Recovery Rocks
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Episode 238: (Rebroadcast) Episode 185: Special Guest Ann Dowsett Johnston
Episode 238: (Rebroadcast) Episode 185: Special Guest Ann Dowsett Johnston
Episode 238: (Rebroadcast) Episode 185: Special Guest Ann Dowsett Johnston
Friday 16th August 2024
Join Lisa and Tawny as they chat with Ann Dowsett Johnston about the gender-specific marketing of alcohol and its impact on women's health.
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Episode Overview
- Alcohol marketing has specifically targeted women since the 1990s.
- Women face unique health risks from alcohol consumption.
- 'DRINK' book was pivotal in raising awareness about these issues.
- Memoir-writing can be a powerful tool for recovery.
- Non-alcoholic beverages are becoming more popular.
Alcohol marketing targeted a whole gender because they realised that Johnny Walker drinkers were dying out in the 1990s
Ever wondered how the marketing of alcohol has targeted women specifically? In this episode of Recovery Rocks, co-hosts Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara chat with Ann Dowsett Johnston, the bestselling author of 'DRINK: THE INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WOMEN AND ALCOHOL'. Ann's groundbreaking book sheds light on the gender-specific marketing strategies of the alcohol industry and the unique health risks women face.
Now a psychotherapist, Ann shares her journey from journalist to therapist and discusses her popular memoir-writing course, Writing Your Recovery, which empowers women to share their stories. The trio dives into the evolution of the recovery community over the past decade, the rise of 'quitlit', and the ongoing challenges women face in a society that still heavily promotes alcohol consumption. Ann's insights are not just academic; they're personal and deeply impactful, offering a blend of research, storytelling, and practical advice.
Whether you're in recovery, know someone who is, or are just curious about the topic, this episode offers a wealth of information and heartfelt conversation. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion that could change how you view alcohol and its impact on women's lives.