Paper and Strings Podcast

This is my story about giving up alcohol. I’m almost 5 years into my alcohol-free life and it’s so much more peaceful and healthy. Find out why and how I decided to stop attempting to moderate it. Do I miss it? Still crave it? Do I support others who drink? Come listen and find out!!

What does it actually mean to be addicted to something? Is there a difference between addiction and dependency? What causes addiction and what can we do if we think we might have a problem?

What do our brains need to function and feel regulated (a better word than “normal”)? How can we handle changes in our brain chemistry? Find out the most important things to know about your brain and its chemicals.

What are the differences between moderation and abstinence and what roles do they play in our lives? What does it mean to "moderate" something? Why would we choose "abstinence" in some cases? How can understanding these ideas contribute to our personal growth and development? Come listen and find out!

Life changes physically and emotionally after bariatric surgery. Find out what I did to prepare for surgery and what I had to do in the weeks directly after. From food to vitamins, and from sleep to exercise, find out what life is like 6 months after weight loss surgery.

Wondering about weight loss surgery? Are you considering having a VSG? Curious about why someone like me would elect to have a WLS? Want to know what it is and how they do it? Listen and find out more about the best decision I ever made.