After desperately trying to learn moderation for five years, Gillian's drinking progressed to a terrifying place. Seeing no other options, she chose to embrace her forever sobriety. In this episode, Mahalia talks to Gillian Tietz who is the host of the Sober Powered Podcast about her personal journey, from problem drinker to now living life alcohol-free.

If you are trying to understand your own relationship with alcohol or looking to quit drinking, this episode provides a deep insight into the life of someone who has experienced this first hand, plus Gill explores the science of alcohol addiction. In this episode, we cover:

• Where Gillian's problem drinking started.
• Identifying our limiting beliefs around alcohol.
• How alcohol contributes to our anxiety and depression.
• The damaging effects of alcohol in our society and culture.
• Overcoming the fear of quitting alcohol when in a relationship with a drinker.
• How our brains contribute to our relationship with alcohol addiction.
• The self-confidence boost that comes with quitting drinking.

You'll also learn about some interesting studies on alcohol-induced aggression and how having a certain variant of a serotonin transporter puts us at a higher risk for developing a problem with alcohol. 

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