

What is Mindful Drinking?
6 snips Jan 29, 2024
In this podcast, Derek Brown, a former bartender turned wellness coach, shares his personal journey towards becoming a mindful drinker. He discusses the challenges of the hospitality industry and reflects on personal experiences with alcohol, including his father's alcoholism and the tragic death of his foster sister. Brown also explores the unhealthy drinking habits in the restaurant industry and highlights the correlation between mental health and alcohol use disorder. He introduces the concept of mindful drinking and explains its clinical sense.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Substance Use in the Hospitality Industry and the Speaker's Personal Journey towards Wellness and Mindful Drinking
03:19 • 3min
Reflecting on Personal and Tragic Experiences with Alcohol
05:53 • 5min
Becoming a Bartender and Learning Unhealthy Drinking Habits
10:35 • 1min
Reflections on Alcoholism, Career, and Mental Health
11:59 • 10min