Ep. 103 Why New Years Resolutions Rarely Stick and What To Try Instead with Psychotherapist Diane Young

To kick off the New Year, I’m sitting down with Trauma and Addiction Specialist Diane Young to discuss all things New Year’s Resolutions!In this conversation we explore the concept of setting intentions instead of New Year's resolutions and the benefits of taking small steps towards change. The conversation delves into the differences between heavy drinkers and grey area drinkers and the continuum of drinking behaviour. It also addresses the connection between childhood trauma and eating disorders, as well as the role of boundaries in relationships.The episode highlights are:03:23 Increased Awareness of Mental Health05:15 Setting Intentions Instead of New Year's Resolutions07:45 Taking Small Steps Towards Change09:32 Differentiating Heavy Drinkers and Grey Area Drinkers13:12 The Inner Knowing and Loneliness in Addiction14:03 Understanding Heavy Drinkers and Grey Area Drinkers18:27 The Continuum of Drinking Behavior20:57 The Benefits of Alcohol-Free Challenges23:06 The Impact of Alcohol on Mental Health26:05 The Expansiveness of Recovery27:28 The Connection Between Childhood Trauma and Eating Disorders30:44 Setting Intentions for Food and Body Image34:28 The Role of Sugar in Disordered Eating36:50 Healing Childhood Trauma and Filling the Inner Void38:07 The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Body Image40:36 The Importance of Boundaries in Relationships44:02 The Power of Self-Care and Self-First49:47 Setting Intentions for the New YearTo access your free Self-Love guided meditation, head to Ash’s free Facebook community: Holistic HouseFollow and connect with Ash on:⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok ⁠⁠Facebook Website⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.