Ep.65 Gray Area Drinking: Signs You Should Rethink Your Alcohol Use

Allow me to introduce you to Jen Butler.  She is a self-proclaimed imperfectionist, who wanted to reach some of her own personal goals, but she knew deep down that her wine habit was going to hold her back from being successful.  Removing alcohol is a courageous act of self-care, and she made the decision at the end of 2017 to hand sauvignon blanc a pink slip and started her sober journey.  Jen wants to help other women find their joy in a sober curious or sober serious life through 1:1 and group coaching.This wife, mom, and kick boxing enthusiast has a fun and refreshingly self-deprecating approach that makes her a relatable and true supportive partner for women wanting to go alcohol-free.   Her BYOB (Build Your Own Break) 31 Day self-paced, online course is a great place to start!Gray area drinking is a term often-used these days, but how exactly is it defined?  1. You silently worry and fret about your drinking.2. You aren't drinking one glass of champagne at a party a few times a year, nor have you hit rock bottom.3. You can stop drinking and have done so - maybe even for weeks at a time, but you easily fall back into your old habits.4. People around you don't see that you have a problem with drinking, but it still creates anxiety for you. 5. You've lost count how many times you've woken and said to yourself, "Never again. I can't keep drinking like this."In this episode Jen Butler and I discuss:- The catalyst for making the decision to go alcohol-free- How chronicling her journey on social media kept her accountable- Resources she used to stay on track- The first things she noticed both physical and emotional when she quit drinking- Her thoughts on moderation- Why she became a sobriety coachCheck out Jen's engaging and motivating social media at https://www.instagram.com/jenbutlercoach/ _________________________________________If you’re doing “all the right things” and still feel stuck, adding a layer of support may be an option. I’ve partnered with a trusted telehealth platform offering modern solutions for women in midlife—including micro-dosed GLP-1 and other peptide therapies.https://elliemd.com/michelefolan - Create a free account to view all products.Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/askingforafriend_pod/✨ Sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://michelefolanfasterway.myflodesk.com/i6i44jw4fqLike to connect? Email me at [email protected] Transcripts are created with AI and may not be perfectly accurate.Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.