Best Of: Sober Curious

12/08/2024 42 min Episodio 43
Best Of: Sober Curious

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Maybe you’ve been rethinking your relationship with alcohol, maybe you just wrapped up a Dry July challenge, or done something similar in the past. Maybe you’ve never thought anything about alcohol consumption. Wherever you’re at, we’re here to shift the perspective on happy hour and give you a few new things to think about regarding your health, wellbeing and mindset.In this episode, we discuss:Alcohol’s effect on our healthHow alcohol increases anxiety + depressionSocietal expectations to drink alcoholSelf-medicating vs. mental health treatmentThe impact of the loneliness epidemic on alcohol useAlternatives to unwinding at nightChoosing ourselves + our well-being over being part of the groupResources and links for this episode:Huberman Lab: What Alcohol Does to your Brain, Body and HealthGabor Maté: The Wisdom of TraumaUnlocking Us: Loneliness and ConnectionAlcohol alternatives we loveApothekary Tinctures + PowdersNeeded Sleep + Relaxation Support Ritual Zero ProofSeedlip Non-Alcoholic SpiritsAvec SpritzersCheck out our podcast website for all episodesFollow the podcast Instagram @perspectivelyyourspodcast and continue the conversation!  We’d love to hear your thoughts on today’s episode.   Connect with Alexis @alexis.thenourishedbeginnings and Sam @ms_samanthakehoeJoin our mailing list so you’re in the know when a new episode drops