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Like so many things in wellness, it's easier said than done to live alcohol free. If you've tried before or are curious about sober living, this episode is for you! It's the practical side of how to unlock unexpected health benefits, stronger connections, and a clearer mind.Today on Salad With a Side of Fries, Jenn Trepeck continues to explore the thought-provoking idea of living "Dry Beyond January" with Gillian Tietz, MS, CAMS-I, host of the Sober Powered podcast and a sobriety and anger management coach. Jenn and Gill discuss the challenges and rewards of embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle, from tackling cravings and navigating social settings to finding deeper connections and breaking the cycle of shame that often comes from drinking. Whether you're taking a break from alcohol or considering sobriety for the long haul, you'll discover strategies to manage triggers, build healthier habits, and redefine your relationship with drinking. The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, discussing wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let's dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store. IN THIS EPISODE: [6:20] To drink, or not to drink[9:41] Reversing shame and judgment and shared experiences[12:56] Pros and cons of a Dry January[15:10] Navigating a sober weekend[18:55] Connecting with non-drinkers and dating while sober[28:41] Strategies for communicating going alcohol-free[30:57] Ordering Alcohol-free drinks with caution [35:14] Avoiding triggers and habits and creating new enjoyable memories without alcohol[38:53] The National Helpline is 800-662-HELP KEY TAKEAWAYS: Connecting with others in sober communities is critical for overcoming the shame spiral from drinking. Sharing experiences and hearing “I struggle with that, too" from your peers can help you realize you are not alone and break the isolation cycle.People often underestimate the unexpected challenges of quitting drinking, such as fatigue that persists for weeks and doubts about the payoff. These moments of struggle can lead to thoughts of giving up or attempting moderation. Patience and understanding the long-term benefits are essential to living dry beyond January.For those who choose not to drink, strategies include discreetly blending in, such as ordering non-alcoholic drinks that resemble alcoholic ones, setting clear boundaries early in dating or social scenarios and avoiding habits and triggers that increase your desire or cravings to drink.Successfully navigating cravings and triggers involves strategies beyond willpower, such as changing your environment, identifying emotional triggers, and reflecting on past behaviors to plan better responses.QUOTES: [6:42] “If you're wondering if you can, then you are somebody that can't moderate their drinking. I think it's just as simple as that. Like people that can moderate just do and live their lives.” - Gill Tietz[8:43]” Because when you think of an alcoholic, you think of a weak-willed loser who ruined their whole life because they like to drink too much, they're selfish, all of that kind of stuff. And many of us know that's not true, but that's the general public's perception. So, I was afraid of being labeled as an alcoholic and judged.” Gill Tietz[12:19] “The difference though, is that people could go the rest of their life without drinking. People can't go the rest of their life without eating.” Jenn Trepeck.[31:00] “I think more and more now, there are so many more non-alcoholic options on bar menus or in restaurant menus and certainly so many more in stores.” Jenn Trepeck[33:20] “I think it's such a valid point to recognize that we have that biochemical response, we have that craving, that reward pathway that still exists, even if we're not always feeding it. And that some of these other things can end up feeding that same pathway.” Jenn TrepeckRESOURCES:Become A Member of Salad with a Side of FriesJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramThe Truth About AlcoholYou Are Not Alone: Relapse RateGUEST RESOURCES: Sober Powered - PodcastSober Powered - WebsiteSober Powered - InstagramGUEST BIOGRAPHY: Gillian Tietz, MS, CAMS-I, hosts the Sober Powered Podcast and is a sobriety and anger management coach. Getting sober in 2019 inspired her to start her podcast, where she utilizes her biochemistry background to teach others how alcohol affects the brain and why it's so hard to stop drinking.

In this episode Gill discusses how the holiday season, with its numerous social events and parties, leads many to increase their alcohol consumption. Gill shares strategies that help them stay sober during the holiday season without alcohol. The episode also includes interesting statistics on holiday drinking habits in America. It  -emphasizes making drinking a non-negotiable,  -having an exit plan and reward,  -knowing how to refuse drinks,  -bringing supplies, - choosing not to attend events, and  -remembering that all feelings pass. Additionally, it conveys the importance of support systems and redefining holiday traditions to support sobriety. Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life https://www.soberpowered.com/membership Weekly emails on Fridays: https://www.soberpowered.com/email Anger Management Coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/anger Sober coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/sober-coaching Thank you for supporting this show by supporting my sponsors. Learn more: https://www.soberpowered.com/sponsors Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice. Only One In The Room: Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.com Website: http://www.theonlyonepod.com/  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P3sYOA  iTunes: https://apple.co/2UUZ04Y   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnlyOneintheRoomPodcast  Instagram: instagram.com/theonlyoneintheroom   X: https://x.com/TheOnlyOnePodc1  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheOnlyOneInTheRoomPodcast/  TikTok: tiktok.com/@theonlyoneintheroom Patreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gill Tietz is the host of the popular Sober Powered podcast and founder of the Sober Powered community. Drawing from both scientific research and personal experience, Tietz shares game-changing insights about why some people struggle with alcohol while others don't, and provides effective strategies for navigating social pressure to drink. Whether you're sober curious, supporting someone in recovery, or simply want to understand the science behind alcohol's effects, this episode offers a perfect blend of hard facts and practical wisdom for anyone questioning society's relationship with alcohol—especially during the challenging holiday season. Our authentic discussion moves beyond stereotypes to reveal truths about drinking that might just change how you view that next social invitation or holiday party.https://www.soberpowered.com/https://www.instagram.com/sober.powered/ RADICALLY GENUINE PODCASTDr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineDr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / XSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically GenuineConscious Clinician CollectivePLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS15% Off Pure Spectrum CBD (Code: RadicallyGenuine)10% off Lovetuner click here—-----------FREE DOWNLOAD! DISTRESS TOLERANCE SKILLS

Send us a textGill Tietz is a former pharmaceutical biochemist who uses science to approach the subject of sobriety in her podcast, Sober Powered. In this episode, she explains the difference between a pastime & a problem, why WHY we drink matters & if it's possible to be a heavy drinker, but not be an alcoholic. So whether you are wanting to better understand your newly sober friends, are sober curious yourself or approaching your own rock bottom, this episode is shame-free zone & the meaningful entertainment you've come to expect.This episode originally aired September 19, 2022.If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 198: EARLY SOBRIETY: HOW DO YOU KEEP FRIENDS?  Guest: https://www.instagram.com/sober.powered/|https://www.soberpowered.com/ | https://www.facebook.com/sober.powered Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/  | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  | https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovert Sponsors: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/starterpacks/ | https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://www.ensec.net/

Growing up, Julia possessed a wise intuition. After quickly realizing that alcohol wasn't for her, she cast herself as her friend group's designated driver and had a great time as the sober one of the bunch. She was always comfortable saying ‘no', and she surrounded herself with friends who would respect that and back her up.   As Julia got older and the drinking around her took on a more ‘sophisticated' energy, she started to enjoy it for the first time. Slowly, it became a part of her life and she began to rely on drinking to make new friends. The tables fully turned when she met her husband, who was sober for medical reasons. He was happy to be the DD, so Julia let herself loosen her boundaries a bit.  Motherhood presented Julia with a new type of drinking - mommy wine culture. Between social events and an end of the day glass of wine at home, alcohol became pretty common in her life. A ‘crummy' feeling also became common in her life, but she didn't connect the dots until she stumbled upon this podcast.  The Sober Mom Life and Sober Powered made her question if alcohol was the source of the problem. Julia went back and forth between sobriety and drinking a few times before it became crystal clear - alcohol was the problem. She's now almost 6 months sober and so grateful she made the change!  Join us in the The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For just $25/month, you get access to 8 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed (like Facebook, but better!), our monthly book club, the monthly Q+A, the ability to join the retreat, and the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and merch discounts! For a limited time, get one week free!  We also have The Sober Mom Life Community for just $5.95/month - In the Community, you'll receive access to the exclusive Community social feed (like Facebook, but better!), the exclusive community chat, our monthly book club, and one free weekly meeting.  My mocktail recipe book, ‘No Ethanol Needed' is finally here! Grab your copy here:  https://mykindofsweet.com/2024/01/the-no-ethanol-needed-mocktail-ebook-is-here/ Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there, friend!  This quickie episode is all about changing your mind to honor yourself and not overextend yourself, which can lead to burnout.  I've decided to take an extended podcast break to avoid burning out and enjoy my Sober Gal Summer.  Inside this episode, I share my thoughts on why it's hard to change your mind, and why you should, and what to expect in the Fall from To 50 and Beyond.  Want to stay in touch weekly?  Join my email community to learn more details about the podcast and get guidance in staying alcohol-free this summer.  Join here.  Want to create your own Sober Gal Summer?  Join Team Alcohol-Free before 7/31 to gain access to meetings, resources, and daily support that will help you make the best experience out of being alcohol-free.  Join Team Alcohol-Free    Mentioned in this episode:  Sober Gal Summer episode - What's In and Out The Hello Someday podcast The Sober Powered podcast     Get your Daily Sobriety toolkit here.       

