlessness. A tight, buzzing body that wants relief now.   In this episode, I’m joined by Danica Eakman — a sound bath practitioner and reiki master who trained under one of the pioneers of sound healing — to explore something most people overlook when trying to change their relationship with alcohol: the nervous system.   This isn’t a soft, abstract conversation about vibes or spirituality. It’s a grounded, practical discussion about why willpower collapses when the body feels unsafe — and why learning to regulate your nervous system may matter more than trying to think your way out of drinking.   We talk about sound baths not as a luxury experience, but as a training ground for stillness. A place to practise safety, presence, and “the pause” — especially for people who live at full speed and use alcohol as a way to switch off.   If you’ve ever understood what to do i