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Episode 37: Unhealthy Relationships with Alcohol
In November of 2021 I was privileged to sit down and chat with Justine Carino of Thoughts from the Couch podcast.
Currently, in the United States, we live in a culture in which binge drinking is normalized, and has been for quite some time. As a result, young adults and college-age students struggle greatly with unhealthy drinking habits. For today’s episode, I sat down with recovery coach Alyssa Pelletier @alyssaraetherapy to discuss the impact that alcohol plays on our mind, body, and spirit. We discuss insights into unhealthy drinking patterns, a common theme of disconnection, practices to combat unhealthy patterns, and how recovery coaching can help. If you have ever questioned your relationship with alcohol, this episode’s for you!
This episode dives into:
Differentiation between unhealthy drinking habits, binge drinking, alcoholism, and high functioning alcoholism.
Societal norms, cultural norms, and family systems make us vulnerable to normalizing unhealthy patterns with alcohol.
Tips to recognize you have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and practices to shift your patterns and behaviors.
About Thoughts from the Couch Podcast:
I'm Justine Carino, LMHC and I am a psychotherapist and anxiety treatment specialist. Welcome to my virtual therapy couch! Here you can tune into advice for the ambitious "Type A" woman who is struggling with high functioning anxiety. I will help you learn the easiest ways to manage anxiety, stress, perfectionism, people-pleasing habits, burnout as well as learn ways to set better boundaries around your life so you can feel more grounded and at peace.
Want to learn more about me?
www.carinocounseling.com
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