Gill Tietz of Sober Powered is here to help me kick off Dry July with an Alcohol 101 lesson. From her perspective as a former biochemist, Gill drops some major bombs about alcohol's effects that will forever change how you look at the substance.  We'll dive into what alcohol is, how it affects our bodies and brains, how alcohol consumption affects women's bodies differently, and alcohol withdrawal symptoms.  If you're struggling in your sobriety, let this episode enlighten you to all of the science-backed reasons why quitting is one of the best decisions you will ever make!  Learn more about Gill on Instagram and check out her Dry July series on the Sober Powered Podcast.  Join us in the The Sober Mom Life Cafe! For just $25/month, you get access to 8 weekly peer support meetings, the exclusive Cafe social feed (like Facebook, but better!), our monthly book club, the monthly Q+A, the ability to join the retreat, and the chance to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and merch discounts! For a limited time, get one week free!  We also have The Sober Mom Life Community for just $5.95/month - In the Community, you'll receive access to the exclusive Community social feed (like Facebook, but better!), the exclusive community chat, our monthly book club, and one free weekly meeting.  My mocktail recipe book, ‘No Ethanol Needed' is finally here! Grab your copy here: https://mykindofsweet.com/2024/01/the-no-ethanol-needed-mocktail-ebook-is-here/ Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I teamed up with Gill Tietz from Sober Powered and Micheala and Erinn - the Team behind the 2 sober girls podcast to give our best advice on how to thrive this Dry January! In the show we'll talk about the concept of Dry January and its impact on sobriety.  They share their personal experiences and perspectives on the benefits and challenges of participating in Dry January.  The conversation also touches on the importance of setting smaller goals and seeking support during the early stages of sobriety.  The hosts reflect on what advice they would give to their newly sober selves and emphasize the need to be present and embrace the journey of sobriety.  In this conversation, the guests discuss the benefits of sobriety and share their personal transformations during their first 30 days of sobriety.  They highlight the freedom, peace, and mental shift they experienced after giving up alcohol.  They also talk about the physical benefits, such as better sleep and improved health. The guests emphasize the power and confidence they gained by staying sober and how it positively impacted their lives.  They also discuss the importance of self-care and creating a nurturing environment. Overall, the conversation highlights the transformative journey of sobriety and the positive changes it brings. Takeaways Dry January can be a helpful and socially acceptable way to take a break from alcohol and explore sobriety. The benefits of Dry January include increased awareness of drinking habits, improved physical and mental health, and the opportunity to build sober momentum. It is important to set realistic goals and seek support during the early stages of sobriety. Sobriety is a journey of self-discovery and growth, and it is important to be patient and kind to oneself throughout the process. Sobriety brings a sense of freedom, peace, and mental shift. Giving up alcohol leads to better sleep and improved physical health. Staying sober empowers individuals and boosts their confidence. Creating a nurturing environment and practicing self-care are essential in sobriety. Join us inside the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For just $25/month, you get access to weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/ If you're looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 461 - Wait, You Drink Poison?     Today we have Gill. She's 33 years old from Lexington, MA and took her last drink on November 9th, 2019.   Update from Ryan H on episode 457 – “I'm going on two weeks now and I'm definitely starting to notice a difference in my mood, digestive issues and weight.”   Registration for our intensive DRY January course RESTORE is now open! It's time to get your alcohol-free connect on and say adios to the booze. The most common issue I hear is that people don't have a network of others who don't drink. Well, Our Restore is going to solve that and you're going to learn a ton about alcohol, alcohol addiction, and how to beat it.   Better Help:  www.betterhelp.com/elevator - 10% off your first month. #sponsored   [03:02] Intro:   Paul shares two Instagram accounts that will help you on your sobriety journey:   Drop the Bottle  - all about sobriety and ditching the booze.   A.L.A.D.D.I.N – not about sobriety, but it is entertaining and when it's creator shares his art with the world, it gives others permission to do the same.   Athletic Greens: https://www.athleticgreens.com/recovery   [08:22] Paul introduces Gill:   Gill is 33 and lives right outside of Boston, MA. She has a husband and a cat. She loves playing video games, going to concerts and travelling. She teaches chemistry courses and labs at a college in Boston. She is also the host of the Sober Powered podcast.   Gill says she didn't start drinking until grad school. She didn't have opportunities in high school because she was bullied and didn't hang out with people that drank. She started because she feared that if she didn't then no one would like her. Once she tried it a few times and got her first buzz, she enjoyed it so much it became a regular thing for her.   Gill started having repercussions from drinking early on. She didn't know her limits, had frequent opportunities to drink and would end up getting sick and having blackouts. Gill thought all of this was normal and that everyone drank like her. Gill says that her performance in school started suffering and there was multiple drink fueled fights with her boyfriend (who is now her husband).   Gill ended up leaving program and decided to start teaching instead. She learned that drinking helped with the stress she experienced while teaching. Over time she switched from wine to vodka to save money. Her tolerance increased, and she started struggling with hangovers at work.   Trying to moderate and make rules around her drinking was frustrating for Gill. People didn't want her to quit and when she would bring it up others would downplay it and tell her she was fine.   Gill's depression was getting worse, and she started waking up with uncontrollable anxiety often. Once she began having suicidal thoughts, she got scared. Gill decided to take a break for 90 days to lower her tolerance and thought she would be cured. During that time her suicidal thoughts and anxiety lessened. She completed the 90 days and started drinking again and the consequences quickly followed.   After her last rule was compromised, she realized she had to accept that she had to let alcohol go indefinitely. While it was scary at first, Gill says she also felt a sense of peace.   Gill didn't think she needed meetings when she first quit but doesn't recommend people try to do it alone.  After the pandemic started, Gill found she had the time to go to therapy, she started listening to podcasts, and doing a lot of research on the science around alcohol addictions. She wanted to share what she had learned with others, so she started her own podcast: Sober Powered.   Gill's advice for the holidays: you don't have to go to everything if you are worried that you're going to drink or that you can't stay sober, don't go.   Gill's go-to tool to get past a craving: walking, rage walking.   Instagram   Recovery Elevator YouTube Sobriety Tracker iTunes    Recovery Elevator I love you guys. Go big because eventually we'll all go home.      

Feeling anxious and uncertain about how to stay sober during the holidays? You're not alone, especially if it's your first holiday season alcohol-free.  It's completely normal to feel out of place and crave a drink during those holiday parties and family gatherings.  You're probably used to toasting the New Year with a glass of champagne or sipping red wine around the Christmas fire.  For a long time I knew that I should stop drinking but couldn't imagine office holiday parties, family celebrations and New Year's Eve alcohol-free. The truth is that my first holiday season wasn't easy, but it was good.  After years of regretting drinking too much at big events it was lovely to remember all of New Year's Eve, wake up on Christmas morning without a hangover and replace guilt and regret with peace and pride.  To help you navigate the boozy holiday season alcohol-free, I gathered a trio of experts: Gill Tietz, host of  the Sober Powered podcast, Veronica Valli, author and host of the Soberful podcast, and Paul Churchill host of the Recovery Elevator podcast.  3 Ways I Can Support You In Drinking Less + Living More Join The Sobriety Starter Kit, the only sober coaching course designed specifically for busy women. My proven, step-by-step sober coaching program will teach you exactly how to stop drinking — and how to make it the best decision of your life. Save your seat in my FREE MASTERCLASS, 5 Secrets To Successfully Take a Break From Drinking  Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free. Connect with me for free sober coaching tips, updates + videos on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok @hellosomedaysober. Connect with Casey McGuire Davidson To find out more about Casey and her coaching programs, head over to www.hellosomedaycoaching.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special collaboration episode with Gill Tietz of Sober Powered Media and Michael Unbroken of Think Unbroken Podcast to delve deep into the topic of resilience. Michael, a survivor, entrepreneur, and coach, shares his incredible story of transformation, emphasizing the necessity of resilience in navigating through adversity and achieving personal growth. Jill brings her background as a former biochemist and part-time chemistry professor, adding depth to the discussion with her insights on addiction, emotional intelligence, and the journey to sobriety. Together, they create a powerful dialogue, shedding light on the essential skills and mindset needed to cultivate resilience, bounce back from setbacks, and create a life filled with light, love, and meaningful progress. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to strengthen their emotional resilience and navigate life's challenges with grace and strength. Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Resources we offer: Free Morning Routine PDF to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off The Boundaries Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/boundaries Join our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter Check out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikk: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations Follow us on Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sober October is the perfect time to take a break from drinking so you can look and feel your best going into the holidays.  And I got some of my favorite sobriety podcasters together to talk about all things Sober October and share what helped us most in our first month alcohol-free.  Join me, Suzanne Wayre from The Sober Mom Life, Amanda E. White from Therapy For Women, author of Not Drinking Tonight and host of the Recovered-ish Podcast, and Gill Tietz from Sober Powered for the Sober October kick-off you need to jump-start an alcohol-free life.  If you're looking for a fun conversation with helpful advice and a lot of laughs this is the one for you.  We'll give you the tips and tricks you need to rock Sober October but also dive into what therapists do when they don't believe what you're saying, what happened in our early attempts to take a 30-day break from alcohol, and the embarrassing stories that probably should not be shared on a podcast. 3 Ways I Can Support You In Drinking Less + Living More Join The Sobriety Starter Kit, the only sober coaching course designed specifically for busy women.  My proven, step-by-step sober coaching program will teach you exactly how to stop drinking — and how to make it the best decision of your life. Save your seat in my FREE MASTERCLASS, 5 Secrets To Successfully Take a Break From Drinking  Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free. Connect with me for free sober coaching tips, updates + videos on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok @hellosomedaysober. Connect with Casey McGuire Davidson To find out more about Casey and her coaching programs, head over to www.hellosomedaycoaching.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is such a dream team of badass sober women! I got together with Gillian Tietz of Sober Powered, Casey Davidson of The Hello Someday Podcast and Amanda E. White of Therapy for Women and The Recoverd-ish Podcast to talk about all things Sober October.  This episode is great for you if you're just starting out on your sobriety journey with Sober October or if you're checking in as you maintain your sobriety!  Announcing the Sober Mom Life Cafe! For $15/month, join other sober moms inside the cafe for weekly meetings, bonus episodes, a Discord chat, a monthly book club, the option to share your story on The Real Sober Moms, and so much more! Learn all about it here: https://mykindofsweet.com/sober-mom-life-cafe/ If you're looking for a community of wonderful sober moms to support you while you build your own sober life, join us inside The Sober Mom Life Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657 We have merch!!!! Check it out here! Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on Instagram Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me and my friend Gill AKA Sober Powered. We talk about how to find friendships in sobriety, anxiety and alcohol and how alcohol isn't helping our stress levels. Gillian Tietz is the host of Sober Powered, a top 100 mental health podcast, and the founder of Sober Powered Media, a podcast network for mental health podcasts. Getting sober in 2019 inspired her to start her podcast, Sober Powered, where she utilizes her biochemistry background to teach others how alcohol affects the brain and why it's so hard to stop drinking. She is a chemistry professor at a university in Boston.  FREE 3-DAY TRIAL TO The SobahSistahs Empowerment Club Gill's Podcast Follow Gill on Instagram Follow Megan on IG Come to Bali with Megan --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sobahsistahs/message

