Ep. 25 - Alcohol, Anxiety & Living a Substance-Free Life

It’s been 130 days since I decided to remove alcohol from my life. I had been thinking about it for a while and although I no longer have a “problem” with it, it wasn’t serving me physically, mentally or spiritually. I actually felt like it was holding me back from all that I could do and be. I also grew up watching somebody I love very much struggle with alcohol and because of that a part of me always knew I didn’t want alcohol in my life, even just casually. 

If you’re starting to evaluate your relationship with alcohol or there’s someone in your life that you would like to learn more about how you could support them, this episode is for you! 

Today, I am joined by my amazing colleague Dr. Arianna, a trauma-informed functional health consultant with a specialization in depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder, who shares her inspiring journey of substance abuse and recovery.

Arianna and I talk about our personal experiences with substance abuse, the impact of alcohol on gut and mental health, our thoughts on moderate alcohol consumption, overcoming fear of judgment, the hard decisions we have had to make to heal, trusting yourself, letting go of regret, the philosophy behind intuitive sobriety, microdosing, emotional regulation strategies to process and move past any lingering hurt or trauma, practical tools and suggestions for leading a healthier, substance-free life and so much more! 

Warning: This episode discusses topics surrounding suicide, substance abuse, drugs
and alcohol. 

Connect with Dr. Arianna on Instagram @dr.ariannamacartney/

Resources mentioned: Ep.16 of The Breaking Up With Anxiety™ Podcast “Use the Power of AWE to Reduce Anxiety”

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Here are two free resources to get you started on your journey to anxiety freedom: 

  • “The Three Secrets to Natural Anxiety Banishment” - free webinar training on why medication, therapy and meditation haven’t been enough to banish anxiety from your life and what I recommend doing instead https://courses.taygendron.com/3secrets

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I hope you enjoyed this episode and I will see you in the next one!