The Stepmom Side Podcast

#79: The Impact of Alcohol on Marriage, Parenting, and Relationships with Casey McGuire Davidson


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In this episode, Casey McGuire Davidson, a life sobriety coach, shares her personal journey with alcohol and its profound impact on her relationships, parenting, and well-being. Casey discusses the societal pressures and stigmas surrounding alcohol consumption, especially for high-achieving women and mothers, and how "mommy wine culture" perpetuates harmful coping mechanisms. She opens up about her struggles with drinking, the resentment it created in her marriage, and how quitting alcohol led to a more peaceful home, stronger boundaries, and greater self-awareness.

In this episode:

  • Alcohol’s biochemical effects on cortisol, dopamine, and serotonin, and how these contribute to anxiety, mood swings, and dependency.
  • How quitting drinking fosters improved communication, emotional stability, and self-care routines.
  • The challenges of navigating societal norms around drinking, especially for mothers juggling work and family responsibilities.
  • The transformative power of sobriety in creating authentic connections and reclaiming personal peace.

Casey also provides actionable tips for anyone considering taking a break from alcohol, emphasizing the physical and emotional benefits of even short-term sobriety.

About Casey:
Casey McGuire Davidson is a Life & Sobriety Coach and the host of the Top 100 Mental Health Podcast, The Hello Someday Podcast for Sober Curious Women. As an ex-red wine girl who spent 20 years climbing the corporate ladder while holding on tightly to her love of wine, Casey’s passionate about helping busy women stop drinking and create lives they love without alcohol. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN, NPR, HuffPost and The New York Times.

Connect with Casey:
www.hellosomedaycoaching.com
Free 30-Day Sober Guide
The Sobriety Starter Kit Course
Free Masterclass Take A Break From Drinking With These 5 Secrets
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