My Drinking Story The Soul's Work Podcast

In this episode, Janice shares about her past experiences with alcohol abuse, some of the causes underlying it, and her gradual journey developing a healthier relationship with drinking.
Please note that there are details shared about events, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that happened around those past experiences. If you feel that this episode might be triggering for you, please consider not listening to it until (and only if) you feel ready to.

Originally published: April 19, 2018

Read Janice's 4-years-later reflections on the episode here: "S1 | EP11: Getting to Two Years Alcohol Free" (The Soul's Work Blog)

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Show notes:
1:12: CONTENT WARNING: my personal experiences of alcohol abuse2:22: Disclaimer: This is my one unique story about using alcohol3:15: Defining what it means to have a “problem” with alcohol use8:56: Why I’m sharing my story about alcohol dependency10:50: My first memories of drinking11:50: What I was escaping with alcohol17:33: The ugly consequences of drinking and partying too much20:25: Hitting rock bottom: drinking at home alone27:31: Reflecting on the me back then + breaking down the stigma28:49: My 5-month “drinking ban”30:41: Starting a new romantic relationship and a new lifestyle32:52: What helped me to move away from abusing alcohol36:20: Still susceptible to drinking + the deeper healing and inner work that still needed to be done39:02: How I am going forward in this journey41:26: My final words for my dear listeners