76: Why We Turn to Alcohol: The Hidden Emotional Triggers Behind Drinking to Cope

26/06/2025 33 min Temporada 3 Episodio 76

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Are you reaching for a drink to relax… or to escape? In this powerful episode of Work It, Live It, Own It!, we dive deep into the emotional triggers behind alcohol use with special guest Gina Kunadian—a TEDx speaker and women’s alcohol-free sobriety coach.If you’re a high-functioning woman juggling work, caregiving, and endless responsibilities, it’s easy to fall into the pattern of drinking to cope. But what if alcohol isn’t really the problem… and what you’re truly craving is rest, clarity, and connection?Gina shares her personal journey with alcoholism and recovery, reveals the emotional roots of addiction, and offers practical, judgment-free guidance for women who want to stop numbing and start healing. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why high-achieving women often turn to alcohol to escapeThe emotional pain hiding beneath casual drinking habitsSigns you may be numbing out without realizing itWhat to do instead of reaching for alcohol when you’re overwhelmedGina’s Transformation SHINE Process to support alcohol-free livingHow to break the cycle of emotional drinking with compassion, not shame Resources + Links Mentioned:Connect with Gina Kunadian → https://www.ginakunadian.comListen to the Shine Within Podcast Related Episode: Manifesting Self-Respect: Educate Others to Treat You Right Ready to join the WLO community to receive exclusive updates? Click the link: https://workitliveitownit.com/Follow SaCola on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/workitliveitownit  Subscribe to Work it, Live it, Own it! On YouTube: https://bit.ly/2lxB1TSEmail for business inquiries: [email protected]

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