The Self Value Podcast

Is Alcohol Messing with Your Self-Value? with Courtney Andersen


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This week, host Nikki Closser chatted with Courtney Andersen who is both the host of the Sober Vibes podcast and the author of the book Sober Vibes. It’s safe to say we all know that people often turn to substances in order to cope with different struggles in life. But, something that isn’t talked about enough is how alcohol can subtly, or not so subtly, affect your self-value, health, and daily life, even for those who may not have extreme behaviors.


Courtney not only shares her personal story about alcohol and recovery, but she also shares so much knowledge about the gradual nature of addiction, the societal pressure and stigma around alcohol, and also the harmful effects the “mommy wine culture” has on mothers. Courtney talks with us about finding healthy coping mechanisms to build self-value and confidence and about the transformation that can occur after quitting alcohol. 


Topics

  • How alcohol can affect your self-value, health, and daily life, even for those who may not have extreme behaviors.

  • Societal pressure and stigma contribute to the normalization of alcohol as a coping mechanism.

  • Courtney’s personal story about alcohol and recovery 

  • The “mommy wine culture” and the effect is has on mothers 

  • Building self-value and confidence requires daily rituals and self-care practices. Guilt and shame often accompany alcohol consumption, leading to a cycle of negative emotions.

  • Quitting alcohol can lead to a transformative journey and the fulfillment of long-held dreams.

  • Functioning alcoholism is a real issue, and it is important to trust oneself when recognizing a problem.

  • Alcohol can subtly affect self-value, health, and daily life, even for those who may not exhibit extreme behaviors.

  • The alcohol industry is becoming more aware of the need for non-alcoholic options, providing more choices for those who want to abstain.

  • Self-awareness is crucial in recognizing when one is getting off track and taking steps to get back on course.

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