Jeanette Hu AMFT

About

Jeanette Hu, AMFT, is a keynote speaker, clinical trainer, and alcohol-free coach who helps grey-area drinkers break old drinking patterns and rediscover joy beyond alcohol.

Once a daily drinker turned psychotherapist, she created the Invisible Drinking Loop to help people understand their drinking through a compassionate lens, and the 4-Pillar Sobriety System to guide lasting change through empowerment. Learn more at www.sobercuriosity.co

Recent Posts

I Once Poured Away All My Booze. This Is What I Wish I Knew

When someone is advised to get rid of all their alcohol, it can feel wasteful but not once they understand the importance of interrupting drinking routines.

Abstinence or Moderation? What if You Didn’t Have to Choose?

Many people mistakenly think they have to make a one-time, permanent decision between moderation and abstinence. But the truth is: you don’t.

Why People Still Crave Alcohol—Even When They Want to Quit

Why does the urge to drink persist even when the desire to quit is real?

Why Sobriety Feels Flat (and How to Bring Back the Spark)

Many who quit drinking say that life seems "flat" without alcohol. This Chinese concept can help restore meaning.

I Tried to Quit Drinking for Good, This Is What I Got Wrong

For years, I thought quitting drinking was a one-time decision. This is what I wish I knew.

I Used to Drink to Calm My Anxiety—Here’s What I Wish I Knew

For years, I thought drinking was an easy solution to my social anxiety. I was wrong.

The Hidden Link Between Social Anxiety and Problem Drinking

Discover the hidden social anxiety drinking loop and learn some steps for breaking free.

3 Simple Steps to Ease Social Anxiety

I used to drink to cope with my social anxiety. These 3 steps helped me to ease my mind without turning to alcohol.

4 Tips to Get Through Your First Nightcap-Free Week

If you rely on alcohol to fall asleep, the first week without nightcaps will probably be a restless one. These 4 strategies can help you get through it.

How to Restore Sleep Without Alcohol: A Therapist’s Guide

I drank to fall asleep every night for 10 years. This is how I recovered my sleep.