Join me for a special Q&A episode. We talk about my story, my work, my gaming history, book writing, what I've noticed in the sober community, and more! Thanks to everyone who submitted questions
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The non-negotiable mindset https://www.soberpowered.com/mindset-course
Donāt try harder, try differentĀ https://www.soberpowered.com/willpower
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E286: How This Podcast Changed My Life (Happy 5 Years to Sober Powered)
On June 25, 2020 I decided to start this podcast. Youāll learn the story of how this podcast started, how itās changed my sobriety, how itās changed me professionally, how itās helped me do my own āworkā, and some of the hurtful things people have said to me over the years. I want to share about the shifts Iāve had to make to sustain being a public person. These are, addressing my addiction to work, learning to not depend on external validation and recognition, being ok with being misunderstood, and letting go of old dreams that no longer fit who I am today.
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Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life https://www.soberpowered.com/membership
Sober coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/sober-coaching
Ā Weekly email:
Youāll hear from me on Fridays https://www.soberpowered.com/email
Free resources https://www.soberpowered.com/free
Courses:
The non-negotiable mindset https://www.soberpowered.com/mindset-course
Donāt try harder, try differentĀ https://www.soberpowered.com/willpower
Support the show:
If you enjoyed this episode please consider buying me a coffee to support all the research and effort that goes into this podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberpowered
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Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.Ā
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31:19
E285: How Exercise Helps Your Brain and Body Heal From Alcohol (and How to Get Started)
Besides not drinking, one of the simplest ways to heal the damage left behind from your drinking days is to exercise consistently. In this episode, Iāll explain how exercise helps to heal the body and brain, specific types of exercise that are beneficial, and how exercise can increase the likelihood that youāll resist cravings and stay sober. Youāll learn 5 ways to get started if making exercise a consistent routine is difficult for you, and Iāll discuss a common trap many of us fall into: obsessing over weight loss.
What to listen to next:
E188: wellness over weight loss
E222: 6 neurotransmitters that get messed up by alcohol
E254: Why You Canāt Make Good Decisions About Your Drinking (or Anything Else)
Work with me:
Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life ā https://www.soberpowered.com/membershipā
Sober coaching ā https://www.soberpowered.com/sober-coachingā
Ā Weekly email:
Youāll hear from me on Fridays ā https://www.soberpowered.com/emailā
Free resources ā https://www.soberpowered.com/freeā
Courses:
The non-negotiable mindset ā https://www.soberpowered.com/mindset-courseā
Don't try harder, try different https://www.soberpowered.com/willpowerā
Support the show:
If you enjoyed this episode please consider buying me a coffee to support all the research and effort that goes into this podcast ā https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberpoweredā
Thank you for supporting this show by supporting my sponsors ā https://www.soberpowered.com/sponsorsā
Sources are posted on my website
Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.
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22:45
E285: How Exercise Helps Your Brain and Body Heal From Alcohol (and How to Get Started)
Besides not drinking, one of the simplest ways to heal the damage left behind from your drinking days is to exercise consistently. In this episode, Iāll explain how exercise helps to heal the body and brain, specific types of exercise that are beneficial, and how exercise can increase the likelihood that youāll resist cravings and stay sober. Youāll learn 5 ways to get started if making exercise a consistent routine is difficult for you, and Iāll discuss a common trap many of us fall into: obsessing over weight loss.
What to listen to next:
E188: wellness over weight loss
E222: 6 neurotransmitters that get messed up by alcohol
E254: Why You Canāt Make Good Decisions About Your Drinking (or Anything Else)
Work with me:
Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life https://www.soberpowered.com/membership
Sober coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/sober-coaching
Ā Weekly email:
Youāll hear from me on Fridays https://www.soberpowered.com/email
Free resources https://www.soberpowered.com/free
Courses:
The non-negotiable mindset https://www.soberpowered.com/mindset-course
Anger ManagementĀ https://www.soberpowered.com/anger
Support the show:
If you enjoyed this episode please consider buying me a coffee to support all the research and effort that goes into this podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberpowered
Thank you for supporting this show by supporting my sponsors https://www.soberpowered.com/sponsors
Sources are posted on my website
Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.
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22:45
E284: Reward Substitution: Healthy vs. Harmful Replacements for Alcohol
When we quit drinking, itās pretty common to pick up another crutch or transfer the addiction to something else like food, work, cannabis, shopping, etc. Your brain still wants comfort, relief, stimulation, and escape and itās easy to use other methods of relief instead of doing the emotional work and not needing relief. In this episode, I discuss the desire to replace alcohol with something else, how we do this in unhealthy ways, and what healthy reward substitution looks like. If youāve ever said āat least itās not alcoholā, then this episode is for you!
Work with me:
Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life https://www.soberpowered.com/membership
Sober coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/sober-coaching
Ā Weekly email:
Youāll hear from me on Fridays https://www.soberpowered.com/email
Free resources https://www.soberpowered.com/free
Courses:
The non-negotiable mindset https://www.soberpowered.com/mindset-course
Anger ManagementĀ https://www.soberpowered.com/anger
Support the show:
If you enjoyed this episode please consider buying me a coffee to support all the research and effort that goes into this podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberpowered
Thank you for supporting this show by supporting my sponsors https://www.soberpowered.com/sponsors
Sources are posted on my website
Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.Ā
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
About Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober
Being sober isn't a punishment. Sober life is not a last resort for weak-willed losers who aren't strong enough to figure it out. You can be sober without feeling deprived or left out.
Millions of people wake up with another hangover and Google, "how do I know if I'm an alcoholic?". We get stuck on the label and the stigma, when instead we should be asking ourselves, "is alcohol making me miserable?" and "would I be happier if I quit drinking?" In the Sober Powered Podcast, Gill, a former biochemist turned sober coach, walks you through the latest research on alcohol use disorder using her own sober story as a case study along the way. The science of how alcohol affects the brain can help you depersonalize your drinking experience so you can finally say goodbye to your hopes and dreams of moderating someday (because you clearly can't moderate!). Getting sober doesn't mean you are a weak-willed loser with no self-control, it simply means you are a person who can't drink. Your brain loves it too much and you are too hardcore.
Each episode features in depth explanations of what is going on in the brain along with the tools and mindset shifts that Gill works on with her clients to help them accept being sober, let go of shame, and learn the coping skills required to manage stress and emotions sober -in the hopes of helping you do the same.
Website: www.soberpowered.com
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