38. How Alcohol Fuels Anxiety in Midlife and What Sober Curiosity Changes

Welcome to the Emotional Eats Podcast! My guest, Katie Campbell, is a holistic health expert and sober curious coach.  I invited Katie on the show to help celebrate my 2 year sober-versary. Katie Campbell is a board certified health and wellness coach, with a background in psychology and an MS in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Katie and I both share our personal journeys with alcohol and our routes to sobriety.  Katie has a gift of helping "gray area" drinkers to understand and get curious about how their choice to drink alcohol may impact their health and wellness, mentally and physically. Katie emphasizes that you don't need to identify as an alcoholic to question the role of alcohol in your life. Katie's journey towards sobriety not only improved her personal health but also deepened her understanding and empathy towards others facing similar challenges which makes her a great sober curious coach. Katie shares the benefits of sobriety and touches on the challenges and rewards of navigating sobriety as a new mother, highlighting the importance of healthy coping mechanisms in building resilience. We discuss the growing movement of sober curiosity, especially among younger generations, and the increasing availability of non-alcoholic beverage alternatives. She emphasizes the importance of questioning societal norms around alcohol consumption and making conscious choices that align with your personal health and well-being. For those interested in exploring a healthier relationship with alcohol, Katie has a few simple and encouraging steps to get you started.   If you do feel like you have a problem, I encourage you to reach out to a professional or program for help. Connect with Katie: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/[email protected] Website:  https://www.mindfulconstitution.com Check out her podcast:  The Mindful Constitution Podcast Connect with Kim on TT and IG: @kimhynesmidlife Note:  The information in this podcast is not to replace working with your doctor, other medical practitioner or mental health practitioner.  This podcast is to provide conversation, information and entertainment. My favorite evening drink (or dessert) is Organifi Gold Chocolate.  It is like a "healthy dark hot chocolate".  With reishi mushrooms and lemon balm extract for calming and relaxing, it's perfect in the afternoon or evening.  Gold  also has superfoods like tumeric and ginger.  It's nonGMO, vegan and organic. You can check out all of Organifi's healthy products at https://www.organifishop.com/  and make sure to use the code:  KIMH   for 20% off.  Nourish your entire life today and give yourself grace. XOXO Kim