#103 Decided AF

In this episode, I share my personal journey with alcohol and the freedom I found in making the decision to stop drinking for a year. I talk about the neuroscience behind alcohol addiction and how it acts as a survival mechanism in the brain. I discuss the importance of making a clear decision, rather than trying to moderate, and how that decision-making process can be freeing. I also touch on the role of willpower, the problems with the "drink responsibly" messaging, and the value of doing inner work to change beliefs around alcohol. Key Takeaways: Alcohol triggers a dopamine rush that the brain interprets as a survival need, making it very difficult to moderate Making a clear decision, whether for a month, a year, or indefinitely, can be incredibly freeing compared to constantly debating whether to drink Willpower alone is not an effective long-term strategy for changing alcohol use habits The "drink responsibly" messaging promoted by the alcohol industry is problematic and places the blame on the individual Doing inner work to challenge beliefs and assumptions about alcohol can be a powerful part of the change process Episode links & Resources Learn more about Emma Gilmour at: www.hoperisingcoaching.com Follow Emma Gilmour on insta @hoperisingcoaching My Upcoming Coached Events & Programs Wishing you could stop at that elusive 2nd glass of wine instead of finishing the bottle? Let me show you how easy it can be to go from feeling tired, bloated, overwhelmed and slugglish to jubilantly full of beans and ready to take on the world with my Masterclass & 30 day Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment this Sept/October. 🤸‍♀️ FREE Masterclass: 5 Suprising Ways Taking A Break From Booze Can Be Effortless and Change your Life: Wednesday 25th September 7pm Replays Available https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/sep24masterclassreg 🤸‍♀️ The 30 Day Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment - LIVE! Monday 30th September-29th October 2024 - 7pm nightly (optional) https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/the_great_aussie_alcohol_experiment Feel healthier, sleep better and get more done!