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Dr. Rebecca Williams
Dr. Rebecca Williams: Why Your Addictions Keep Swapping & How to Start Healing
Dr. Rebecca Williams: Why Your Addictions Keep Swapping & How to Start Healing
Dr. Rebecca Williams: Why Your Addictions Keep Swapping & How to Start Healing
Monday 16th September 2024
Dr. Rebecca Williams discusses why addictions swap and how to start healing in The Kick Sugar Coach Podcast. Gain insights on managing cravings and improving mental health.
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Episode Overview
- Addictions often swap places; understanding this can help in recovery.
- Mindfulness and self-care are crucial for managing cravings.
- Creating a calming space at home can support mental health.
- Navigating social events without relying on sugar or alcohol is possible with the right strategies.
- Being kind to yourself and taking small steps can lead to significant behavioural changes.
When you start taking a break from alcohol, as you mentioned, the sugar cravings are going to go through the roof.
Ever feel like you're just swapping one addiction for another? In this episode of The Kick Sugar Coach Podcast, Dr. Rebecca Williams, an award-winning psychologist and author, sheds light on why our addictions often play a game of musical chairs and how we can start healing. Dr. Williams brings her expertise in mental health and addiction recovery to discuss the 'habit dance' many of us experience, whether it’s with sugar, alcohol, or other vices.
She shares practical advice on how to break free from these cycles and start making healthier choices. Dr. Williams talks about her books, including 'The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction' and 'Simple Ways to Unwind Without Alcohol', and how their principles can be applied to various addictive behaviours. She emphasises the importance of mindfulness and self-care, suggesting that small changes like creating a calming space at home or taking short breaks can significantly impact your recovery journey.
The conversation also covers the tricky territory of socialising without relying on sugar or alcohol. Dr. Williams offers tips on how to navigate social events, maintain friendships, and find new ways to connect with others. She believes that reclaiming your mental health starts with reclaiming your physical space and setting clear intentions for your well-being. Dr. Williams’ insights are not just for those with severe addictions but also for anyone looking to make positive behavioural changes.
She encourages you to be kind to yourself and take things one step at a time. By the end of the episode, you'll feel equipped with new strategies to manage cravings and improve your overall mental health. Ready to swap unhealthy habits for nourishing ones? Tune in and find out how small changes can lead to big transformations in your life.