Scrolling social media is the new day drinking

I’ve noticed similarities recently (for me) between scrolling my phone and day drinking. When I drank I would often do weekend brunches with friends. The hours before meeting up were productive – early morning meditation, a walk or other exercise, maybe...

Alcohol Is No Longer An Option For Me

Giving up alcohol is not a guarantee or protection against hurt, pain, discomfort, anger, grief, feeling rage etc. Expect those feelings. Expect that life will continue to happen after you quit drinking and it can be/feel really hard at times. It can also be/feel...

My Gray Area Drinking Coming Out Story

In 2016 I emailed Holly Whitaker and Laura McKowen and I said, I love your podcast. I discovered it in December 2015 when you interviewed Sarah Hepola, the author of Blackout. I’m a functional nutritionist. I quit drinking in 2014 and I believe there are so many...

Drinking Amnesia: I Drank For The Effect

Let’s be honest, the effect was good, for the first 20-minutes into the first glass of wine. But the second glass (plus more) never delivered the same effect as the first glass. Ever! The effect never lasted, but I’d order or pour more because once that first glass of...

There Will Never Be A Good Time To Stop Drinking

There will always be something — in the winter there will be holiday parties, family gatherings, New Year’s Eve celebrations. In the summer there will be pool and beach parties, backyard BBQ’s and school will be out so “your routine will be off.” In the spring there...