In this week's podcast, I speak with Lily Weis about the physical and psychological effects of alcohol use disorder, with a focus on breaking the cycle of addiction.
Lily emphasizes the importance of education about the risks of alcohol consumption, as well as understanding how dopamine plays a role in addiction. We explore the concepts of gratitude, savouring, and curiosity as methods for rewiring the brain and breaking the cycle of addiction.
Lily encourages individuals struggling with alcohol use disorder to replace shame with skill-building and take accountability for their behaviour in order to break free from addiction.
00:00 - Episode Preview.
00:46 - Start.
01:24 - Lily's backstory.
05:37 - Period of Relapse.
06:30 - Why were you stuck in the "relapse loop"?
10:09 - The compounding effect of Alcohol.
13:25 - Alcohol is a POISON.
16:59 - Alcohol's damaging effects on the brain.
18:48 - Alcohol marketing & awareness
24:07 - Alcohol and Dopamine
26:13 - Social media influence on alcohol use
29:53 - Dopamine Diet.
32:54 - Addictiveness of social media
34:45 - Develop new skills to quit drinking.
37:14 - Why is it challenging to define Happiness?
43:26 - Physiological effects of alcohol.
46:09 - How to stop alcohol cravings?
50:44 - Link between Alcohol and stress.
55:00 - Tips for going Alcohol-Free.
1:01:48 - Ways to connect with Lily.
1:02:13 - Thank You & Wrap up!
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