Recovery Rocks
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Episode 121: Episode 121: Special Guest Irina Gonzalez – Pandemic Drinking and Sobriety
Episode 121: Episode 121: Special Guest Irina Gonzalez – Pandemic Drinking and Sobriety
Episode 121: Episode 121: Special Guest Irina Gonzalez – Pandemic Drinking and Sobriety
Friday 27th May 2022
Irina Gonzalez chats with Lisa and Tawny about pandemic drinking, mental health stigma, and community support in sobriety. Tune in for valuable insights.
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Get the buttons here!Pandemic Drinking: Irina Gonzalez on Sobriety and Mental Health
As a whole, our society's mental health is really on the decline, and so you know it kind of makes sense that the correlation of substance abuse is going up.
Ever wondered how the pandemic has affected our drinking habits and mental health? In this episode of 'Recovery Rocks', co-hosts Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara have a heart-to-heart with Irina Gonzalez, an editor and freelance writer who covers parenting, recovery, and Latinx culture. Irina also hosts the 'Pandemic Mama' podcast, making her a perfect guest to discuss these timely issues. The conversation gets real about the unique pressures faced by women and caretakers during the pandemic.
With anxiety and uncertainty at an all-time high, many have turned to substances as a way to cope. Irina opens up about her own journey through sobriety, emphasizing the importance of community and support. She shares practical tools and strategies for maintaining mental wellness, like experimenting with different approaches and getting to know your own brain better. Stigma around mental health diagnoses is another big topic in this episode.
The trio discusses how the words we use can impact our understanding and treatment of mental health issues. Irina highlights the need for compassionate language and a more supportive approach to both mental health and sobriety. And let's not forget the 'Music Minute'! This episode features tunes from Hamilton, Demi Lovato, and Meghan Trainor, adding a fun twist to the serious topics at hand.
If you're struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues during these challenging times, this episode offers valuable insights and a sense of solidarity. Tune in for a candid discussion that might just provide the support you need.