Cope With Cravings For Alcohol   Can you relate to this: You've made a commitment to yourself, and maybe even your family, that you aren't drinking anymore. You remind yourself you're going to be more committed than ever, you've started some morning rituals to keep you on track, and you know this time it has to be different. Maybe you've made it a week or a month- maybe you've even made it a few months. Then one day, you are minding your own business, and out of nowhere you are hit with a craving for a drink. And it's powerful. You try to tell yourself to ignore it, distract yourself, it will go away. But it feels like it is getting stronger, and the stronger it gets the more you start to panic. All the thoughts are flying through your head a thousand miles an hour what am I going to do? How am I going to get through this? Is one drink going to kill me? Should I have one? Should I not have one? Should I call somebody? Now your brain is off like a runaway train. Cravings can be one of the most challenging pieces of living a sober lifestyle. Romanticizing the drink, the past, the nostalgia, and the comfort it once provided can all come together and create an emotional whirlwind. We have some incredibly talented people in the recovery/alcohol-free podcast world, and today's guest is one of your favorites. Gill Tietz, from the Sober Powered podcast, a fan favorite in the sobriety podcast space and an inspiration for countless people on their journey to sobriety. We got together for an episode to talk about cravings. You're going to hear our personal experiences with cravings and how we got through them- and you'll probably be pretty surprised when you hear how different it was for the two of us! We'll tell you what was challenging, the importance of feeling safe during this journey, and some of the dangers of experimenting with  non-alcoholic drinks. These drinks might seem harmless, and sometimes they are! But they can also trigger memories, feelings of being left out or different, and all of that together can create cravings. And all of that can derail your progress.   Links mentioned in this episode:  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited Book A Call With Angela: addictionunlimited.com/call Find Gill here: https://www.soberpowered.com/listen https://www.instagram.com/sober.powered   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.”

This week I'm having coffee with Gillian Tietz! Gill is a chemistry professor, podcast host of Sober Powered, and has been sober since November 2019. We chat all about Gill's story and how sobriety has transformed her life & her mental health. We also have a discussion about the science of how alcohol impacts our brains, and why some people enjoy drinking more than others (I learned so much in this conversation!). If you're someone who has struggled with trying to make moderation work, and have felt like there was something wrong with you for not being able to, then this conversation will be an especially helpful one for you. Gill is so inspiring, kind, and smart, and you are sure to take away SO much from this episode regardless of what your sober journey has been! Follow Gill on Instagram: @sober.powered Listen to Gill's podcast: Sober Powered Visit Gill's website: soberpowered.com Follow me on Instagram: @happiestsober Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: happiestsober.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to create a successful podcast about sobriety? How do you overcome the challenges of job hopping, guilt, and perfectionism? How do you deal with trolls and mispronunciations of your name? Find out in this episode of the Sober Friends podcast, where Matt and Steve chat with Gillian Tietz, the founder of A Sober Powered Life. Gillian was our guest on Episode 60.  Click here to hear her story.Gillian shares her story of recovery and how she created a program to help others find their own way to sobriety. She also talks about her career journey, from being a fifth grade teacher to a biochemistry professor, and how she landed a prestigious teaching role without a PhD. She also reveals how she started the Sober Powered podcast, which is one of the top podcasts on the mental health charts on Apple. Along the way, you'll hear some hilarious anecdotes about how people mispronounce her name and how she handles it. You'll also hear some heartfelt stories about how teachers can make a difference in kids' lives, and how Matt's son and daughter benefited from having the right fifth grade teacher. You'll also hear a shout out to Laura from Your Sober Pal, who just got a job offer after a long search. This episode is a great mix of humor, honesty, and hope for anyone who wants to live a sober powered life. Tune in and enjoy!Click here to check out Sober PoweredYou can find Gill on Instagram @sober.poweredSupport the show

I've never had this conversation before on the show. As I am getting older and more focused on my well-being and the quality of my work, I cannot avoid the topic of alcohol.If you are asking yourself, “Great Heather, but what does this have to do with my creativity or my business?”Friend, it has everything to do with it.Today, we are talking with Gillian Tietz, host of the Sober Powered podcast, about her personal journey, expertise in biochemistry, and what happens in your brain when you drink alcoholACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/132TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:How alcohol initially slows down brain activity for relaxation but leads to increased anxiety and depression as the brain rebounds.Why you can't "change the way you drink."The science behind alcohol's grip and unlocking the power to change.Ask Heather a Question: www.heatherparady.com/ask The Project: https://www.heatherparady.com/theproject Connect with Gillian Tietz: https://www.soberpowered.com/ Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/

Episode 438 – Expectations   Today we have something different lined up. Instead of one interviewee, we've got a panel of sober rockstars who have been kicking ass and taking names in this field for a while now. You're going to love it.   Recovery Elevator welcomes our newest sponsor, Athletic Greens.   [02:33] Highlights from Paul:   We are full of expectations. Both for ourselves and other people. Top of that list is we expect happiness in a world where nothing is guaranteed. We have been conditioned throughout our life that any discomfort represents failure, and a certain product, drink or pill will end the suffering.   How do we let expectations go? It's impossible. All you can do is become aware you are expecting something different for yourself or other people.   Another reason why expectations are dangerous is it throws gratitude right out of the window. We also expect the earth to keep providing the natural resources needed for our survival, which are never guaranteed. We definitely need to approach sunshine, fresh drinking water, clean air, and shelter from a stance of gratitude opposed to expecting them to be delivered to us because we deserve them. More on that next week.   “The days in which my gratitude exceeds my expectations are really good days” – Ray Wylie Hubbard.   Better Help:  www.betterhelp.com/elevator - 10% off your first month. #sponsored   [10:54] The interviewees introduce themselves:   Laura Cathcart Robbins, the host of “The Only One in the Room” podcast and author of the book Stash: My Life in Hiding.   Eric Zimmer, the hose of “The One You Feed” podcast and creator of a program called Spiritual Habits.   Paul Churchill, the host of “Recovery Elevator” podcast (who we all know and love).   Gill hosts the Sober Powered podcast and is also a chemistry professor in the Boston area.   Gill wants to talk about early sobriety and what the experience was like for each guest.   [14:33] Laura has almost 15 years in sobriety. She shares that her first month of sobriety was spent in rehab. She hated it and felt resentful of those that enjoyed it. She attended a lot of recovery meetings and felt sentenced and never felt like she fit in initially. Laura remembers the early days often and knows she doesn't want to return there.   [17:18] Eric first got sober from heroin when he was 24. He stayed sober for about eight years but returned to alcohol for a few years. He has since gotten sober again and has been sober for 16 years. What Eric remembers about early recovery is that just quitting substances wasn't enough. He was plagued by the war that went on between using and not using and he feels that after some time in recovery, the turmoil subsides.   [20:08] Paul had a moment of clarity during a wedding he was DJ'ing where he was extremely drunk and had to ask a colleague to finish. He quit drinking a few days later and planned on going to rehab. He decided to wait and try recovery with AA and spending more time in nature.   [22:48] Gill is three and half years sober. She quit because it was affecting her mental health. She was scared to share her issues with anyone initially, so she did the first few months in recovery by herself.    The guests continue to share their experiences around their early sobriety, their readiness to quit drinking and reflect on what helped them in recovery then and what continues to help them now.   Connect with Laura – The Only One in the Room Podcast   Connect with Eric – The One You Feed   Connect with Gill – Sober Powered   Cafe RE  Use the promo code OPPORTUNITY to waive the set-up fee Recovery Elevator YouTube Sobriety Tracker iTunes    Recovery Elevator You took the elevator down, you got to take the stairs back up, you can do this. I love you guys.  

