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Consuming alcohol damages the brain. Period. In today's episode we're talking about how getting sober might be the best thing you could do for your cognitive health, and we're diving into some other tangible things you can incorporate into your daily life if you want to take your brain health a step further.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: The Link Between Alcohol and Memory Loss
02:45 – Understanding Cognitive Longevity and Alcohol's Impact 
05:12 – Brain Science: How Heavy Drinking Affects the Hippocampus 
07:40 – Brain-Boosting Foods: Blueberries and Omega-3s 
11:15 – Superfoods for Cognition: Sardines and Leafy Greens 
13:50 – Lifestyle Adjustments: Managing Bluetooth and EMF Exposure 
16:20 – Simple Brain Exercises: Using Your Opposite Hand

Telling people you're getting sober is one of the most frustrating and difficult things in early sobriety, so today, I'm providing some tips for "coming out" as sober.

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Timestamps:
00:00 — Why is "Sober" even a word? Returning to our natural state
03:45 — The social stigma of being a "non-drinker" vs. a "non-smoker"
07:20 — Why I hate the word "Alcoholic" and the power of labels
11:05 — How to handle the "Why aren't you drinking?" question
14:30 — The "I'm not drinking tonight" vs. "I don't drink" distinction
18:15 — Why you don't owe anyone an explanation for your sobriety
22:10 — Sobriety as a personal journey of self-discovery and peace

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into managing cravings and triggers in sobriety. This is often the hardest part, and where many people feel tempted to throw in the towel and give in... but the Scoop Troop isn’t giving in!

I’ll share some tangible tips to help you move through a craving, and I intentionally made this video about 30 minutes long because cravings typically peak and pass within that window. So if you can make it through this video during a craving, you can make it through the craving too.

Come back and listen anytime you need, and we’ll work through it together :)

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Moderation is exhausting -quitting brings peace. In today’s episode, I share all the moderation strategies I (and so many other sober people) tried before finally quitting 100%. Sobriety became the first thing I truly succeeded at, and I promise - while moderation feels tempting, living sober is actually easier in the long run. Tune in to hear why and how letting go can set you free.

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Timestamps:

00:00 — Why we all try moderating before quitting

03:10 — The two camps: those who can and those who can't

06:30 — Strategy #1: "Only drinking on weekends"

09:45 — Strategy #2: "Only drinking after 5 PM"

13:15 — Strategy #3: "Only drinking hard alcohol"

17:20 — Why having "just one drink" is mental torture

19:40 — The peace of mind found in sticking to your word

Alcohol doesn’t actually give you restful sleep -it sedates you. It can keep you in lighter, fragmented sleep and reduce REM, the stage where your brain restores mood and energy.

So if you wake up at 3am or feel groggy every morning, alcohol may be part of the reason. Removing it often helps your sleep regulate again -and better sleep improves almost everything!

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Today we are diving into why I personally did not do AA. While I believe it's a great option for some people, it wasn't for me. And I actually think the thought of having to attend an AA meeting is part of what kept me from getting sober... I didn't want to sit in a room with other sober people and openly call myself an alcoholic.

So today, I'm explaining why it wasn't for me, and how you can get sober with or without AA. There's no one "right way" to get sober.

** The woman I referenced in the episode is @laurenissober on tiktok :)

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Listen to this episode if you want a straight forward, clear guide to quitting drinking once and for all. We will discuss my top tips for getting sober and staying sober, with a special bonus tip at the end!

I wish I had known these things when I first quit drinking, but as they say - hindsight is 20/20, and I'm so glad that I get to share my advice and experience with you. Whether you are thinking about quitting or have recently quit, I hope that these tips will give you some guidance and help you survive early sobriety.

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Is sobriety even a "thing" in the UK? Because I feel that having a drinking problem is so normalized over there -and maybe not even viewed as a problem. This episode explores the differences between American and British drinking culture, drawing from both real statistics and my personal experiences.

If you are British and would like to share your personal drinking experiences or sobriety journey in the UK, please shoot me a message at one of the locations below.

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It has come to my attention that I'm not the only one who has kind of isolated in sobriety... and NOT in a bad way. I just genuinely love being by myself, and I value deeper, meaningful connections over hanging out with random acquaintances.

This episode was inspired by a post I saw in our Facebook group :) So if you'd like to join our support group, I'll leave the link below:

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We think that because we survived the first month, everything is going to be smooth sailing from there. But unfortunately for me and many others, it only got harder after 30 days. It's like "real" sobriety sets in, and the high wears off... Emotions hit hard and we have to learn to face our feelings alcohol-free.

In today's episode, I'm giving an insight into what days 30-90 were like for me and what I recommend for surviving this period. You got this!!

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