20. Grey area drinking & anxiety, w/ Sarah Rusbatch

Sarah Rusbatch is a passionate grey area drinking coach on a mission. "What's grey area drinking?" I hear you ask. I asked exactly the same question. Her answer is fascinating and relates to where we fall on the continuum between identifying as a non-drinker through to an alcoholic. Sarah talks openly about her own turning point, why alcohol plays such a big role in anxiety, how alcohol impacts our ability to gain pleasure from the simple things in life, alcohol's impact on sleep, mental health, energy and motivation; and how many never get to know the version of themselves that doesn't drink. This conversation invites us all to think about our own relationship with alcohol, and tells us where to start if we want to make a change (plus fab alcohol free alternatives to try.Sarah's alcohol free drink recommendations:Thomson and Scott NoughtyVinada sparkling chardonnay and roseGiesen savignon blanclyres classicoGordons alcohol free ginLyres Amalfi spritzSarah's websiteSarah's guide to sobrietyBooks: This Naked Mind Alcohol ExplainedBrain ResetDopamine NationJodi is an anxiety and well-being speaker, educator, and bestselling author. Learn more: https://drjodirichardson.com.Connect with Jodi on LinkedInFollow Jodi on InstagramLike Jodi’s Facebook pageThe information provided on this Podcast is for general educational purposes only, and is to be used at your sole risk. We are not liable for any reliance on this information, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. We recommend you seek a medical or healthcare professional if you are seeking advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.