HAYR? The Elephant In The Wine Glass

Enjoyed this and want to let us know? Drop us a textHow Are You Really? From blackout drunk at 14 to four months alcohol-free at 49 - this isn't your typical sobriety story. Hell, she's not even sure if she's sober. This episode of Big Stuff asks How Are You Really? about Danielle's complicated relationship with alcohol, from teenage rebellion to mummy wine culture to perimenopause reality checks.Danielle explores the socially acceptable way we've been taught to cope with everything from Tuesday to triumph, and what happens when you start asking uncomfortable questions about habits that once served you but now don't.Spoiler alert: You don't need to hit rock bottom to reassess your relationship with alcohol. And you definitely don't need to commit to forever.If you're questioning your own relationship with alcohol (or any habit that's stopped serving you), ask yourself:What is this giving to my life and what is this taking from my life?How do I want to be? Who do I want to be? How do I want to show up?Remember: You don't need all the answers figured out. You just need to ask some questions.This episode is part of How Are You Really? - where listeners can share what's going on for them and receive real-time coaching. No conversation, just honest answers and evidence-based guidance.If you want real support with how you really are, get in touch: [email protected]⁠Hit Danielle's website to learn more⁠Buy Danielle's award winning book - ⁠The Chocolate Bar Life⁠⁠Follow her on Instagram⁠Remember: As long as you are self-reflecting, you'll always be moving in the right direction.00:00 Introduction: The Elephant in the Wine Glass00:24 Personal Journey: From Blackout Drunk to Sober02:20 Teenage Drinking: Setting Patterns04:37 Alcohol and Parenthood: A Coping Mechanism05:20 Shifting Perspectives: Alcohol and Wellness07:28 Physical Reactions: The Impact of Alcohol09:15 Relationship Dynamics: Alcohol and Marriage11:17 Experimenting with Sobriety: Six Weeks Challenge15:03 Sober Curious: Influences and Reflections25:29 Concluding Thoughts: Reassessing Alcohol