Please enjoy this summertime rewind-

The episode you have been waiting for!

In this episode, I reflect on my recent trip to Las Vegas and how it was different from my previous trips when I would over-drink and party the night away.

I also discuss how to think ahead with intention when you travel and the importance of setting expectations with your family or friends you are traveling with.

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I received a great question last week around the fears we have when we think about changing our drinking.

Here it is:

The biggest fear I have about not drinking is a potential loss of emotional connection with other people. My husband and I have a routine of drinking together, having one of our great, deep conversations. And with other people - I love to connect deeply with people and put them at their ease - and so many people use mutual drinking to do that!

I met a friend of mine who’s going through a hard time. I didn’t drink, so she didn’t drink, but it felt like neither of us could quite relax and enjoy ourselves. And with new friends - so often people use mutual drinking with me to let their guards down and get to know each other.

I know this is all just an unfortunate part of the drinking culture, but this, I feel, is the biggest barrier to me not socially drinking: the loss of apparent mutual intimacy.

This is such a great question.

This podcast episode addresses this common fear, how alcohol actually doesn't help build true intimacy, and some ideas on how to start building intimacy without drinking.

Check out how you can join my high touch coaching program now and get easy access to work on things and build those muscles through the summer so you are ready to go deeper September 1st, https://www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl

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You are in for a very special treat on the podcast this week! Dorrie was delighted to come on and share her journey in stoping over-drinking and is truly LIVING!

Dorrie shares what was happening with her when she finally decided she needed help (clue: It wasn't about the alcohol.. it was about what was happening with a family member and how she was using alcohol to cope with the pain from it).

She shares what worked for her and of course, where she is now with drinking, which is barely having any and has had many long stretches without it.

Dorrie is an example of what is possible when you don't quit and invest in yourself to do whatever it takes to figure it out!

Thank you for your transparency Dorrie and for saying YES to you!!

Don't forget to check out how you can join my high touch coaching program now and get easy access to work on things and build those muscles through the summer so you are ready to go deeper September 1st, https://www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl

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Over-drinking is saddled with broken promises we make to ourselves; they go together like salt and pepper.

From saying you won't drink tonight, to not drinking during the workweek, or I'll just have one, how often are you breaking those promises?

This is common, and you are not unusual.

And the good news, there is nothing wrong with you, and it's not some inherent personality trait.

It's just a muscle that needs strengthening.The muscle of following through on what you said you would do, especially around drinking.

But we can't expect the end result of consistently following through without starting small and building those muscles.

This episode breaks it down for you and what to work on now that will build to following through around the alcohol.You can still sign up for The Pivot through June 15th https://www.angelamascenik.com/thepivot
and catch the program on replay.

And check out how you can join my high touch coaching program now and get easy access to work on things and build those muscles through the summer so you are ready to go deeper September 1st, https://www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl

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MUST listen to all the goodness I share about the wedding I officiated and the Sober Sanctuary in the Desert Retreat I just held last week in Palm Springs California. In addition to all the amazingness and experiences I share about officiating my first wedding and the retreat, I dive into:

• Pre-alcohol free break over-drinking, this is over-drinking leading up to a planned break from alcohol. You know, the 'one last hurrah' type of drinking... what to look out for and what is the truth about this drinking
• Drink Plan Guidelines, looking deeper at your drink plans and how to dissect how you are making decisions around alcohol
• A connection between easily saying no to coffee at night and why and why we don't do this with alcohol
• The benefit of support inside a group of women all doing this work together

I hope you enjoy this episode, don't forget to sign up for The Pivot! https://www.angelamascenik.com/thepivot

Podcasts mentioned in this episode: https://www.angelamascenik.com/podcasts/stop-over-drinking-and-start-living/episodes/2149024529

Sober Retreats: https://www.angelamascenik.com/retreats

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

It affects how we think, feel, and act.

It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.

Over-drinking is usually a sign that our mental health is in need of some help.

Over-drinking is a symptom. For a lot of my clients, it's a symptom of stress, high levels of anxiety, overwhelm, loneliness, grief, big painful life changes or traumatic events like a high conflict divorce or a major medical diagnoses.

Using alcohol as a way to cope is a sign that your mental health could use some support.

It's not something to be ashamed of or to keep a secret.

If you've been struggling with alcohol use and you identify as someone who is using alcohol as a way to cope (or another sign is, finding it very hard to stop automatic behavior and can't identify the cause of your over-drinking) it's time to get help.

Tune into this podcast episode and hear the intersections of mental health and over consumption of alcohol.

Join me for The Pivot. This is a live, FREE, coaching event hosted by me June 2nd - June 5th. Click the link to get more information and to sign up: https://www.angelamascenik.com/thepivot

Also, Stop Over-drinking and Start Living, my 6-month program is pre-enroliong for the July 1st cohort. Check it out and sign up here!
https://www.angelamascenik.com/joinsodsl

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⭐️⭐️I've created a companion downloadable worksheet for this week's podcast episode.⭐️⭐️

>>Download the companion worksheet for this week's podcast HERE, https://www.angelamascenik.com/pivotreflectionworksheet

In this episode, I’m diving into what top addiction researchers, psychologists, and thought leaders are saying is the most effective way to interrupt the cycle of over-drinking.

Spoiler alert: it’s not what you probably think it is.. like counting days and avoiding alcohol at all costs.

If you’ve ever wondered why you keep going back to the wine even when you really want to stop, this episode will connect the dots—and offer a fresh path forward.

You’ll learn:

• What experts say is actually keeping you stuck
• Why connection matters more than control
• What might be happening with you preceding the drinking
• How mindfulness can unlock new behavior changes

>>This is a must-listen if you’re ready to understand your drinking with more compassion—and perhaps be able to see what you might be missing in your journey to stop over-drinking and start living!

Don't forget to get the companion worksheet for this powerful episode HERE: https://www.angelamascenik.com/pivotreflectionworksheet

Sign up for The Pivot here: https://www.angelamascenik.com/thepivot

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You are in for a very special treat on the podcast today!

I had the honor to interview my dear client, Suzanne.

Suzanne joined my 6-month Stop Over-drinking and Start Living program almost 4 years ago and I've been working with her ever since.

She shares how she kicked alcohol to the curb (although that was never her goal!) and then STARTED LIVING!

We go into what Suzanne was feeling before she decided to try coaching with me, she had deep beliefs of 'feeling 2nd' and 'not good enough' and 'I'm a failure,' that ran the entire course of her life.

She ultimately decided she had nothing to lose and took a leap of faith and to say she's an example of what is possible is a complete understatement of the 360 transformation she has had.

She also talks about the difference between therapy and coaching, which I love how she explains it.

She shares how powerful learning how to manage her mind is and how in such a short amount of time, she's completely transformed her life, grown her business, fallen in love and .... I'll let you find out the rest when you listen to this special episode.

We can learn so much from Suzanne and her deep wisdom in choosing HERSELF and going after the life she knew she wanted.

She leaves you with it's never to late and you are not too old. At 68 years old is when she began this journey and now almost 72, she is just getting started!

Also, she shares what she is proudest of the most and it will touch your heart instantly!

Thank you Suzanne, it's an honor and I can't wait to see you soon!!!

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