208 Why Do We Fear Change with Silvia Subirana
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
Release Date: 05/12/2025
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
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info_outlineIn episode 208 of Growing Older Living Younger, I’m joined by Silvia Subirana. Rethinking relationships with alcohol, Silvia Subirana and Dr. Lockitch talk about the My Dry 30 program and app. Silvis is a clinical psychologist and co-founder of My Dry 30, a revolutionary app that helps users take a mindful 30-day break from alcohol. With a background in emotional intelligence and behavior change, Silvia shares her personal journey, the science behind habit formation, and how reducing alcohol — even temporarily — can powerfully impact aging, brain health, and overall vitality.
We explore how My Dry 30 provides tools, daily reflections, and community support to help people reset their habits without guilt or pressure. Whether you're sober-curious, health-focused, or just ready for a mindset shift, this episode offers empowering insights into how small changes can lead to big transformation. In this conversation, you’ll learn the story behind My Dry 30 and how it’s different from typical sobriety programs, why mindset, community, and compassion are key to lasting behavior change; the surprising ways alcohol affects aging and brain health. Silvia also explains how 30 minutes a day for 30 days can help you reset and reimagine your wellness
Episode Timeline:
0:00 – Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
Welcome to episode 208 and today’s timely topic on habit change and mindful living.
2:35 – Introduction of Silvia Subirana and My Dry 30
Meet Silvia Subirana, clinical psychologist and co-founder of the My Dry 30 program.
5:37 – Silvia’s Personal Story and Connection to My Dry 30
Silvia shares her own relationship with alcohol and what led her to create a supportive, stigma-free approach to reducing consumption.
10:05 – Details of the My Dry 30 App
An inside look at how the app works — from daily tools to tracking your progress.
16:33 – Mechanics and Benefits of the My Dry 30 App
Learn how 30 days, 30 minutes a day, and just $30 can shift your mindset and your health.
18:04 – Challenges and Benefits of Changing Habits
We talk about emotional triggers, identity shifts, and the power of micro-changes.
22:45 – Impact of Mindset and Community on Aging
How rethinking habits, especially around alcohol, can empower healthy aging and community connection.
35:23 – Conclusion and Call to Action
Silvia offers her final thoughts and encourages listeners to explore their own wellness journey with curiosity and self-compassion.
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