What I Really Think About the Term "Alcoholic" EP 88

Is the term alcoholic still helpful or is it keeping more people stuck than supported?In this episode, I share why I don't identify with the label "alcoholic," how that single word kept me drinking for years, and what we now understand about alcohol through the lens of the nervous system, trauma, and identity.We explore the difference between having a problematic relationship with alcohol and identifying as an alcoholic, whether alcoholism is hereditary, if some people are more vulnerable to using alcohol as a coping strategy, and what it actually takes to create lasting change.If you've ever wondered: Am I an alcoholic?  Do I have a drinking problem?  Is my drinking "bad enough" to quit?  Why do I keep using alcohol to cope with stress? ...this episode is for you.This conversation isn't about shame. It's about honesty, healing, and understanding the relationship you have with alcohol so you can decide what comes next.Looking for somewhere to have conversations like this?Every Wednesday at 8 PM EST, I host a free community call for women who are sober, alcohol-free, or questioning their relationship with alcohol. We talk about the stuff that comes with choosing to live differently... the rebuilding, the relationships, the identity shifts, the hard days, and figuring out what you actually want your life to look like now.You don't need to have it all figured out, and you don't need to be a certain number of days, months or years alcohol-free. Come listen, share, connect, and be around other women who get it.Join us for free → https://thedeliberateone.com/the-deliberate-community🔁 Ongoing support: The Deliberate Practice — a steady rhythm of nervous system regulation, breathwork, and integration.Explore everything at thedeliberateone.com Connect on Instagram @thedeliberateoneIf this episode supported you, you can buy me a coffee here