Being sober isn't a punishment. Sober life is not a last resort for weak-willed losers who aren't strong enough to figure it out. You can be sober without feeli...
E265: Rewiring Your Reward System After Getting Sober
When will being sober feel rewarding? When does it get easier? When does the boredom go away? In this episode you’ll learn about the process of recalibrating your reward system after quitting drinking. I’ll explain how alcohol messes up the reward system, the process of recalibration that occurs during the first year, what happens if you relapse, and what you can do to make the process go a little bit smoother.
What to listen to next:
E220: The Hippocampus and Alcohol: Blackouts, Memory Deficits, and Learned Associations
E224: Alcohol Makes Your Brain Stop Working
E211: The Anticipation of a Drink
E247: Sober Sleep is the Best Sleep, But Not Right Away
Sober Support:
Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life https://www.soberpowered.com/membership
Weekly emails on Fridays https://www.soberpowered.com/email
Work with me:
Sober coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/sober-coaching
Courses:
The non-negotiable mindset https://www.soberpowered.com/mindset-course
Sober milestones: what to expect when you quit drinking https://sobermilestones.supercast.com/
Anger Management https://www.soberpowered.com/anger
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Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.
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E264: Here’s Why You Have Mood Swings After Quitting Drinking
Are you cranky AF after getting sober? Is your mood volatile and unpredictable? Are the little things setting you off? This is a normal part of the sober experience, so congrats on getting started. In this episode, I’ll explain why we have mood swings after quitting drinking. You’ll learn what’s going on in the brain, when it should start to ease up, and things to look out for as you continue working on your sobriety.
What to listen to next:
E232: The 3am Wake Up of Shame: Alcohol and Anxiety
E231: Everything You Need to Know About Alcohol Withdrawal
E247: Sober Sleep is the Best Sleep, But Not Right Away
E249: Alcohol and Cortisol: Extra Stress and Extra Cravings
E240: Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) After Quitting Drinking: 8 Tips to Cope
Sober Support:
Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life https://www.soberpowered.com/membership
Weekly emails on Fridays https://www.soberpowered.com/email
Work with me:
Sober coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/sober-coaching
Anger Management Coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/anger
Courses:
The non-negotiable mindset https://www.soberpowered.com/mindset-course
Sober milestones: what to expect when you quit drinking https://sobermilestones.supercast.com/
Thank you for supporting this show by supporting my sponsors. Learn more:
https://www.soberpowered.com/sponsors
If you enjoyed this episode please consider buying me a coffee to support all the research and effort that goes into this podcast. This is a one woman show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberpowered
Sources are posted on my website
Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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E263: Sugar Cravings After Quitting Drinking
Did you go from never wanting dessert to now never skipping it? Are you craving sugar constantly now that you’ve quit drinking? Sugar cravings in sobriety are very normal and in this episode I’ll explain a few reasons why we crave sugar after getting sober and how you can start managing your sugar cravings moving forward.
What to listen to next:
E188: Wellness Over Weight Loss
E249: Alcohol and Cortisol: Extra Stress and Extra Cravings
E165: My 30 Day No Sugar Challenge
Sober Support:
Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life https://www.soberpowered.com/membership
Weekly emails on Fridays https://www.soberpowered.com/email
Work with me:
Sober coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/sober-coaching
Anger Management Coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/anger
Courses:
The non-negotiable mindset https://www.soberpowered.com/mindset-course
Sober milestones: what to expect when you quit drinking https://sobermilestones.supercast.com/
Thank you for supporting this show by supporting my sponsors. Learn more:
https://www.soberpowered.com/sponsors
If you enjoyed this episode please consider buying me a coffee to support all the research and effort that goes into this podcast. This is a one woman show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberpowered
Sources are posted on my website
Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Alcohol and Cancer Risk (Surgeon General Warning Explained)
The Surgeon General just recommended that cancer warning labels be included on alcohol bottles. However, the link between cancer and alcohol is old news. A recent study from the National Cancer Institute found that only 50% of Americans are aware that alcohol causes cancer, so in this episode you'll learn how alcohol causes cancer, alcohol and cancer statistics, and what this new information means for you.
What to listen to next:
E0: How Alcohol Affects the Body (pinned as a trailer)
Sober Support:
Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life https://www.soberpowered.com/membership
Weekly emails on Fridays https://www.soberpowered.com/email
Work with me:
Sober coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/sober-coaching
Anger Management Coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/anger
Courses:
The non-negotiable mindset https://www.soberpowered.com/mindset-course
Sober milestones: what to expect when you quit drinking https://sobermilestones.supercast.com/
Thank you for supporting this show by supporting my sponsors. Learn more:
https://www.soberpowered.com/sponsors
If you enjoyed this episode please consider buying me a coffee to support all the research and effort that goes into this podcast. This is a one woman show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberpowered
Sources are posted on my website
Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.
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E262: 31 Tips to Quit Drinking in Dry January
Are you trying to quit drinking for Dry January? A sober month is a good opportunity to learn more about your drinking and get experience handling your life without alcohol. I know it’s scary in the beginning and you may not know what to do. In this episode I’ll share some research about Dry January and how to be successful this month, then we’ll cover 31 different tips to quit drinking.
Go to https://www.soberpowered.com/tips to get all the tips so you can reference back to them
What to listen to next:
E190: Non-Alcoholic Drinks: The Pros and Cons
E211: The Anticipation of the Drink
E197: Making the DECISION to Quit Drinking
E223: 6 Common Triggers for Drinking and How to Avoid Them
E231: Everything You Need to Know About Alcohol Withdrawal
E238: Why Moderation Doesn’t Work
Sober Support:
Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life https://www.soberpowered.com/membership
Weekly emails on Fridays https://www.soberpowered.com/email
Work with me:
Sober coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/sober-coaching
Anger Management Coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/anger
Courses:
The non-negotiable mindset https://www.soberpowered.com/mindset-course
Sober milestones: what to expect when you quit drinking https://sobermilestones.supercast.com/
Thank you for supporting this show by supporting my sponsors. Learn more:
https://www.soberpowered.com/sponsors
If you enjoyed this episode please consider buying me a coffee to support all the research and effort that goes into this podcast. This is a one woman show! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberpowered
Sources are posted on my website
Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
About Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober
Being sober isn't a punishment. Sober life is not a last resort for weak-willed losers who aren't strong enough to figure it out. You can be sober without feeling deprived or left out.
Millions of people wake up with another hangover and Google, "how do I know if I'm an alcoholic?". We get stuck on the label and the stigma, when instead we should be asking ourselves, "is alcohol making me miserable?" and "would I be happier if I quit drinking?" In the Sober Powered Podcast, Gill, a former biochemist turned sober coach, walks you through the latest research on alcohol use disorder using her own sober story as a case study along the way. The science of how alcohol affects the brain can help you depersonalize your drinking experience so you can finally say goodbye to your hopes and dreams of moderating someday (because you clearly can't moderate!). Getting sober doesn't mean you are a weak-willed loser with no self-control, it simply means you are a person who can't drink. Your brain loves it too much and you are too hardcore.
Each episode features in depth explanations of what is going on in the brain along with the tools and mindset shifts that Gill works on with her clients to help them accept being sober, let go of shame, and learn the coping skills required to manage stress and emotions sober -in the hopes of helping you do the same.
Website: www.soberpowered.com
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