Molly Watts
Molly Watts, Beej Christie Karpen
Alternative Therapy for Alcohol with Beej Christie Karpen
Alternative Therapy for Alcohol with Beej Christie Karpen
Alternative Therapy for Alcohol with Beej Christie Karpen
Wednesday 17th November 2021
Beej Christie Karpen discusses mindful drinking, self-hypnosis, urge surfing, and more on 'The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast'.
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Get the buttons here!Mindful Drinking and Beyond: Alternative Therapies with Beej Christie Karpen
Becoming a moderate drinker means choosing how to include alcohol in our lives following low-risk guidelines, freedom from anxiety around alcohol use, and less alcohol without feeling deprived.
Ever wondered if there's a different way to approach your relationship with alcohol? In this episode of 'The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast', Molly Watts sits down with Beej Christie Karpen, an intuitive mindfulness-based coach and clinical hypnotist, to discuss alternative therapies that can help you transform negative drinking patterns. Beej brings a unique blend of techniques to the table, offering insights into mindful drinking, self-hypnosis, and urge surfing.
These aren't just buzzwords; they're practical tools designed to help you ride the waves of cravings and make more conscious choices about alcohol. Beej also delves into guided meditations and self-friendliness practices. It's easy to be your own worst critic, especially when trying to change long-standing habits. But beating yourself up often feeds right back into the habit loop.
By taming the inner critic and working with what Beej calls the 'inner negotiator'—that voice in your head that pops up when you're deciding whether or how much to drink—you can start to break free from those negative cycles. But that's not all. The episode also touches on stress reduction tools and somatic experiencing, which involves tuning into your emotional body to better regulate stress.
It's a holistic approach that goes beyond just saying 'no' to a drink; it's about creating a peaceful relationship with alcohol and yourself. Whether you're looking to cut back, quit entirely, or simply understand your drinking habits better, this episode offers a treasure trove of strategies to help you on your journey. Beej's compassionate and practical advice is sure to resonate with anyone seeking a healthier, more balanced approach to alcohol.