Trigger Warning: Please be advised that this episode contains discussions around eating disorders and alcohol consumption. Should you now, or at any time during this episode, feel triggered by these discussions, please feel comfortable leaving this space at any time.

In this week\'s episode, I am joined by co-host and dear friend, Lisa Anderson to have a conversation around drinking choices and behaviours. We weigh up the health risks and benefits of consuming alcohol to answer the burning question - can you drink alcohol and still be healthy?

We discuss…

• Our different and changing relationships with alcohol over time (Lisa 3:20 and Marika 10:00)
• Changing health perceptions of alcohol in the context of an eating disorder (3:55)
• The impact of diet culture on drinking choices (6:10)
• Drinking culture in Australia - have poor drinking behaviours been normalised? (12:15 and 37:00)
• Barriers to decreasing alcohol consumption (13:40)
• Dealing with the stigma and social pressures associated with not drinking (14:20)
• Alcohol as a social lubricant. Do we need to drink alcohol to have fun? (19:10)
• Dealing with hang-xiety (hangover anxiety) (20:35)
• The impact of COVID on the drinking habits of Australian’s (24:35)
• Is it healthier to sustain from alcohol altogether or healthier to drink in moderation? (29:30)
• How to be confident in your drinking decisions amid social pressures (37:40)
• Reconsidering your relationship with alcohol. Is it time to cut down? (40:00)
• Alcohol-free drink options - are they healthier than their alcohol-containing equivalents? (41:45)

If you need support with your alcohol consumption please contact Alcoholic Anonymous  on 1300 222 222 or Lifeline on 13 11 14

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