“I think that's how a lot of really good podcasts are made. When you've got that passion, and you have a message that you really want to share and get out into the world - and there's no trepidation of, like, I have to have everything planned out perfectly.” It's not every day that we talk about True Native Media on The Podcast Advertising Playbook, but today's guest is one of the many hosts we work with. Gillian Tietz is the host of the Sober Powered podcast and founder of Sober Powered Media, a network that empowers podcasters to market, grow, and monetize their show.  In this week's episode, Heather and Gillian discuss:  Why the shows on the Sober Powered Media Network perform so well How you should position your ads to be relevant to your audience Why a small, niche audience is not a bad thing Top suggestions for new advertisers in the podcasting space ________________________________________ More of a visual person? Watch this episode on YouTube.  Ready to learn more? Check out our blog for more podcast advertising tips.  If you get value from the content, please consider subscribing and leaving a review! You can also follow us on social Twitter - @truenativemedia Instagram - @truenativemedia YouTube - Heather Osgood LinkedIn - Heather Osgood | True Native Media | Podcast Advertising Playbook

What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome from alcohol and why is it important for you to understand it if you're quitting drinking? PAWS or Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome, refers to a series of symptoms that can arise after quitting alcohol and after you successfully navigate your first few weeks of sobriety.  Think of it as a secondary phase of withdrawal from alcohol, which can hit a few weeks or months into recovery, or even further along.  There's a lot of misinformation out there in the sober community about what exactly Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome is, when it happens, how long it takes for PAWS to go away, what are the symptoms you might experience or how do you know if you have PAWS.  So today we're going to clear that all up.  Gillian Tietz, the sober scientist behind the Sober Powered podcast is here to help me unravel the mystery of PAWS. For full show notes and to access resources mentioned in the episode, head over to www.hellosomedaycoaching.com/167 3 Ways I Can Support You In Drinking Less + Living More Join The Sobriety Starter Kit, the only sober coaching course designed specifically for busy women.  My proven, step-by-step sober coaching program will teach you exactly how to stop drinking — and how to make it the best decision of your life. Save your seat in my FREE MASTERCLASS, 5 Secrets To Successfully Take a Break From Drinking  Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free. Connect with me for free sober coaching tips, updates + videos on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok @hellosomedaysober. Connect with Casey McGuire Davidson To find out more about Casey and her coaching programs, head over to www.hellosomedaycoaching.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Why I Left, host Brian Aquart interviews Gillian Tietz, Founder of Sober Powered Media and Host of the Sober Powered Podcast, a top 50 mental health podcast.This episode begins our May Mental Health Awareness Month Series.We talk openly and honestly about her personal journey with addiction and how she left her successful career as a biochemist to start her own podcast network. After struggling with alcohol addiction for years, Gillian talks about how the pandemic affected her life and work, including her decision to leave her job.She also offers advice for those struggling with alcohol usage and encourages people to amplify the message about resources available during Mental Health Awareness Month.You will learn about why alcohol usage and mental health are closely linked and hear Gillian's insights on how science, psychology, and compassion can be used to help people understand why they struggle to moderate or quit drinking, and how to develop the coping skills they need to stay sober.For more mental health information and resources, please click here.Enjoy the conversation!Stay connected with our GuestConnect with Gillian on LinkedIn & InstagramLearn about Sober Powered MediaListen to Sober PoweredStay connected with the showVisit Us: Why I LeftSubscribe on: YouTube,  Apple Podcasts, & SpotifyRSS feed: Why I Left RSSSupport the ShowFollow us:Instagram: @OfficialWhyILeftLinkedIn: @WhyILeftFacebook: @OfficialWhyILeft#WhyILeftPodcast #GreatResignation #PodcastThis episode is brought to you in part by Gaspard Tovar Consulting. Inspiring others, providing clarity to the financial aspects of life, and helping you achieve your financial goals.Gaspard Tovar Consulting Gaspard Tovar Consulting, LLC: Helping manage your finances so you can focus on your business. Why I Left listeners can get 10% off their first month of Better Help by visiting betterhelp.com/whyileft.BetterHelp Online Therapy Get matched to one of 31,000 licensed therapists based upon location, preferences & availability.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links providedSupport the show

#654 None of us start out with an army of superfans. In fact, even getting people to give our content a chance on social media is a challenge in the beginning. In this Teaching Friday episode, Gillian Tietz of the Sober Powered and The Grind podcasts explains why and gives us the tactics that actually make a difference! When I have members of SPI Pro take over the show to share their expertise, I know the content will be insanely valuable. This session is a perfect example of that! Today, Gillian teaches us her Sneak Attack Method for social media. This is how she creates posts that bring in thousands of new followers and podcast listeners by leveraging the power of quick wins. This is a masterclass in podcast marketing, but the tips apply to all forms of content. Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session654.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the podcast is a solo show.   Not a meditation or an interview, but me speaking to you.   I am sharing my Dry January.    Some of the things I cover are:   Why did I do it?   What was easy.   What was hard.   What changed.   What now??   If you're listening and this has struck a nerve or you have any questions for me (PS: I might not have all the answers)   I would love to hear from you.    Drop me a line Tinaconroy111@gmail.com   Here are some amazing resources that have helped me and continue to help   Resources:   This Naked Mind by Annie Grace: Book and Podcast    Intoxicating Lies by Meg Geisewite   The Sober Diaries by Clare Pooley   The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray   The Sober SIS Community: https://www.sobersis.com/free-guide-split-test1674692701480   Podcasts:  Hello Someday: https://open.spotify.com/show/25YObFfVJQJYYqrtZwOjAg?si=8d91e36a75e14736   Sober Powered: https://open.spotify.com/show/6vtGToNOqNxRTLGnBg5l5f?si=b1cff5717da942ee   Unbottled Potential: https://open.spotify.com/show/32NEQzantAl8r40SND6UsF?si=e1ebebab799f40e0   One for the Road:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fa4cHKEx7rlYBH5kb082K?si=8b457c63da93420a   Huberman Lab: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ebY3WNejLNbK47emgjd1E?si=8_ImJupHS4iSGxZgGcPdoA

Kezia and Kim are so excited to welcome Gill Tietz, from Sober Powered Media. You may know Gill from her own podcast: Sober Powered, where she takes complex ideas about our brain and bodies and explains them in her own simplified words. Gill talks with us today about how alcohol impacts us emotionally while we are in active states of addiction. At the same time, the after effects and the withdrawal alter our moods for a long time once alcohol is removed. Gill explains how drinking can make us feel relaxed at first, which is part of its addictive quality. It tricks us into thinking it is reducing our anxiety when it is in fact having the opposite effect. The ladies discuss the difference between an anxiety disorder and alcohol induced anxiety. They also talk about how to manage anxiety without alcohol in early sobriety. Further, when one removes alcohol, sometimes mental health illnesses are revealed, and treatment is often needed. Remember to talk to your doctor if you are struggling with anxiety or depression while drinking or during any part of your sobriety. If you are doing dry January, meet with a mental healthcare professional and talk to your doctor. About Gill Tietz: Gillian Tietz is the host of Sober Powered, a top 50 mental health podcast, and the founder of Sober Powered Media, a podcast network with 5 other top mental health podcasts. Getting sober in 2019 inspired her to start her podcast, Sober Powered, where she utilizes her biochemistry background to teach others how alcohol affects the brain and why it's so hard to stop drinking. Recently, she left her career in biotech to start the Sober Powered Media Podcast Network. Name pronunciation: Jillian Teets Links: Podcast: https://www.soberpowered.com Network: https://www.soberpoweredmedia.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sober.powered --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-kearns/support

Leading Edge Seminars Cancun, Innovations in Psychotherapy - Black Friday Sale where you can save 40%*on your workshop fee when you purchase accommodations at the same time - sign up with this link and you also get either a 30 minute consultation call with me OR 4 of my Podcourses! Get 40% off all my Podcourses with coupon code 2blackfriday2 through 11/29/22 - Need Continuing Education contact hours? Check out my Podcourses. Gill Tietz is the creator and host of Sober Powered, a podcast devoted to educating you on how addiction affects the brain so you can find freedom. She got sober in 2019 because alcohol was severely impacting her mental health. Now, she teaches what she's learned about why it's so hard to stop drinking, why alcohol makes us so miserable, how to embrace sobriety, and how to develop the life skills you need to stay sober. Learn more about Gill here.  Learn about Gill's podcast network: Sober Powered Media Enjoying this episode and want to learn about treating addiction? Then be sure to check out episode 66 with Katie Turman titled an overview of addiction and treatment models. Katie is a social worker and Licensed Addiction Counselor with over 20 years of experience working in the field of addiction recovery.  And in her episode she covers:  The risk factors associated with addiction. She discusses the BioPsychoSocial disease model and how treatment models can support this medical model. And she talks about the biology of SUD and the roles dopamine and oxytocin play.  It's a great episode if you're wanting a primer on addiction and treatment plus it's also a continuing education podcourse. So if you need ce contact hours, head over to my site, lisamustard.freshlearn.com to purchase the course and get your contact hour.  And while you're on my site, be sure to check out all of my continuing education podcourses.  Mental Health Resources and Support:  Get 10% off your first month of Betterhelp online therapy. Learn more. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support via phone or chat for people in distress, resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Includes information on finding your local crisis center. Phone: 988  Website: http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.SAMHSA's National Helpline | SAMHSA Growing an Online Business from Scratch: From Personal Struggle to Multiple Income Streams - Side Hustle Nation (Gill's interview on Side Hustle Nation) This podcast and website represents the opinions of Lisa Mustard and her guests to the show. The content in the podcast should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice and should not be relied on as health, professional advice or personal advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.  

