Alcohol & Trauma with Beej Christie Karpen

This week on the podcast, another in the Alcohol & series...an important topic, Alcohol & Trauma.  Joining me is Beej Christie Karpen, an intuitive mindfulness-based certified coach, clinical hypnotist & alternative therapist who works to heal trauma for clients as well as help people change their drinking.  We're talking about the strong connection between trauma and alcohol abuse as well as how to define trauma, how to recognize trauma and what you can do to avoid turning to alcohol or other drugs to help you deal with trauma.  Beej Christie Karpen is a coach who works with clients all over the world to help them change their relationship with alcohol, overcome trauma and negative patterns for a less-stressful way of living.  Learn more about Beej Christie Karpen and her programs here:  www.insightoutnyc.com. Resources Mentioned:  It Didn't Start With You The Trauma of Everyday Life My Grandmother's Hands The Body Keeps the Score We All Have Parts Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon or most online retailers.  US Kindle US Paperback UK Kindle UK Paperback Apple Books Barnes & Noble Kobo Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit Has this podcast helped you? Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts!  Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist  Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.  Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA: Healthy men under 65: No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week. Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week. One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink. Abstinence from alcohol Abstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past. Benefits of “low-risk” drinking Following these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. If you' are unsure about whether or not you have alcohol use disorder, please visit the NIAAA for more information.   ★ Support this podcast ★