91. 90's Drinking Culture, Trauma and Addiction with Karen Rudd

In this week’s episode of The Alcohol ReThink Podcast Patrick is joined by Karen Rudd. Karen is an intersectional feminist transformation coach who helps women prevent overwhelm, stress and burnout. Karen was first encouraged to drink alcohol at the age of 8 by a family member. In this interview Karen speaks openly about her relationship with alcohol and drugs that started at a young age. Some of the cool things they cover in this episode are: - Karen's journey to sobriety - The correlation between addictions and unresolved trauma - Why the way we talk to ourselves matters - The importance of having a compelling why - Being solid in how you identify with your decision not to drink - Feeling anxious because you feel like you’re denying yourself alcohol - Comparison is the thief of joy - Building evidence to support your choice - Self-belief, self-confidence and self-worth - Sobriety opens you up to thinking about who you want to be - Why white knuckling and willpower rarely work Connect with Karen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karenruddcoaching 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 consultation 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/