Gillian Tietz is the host of Sober Powered, a top 50 mental health podcast, and the founder of Sober Powered Media, a podcast network of top mental health shows. She has a master's in biology and worked in research labs in the Boston area. Getting sober in 2019 inspired her to start her podcast to help others understand why addiction happens and how to develop the coping skills they need to stay sober. After 2 years of consistent, hard work she left her career in biochemistry to start her network.  Eric and Gillian discuss her journey to sobriety and how she shares what she has learned with others on her podcast, Sober Powered. But wait, there's more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It's that simple and we'll give you good stuff as a thank you! Gillian Tietz and I Discuss How to Embrace Sobriety and … Her podcast, Sober Powered How she learned that watching TV did not support the life she wanted The start of her journey to sobriety Struggling with emotions that lead her to destructive habits Her struggles with body image Realizing how drinking caused her mental health to deteriorate How alcohol enhanced the problems she was trying to hide from Learning to accept that moderating drinking wasn't possible The idea of harm reduction and the controversial opinions Finally seeking professional help when at the start of the quarantine How she wanted to start the podcast to share what she had learned to help others The value of finding support from sober communities on social media How we often don't see the cause and effect of drinking when you're in it The effects that alcohol has on the brain and mental health Post acute withdrawal and how the brain needs to learn to re-regulate without alcohol Gillian Tietz Links Gillian's Website Instagram Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Gillian Tietz check out these other episodes: The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober with Catherine Gray The Magic of Being Sober with Laura McKowenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I feel like most people genuinely want to be the best version of themselves. Collier has always strived to be the best person he could be. However, there was always one thing that seemed to keep me slightly off my A-game, and on November 5, 2020, I decided to make a change.I quit drinking alcohol. Now I know this isn't for everyone, but for me, I knew I could never achieve the life I always wanted if I didn't say farewell to my go-to vice whenever I felt like "cutting loose."In this deeply personal episode of Moving Past Murder, my guest is Gil Tietz, host of the Sober Powered podcast. We discuss the struggle to get off the hamster wheel and move forward with a positive life and our journey of living an amazing, alcohol-free life.For more information on Gil, please visit https://www.soberpowered.com/Sober Powered Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sober.powered/If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction or substance abuse, please visit https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Welcome to Feedback with EarBuds, the podcast recommendation podcast. Our newsletter brings you five podcast recommendations each week according to a theme, and curated by a different person. Our podcast is an audio version of the newsletter.Subscribe to the newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/cIcBuHThis week's theme is Listening is Powerful: Climate Podcasts That'll Change You. The curator is Jordan Gass Poore'.Why did Jordan choose this theme? "These podcast episodes tell the stories of those most impacted by climate change. They also help me keep my cool while the earth is on fire."This week's podcast and newsletter are sponsored by the Podcast Futures ConferenceThe event welcomes independent audio people, podcasters, producers, and creators…as well as the pros. Everyone, really!Discussion points and panels include the future of podcasting, Gen Z, in-car listening, getting discovered, the value of ad tech, 'how to' on podcast networks, and spotlights on creators who do it differently. Attend: https://www.podcastradionetwork.com/podcast-futuresLinks mentioned in this episode:- Jordan Gass Poore': https://jgasspoore.com/- Last week's recommendations: https://www.earbudspodcastcollective.org/deep-dive-music-podcast-recommendations- Sound Judgment: https://pod.link/1643414362- Sober Powered: https://www.soberpoweredmedia.com/- Bring Birds Back: https://www.birdnote.org/listen/podcasts/bring-birds-backHere are this week's podcast picks from Jordan:- Hazard NJ- Threshold- Damages- Indigenous Climate Action Pod- NPR Student Podcast ContestThis week's podcast spotlight is A Matter of DegreesJoin Dr. Leah Stokes and Dr. Katharine Wilkinson as they tell stories about the powerful forces behind climate change — and the tools we have to fix it.Our recommendation: start with season 3, episode 1 - "What Can I Do?" It kicks off a three-part series on how to combat the climate crisis in your personal life.Listen: https://www.degreespod.com/_____Apply to have your podcast spotlit: https://www.earbudspodcastcollective.org/podcast-spotlightsSubmit to our Community section: https://962udey3mps.typeform.com/to/zZadg6y2EarBuds Blog: http://earbuds.audio/blogCurate a list: https://www.earbudspodcastcollective.org/earbuds-podcast-curators-formFollow us on Twitter @earbudspodcol: https://twitter.com/EarbudsPodColFollow us on Facebook at EarBuds Podcast Collective: https://www.facebook.com/earbudspodcastcollectiveFollow us on Instagram @earbudspodcastcollective: https://www.instagram.com/earbudspodcastcollective/Website: http://earbuds.audio/Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/user/earbuds-podcast-collective

This week you're going to meet an entrepreneur who recently left her 6-figure job in biotech to become a full-time podcaster and online business owner. Gill Tietz of SoberPowered.com started the Sober Powered podcast in mid-2020 and has released over 100 episodes on the science of alcohol addiction and other content to help listeners get and stay sober. In that time she's also grown her Instagram account to over 43k followers, created a podcast network for other sober-related podcasts, and created several other income streams. Tune in to The Side Hustle Show interview to hear: how Gill made her podcast stand out from the crowd how she's grown her audience through different platforms the different ways she's monetizing her business Full show notes

After a 90-day break from alcohol, Gill Tietz noticed something surprising - the anxiety and depression she had spent years trying to escape  through alcohol had vanished. This shocking realization inspired her to research and analyze her experience. Through this she learned that alcohol was creating lower serotonin levels in her body and changing her brain function.Alcohol was truly the source of her pain. She knew this life changing realization was going to be important to far more people than just her. This was how the Sober Powered podcast was born.Learn more and connect with Gil:InstagramSober Powered PoweredMembershipPodcast Coaching  Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!!  Check it out here! This Naked Mind - (affiliated link) https://amzn.to/3PaCM7VAtomic Habits - Click here.Love this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information!

Gill Tietz is a former pharmaceutical biochemist who uses science to approach the subject of sobriety in her podcast, Sober Powered. In this episode, she explains the difference between a pastime & a problem, why WHY we drink matters & if it's possible to be a heavy drinker, but not be an alcoholic. So whether you are wanting to better understand your newly sober friends, are sober curious yourself or approaching your own rock bottom, this episode is shame-free zone & the meaningful entertainment you've come to expect.If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 46: METH, GAY PORN, REHAB & CELEB PHOTOGRAPHY PART 1Guest: https://www.instagram.com/sober.powered/ | https://www.facebook.com/groups/soberpowered | https://open.spotify.com/show/6vtGToNOqNxRTLGnBg5l5f?si=55d370d707844e41Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  | https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/  | meredith@meredithforreal.com | https://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  | https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovertSponsors: Watch me on TV https://bit.ly/3ImiTat |   https://uwf.edu/university-advancement/departments/historic-trust/ | https://www.ensec.net/

Ari's joined by the super knowledgable Gill Tietz from the Sober Powered podcast to talk about her own sobriety journey, dopamine, the brain, and so much more. FOR MORE GILL:***Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sober.powered/***Visit her website here: https://www.soberpowered.com/***Check out Sober Powered: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sober-powered/id1520426877

Unstucking from Drinking & Navigating the Boundaries to Sobriety with Gill Tietz We are all addicts of one thing or another. For some, it can be procrastination, greed, lust, alcohol addiction, etc. Getting unstuck from such bondage may not be easy. It requires tough decisions and painful pruning of your past. The first step is awareness, and the second is acceptance. When you recognize what makes you feel stuck and how that manifest in your life, you can take steps toward changing those habits and moving forward with your goals. Join the conversation with Gill Tietz as she shares her journey, pivotal moments, and how alcohol severely impacted her mental health. She will discuss with us that she has learned about alcohol addiction, why it's so hard sometimes to stop drinking, why alcohol makes us so miserable, how to embrace sobriety, and how to develop the life skills you need to stay sober. Gillian Tietz is the creator and host of the Sober Powered podcast and works as a biochemist in the Boston area. Gill struggled with alcohol for about ten years until she quit drinking in 2019. Since then, she has dedicated herself to learning about alcohol's influence on the brain and how it can cause addiction. She used that knowledge to free herself from her shame about being unable to control her drinking. Today, she educates and empowers others to assess their relationship with alcohol. Gill became suicidal whenever she was very drunk. She would drink, pass out, jolt awake at 2 or 3 am and force herself to lie awake for the rest of the night, hating herself and thinking very scary thoughts. Gill started most days by looking at herself in the mirror and repeating “I hate you” repeatedly until she made herself cry. Eventually, the suicidal thoughts became so strong that Gill feared she might do something about it. That's when she made a point to change her life for good. It has been two years of alcohol-free, and the journey has been amazing. Listen to her story and the motivation you need. Notable Quotes “Alcohol drinking equals being suicidal.” “Acceptance of the outcomes of your habits can be your only trigger to pivot in your messy life.” “Navigating obstacles and limiting beliefs on your way forward involves a painful pruning process. You have to make hard decisions and sacrifices.” Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Gill Tietz [02:57] Meet Gill Tietz [03:57] A bit about Gill's backstory and how she became who she is today [06:12] Suicidal thoughts due to drinking that never went away created a pivotal moment [09:02] What led her to acceptance [11:28] What has been Gill's motivation not to take alcohol [13:16] Navigating boundaries of moving forward in her journey to sobriety [17:20] How she navigates moving forward in setting goals and living a sober life [20:22] The most outstanding scars she has from alcohol [31:22] Combating her limiting beliefs [35:14] The future Gill and the message she will be sharing in ten years to come [41:15] Reach out and connect with Gill Connect with Gill Tietz Website: https://www.soberpowered.com/ Linkt.ee: https://links.soberpowered.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sober.powered/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/donttouchmymindset/support

