Move Daily Talks Move Daily Talks: Booze Break Up with Sarah Williamson | EPS.5
In this episode, Tracy Steen interviews Sarah Williamson, who shares her journey of quitting alcohol, discussing the challenges and benefits of an alcohol-free life, and how it has positively impacted her mental well-being and overall lifestyle.
00:00 Exploring the changing relationship with alcohol and societal influences
- Sarah Williamson's experience coaching individuals with mental well-being and alcohol use
05:56 Sarah Williamson discusses her journey of giving up alcohol and the importance of recognizing alternative feelings and emotions.
- Transitioning between different parts of the day and recognizing the need for relaxation.
- Reflecting on the decision to give up alcohol and exploring alternatives for self-care.
11:57 Sarah Williamson reflects on her realization about her drinking habits and decides to take a break from alcohol for a year as an experiment.
- Sarah describes her ideal life with her family and dog in a beautiful town, but feels overwhelmed by the pressure.
17:54 Sarah Williamson talks about her decision to have an alcohol-free year in 2020
- Recognizing patterns and deciding to change drinking habits
23:56 Making informed decisions and taking action
- Educating yourself is a process that requires time and patience
- Moving forward after thorough self-inquiry and preparation
29:56 Discussion on societal pressure around alcohol consumption
- Questioning the culture of associating specific drinks with social acceptance
- Peer influence and normalization of unhealthy behaviors
35:55 Challenges and benefits of going alcohol-free
- Struggling with difficult feelings and using wine as a coping mechanism
- Challenges of being alcohol-free, especially in social situations
41:54 Sarah Williamson discusses her journey of breaking up with alcohol and changing her eating habits
- People who quit drinking may develop a sugar habit to compensate for the missing component of the drink
- Sarah has become more mindful about her eating habits and listens to her body's signals
Connect with Sarah here:
https://www.instagram.com/drinklesslivebetter/
https://www.facebook.com/sarahwilliamsonofficial
https://drinklesslivebetter.captivate.fm/listen
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