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Upskilled

Upskilled

By: Vanessa R. Hill
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The podcast for high functioning professionals who want to lead with clarity, attain work/life balance, and break the coping habits that quietly drain their capacity. Each episode teaches practical, evidence-based skills that help you stay steady, think clearly, and protect the parts of you that make high performance possible. This is where behavior change becomes a skill and where burnout loses its grip.2026 Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • What is Mindful Drinking and Why Does it Matter for Busy Leaders?

    What is Mindful Drinking and Why Does it Matter for Busy Leaders?
    12 Oct 2026
    Episode Overview In 20+ years working in addictions, I've rarely seen high‑performing people suddenly "realize" they have a drinking problem. It starts gradually: a late‑night Google search, a tough morning, a moment of clarity after a stressful week. More leaders are exploring mindful drinking as an alternative to quitting entirely. I cover: What mindful drinking actually means Why it matters for leaders How to make it realistic in a busy life The CRAM Method for changing your drinking patterns How mindful drinking protects clarity, confidence, and capacity When moderation is not the right path For treatment for Alcohol Use Disorders, visit FindTreatment.gov Upskilled Episode "3 Misnomers About Sobriety" Quiz: What is Alcohol Doing for My Anxiety? Programs | Skilled Concepts Llc This podcast does not replace medical or mental health advice. Vanessa is an Alcohol Coach with over 20 years of experience working in behavioral health and addictions as a clinician and clinical supervisor. She built Skilled Concepts, LLC to educate and inform high-performing leaders who want to change their relationship with alcohol and prevent burnout. She offers asynchronous coaching ​with ongoing skill building, rapid feedback, and personalized support-all without waiting for a scheduled session. Vanessa subscribes to alternative methods of changing habits including moderation, mindful drinking, and complete abstinence. ​ Connect: Upskilled Podcast Subscribe for Updates Vanessa Hill | Substack Connect with me on social media, LinkedIn or email me at info@skilledconcepts.com. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/limitless License code: NZSWVD9HYRHTGO8E
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    11 min
  • How to Break the Evening Drinking Habit When Alcohol is Your Way to Unwind

    How to Break the Evening Drinking Habit When Alcohol is Your Way to Unwind
    28 Sep 2026
    In this episode, I explore why evening drinking becomes a default "off‑duty" ritual for high‑performing adults, how the habit loop keeps the pattern alive, and what it really takes to replace alcohol as the nightly decompression tool. Using a real client case study (shared with permission), we walk through the cue → relief → reward cycle and how to interrupt it without relying on willpower. This podcast does not replace medical or mental health advice. Mindful Drinking Skills for The Anxious Leader: Skilledconcepts.com/mindful Skilled Concepts Website Vanessa is an Alcohol Coach with over 20 years of experience working in behavioral health and addictions as a clinician and clinical supervisor. She built Skilled Concepts, LLC to educate and inform high-performing leaders who want to change their relationship with alcohol and prevent burnout. She offers asynchronous coaching ​with ongoing skill building, rapid feedback, and personalized support-all without waiting for a scheduled session. Vanessa subscribes to alternative methods of changing habits including moderation, mindful drinking, and complete abstinence. ​ Connect: Upskilled Podcast Subscribe for Updates Connect with me on social media, LinkedIn or email me at info@skilledconcepts.com. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/limitless License code: NZSWVD9HYRHTGO8E
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    12 min
  • Upskilled Podcast Episode Script: How to Stop Using Alcohol as Liquid Courage in Social Situations

    Upskilled Podcast Episode Script: How to Stop Using Alcohol as Liquid Courage in Social Situations
    14 Sep 2026
    Episode Summary In this episode, I break down why so many high‑performing leaders rely on alcohol for social confidence, and what to do instead. If networking events, client dinners, or professional gatherings feel easier with a drink in hand, this episode will help you understand the job alcohol is doing for you and how to build skills that replace it. What I Cover Why "liquid courage" becomes a default strategy The real reason alcohol feels like a social confidence switch How anxiety, stress, and performance pressure intersect with drinking Practical ways to socialize without alcohol (even if it feels awkward at first) The CRAM framework for rewiring your drinking patterns Mentioned in This Episode Managing the Alcohol‑Anxiety Loop Mindful Drinking Skills for the Anxious Leader Program Invitation Pre‑launch enrollment for Mindful Drinking Skills for the Anxious Leader is open through 10/1. This 90‑day program helps leaders move from using alcohol to manage anxiety and overwhelm to building a healthier, more empowered relationship with drinking. This podcast does not replace medical or mental health advice. Vanessa is an Alcohol Coach with over 20 years of experience working in behavioral health and addictions as a clinician and clinical supervisor. She built Skilled Concepts, LLC to educate and inform high-performing leaders who want to change their relationship with alcohol and prevent burnout. She offers asynchronous coaching ​with ongoing skill building, rapid feedback, and personalized support-all without waiting for a scheduled session. Vanessa subscribes to alternative methods of changing habits including moderation, mindful drinking, and complete abstinence. ​ Connect: Upskilled Podcast Subscribe for Updates Connect with me on social media, LinkedIn or email me at info@skilledconcepts.com. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/limitless License code: NZSWVD9HYRHTGO8E
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    7 min
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