Aidan and Jolene talk about what life without alcohol has been like so far for them. They share what the best parts of the dry life have been as well as acknowledge the tougher parts. This episode is an honest, if surface, peek into life without alcohol. They both share how giving up alcohol has reduced their anxiety and they discuss the new level of presence and resilience they've found. Some of the more difficult pieces have been feeling lonely at times and pulling away from certain groups of people. They end this episode on a positive note about making the bold choice to stop drinking while this choice was still a possibility and they acknowledge that, contrary to popular wisdom, there is no requirement of "crash and burn" to stop drinking and we can make the choice to stop at any point.   CONNECT WITH JOLENE:  Craving Brain Coaching - www.healthydiscoveries.com/coaching/ Jolene on Instagram -  www.instagram.com/healthy_discoveries/ Email: jolene@healthydiscoveries.com    CONNECT WITH AIDAN:  The Dry Life Blog - www.ivyleagueinsecurities.com/the-dry-life/ Aidan on Instagram-  www.instagram.com/drybeclub/  Email: aidandonnelleyrowley@gmail.com     

Episode 6 - Life Without Alcohol

Aidan Donnelley Rowley and Jolene Park talk about their decisions to make an Early Exit from the drinking life, the gray area of drinking and the ongoing edits they make to their lives.

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Jolene and Aidan catch up after a long break in recording a podcast. Listen in as they share what they’ve been up to the past couple years and where they are focusing their attention these days. CONNECT WITH JOLENE:  Gray Area Drinkers  - https://grayareadrinkers.com/ Jolene on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/jolene__park/ Email: jolene.park@gmail.com    CONNECT WITH AIDAN:  Aidan Donnelley Rowley aidandonnelleyrowley.com Aidan on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/re__filled/ Email: aidandonnelleyrowley@gmail.com   

A Final (?) Wrap Up

Feeling zapped, exhausted and just plain tired? Alcohol may be what you are turning or have turned to in the past to unwind and get a reprieve from the demands of modern life. So, what can you do to downshift and rest without a drink?  In this episode, Jolene and Aidan discuss their personal experiences with burnout this year and the practical steps they are taking to reignite their energy. They both share how alcohol used to slow things down for them during times of pressure yet the alcohol itself was draining in the long run. Now that alcohol is long gone from the coping repertoire, Jolene and Aidan share they are getting deep rest and replenishing their internal fire.  CONNECT WITH JOLENE:  Gray Area Drinkers  - https://grayareadrinkers.com/ Jolene on Instagram -www.instagram.com/healthy_discoveries/ Email: jolene@healthydiscoveries.com    CONNECT WITH AIDAN:  The Dry Life Blog - www.ivyleagueinsecurities.com/the-dry-life/ Aidan on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/re__filled/  Email: aidandonnelleyrowley@gmail.com 

Episode 38 - Burnout

Have you been berating yourself for your drinking, either past or present? It is time to delve into the work of forgiveness and self-compassion.  In this episode, Jolene and Aidan share how they approach thoughts of regret and shame around their drinking. Forgiveness is not that easy but powerful reframes and self-education can deliver relief and grace during those times you berate yourself for your past drinking behavior. Jolene discusses how brain chemistry is often the underlying cause of the gray area drinking cycle and how to view your drinking with compassion and understanding. Aidan reflects on how her cycle of gray area drinking was aggravated by thoughts of self-loathing and shares how she reframed her thinking to finally stop the cycle and feel into forgiveness.    CONNECT WITH JOLENE:  Gray Area Drinkers  - https://grayareadrinkers.com/ Jolene on Instagram -www.instagram.com/healthy_discoveries/ Email: jolene@healthydiscoveries.com    CONNECT WITH AIDAN:  The Dry Life Blog - www.ivyleagueinsecurities.com/the-dry-life/ Aidan on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/re__filled/  Email: aidandonnelleyrowley@gmail.com 

Episode 37 - Forgiveness

What happens when Jolene and Aidan have a bad day, dine at an idyllic bistro in Paris, or desire to escape tough feelings? Sometimes they feel the urge to reach for a drink - but they don’t actually follow through. They also discuss how they manage the feeling with self-compassion, joy and confidence through the pissy moods, bad days and the feelings of missing out.  If you are struggling with moments of wanting a drink or thinking that you SHOULD be able to have just one then this conversation will be a balm for your soul. Learning to tolerate the discomfort in the moment is something that Jolene and Aidan are mastering in order to stay the course with an alcohol-free life.  CONNECT WITH JOLENE:  Gray Area Drinkers  - https://grayareadrinkers.com/ Jolene on Instagram -www.instagram.com/healthy_discoveries/ Email: jolene@healthydiscoveries.com    CONNECT WITH AIDAN:  The Dry Life Blog - www.ivyleagueinsecurities.com/the-dry-life/ Aidan on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/re__filled/  Email: aidandonnelleyrowley@gmail.com 

Episode 36 - Thinking About Drinking

Three years after giving up alcohol Aidan started having lightning thoughts about her purpose. And, as Jolene comes up on her 5th alcohol-free anniversary, she too feels deeply connected to her intuition and is able to access her inner knowing with more ease. And, as a result, their lives keep getting better and better. So, in this episode, Jolene and Aidan felt called to share their own experiences with how intuition both led them to quit alcohol as well as to a deeper connection with their own inner voice. They also share how drinking used to numb their pain, fear and discomfort and left them both feeling scattered and stuck in life.  Yet, that tiny voice inside that was saying “I know I need to stop.” was still there, whispering to each of them. No one said, “alcohol isn’t good for YOU” or pushed them to stop. But they both listened to that little whisper. And since then that voice of deep inner knowing has grown louder, stronger and clearer than ever.   If you are contemplating giving up alcohol and need confirmation that your tiny voice is right or if you are in the early stages of giving up alcohol because you listened to that tiny voice, then this episode is exactly what you need to hear today. Cozy up and enjoy the conversation. CONNECT WITH JOLENE:  Gray Area Drinkers  - https://grayareadrinkers.com/ Jolene on Instagram -www.instagram.com/healthy_discoveries/ Email: jolene@healthydiscoveries.com    CONNECT WITH AIDAN:  The Dry Life Blog - www.ivyleagueinsecurities.com/the-dry-life/ Aidan on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/re__filled/  Email: aidandonnelleyrowley@gmail.com 

Episode 6 - Life Without Alcohol

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