68. Understanding ‘The Work’ in Sobriety with Teri MacGilbert

In this week’s episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast Patrick is joined by the one and only Teri MacGilbert AKA @SassySoberMum over on Instagram. Teri speaks openly about how & why she decided that alcohol was something she no longer wanted in her life. During this episode Teri and Patrick unpack what ‘doing the work’ really means and offer simple, practical and actionable steps to support you on your journey. Some of the other awesome things they cover are: - You are not alone. How to make space for your humanity - Simple steps to get started on your sober journey - Reading - Listening - Connecting - The importance of educating the younger generation on the facts about alcohol - The younger you drink, the higher the risk of developing an alcohol dependency - Parenting & reward patterns “Mummy wine time” - How being ‘drunk’ is celebrated, accepted and normalised from a very young age - The link between alcohol and breast cancer - Feeling your feelings and what that really means - Learning to understand your drivers vs trying to ‘fix’ yourself - Validating how you feel. How drinking invalidates how you feel - Common beliefs and emotions that keep you drinking Resources Mentioned: This Naked Mind by Annie Grace Huberman Lab Podcast The Mind Explained - The teenage brain - Netflix Patrick’s podcast interview with Teri Connect with Teri: Instagram: @sassysobermum Podcast: Sober Stories from Everyday People Sobriety E-Book Connect with Patrick: To find out how Patrick can help you stop drinking and create an awesome life without alcohol, book a free one hour consultation to discover how his 6 month 1-1 coaching program will take you from feeling out of control and self-hating to sober, clear-headed, full of energy, looking good and doing more of what you love in life. Whether you decide to work with him or not, the consult alone will help you understand where you are and why you do what you do. It’s a no-brainer. Get yourself booked in here. You can also join The Alcohol ReThink Project, a free 30 day email mindset-reset series to support you in stopping drinking Website: https://www.patrickjfox.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholrethinkproject/ Facebook Group: Alcohol ReThink Project & Sober Men