Intuitive Drinking | Violeta Nutrition

What is Intuitive Drinking?

There isn't an official definition; however, I define it as having a respectful and mindful relationship to alcohol that puts your emotional and mental well-being at the forefront, respects your physical body, and honours your authenticity.

Intuitive Drinking isn't just about drinking, it's also about connecting a little deeper with yourself and understanding that drinking is a learned habit. Intuitive Drinking isn't defined by numbers. Some may choose not to drink at all, and others may choose to drink occasionally, or even regularly, but the drinking experience is mindful and respectful to self and others.

A Woman's Guide to Making Peace with Drinking

Start your journey to making peace with drinking and feel at peace with yourself. In this guide you'll be prompted with powerful questions to ask yourself when you desire a drink. Gain insight and begin to understand why you drink, and begin to change your relationship to alcohol. Drop your name and email below to receive the guide!

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I get the drinking dilemma...

You consider yourself healthy, yet you still drink... sometimes a lot!

Taking time off drinking feels like the only solution

It's hard to say No! when someone wants to top you up or offers you a drink

"How much did I drink last night?" is a question you often ask yourself when waking up in the morning, especially on the weekend.

You beat yourself up for drinking despite knowing that it makes you feel shitty afterwards

You know you don't have a serious drinking problem but question your drinking habits often

You wish you were someone who could 'leave or take' alcohol

What if you could...?

Stop the back and forth thoughts about drinking or not drinking tonight

Swap your love-hate relationship with alcohol to one of enjoyment

Put an end to the drink --> guilt --> regret cycle

Find a different way to feel good and have fun

Feel satisfied with less alcohol

Think less about drinking

Stop feeling like you're missing out on fun

Be at peace with yourself and your drinking

Stop feeling like alcohol controls you and start actually feeling in control of alcohol

Change the way you think and feel about drinking...

There's nothing wrong with you
Drinking is learned
Drinking is a habit
Drinking is rewarding
And your brain loves rewards
Learn to challenge your drinking thoughts
And go out and play!
And don't forget, alcohol is a potent substance. It's no joke. So please don't beat yourself up for having a hard time drinking less.

Learn to drink less with curiosity, self-compassion, and a gentle coach who totally gets it!

Intuitive Drinking Coaching

Coaching Packages

Let's chat first!

This 20-30 minute call gives you an opportunity to tell me about yourself, your specific drinking concerns, as well as the goals you have for yourself and your life. This is an opportunity to ask me questions about Intuitive Drinking, the coaching process, or whatever is on your mind.

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Rethink your Drinking Session

This one-off session is ideal for kickstarting your motivation to drinking less. In this session, we'll focus on a couple of specific things you can start implementing to begin breaking the habit and drinking less. You'll leave the session with a plan for your next steps.

1 x 75 minute session on zoom
Includes brief written summary of session

$90

Drink-less Goal Getter Sessions

We'll work towards one or two specific goals—like breaking the habit of your daily after work drink—using intuitive eating concepts and cognitive behavioural coaching. This supportive approach will help you begin to develop a healthier, more balanced relationship with alcohol, and allow you to feel more in control of your choices.

3 x 60 minute sessions on zoom
Includes brief written summary of session (within 48 hours)

$225

Empowering Habits Package

Book this for a deeper dive into your relationship with drinking. We'll dive deep into the reasons you drink, such as the perceived benefits of drinking and what it does for you, as well as learning to break the habit without quitting. Six sessions allows you to have ongoing support and accountability for a period of approximately three to four months.

6 x 60 minute sessions on zoom
Includes brief written summary of session (within 48 hours)

$425

All prices in Canadian dollars

Hi, I'm Violeta! A nutritionist, certified intuitive eating counsellor and integrative life coach. I've been a grey-area drinker since my early 20s. Drinking in my late teens/early 20s gave me a sense of identity. I was no longer that awkward high school girl and could now give my high school days the middle finger. I was now a party girl. I had found a way out of being shy and insecure. I suddenly felt cool and fit in. Drinking gave me the confidence I never had.

And before I knew it these became a regular part of life....
🍷 Stopping at the liquor store on Fridays
🍷 And eventually weekdays too
🍷 Relaxing with a drink at the end of the day
🍷 Having a drink before supper to gain an appetite
🍷 Drinking at every single social event and vacation
🍷 Pre-drinks, post-drinks
🍷 Food pairing drinks
🍷 It's a beautiful spring day drinks
🍷 Lonely & boredom drinks
🍷 Happy & celebratory drinks

And I quickly fell down the drinking rabbit hole.

I woke up one Saturday morning and felt a desire to talk to someone about my drinking. The thought of it was scary. Not gonna lie. I didn't feel I was completely out of control or anything, but it felt like something I needed to do regardless. Having the 'tolerance of a guy' was not something I necessarily want to pride myself in. In August 2022, I read a book about a party girl and health coach (like me), and described scenarios that were all too familiar. This became my cue to distance myself from alcohol and create some boundaries, but unlike the author, I didn't give up alcohol. I trusted myself enough to be able to improve my drinking habits without having to quit.

Intuitive drinking is not a formal term. For me, it's been about exploring my inner world, and gaining an understanding of why I drink. Intuitive drinking is about getting curious, reflecting, and questioning some the reasons we drink. It is an internal exploration, not a set of rules to follow, like in diet culture. It's not cutting back because it's "bad for health". It's more than that. It comes from within. This is the "intuitive" aspect of this journey. It's self-trust and curiosity vs rules and judgement. And this is why I've created the Women Drink-less Intuitively program. It lives in my heart.

If you're someone like me and feel torn about your drinking, I want to say a few things to you...

You don't drink because you're out of control, or wild. You're not undisciplined or weak. You don't lack willpower. You're human - which means you're imperfect. You want to feel good, not pain nor discomfort. You want to connect to your past through your nostalgia. You long for connection and belonging. And alcohol is there for you. It's consistent and reliable. There is no shame in that.

And I encourage you to join me in this inner exploration.