Mary Wagstaff
Mary Wagstaff
240. The expectation to drink
240. The expectation to drink
240. The expectation to drink
Thursday 14th September 2023
Mary Wagstaff discusses societal drinking pressures and offers insights on embracing authenticity and rewriting your story in 'Stop Drinking and Start Living'.
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Mary Wagstaff
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode Overview
- Mary explores the weight of expectations and societal norms related to drinking, prompting you to examine your own triggers.
- She invites you to step into empathy and see things from a new perspective, empowering you to challenge the expectations placed upon you.
- By sharing her experiences, Mary inspires you to embrace authenticity, take back control, and live in alignment with your values.
- She encourages you to redefine your story and take charge of your journey, highlighting the power of vulnerability and personal empowerment.
- Mary provides actionable steps and a free training resource to guide you in tapping into your deeper knowing and developing a new relationship with yourself.
I don't care what other people's expectations are of me. Those are their expectations. Now we can have a conversation about it, and that's called an agreement. When we have expectations of other people, we really take away their sovereignty.
Have you ever felt pressured to drink just because it's what everyone else is doing? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Stop Drinking and Start Living', Mary Wagstaff dives into the heavy burden of societal expectations around alcohol. She explores how these pressures can shape our behavior and why it's so hard to go against the grain. Mary invites you to see things from a different angle, asking you to imagine how others might view your choices around drinking.
This exercise in empathy helps to understand the judgments and assumptions that come with these expectations. But it doesn't stop there. Mary encourages you to rewrite your own story, breaking free from the mold that society has cast for you. By sharing her own experiences, she offers a roadmap for embracing authenticity and living in alignment with your true values.
This episode is a powerful reminder that you have the power to shape your own narrative and live life on your own terms. Tune in for practical advice, heartfelt stories, and a fresh perspective on making alcohol irrelevant in your journey toward a more fulfilling life.