I Quit Wine - how to stop drinking and have a much better life

030 Birthdays & Overthinking Drinking

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  • Sarah reflects on her 59th birthday, contrasting youthful drinking experiences with mature overthinking about alcohol

    • Drinking habits often evolve from social fun to problematic coping mechanisms, leading to overthinking and health issues

      • Sarah is developing the "IQW Freedom Formula" to help women end overthinking drinking and improve their lives


        • Alcohol-free celebrations, like birthdays, are presented as more enjoyable and fulfilling


          • Sarah shares her journey from carefree teenage drinking to problematic adult consumption


            • Initial drinking experiences: relaxation, confidence boost, social connection


              • Evolution to "grey area drinking" in 30s-40s: habit formation, stress relief, emotional regulation


                • Overthinking phase: constant negotiation, guilt, attempts to moderate

                  • Liver health concerns increase with age and quantity consumed


                    • Hormonal changes (perimenopause, menopause) reduce alcohol tolerance

                      • Neurochemical effects worsen in 40s-50s


                        • Sleep disruption: difficulty achieving deep sleep, leading to more overthinking


                          • Not necessarily about quantity, but mental burden and health effects


                            • Can last for years (18 years in Sarah's case)

                              • Stopping and starting attempts common

                                • Affects quality of life even when consumption is relatively low


                                  • Aims to end overthinking drinking and improve overall life quality

                                    • Holistic approach: brain rewiring, nutrition, sleep, exercise, coaching, therapy


                                      • Includes trauma-informed and somatic practices


                                        • Daily practices to manage cravings


                                          • Promises better sleep and reduced morning anxiety


                                            • Sarah celebrates her 15th alcohol-free birthday


                                              • Reports increased enjoyment of food, company, and overall experience


                                                • Highlights ability to drive home safely after celebrations

                                                  • Follow Sarah on Instagram @iquitwine_withsarah_ for updates


                                                    • DM or email Sarah with the word "freedom" for early access to the IQW Freedom Formula


                                                      • Watch for the launch of the IQW Freedom Formula to End Overthinking Your Drinking program


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                                                        I Quit Wine - how to stop drinking and have a much better lifeBy Sarah Louise Leather
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