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The Truth Behind the Green: A Former Binge Drinker's Take on St. Patrick's Day alcohol alcohol awareness alcohol freedom alcohol use disorder binge drinking drink less green beer hangovers saint patrick's day the truth about alcohol Mar 14, 2024

Binge drinking and St. Patrick's Day:

For me, a former binge drinker, they went hand in hand, wrapped in vibrant green camouflage where my excess felt 'normal'. An excuse to let loose, where...

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The Hidden Impact of Alcohol: What You Were Never Taught alcohol awareness alcohol health impact alcohol risks control alcohol drink less gut health hormones sleep the truth about alcohol Jan 29, 2024

What we were taught about alcohol: "Too Much Is Bad" 

We've all heard it a million times: "Too much alcohol is bad for you." It's one of those things people say, like "eat your veggies" or...

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Vulnerability and Healing: My Journey to Grief Work and Recovery alcohol childlessness childlessnotbychoice gatewaywomen griefwork thechildlesscollective vulnerability Jan 04, 2024

As Brené Brown has taught us, "Vulnerability kills shame," so I would like to be vulnerable and honest with all of you, my dear readers. Over the next year, I will share so much more with...

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Thanksgiving Cheers: Balance Your Feast with Smarter Choices healthy holiday eating holiday health tips mindful drinking mocktail recipes thanksgiving Nov 22, 2023

Thanksgiving, a season of gratitude and family gatherings, also brings indulgent feasting that can affect our body's metabolism, especially when it comes to alcohol.

Let’s explore this with...

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Hidden Habits: Binge Drinking in Everyday Life alcohol alcohol awareness alcohol drinking patterns alcohol use disorder binge drinking breaking alcohol habits daily drinking habits fading affect bias weekend drinking womens health and alcohol Nov 16, 2023

Hey there! Let's Talk Binge Drinking

Picture this: You're starting dinner, pouring a glass of wine to unwind. It seems like a harmless routine, right? But then, one glass turns into two, and before...

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Vacationing Alcohol-Free: A Revelation in Travel alcohol freedom vacation Sep 27, 2023

Hello Friends,

I've just landed back from an utterly rejuvenating trip to the sunny shores of Turks & Caicos. My husband, John, and I decided to splurge and cashed in all our points. We treated...

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🌞 Redefining Summer: Embrace the Magic Beyond Alcohol Sep 27, 2023

I'll be honest; there was a time when I couldn't imagine sitting outside on a beautiful summer day without a cool, boozy drink. And boating without alcohol? Unthinkable. Can you relate?

But here's...

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Oh no, it's 3:30 AM again... Breaking the Cycle and Embracing a Life of Freedom! anxiety and drinking depression Sep 27, 2023

Oh no, it's 3:30 AM again. I woke up in a panic, heart beating and anxiety through the roof! I did it again—I drank too much alcohol. Next came all the familiar feelings of shame,...

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Alcohol and Dopamine dopamine happiness and alcohol Sep 26, 2023

Have you ever felt like cutting down on alcohol was an impossible task? I used to feel that way too. But instead of wondering if you have a problem with alcohol, it's more helpful to ask yourself,...

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Alcohol, Happiness, and the Hedonic Setpoint dopamine happiness and alcohol hedonic dysfunction hedonic setpoint Sep 26, 2023

Have you ever noticed that alcohol seems to be present at almost every event and social gathering you attend?

Do you find yourself looking forward to having a drink as soon as you arrive, believing...

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