#01 - How The Bloody Hell Did I Get Here?

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: In this episode Emma takes us on the journey from her days as a corporate marketing manager, via a pretty unpleasant breakdown (spiritual awakening), through her long and messy break-up with alcohol and ultimately to where we find her today working as a counsellor, psychotherapist & alcohol coach, living happily alcohol-free. She talks about: Why there should be no shame or stigma about problematic alcohol use The reasons why we drink are universal; only shame and stigma makes us think that they are ours alone. Drinking and teenagers and how research and recommendations have changed since she grew up. Eating disorders and disordered eating and how a history of this is very common for women and it was for Emma Neuro & gender diversity in the family and late diagnosis of ADHD for herself Changing ourselves to try and fit in. The impact of trying to be all things to all people (mum, wife, employee). How our resilience and tolerance depletes over time How she began to build herself back up and discover who she really was How understanding her values as a non-drinker and beginning to trust her intuition changed everything. Thank you for coming on this journey with me as together we find our groove without booze. If you have any questions or topics that you would like a podcast on please click here. If you are in need of immediate support please use this link to access the resources I know and trust can help you in a crisis  RESOURCES MENTIONED Lisa Corduff: Ready For Change (Get Unstuck)  https://lisacorduff.com/ This Naked Mind: The Alcohol Experiment, This Naked Life Podcasts & This Naked Mind & Alcohol Experiment Books https://thisnakedmind.com/  Parenting Teens & Alcohol: Paul Dillon, Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia Teens, socialising, alcohol and other drugs: Parenting post-COVID-19 https://darta.net.au/wordpress-content/uploads/2020/12/COVID-PARENT-EVENING-WEB-2020.pdf DON’T FORGET TO… Join my 3 day virtual retreat ‘Change your relationship with alcohol -in just 3 days- without stopping drinking’ 24th-26th October 7:30-8:30 here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/change-your-relationship-with-alcohol Register for my Masterclass on the ‘5 Surprising Ways taking a break from booze can be effortless AND change your life’ October 27th at 5pm OR November 2nd at 7pm AEST here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/5-surprising-ways-masterclass-registration-Oct%20Nov Take a 30 day break from booze with my Live Aussie Alcohol Experiment - Doors close on the 2nd November for a 3rd November start date: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/the_great_aussie_alcohol_experiment If you aren’t ready to stop drinking but want to make some positive steps to a healthier relationship or prepare for taking a break with alcohol download my FREE Awareness Worksheets: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/change-your-relationship-with-alcohol If you need a quick reset or you want to get to know me and my methodology a bit more before you take a plunge into a longer program the 5 Day Alcohol Reset Program could be what you are looking for check it out here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/five-day-alcohol-reset-copy-1 Learn more about Emma at: www.hoperisingcoaching.com Follow Emma on insta @hoperisingcoaching