Alcohol Tipping Point
Alcohol Tipping Point
BEST OF: Your Brain is a Mullet: Understanding and using your brain to quit drinking
BEST OF: Your Brain is a Mullet: Understanding and using your brain to quit drinking
BEST OF: Your Brain is a Mullet: Understanding and using your brain to quit drinking
Wednesday 30th August 2023
Dive into how your brain affects drinking habits with Deb Mazenor on 'Alcohol Tipping Point'. Gain practical tools to manage cravings and make lasting changes.
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Episode Overview
- Deb explores the brain's 'mullet' concept, representing logical thinking and emotional impulses
- She delves into the discomfort of quitting drinking and the role of pain and pleasure
- Practical tools such as mantras and mindfulness are provided to empower listeners to navigate cravings and urges
- Deb's raw and honest approach assures listeners that change is within reach through practice and time
Your brain is not broken. You do have the capability of changing it. It is through practice and time.
Ever wondered why it's so tough to quit drinking even when you know it's not good for you? This episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point' with Deb Mazenor might just have the answers. Deb, a registered nurse and health coach, takes you on a fascinating journey into the workings of your brain and how it influences your drinking habits.
She breaks down the concept of the brain as a 'mullet' – the front part handling logical thinking and the back dealing with emotions and primitive functions. This split explains why you might find yourself reaching for that drink even when you know you shouldn't. Deb dives deep into why quitting drinking can feel so uncomfortable, touching on the brain's pain and pleasure responses.
She explains how old habits are like well-trodden paths in your brain, making it challenging to forge new ones. But don't worry, Deb offers practical tools like mantras and mindfulness techniques to help you manage cravings and urges. Her honest and raw approach reassures you that you're not broken – change is possible with practice and time.
Whether you're thinking about quitting drinking for good or just want to take a break, this episode provides valuable insights and tools to support your journey.