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

  • Oct 27 2024
  • Length: 1 hr
  • Podcast

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

  • Summary

  • 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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