Breaking Free From Mommy Wine Culture with Hadley Sorensen
Episode Overview
You don't need to hit rock bottom to quit drinking. Trust your intuition when it comes to alcohol. Social pressures can deeply influence drinking habits. Discovering non-alcoholic alternatives can be fun and rewarding. Supportive relationships are crucial in the journey to sobriety.
If your intuition's trying to tell you something, it usually knows what it's talking about, right?
Deb, also known as Mocktail Mom, welcomes Hadley Sorensen, author of 'The Dirty Truth on Social Drinking', to the Thriving Alcohol-Free podcast. Hadley shares her journey from social drinker to sober advocate, revealing how social pressures and the 'mommy wine culture' influenced her relationship with alcohol.
She opens up about her struggles with anxiety and depression, exacerbated by alcohol, and how she found the courage to quit drinking amidst a series of personal challenges, including her husband's cancer diagnosis and job loss. Hadley's story is both relatable and inspiring, shedding light on the often-overlooked impact of social drinking on mental health and family life.
She emphasises that you don't need to hit rock bottom to make a positive change and encourages listeners to trust their intuition when it comes to alcohol. Deb and Hadley also discuss the joys of discovering non-alcoholic alternatives and the benefits of living a sober life. If you're curious about breaking free from the 'mommy wine culture' or looking for motivation to reassess your drinking habits, this episode offers valuable insights and heartfelt advice.
Tune in for an honest conversation that might just inspire you to make a change.