Midlife AF Podcast

#110 Fierce AF

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In this episode, I discuss the importance of fierce self-compassion and being fiercely alcohol-free, especially in the current challenging times we're facing. I share my thoughts on how self-compassion is a key pillar for living an alcohol-free life and not wanting to escape from our experiences. I also talk about the societal stigma around alcohol use and how it prevents many people from addressing their relationship with it. 

Key Takeaways:

  • Self-compassion is essential for creating sustainable change and lasting sobriety, as it allows us to approach our struggles with kindness rather than harsh self-judgment.
  • The societal stigma around alcohol use prevents many people from seeking help or even acknowledging their relationship with it, perpetuating the problem.
  • We often use alcohol to suppress, escape, and numb our difficult emotions and experiences, rather than learning to sit with and process them.
  • Developing self-compassion has two key aspects: the nurturing, comforting "yin" side and the fierce, boundary-setting "yang" side.
  • Being fiercely alcohol-free means not only caring for ourselves with compassion but also being willing to stand up and take action against the forces that perpetuate harmful drinking behaviors.
  • In these challenging times, we need clear-headed, compassionate individuals who are willing to fight for what's right and create the change we need to see in the world.

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      My Upcoming Coached Events & Programs:

          • Join Emma's VIP ELITE experience here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/offers/k7AXMNPG 
          • Join Emma's Be The Lighthouse membership here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/bethelighthouse 
          • Get Emma's Visualisation audio download at https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/northstarvisualisation 
          • Emma's Awareness worksheets for people wanting to prepare prior to taking a break from drinking or reduce their drinking by being more mindful about what and why they drink https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/awareness-worksheets-opt-in 
          • Emma's 5 Day Alcohol Reset for people looking to take a quick reset https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/fivedayreset 
          • Join The Self-Paced Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment at https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/aae 

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            Midlife AF PodcastBy Emma Gilmour