#17 - The Buzz: Friend Or Foe?

The Buzz: Friend Or Foe? This week we are talking about The Buzz - the reason people drink.   🦸‍♂️ The amazing Buzz. That super guy who comes in and makes everything warm and fluffy, takes us away from ourselves, stops the bloody chatter in our head, gives us an excuse to sit down, gives us that floaty light feeling, and enables us to be fun and funny...or does he?   Struggling with self-sacrifice and feeling the need to escape from myself, the 'Buzz' of alcohol quickly became a sinister allure. In this episode of Midlife AF, I'm going to share with you how "The Buzz" was one of the many catalysts that led me on a journey to rediscover self-love and connection.   I'll share with you how I found alcohol consumption to be an act of self-sacrifice and self-silencing that took me away my true self, as together we explore: Is the Buzz more sinister than it seems? How giving up alcohol is a radical act of self-compassion Why we should focus on connection and integration, and stand by ourselves to show our kids what is acceptable in relationships Learning to sit in the discomfort of our feelings and be our own soft place to land. Resources: 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/pl/2147565979 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 Ready to hit the ‘stop’ button in 2023? Here is the link to my new self-paced, start when you are ready Aussie Alcohol Experiment.  If you can’t wait until March to join our ‘Live’ version of the Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment then here it is: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/aae If you're interested in doing 90 days alcohol free with James Swannick and Sarah Connolly, here is the link to your special discounted rate: https://alcoholfreelifestyle.com/study-emma Read 'Introducing Maga' by Jane Hardewick Collins: https://janehardwickecollings.com/introducing-maga/ Learn more about Emma at: www.hoperisingcoaching.com Follow Emma on insta @hoperisingcoaching Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midlife-af-podcast/id1649673705