A study published this week in The Lancet found that people under 40 shouldn't drink alcohol at all. This was a big study that looked at a lot of data, so in this episode Gill explains where the data came from, what they focused their analysis on, and the outcomes. Since this study is calling for the guidelines to be revisited, she also explains how the guidelines are even determined in the first place. You'll learn about the limits of this study, some criticisms about its conclusions, and how studies on alcohol and health are normally performed. What to listen to next:E85: Biased Alcohol Studies vs RealityE90: New Study Finds Just One Drink Shrinks Your Brain, or Does it?E95: Surprise, Moderate Drinking Isn't Good for Your Heart (New Study)E63: Why Alcohol Causes Depression and Suicidal ThoughtsE65: What Happens to the Body When You Binge DrinkSign up to get emails from me. I send out a preview of the next podcast episode, discount codes, and new announcements every Thursday.Check out my YouTube channel.  Please subscribe! Sources are posted here.Follow Sober Powered on Instagram for more education and inspirationJoin the Sober Powered Facebook Group for extra supportAnd if you're enjoying this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. This podcast takes so much effort and work to create, and each review increases the possibility that this podcast can be seen by people who may need it.  Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.Soberlink is offering you $50 off an alcohol monitoring system that includes a breathalyzer device with facial recognition that allows you to share your sobriety in real time. Soberlink has also created a free resources guide specifically for Sober Powered listeners “How to Hold Yourself Accountable in Early Recovery”. Use this link to get your copy of the guidehttps://bit.ly/3Bp2krxSupport the show

Matt was inspired by Gill Tietz's Sober Powered episode, Staying Sober During the Holidays.  The episode is much less staying sober during the holidays, and more staying sober at events where booze is available.  Practicable advice for those in recovery for anytime.BBQsWork partiesConcertsEctJohn, Matt and Steve talked about their experience being on guard for the unguarded moment.  In this episode we talk about:Keeping your drink in your hand.  If you put it down, get anotherTell a bartender you are not drinking and stick with that person (thanks Gill)Our thoughts on non-alcoholic versions of an alcoholic drinkHow people put booze in food and to watch out.This is great advice for anyone looking at sobriety, new or old.Deep MC'sMental Health, Crazy Stories, Viral Videos, and Big YouTube Guest. What more do you need?Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Katie The Traveling Lactation ConsultantTongue Tie, Breastfeeding Medicine, Breastmilk allergy & more as Katie travels the countryListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyWe wanted to alert you that you may hear some ads inserted into the show. We've carefully selected each ad to be sure it's recovery appropriate. We are not looking to make a profit, only looking to get enough help to make this expense neutral. We'd love your feedback. You can email at matt@soberfriendspod.comSupport the show

Alcohol is everywhere - social events, mommy wine culture, a drink with dinner. So how many drinks is too many? Do I have a problem?  Gillian Tietz is the host of the Sober Powered podcast and recently left her career as a biochemist to become a full time podcaster. When she quit drinking in 2019, she dedicated herself to learning about alcohol's influence on the brain and how it can cause addiction. She used that knowledge to free herself from the shame she had about being unable to control her drinking. Today, she educates and empowers others to assess their relationship with alcohol, and provides coaching and support to podcasters looking to grow their show.Follow Gill HERE (@sober.powered)Website HEREPodcast HERE________________________________________________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only!

We drink expecting all of these good things to keep coming our way, but there's a limit to the amount of alcohol that causes pleasure and good feelings. If you continue to drink after that point, you only get the bad stuff. In this episode you'll learn why this drink limit exists and what's going on in the brain to cause the discomfort, anxiety, depression and an emptiness that we experience after the alcohol wears off, and how opioid antagonists like Naloxone and Naltrexone work in the brain. Gill explains dynorphin, which is also known as the “feel bad” chemical, and how alcohol changes the dynorphin system in the brain to make us feel so miserable that we drink again to get relief.What to listen to next:E11: Why Alcohol Feels Good (Endorphins and Opioid Receptors)E62: Dopamine Deep DiveE67: How Alcohol Impacts Cortisol and Causes CravingsE106: What Happens in the Brain When We Are Overwhelmed (The Amygdala Hijack)E22: Why You Think Alcohol Helps Your AnxietyE64: Anxiety and Alcohol (Part 2)Sign up to get emails from me. I send out a preview of the next podcast episode, discount codes, and new announcements every Thursday. Sources are posted here.Follow Sober Powered on Instagram for more education and inspirationJoin the Sober Powered Facebook Group for extra supportAnd if you're enjoying this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. This podcast takes so much effort and work to create, and each review increases the possibility that this podcast can be seen by people who may need it.  Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.Soberlink is offering you $50 off an alcohol monitoring system that includes a breathalyzer device with facial recognition that allows you to share your sobriety in real time. Soberlink has also created a free resources guide specifically for Sober Powered listeners “How to Hold Yourself Accountable in Early Recovery”. Use this link to get your copy of the guidehttps://bit.ly/3Bp2krxSupport the show

Most of us have no idea what to expect when we stop drinking because usually when we quit we are so ashamed we just try to get through the beginning. In this episode Gill explains 10 things that happen when you quit drinking that no one is talking about. We hear people online say how grateful they are for hangover free mornings and sober sleep, but what about dreaming that you drink alcohol? So this episode is about the positives, but mostly the unexpected neutrals or negatives that you encounter when you stop drinking. Make sure to listen to episode 80 too if you're participating in dry July because I talked about the benefits of quitting drinking for 1 month and those are the positive physical and mental improvements you'll experience. Episodes to listen to next:(1) Episodes 98, 83, 106(2) Episodes 3, 75(3) Episodes 41, 96(4) Episodes 73, 86(5) Episodes 73, 33(6) Episodes 19, 22, 63, 64(9) Episodes 20, 27, 28, 30, 42, 56, 61, 79, 81, 91, 92, 97, 99, 103(10) Episodes 78, 82, 86, 102, 104Sign up to get emails from me. I send out a preview of the next podcast episode, discount codes, and new announcements every Thursday.Check out my YouTube channel.  Please subscribe! Sources are posted here.Follow Sober Powered on Instagram for more education and inspirationJoin the Sober Powered Facebook Group for extra supportAnd if you're enjoying this podcast, please use this link to leave a review on iTunes. This podcast takes so much effort and work to create, and each review increases the possibility that this podcast can be seen by people who may need it.  Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.Soberlink is offering you $50 off an alcohol monitoring system that includes a breathalyzer device with facial recognition that allows you to share your sobriety in real time. Soberlink has also created a free resources guide specifically for Sober Powered listeners “How to Hold Yourself Accountable in Early Recovery”. Use this link to get your copy of the guidehttps://bit.ly/3Bp2krxSupport the show

Gill discusses overwhelm. Getting overwhelmed is one reason we turn to alcohol. Maybe you drank after some sober time and then afterwards you don't even know why you did. Or maybe you find yourself feeling out of control and needing alcohol or food to bring you back down. In this episode, you'll learn about something called the amygdala hijack which prevents our rational thinking brain from working correctly. She explains what is happening in the brain when we get overwhelmed, how this tactic is used in the courtroom, and 3 strategies you can use to prevent overwhelm and calm yourself down without reaching for alcohol. Gill also shares a quick life update, because her own experience with the amygdala hijack has prompted her to make some career changes. She will tell you about what happened and what she's doing now.What to listen to next:E98: Emotion Intensity and How to Start Self-RegulatingE94: Drinking to Cope or Numb Out Doesn't Help, Here's How to Really CopeE45: Emotional OverwhelmE55: How to Power Through When You Want to Give UpE62: Dopamine Deep DiveE102: Alcohol and Your Dysregulated Nervous System With Beth Bowen, LMSWE82: So You Quit Drinking, Now is When the Work Starts with Amanda E. White, LPCE78: We Need to Learn to Feel Our Feelings with Nikki Eisenhauer from The Emotional Badass PodcastMy articles on WebMDhttps://www.soberpowered.com/mywritingAs a listener of Sober Powered you get special discounts from my sponsors! Thank you for supporting the show by supporting my sponsors!Soberlink is offering you $50 off an alcohol monitoring system that includes a breathalyzer device with facial recognition that allows you to share your sobriety in real time. Soberlink has also created a free resources guide specifically for Sober Powered listeners “How to Hold Yourself Accountable in Early Recovery”. Use this link to get your copy of the guidehttps://bit.ly/3Bp2krxSign up to get emails from me. I send out a preview of the next podcast episode, discount codes, and new announcements every Thursday.Check out my YouTube channel.  Please subscribe! Sources are posted here.Follow Sober Powered on Instagram for more education and inspirationJoin the Sober Powered Facebook Group for extra supportAnd if you're enjoying this podcast, please use this link to leave a review on iTunes. This podcast takes so much effort and work to create, and each review increases the possibility that this podcast can be seen by people who may need it.  Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.Support the show

