The Hello Someday Podcast For Sober Curious Women

Ep. 230: Understanding Addiction - What It Is, Why It Happens And How To Recover

Sep 5, 2024

Discover the powerful statistics around addiction recovery, revealing a 75% success rate with proper support. Experts explain how addiction is a medical condition, not a moral failing, fostering a new understanding. The conversation covers the importance of community in recovery and the increasing awareness of the sober curious movement. Personal stories highlight the journey to wellness post-alcohol, emphasizing proactive strategies for managing recovery. Engage in discussions that break down stigma and promote a healthier relationship with alcohol.

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Recovery from addiction is probable, with 75% of individuals achieving sustained recovery through long-term support and consistent care.

The podcast underscores the importance of conversation in destigmatizing addiction, promoting understanding, and empowering individuals to seek help effectively.

Practical strategies are essential for navigating social situations without alcohol, allowing women to maintain their sobriety while enjoying fulfilling social lives.

Deep dives

Breaking Free from Alcohol's Grip

Alcohol can often serve as a perceived coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, and overwhelming responsibilities in busy lives. Many women feel that drinking helps them manage their daily challenges, but in reality, it can exacerbate feelings of anxiety and lead to increased emotional turmoil. The podcast emphasizes that it is possible to break the cycle of drinking and create a fulfilling life without alcohol. Resources like a 30-day sober guide are suggested to help women start their journey towards sobriety and to reclaim their lives.

Embrace Vulnerability to Challenge Stigma

01:24

Understanding Risk as the Key to Recovery

01:19

Intro

2min

Empowerment Through Sobriety: A Guide for Women

3min

Understanding Addiction and Recovery

22min

Reframing Recovery: Embracing Wellness After Alcohol

6min

Understanding Addiction: Risks and Recovery

22min

Reforming Your Relationship with Alcohol Through Structured Coaching

2min

Conversations on Addiction and Recovery

16min

Exploring Resources for Addiction Recovery

2min

Did you know that seventy-five percent of people with substance use disorder who have sustained support recover?

It’s true. And the statistic is important because alcohol is an addictive substance and substance use is the rule, not the exception, in America.

If you’re struggling with moderating your drinking, worrying about how much you drink or are struggling with achieving sobriety, you are not alone. And it’s important to know that recovery is not only possible, but likely.

Individuals who engage in long-term, consistent care have a 75% chance of achieving sustained recovery from addiction.

I asked Dr. Nzinga Harrison, a double-board certified physician in addiction medicine and psychiatry and the author of the book, Un-Addiction: 6 Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life, to share why addiction is often misunderstood as a moral failing rather than a medical condition. Through our conversation you’ll have a new understanding of what addiction is, why addiction happens and how we can recover from addiction to alcohol or other substances.

4 Ways I Can Support You In Drinking Less + Living More

Join The Sobriety Starter Kit, the only sober coaching course designed specifically for busy women. My proven, step-by-step sober coaching program will teach you exactly how to stop drinking — and how to make it the best decision of your life.

Save your seat in my FREE MASTERCLASS, 5 Secrets To Successfully Take a Break From Drinking

Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free.

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Connect with Casey McGuire Davidson

To find out more about Casey and her coaching programs, head over to www.hellosomedaycoaching.com

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The Hello Someday Podcast For Sober Curious Women

Ep. 230: Understanding Addiction - What It Is, Why It Happens And How To Recover