Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Christiana Kimmich)
ATE #4.5 | After the Episode (follow up to Brittney's story)
ATE #4.5 | After the Episode (follow up to Brittney's story)
ATE #4.5 | After the Episode (follow up to Brittney's story)
Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Ashley and Christiana dive into overeating and alcoholism, discussing blackouts, emotional sobriety, and the power of community in recovery.
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54 minutes
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Empowering
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Author:
Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!Beyond the Bottle: Unpacking Overeating and Alcoholism with Ashley and Christiana
Creating is about, you know, walking down areas of this wheat field that have not been walked before and creating new pathways and eventually the other pathway that you don't want to walk down anymore, that wheat starts to grow up and that pathway starts to disappear, and the new ones that you're walking, those become, you know, the regular ones that your brain takes, and that's a very remedial way of explaining neuroscience.
Ever wondered how overeating and alcoholism might be connected? In this thought-provoking episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', hosts Ashley Loeb Blassingame and Christiana Kimmich revisit Brittney Carbone's story to dive deeper into this intriguing topic. They tackle the tough questions, like why hitting rock bottom can be a turning point and how 'doing the work' is essential for recovery.
Ashley opens up about her own struggles with weight gain and overeating, sharing how these issues can be just as challenging as battling alcoholism, especially for teenage girls. The conversation takes a scientific turn as they discuss the statistics and biological reasons behind blackouts, particularly in women and those with lower body weight. You'll learn why it's crucial to be aware of your drinking habits and how quickly your blood alcohol level can spike.
Emotional sobriety is another key topic, where the hosts explore the idea of not using external things to change how you feel. They use a vivid analogy of walking through an untouched wheat field to explain how creating new thought patterns and changing neuropathways can lead to lasting change. Community support plays a significant role in recovery, and Ashley and Christiana emphasize the importance of surrounding yourself with people who understand and can guide you.
They also discuss the need for mental health resources for those who may feel isolated. This episode is a blend of personal anecdotes, scientific insights, and practical advice, making it a must-listen for anyone on their recovery journey. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of these complex issues and find inspiration to continue your path to sobriety.