Gill discusses willpower. A lot of us believe that we just need more willpower and then we'll be able to stay sober, and maybe you've even shamed yourself for not having enough willpower to control your drinking. In this episode she defines what willpower is, because the definition is important for us to understand what it means to have willpower or not. You'll learn why willpower works for some people and doesn't work for others, what is going on in the brain for a person who struggles with instant gratification, and 3 important factors that influence whether or not you can resist temptation.What to listen to nextE91: Do You Want to be Sober or Do You Want to Drink Without the Consequences?E102: Alcohol and Your Dysregulated Nervous System With Beth Bowen, LMSWE60: How Alcohol Affects Our Cognitive AbilitiesE35: Emotional SobrietyAs a listener of Sober Powered you get special discounts from my sponsors! Thank you for supporting the show by supporting my sponsors!Soberlink is offering you $50 off an alcohol monitoring system that includes a breathalyzer device with facial recognition that allows you to share your sobriety in real time. Soberlink has also created a free resources guide specifically for Sober Powered listeners “How to Hold Yourself Accountable in Early Recovery”. Use this link to get your copy of the guidehttps://bit.ly/3Bp2krxLoving the podcast? Buy me a coffee to support my work:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberpoweredSign up to get emails from me. I send out a preview of the next podcast episode, discount codes, and new announcements every Thursday.Check out my YouTube channel.  Please subscribe!Sources are posted here.Follow Sober Powered on Instagram for more education and inspirationJoin the Sober Powered Facebook Group for extra supportAnd if you're enjoying this podcast, please use this link to leave a review on iTunes. This podcast takes so much effort and work to create, and each review increases the possibility that this podcast can be seen by people who may need it.  Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.Living a Sober Powered Life is a new series where I answer your questions each month. Visit my website and click on the membership tab to listen to the first episode for free and submit your questions.https://www.soberpowered.comSupport the show

Gill welcomes Dr. Bhatt, MD, MRO to the podcast. We think that alcohol helps us cope with our problems, but in reality, alcohol prevents us from learning how to deal with life. Once we stop drinking, we have no idea how to handle anything. Dr. Bhatt helps us understand resilience- where it comes from, how addiction breaks it down, and what steps you can take to improve your resilience.Dr. Ashish Bhatt, MD, MRO, is recognized as a leading physician, addiction medicine specialist, and psychiatrist. He has extensive experience in a variety of substance abuse treatment programs, psychiatric and co-occurring diagnosis programs for both adults and adolescents, and has served as the Chief Medical Officer for regional and national behavioral health companies. Dr. Bhatt's philosophy is that there is no compromising in medicine, that each patient should be treated as we would our own family. In this episode you'll learn:What resiliency is and what determines whether or not you are resilientHow your belief and confidence in yourself impacts resiliencyHow addiction break down your resilienceHow alcohol and drugs prevents us from learning to deal with lifeWhy you're emotional maturity stops when you start drinking or usingHow drugs and alcohol distort our perception of reality and leads to inaccurate conclusions about what's going on The challenges you might face in early sobriety that might make you want to drink againHow to develop resilience in sobrietyHow to deal with intense negative emotions in early sobrietyThe idea that you “should” be able to do it on your own and not wanting to get helpWhy low self-esteem exists in addiction but not in other medical conditionsConnect with Dr. Bhatt:https://www.addictioncenter.com/drbhatt/https://www.addictioncenter.com/community/bubble-of-addiction-broken-resiliency/https://www.addictioncenter.com/community/addiction-absence-presence/As a listener of Sober Powered you get special discounts from my sponsors! Thank you for supporting the show by supporting my sponsors!Soberlink is offering you $50 off an alcohol monitoring system that includes a breathalyzer device with facial recognition that allows you to share your sobriety in real time. Soberlink has also created a free resources guide specifically for Sober Powered listeners “How to Hold Yourself Accountable in Early Recovery”. Use this link to get your copy of the guidehttps://bit.ly/3Bp2krxSign up to get emails from me. I send out a preview of the next podcast episode, discount codes, and new announcements every Thursday.Check out my YouTube channel.  Please subscribe! Sources are posted here.Follow Sober Powered on Instagram for more education and inspirationJoin the Sober Powered Facebook Group for extra supportAnd if you're enjoying this podcast, please use this link to leave a review on iTunes. This podcast takes so much effort and work to create, and each review increases the possibility that this podcast can be seen by people who may need it.  Disclaimer: This is not medical advice.Support the show

Gill Tietz is a biochemist and former teacher who in 2019 got sober. She has since been documenting her journey online and helping others break free from alcoholism/addiction with her popular podcast @sober.powered, often utilizing her chemistry background to break down the science (and therefore, stigma) of addiction. In this insightful episode Gill shares the details of what scared her straight and how she broke a pattern of self-destructive behavior, while learning to stop equating career success with personal worth.  Gill also breaks down her slow and steady path to podcasting success (her show ranks in the top .5% worldwide) and gets real with Christa about the ups and downs of growing a show.

Gill discusses why we use alcohol to enhance our experiences. One of the main reasons people use alcohol is for enhancement. With the nice weather arriving, this is the perfect time to discuss enhancing our experience with alcohol. Nice weather is a trigger and many of us consider drinking again or that maybe we can moderate now. In this episode you'll learn why we drink for enhancement, how this is linked to problematic drinking, and what you can do if you're struggling with wanting to drink to enhance your life or if you're romanticizing alcohol.What to listen to next:E84: Does Alcohol Really Taste Good and Feel Pleasurable?E79: Why We Romanticize AlcoholE22: Why You Think Alcohol Helps Your AnxietyE64: Anxiety and Alcohol (Part 2)E76: Learning the Truth About Your Drinking with Dr. Anna Lembke, Author of Dopamine NationE100: [Special] Dr. Lembke Returns to Discuss Radical Honesty and Self-AwarenessAs a listener of Sober Powered you get special discounts from my sponsors! Thank you for supporting the show by supporting my sponsors!Soberlink is offering you $50 off an alcohol monitoring system that includes a breathalyzer device with facial recognition that allows you to share your sobriety in real time. Soberlink has also created a free resources guide specifically for Sober Powered listeners “How to Hold Yourself Accountable in Early Recovery”. Use this link to get your copy of the guidehttps://bit.ly/3Bp2krxSign up to get emails from me. I send out a preview of the next podcast episode, discount codes, and new announcements every Thursday.Check out my YouTube channel.  Please subscribe! Sources are posted here.Follow Sober Powered on Instagram for more education and inspirationJoin the Sober Powered Facebook Group for extra supportAnd if you're enjoying this podcast, please use this link to leave a review on iTunes. This podcast takes so much effort and work to create, and each review increases the possibility that this podcast can be seen by people who may need it.  Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.Support the show

Gill welcomes Beth Bowen, LMSW to the show. This episode is your guide to understanding why we use alcohol to attempt to regulate our nervous system and calm us down. Alcohol is a quick fix that brings down intolerable emotions, but drinking to cope makes us even less tolerant of big emotions in the future.In this episode you'll learn:Beth's experience working with veterans and in the emergency room as a social workerThe idea of “knowing better” better but not being able to change your drinkingThe risk to licensure for a medical or mental health professional struggling with substancesEmotion intensity and drinking to regulate emotionsHow our nervous system works and how it can become dysregulatedWhy we are so drawn to drinking alcohol to regulate our nervous systemWhat the window of tolerance is and how this can increase the risk of turning to alcohol to copeWhy morality (good/bad, strong/weak) has nothing to do with itHow do identify if you have a narrow window of tolerance and how to improve your ability to tolerate emotionsHow to learn healthy coping strategiesBeth is a therapist and sober coach living in Austin, TX with her husband and two boys. She has been sober from alcohol for 4.5 years, and now helps other women change their relationship with alcohol through group and 1:1 coaching. Beth also founded Sober Stories, a multimedia platform dedicated to the power of storytelling in the sober space. Sober Stories publishes new podcast episodes every Friday, featuring interviews of folks all across the sober spectrum.Connect with Beth:https://wearesoberstories.com/https://bethbowen.co/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sober-stories/id1612979571My interview on Sober Stories:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sober-powered-with-gill-tietz-of-sober-powered/id1612979571?i=1000559091670As a listener of Sober Powered you get special discounts from my sponsors! Thank you for supporting the show by supporting my sponsors!Soberlink is offering you $50 off an alcohol monitoring system that includes a breathalyzer device with facial recognition that allows you to share your sobriety in real time. Soberlink has also created a free resources guide specifically for Sober Powered listeners “How to Hold Yourself Accountable in Early Recovery”. Use this link to get your copy of the guidehttps://bit.ly/3Bp2krxSign up to get emails from me. I send out a preview of the next podcast episode, discount codes, and new announcements every Thursday.Check out my YouTube channel.  Please subscribe! Sources are posted here.Follow Sober Powered on Instagram for more education and inspirationJoin the Sober Powered Facebook Group for extra supportAnd if you're enjoying this podcast, please use this link to leave a review on iTunes. This podcast takes so much effort and work to create, and each review increases the possibility that this podcast can be seen by people who may need it.  Disclaimer: This is not medical advice.Support the show

