In this week's episode I dive into the shame we carry about having issues with alcohol.  In the podcast I remind you that 1 - there is nothing wrong with you. You have a human brain that is literally wired to get addicted. And #2 our society has programmed us to associate alcohol problems to be the 'person in the gutter.' And the truth is, MORE people have drinking problems that we will ever realize or know because everyone is so ashamed of it and they don't speak up or out.  Also, I share a little medical update that I am so happy about! Let's remove the shame from needing help with over-drinking, because there is absolutely NOTHING to be ashamed of. Check out my retreat/coaching packages:https://www.angelamascenik.com/2024retreatsandcoaching Join Alive AF! now to get the anniversary discount!https://www.angelamascenik.com/aliveafApply for private coaching with me:https://form.typeform.com/to/x8tcz6lm Tags:Angela Mascenik, Angela stop over-drinking coach, become emotionally unattached to alcohol, drink less, do more, drink less wine, emotional drinking, emotional eating, how do I feel my feelings, how to cut back on how much I drink, how to feel classy, how to feel to stop over-drinking, how to feel your urges, stop over drinking coach, Stop over-drinking and Start Living podcast, stop over-drinking help for women, Alive AF, moderation, quitting, reducing your drinking, born to be alive, how to stick to your planned amount, scared of change, the buzz, spouse, husband, partner, social groups, family groups, negative feelings, intuition, listening, being positive doesn't work, validated, what isn't working, options, benefits, mindful, pivoting, pivot, last chance, vacation, relationships, setbacks, motivation, programming, society, Las Vegas, family, pre-stressing, one on one coaching, Napa, restriction,vacation, everyday life, post vacation, motherhood, marriage, boring, discomfort, commitment, trust in ourselves, trust in yourself, missing out, easier, better, vacation, over eating, weekends, parenting, care givers, parents, failing, failure, nothinggoodcancomefromthis, toxicworkplace, genderdiscrimination, womenintheworkplace, Proactive, Reactive, Fighting for your Problems, trial box, how to deal with urges, parenting, people pleasing, holidays, lying to yourself, implicit peer pressure, explicit peer pressure, peer pressure, sober retreat, alcohol free retreat, good explicit peer pressure, make a move, shame