030 Birthdays & Overthinking Drinking
Update: 2024-09-04
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- Sarah reflects on her 59th birthday, contrasting youthful drinking experiences with mature overthinking about alcohol
- Drinking habits often evolve from social fun to problematic coping mechanisms, leading to overthinking and health issues
- Sarah is developing the "IQW Freedom Formula" to help women end overthinking drinking and improve their lives
- Alcohol-free celebrations, like birthdays, are presented as more enjoyable and fulfilling
- Sarah shares her journey from carefree teenage drinking to problematic adult consumption
- Initial drinking experiences: relaxation, confidence boost, social connection
- Evolution to "grey area drinking" in 30s-40s: habit formation, stress relief, emotional regulation
- Overthinking phase: constant negotiation, guilt, attempts to moderate
- Liver health concerns increase with age and quantity consumed
- Hormonal changes (perimenopause, menopause) reduce alcohol tolerance
- Neurochemical effects worsen in 40s-50s
- Sleep disruption: difficulty achieving deep sleep, leading to more overthinking
- Not necessarily about quantity, but mental burden and health effects
- Can last for years (18 years in Sarah's case)
- Stopping and starting attempts common
- Affects quality of life even when consumption is relatively low
- Aims to end overthinking drinking and improve overall life quality
- Holistic approach: brain rewiring, nutrition, sleep, exercise, coaching, therapy
- Includes trauma-informed and somatic practices
- Daily practices to manage cravings
- Promises better sleep and reduced morning anxiety
- Sarah celebrates her 15th alcohol-free birthday
- Reports increased enjoyment of food, company, and overall experience
- Highlights ability to drive home safely after celebrations
- Follow Sarah on Instagram @iquitwine_withsarah_ for updates
- DM or email Sarah with the word "freedom" for early access to the IQW Freedom Formula
- Watch for the launch of the IQW Freedom Formula to End Overthinking Your Drinking program
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