EP 34 Breaking Free from Gray Area Drinking with Kari Schwear of Gray Tonic

Ever wondered if you're drinking more than you should and how to navigate a world that often revolves around alcohol? Have you felt stuck in the gray area, not an alcoholic, but not quite comfortable with your drinking habits? This episode is for you. I had the pleasure of sitting down with the inspiring Kari Schwear from Gray Tonic as she shared her compelling journey from questioning her excessive drinking to becoming a Grey Area drinking coach.Kari candidly shares her 'enough' moment back in 2016 and reflects on how she used this pivotal moment to stop drinking and start empowering others to follow suit. We probe the critical role our inner voices play and the red flags that often go unnoticed. Kari offers an enlightening perspective on self-regulation, arguing for the need to confront our limiting beliefs head-on and create new thinking patterns to overcome excessive drinking tendencies.This conversation wouldn't be complete without addressing the social implications of choosing not to drink. We go deeper into the evolving stigma around non-drinkers and the importance of advocating for more non-alcoholic options in social settings. Kari encourages us to vote with our wallets, supporting businesses that offer such options. She also shares practical tips on how to socialize without alcohol, manage emotions, and have those tough conversations about your alcohol-free journey.Get in touch with Kari! Website | Instagram | FacebookFree E-Guide on Self-Regulation: https://graytonic.kartra.com/page/10Ways Free mini-course, Think Through the Drink: https://www.graytonic.com/tttd/ Free private Facebook Group, Question the Drink: https://www.facebook.com/groups/questionthedrink  Thanks to Giesen 0% Wines for sponsoring this podcast episode. Send me a message about the show! Join the community of mocktail-loving ladies in the Mocktail Social Club. Instagram: @Mocktail.MomMocktail Book: The Happiest HourWebsite: MocktailMom.com        You are loved. Big Time Cheers!