Gill discusses creativity and alcohol. Creativity is a balance between our logical side and our spontaneous side. Humanity's ability to be creative is essential for our technological and cultural progression. A common belief is that alcohol unlocks creativity, so we're going to explore that belief in this episode. You'll learn what creativity is, what's going on in the brain while we're being creative, and what the research says about whether or not alcohol helps us be more creative. If you've found a burst of creativity in sobriety or are looking to become more creative then you will also learn 3 tips for cultivating creativity. As a listener of Sober Powered you get special discounts from my sponsors! Thank you for supporting the show by supporting my sponsors!Soberlink is offering you $50 off an alcohol monitoring system that includes a breathalyzer device with facial recognition that allows you to share your sobriety in real time. Soberlink has also created a free resources guide specifically for Sober Powered listeners “How to Hold Yourself Accountable in Early Recovery”. Use this link to get your copy of the guidehttps://bit.ly/3Bp2krxLived is an app that connects you to the advice, tools and knowledge from a range of Guides (including me!) who have all had their own unique experiences with quitting alcohol. They've all figured out what worked for them, and share it through easy-to-follow audio content, to help you short-cut your own path to progress. Download the app for free athttps://lived.app.link/sober-poweredI'm launching a new podcast soon, learn more on my website!Sign up to get emails from me. I send out a preview of the next podcast episode, discount codes, and new announcements every Thursday.Check out my YouTube channel.  Please subscribe! Sources are posted here.Follow Sober Powered on Instagram for more education and inspirationJoin the Sober Powered Facebook Group for extra supportAnd if you're enjoying this podcast, please use this link to leave a review on iTunes. This podcast takes so much effort and work to create, and each review increases the possibility that this podcast can be seen by people who may need it.  Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.Support the show

Gill welcomes Dr. Anna Lembke back to the podcast. You may remember Dr. Lembke from episode 76, which was one of the most popular episodes of all time. Dr. Lembke is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. Her book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence, an instant New York Times bestseller, explores how to moderate compulsive overconsumption in a dopamine-overloaded world.In this episode you'll learn:Why lying is common in addiction and how we get into the habit of lyingWhy it's so hard for us to be honest with ourselves about our drinking or drug useHow acceptance and self-compassion fits into thisWhy it's critical for our mental health to accept responsibility for our role in the things that happen to usHow to practice radical honesty in your own lifeHow the way you tell your story impacts your mental health How you can recognize destructive patterns in your life and take ownership over themWhat to do if you don't like being soberHow does social media and chasing numbers impact our recoveryHow long a dopamine fast takes to reset your reward systemGet your copy of Dopamine Nation hereWhat to listen to next:E76: Learning the Truth About Your Drinking with Dr. Anna Lembke, Author of Dopamine NationAs a listener of Sober Powered you get special discounts from my sponsors! Thank you for supporting the show by supporting my sponsors!Soberlink is offering you $50 off an alcohol monitoring system that includes a breathalyzer device with facial recognition that allows you to share your sobriety in real time. Soberlink has also created a free resources guide specifically for Sober Powered listeners “How to Hold Yourself Accountable in Early Recovery”. Use this link to get your copy of the guidehttps://bit.ly/3Bp2krxLived is an app that connects you to the advice, tools and knowledge from a range of Guides (including me!) who have all had their own unique experiences with quitting alcohol. They've all figured out what worked for them, and share it through easy-to-follow audio content, to help you short-cut your own path to progress. Download the app for free athttps://lived.app.link/sober-poweredSign up to get emails from me. I send out a preview of the next podcast episode, discount codes, and new announcements every Thursday.Check out my YouTube channel.  Please subscribe! Sources are posted here.Follow Sober Powered on Instagram for more education and inspirationJoin the Sober Powered Facebook Group for extra supportAnd if you're enjoying this podcast, please use this link to leave a review on iTunes. This podcast takes so much effort and work to create, and each review increases the possibility that this podcast can be seen by people who may need it.  Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.Support the show

Gill discusses neuroplasticity. There's an invisible line that we all cross, which marks the transition from social drinking into problematic drinking. The time it takes for you to cross the line depends on your genetics, how vulnerable your brain is to alcohol-induced changes, your life circumstances, how young you begin drinking, and more. Alcohol damages and changes our brains when we drink heavily for extended periods of time. Pathways are carved into the brain as we train our brains to rely on alcohol to socialize, relax, feel happy, or deal with hard times. In this episode she explains how alcohol changes the brain, why these changes are permanent, and how this influences relapse. She has some interesting studies to tell you about that looked at animal models of relapse after months of sobriety and how alcohol and other drugs encourage our reward system to have even more plasticity.What to listen to next:E46: Neuroplasticity Helps us RecoverE97: Why We Keep Believing it'll be Different this TimeE62: Dopamine Deep DiveE91: Do You Want to be Sober or Do You Want to Drink Without the Consequences?E81: Why We Drink: Social Drinkers vs Problem DrinkersAs a listener of Sober Powered you get special discounts from my sponsors! Thank you for supporting the show by supporting my sponsors!Soberlink is offering you $50 off an alcohol monitoring system that includes a breathalyzer device with facial recognition that allows you to share your sobriety in real time. Soberlink has also created a free resources guide specifically for Sober Powered listeners “How to Hold Yourself Accountable in Early Recovery”. Use this link to get your copy of the guidehttps://bit.ly/3Bp2krxLived is an app that connects you to the advice, tools and knowledge from a range of Guides (including me!) who have all had their own unique experiences with quitting alcohol. They've all figured out what worked for them, and share it through easy-to-follow audio content, to help you short-cut your own path to progress. Download the app for free athttps://lived.app.link/sober-poweredSign up to get emails from me. I send out a preview of the next podcast episode, discount codes, and new announcements every Thursday.Check out my YouTube channel.  Please subscribe! Sources are posted here.Follow Sober Powered on Instagram for more education and inspirationJoin the Sober Powered Facebook Group for extra supportAnd if you're enjoying this podcast, please use this link to leave a review on iTunes. This podcast takes so much effort and work to create, and each review increases the possibility that this podcast can be seen by people who may need it.  Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.Support the show

Gill discusses emotion intensity. Just like we all don't experience alcohol the same, meaning some people will be more sensitive to the effects of pleasure and relaxation, we don't all experience emotions the same way either. Some people have very intense emotional reactions to very simple, everyday things and that just makes life a lot more challenging. When we drink, we have extreme highs and lows, but some of us are naturally prone to extreme highs and lows. Research has found that people who have very intense emotions also have more complicated lives. In this episode we're going to talk about how our emotions can vary, where emotions come from and why we have them, and 3 strategies you can use to start regulating your emotions.What to listen to next:E94: Drinking to Cope or Numb Out Doesn't Help, Here's How to Really CopeE76: Learning the Truth About Your Drinking with Dr. Anna Lembke, Author of Dopamine NationE32: A Conversation With My HusbandE35: Emotional SobrietyEmotional sobriety ebookhttps://www.soberpowered.com/first-stepAs a listener of Sober Powered you get special discounts from my sponsors! Thank you for supporting the show by supporting my sponsors!Soberlink is offering you $50 off an alcohol monitoring system that includes a breathalyzer device with facial recognition that allows you to share your sobriety in real time. Soberlink has also created a free resources guide specifically for Sober Powered listeners “How to Hold Yourself Accountable in Early Recovery”. Use this link to get your copy of the guidehttps://bit.ly/3Bp2krxLived is an app that connects you to the advice, tools and knowledge from a range of Guides (including me!) who have all had their own unique experiences with quitting alcohol. They've all figured out what worked for them, and share it through easy-to-follow audio content, to help you short-cut your own path to progress. Download the app for free athttps://lived.app.link/sober-poweredSign up to get emails from me. I send out a preview of the next podcast episode, discount codes, and new announcements every Thursday.Check out my YouTube channel.  Please subscribe! Sources are posted here.Follow Sober Powered on Instagram for more education and inspirationJoin the Sober Powered Facebook Group for extra supportAnd if you're enjoying this podcast, please use this link to leave a review on iTunes. This podcast takes so much effort and work to create, and each review increases the possibility that this podcast can be seen by people who may need it.  Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.Support the show

Gill discusses our ability to learn and adapt from our experiences. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, and that doesn't feel too far off from what we do with our drinking. We always seem to believe it's going to be different this time, even when it's consistently been horrible every single time before. In this episode you'll learn about cognitive flexibility, how being inflexible greatly increases the risk of developing a problem with alcohol, and one reason why addiction is progressive. She has a lot of interesting studies to go over about how alcohol affects our ability to adapt the way we think and learn new information, and at the end of the episode she explains 5 tips for becoming a more flexible person.What to listen to next:E30: Gray Area DrinkersE60: How Alcohol Affects Our Cognitive AbilitiesE61: How Alcohol Memories are Triggered in SobrietyE68: How Heavy Drinking Changes the Way We Make DecisionsAs a listener of Sober Powered you get special discounts from my sponsors! Thank you for supporting the show by supporting my sponsors!Soberlink is offering you $50 off an alcohol monitoring system that includes a breathalyzer device with facial recognition that allows you to share your sobriety in real time. Soberlink has also created a free resources guide specifically for Sober Powered listeners “How to Hold Yourself Accountable in Early Recovery”. Use this link to get your copy of the guidehttps://bit.ly/3Bp2krxLived is an app that connects you to the advice, tools and knowledge from a range of Guides (including me!) who have all had their own unique experiences with quitting alcohol. They've all figured out what worked for them, and share it through easy-to-follow audio content, to help you short-cut your own path to progress. Download the app for free athttps://lived.app.link/sober-poweredSign up to get emails from me. I send out a preview of the next podcast episode, discount codes, and new announcements every Thursday.Check out my YouTube channel.  Please subscribe! Sources are posted here.Follow Sober Powered on Instagram for more education and inspirationJoin the Sober Powered Facebook Group for extra supportAnd if you're enjoying this podcast, please use this link to leave a review on iTunes. This podcast takes so much effort and work to create, and each review increases the possibility that this podcast can be seen by people who may need it.  Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberpowered)