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Uncorking the Truth: How Alcohol Masks Anxiety and What to Do About It

Uncorking the Truth: How Alcohol Masks Anxiety and What to Do About It

Update: 2024-10-27
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Hey there, it's Dr. Russ. In this episode of The AnxietyRX Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Colleen Kachman. Colleen is a real-life superhero helping women conquer their pasts and build brighter futures.


She opens up about her own struggles with anxiety and how she used alcohol as a crutch to cope. We talk about how booze might seem like a quick fix for anxiety, but it actually makes things worse in the long run and how it can leave you feeling lost and disconnected.


But don't worry, Colleen shares her wisdom on mindful drinking and the power of self-awareness.


Join us as we explore the tricky relationship between anxiety, alcohol, and self-connection.


Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions.


PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 4000+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX


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TIMESTAMPS


00:00 - Introduction


02:01 - Realization of Underlying Issues 


02:50 - Connection Between Chaos and Anxiety


04:06 - Self-Perception and External Validation


05:11 - Understanding Alcohol's Role


12:18 - The Biphasic Nature of Alcohol


17:01 - The Challenge of Overcoming Urges


19:01 - Current Perspectives on Alcohol Consumption


20:17 - The Risks of Alcohol


21:41 - Humor in Alcohol Discussion


22:12 - Understanding Emesis


23:31 - Emotional Resilience and Mental Health


24:36 - Managing Anxiety and Trauma


25:27 - Connection with Self


26:35 - Facing the Alarm


28:27 - Cold Plunges as Metaphor


29:39 - Avoiding Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism


33:24 - Mindful Drinking Practices


36:22 - Challenging Traditional Views on Alcoholism 


38:45 - The Role of Trauma in Alcohol Use 


39:27 - Understanding Self-Referential Thought


40:28 - Feeling Your Way Out of Addiction


41:57 - Grounding in the Body


42:33 - Cognitive Strategies Post-Grounding


43:12 - Recognizing Cravings as Notifications


44:20 - Thoughts vs. Bodily Sensations


45:17 - The Power of Breathwork


46:33 - Sensation Without Explanation


47:30 - Staying with Uncomfortable Sensations


49:02 - Creating a Safe Space in the Body


51:36 - Connecting with the Younger Self


53:04 - Healing at a Feeling Level 


55:57 - Misconceptions About Drinking Problems


 

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Uncorking the Truth: How Alcohol Masks Anxiety and What to Do About It

Uncorking the Truth: How Alcohol Masks Anxiety and What to Do About It

Russell Kennedy