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What if the glass of wine you reach for every evening is actually treating something deeper than just stress?
Amy takes us through her journey from teenage experimentation to mommy wine culture, revealing how alcohol became her trusted companion through life's challenges. As a high-functioning professional juggling parenting, caregiving responsibilities, and undiagnosed issues, she found herself using alcohol to treat adult ADHD without even realizing it. It wasn't until her son developed addiction issues that Amy began questioning her own relationship with alcohol. Through family therapy, reading This Naked Mind, and completing The Alcohol Experiment, Amy discovered how alcohol was masking her authentic needs while creating more anxiety and depression. Now alcohol-free for four years, she shares how breaking this cycle led to profound personal growth and genuine joy.
In this episode, Annie and Amy discuss:
Growing up in a conservative "Leave It to Beaver" household
Teenage experimentation with alcohol as rebellion
Transitioning from weekend binge drinking to daily wine culture
How mommy wine culture normalized problematic drinking
Using alcohol to treat adult ADHD without realizing it
The connection between disordered eating and alcohol consumption
Parenting adopted children with unique challenges
How family therapy led to self-discovery
Breaking free from alcohol at age 51
Finding authentic joy and peace in midlife
And other topics…
Episode links:
Start reading This Naked Mind - https://thisnakedmind.com/book
Join The Alcohol Experiment - www.alcoholexperiment.com
Related Episodes:
EP 719: Naked Life Story – Katie W. - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-719-naked-life-story-katie-w/
EP 110: Reader Question – I stopped drinking alcohol but now I binge on Netflix and ice cream. What’s the deal? - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-110-reader-question-stopped-drinking-alcohol-now-binge-netflix-ice-cream-whats-deal/
EP 678: Reader’s Question – How to Stop Restricting Food while Drinking? - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-678-readers-question-how-to-stop-restricting-food-while-drinking/
Ready to take the next step on your journey?
Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious!
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What if the glass of wine you reach for every evening is actually treating something deeper than just stress?
Amy takes us through her journey from teenage experimentation to mommy wine culture, revealing how alcohol became her trusted companion through life's challenges. As a high-functioning professional juggling parenting, caregiving responsibilities, and undiagnosed issues, she found herself using alcohol to treat adult ADHD without even realizing it. It wasn't until her son developed addiction issues that Amy began questioning her own relationship with alcohol. Through family therapy, reading This Naked Mind, and completing The Alcohol Experiment, Amy discovered how alcohol was masking her authentic needs while creating more anxiety and depression. Now alcohol-free for four years, she shares how breaking this cycle led to profound personal growth and genuine joy.
In this episode, Annie and Amy discuss:
Growing up in a conservative "Leave It to Beaver" household
Teenage experimentation with alcohol as rebellion
Transitioning from weekend binge drinking to daily wine culture
How mommy wine culture normalized problematic drinking
Using alcohol to treat adult ADHD without realizing it
The connection between disordered eating and alcohol consumption
Parenting adopted children with unique challenges
How family therapy led to self-discovery
Breaking free from alcohol at age 51
Finding authentic joy and peace in midlife
And other topics…
Episode links:
Start reading This Naked Mind - https://thisnakedmind.com/book
Join The Alcohol Experiment - www.alcoholexperiment.com
Related Episodes:
EP 719: Naked Life Story – Katie W. - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-719-naked-life-story-katie-w/
EP 110: Reader Question – I stopped drinking alcohol but now I binge on Netflix and ice cream. What’s the deal? - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-110-reader-question-stopped-drinking-alcohol-now-binge-netflix-ice-cream-whats-deal/
EP 678: Reader’s Question – How to Stop Restricting Food while Drinking? - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-678-readers-question-how-to-stop-restricting-food-while-drinking/
Ready to take the next step on your journey?
Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious!
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