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Coffee & Kettlebells


Jun 28, 2019

Andrea Owen - author, speaker, life coach, and mother of two, joins us on the podcast once again this week and opens up about her struggles with drinking. Growing up with a parent who was in recovery from drinking, Owen knew the signs of a functional alcoholic and began to recognize these patterns within herself. But, Owen was able to overcome these struggles, embraced sobriety, and successfully recovered. Owen also discusses the steps you can take if you or a loved one is also struggling with drinking.

 

What You'll Learn:

  • Andrea Owen details her experience with her drinking problem and the process of opening up to help others who are going through similar issues.
  • Excessive drinking was a symptom of a deeper issue that she needed to address. The discomfort of knowing that there is a problem, but not knowing how to tackle the issue.
  • Your rock bottom can look drastically different from other people who also struggle with drinking.
  • Many people use drinking to numb themselves to specific triggers that cause them emotional pain or discomfort. However, some people can get overwhelmed with the day-to-day happenings of life.
  • Drinking excessively can be especially harmful if you have anxiety, as it creates a never-ending cycle.
  • Getting sober is the first step to dealing with this issue, but the hardest part is recovery. You need to make a conscious and mindful effort to work on improving yourself, your behavior, and your life.
  • If a family member or partner is going through a difficult time with alcohol, you can get support through an organization called Al-Anon.

 

Find more from Andrea

Website: www.yourkickasslife.com

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