Gail Ferguson Jones
Gail Ferguson Jones
Episode 36: Gray Area Drinking. A Slippery Slope
Episode 36: Gray Area Drinking. A Slippery Slope
Episode 36: Gray Area Drinking. A Slippery Slope
Tuesday 28th November 2023
Join Gail Ferguson Jones and Meg Geisewite as they uncover the hidden dangers of gray area drinking and the importance of emotional sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Meg Geisewite shares her journey from normalized drinking to gray area drinking, shedding light on denial and societal pressures around alcohol consumption
- The conversation highlights the lack of education and awareness about gray area drinking in the medical community, emphasizing the need for open discussions and support
- Meg discusses the significance of finding community and support in emotional sobriety, and the establishment of 'Write Back to You,' a writing community for women to explore self-care and emotional sobriety
- The episode empowers individuals to recognize the early signs of problematic drinking and seek support, fostering understanding and a path to healing
- The focus is on shedding light on the gray area of drinking and the need for more open discussions and support for those navigating this space
The movement is growing. People are waking up and realizing the intoxicating lies of alcohol and that it is not serving our life and that we can relax and have fun without it.
Ever wondered if that nightly glass of wine could be leading you down a risky path? In this eye-opening episode of the Buttrfly Effect podcast, host Gail Ferguson Jones sits down with Meg Geisewite, author of 'Intoxicating Lies. One Woman's Journey to Freedom from Gray Area Drinking'. Meg candidly shares her personal story of how casual drinking turned into a troubling dependency, a journey many might find all too familiar.
This conversation sheds light on the often-overlooked issue of gray area drinking, where alcohol consumption hovers between social normalcy and addiction. The episode dives into the societal pressures and denial that can cloud our understanding of what constitutes problematic drinking, especially among women. Meg and Gail discuss the lack of awareness in the medical community about gray area drinking and the crucial need for open dialogue and support systems.
They highlight the importance of recognizing early signs of dependency and seeking help before it escalates. Meg also introduces her writing community, 'Write Back to You', a supportive space for women to explore emotional sobriety and self-care. This episode is a must-listen for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol or looking to support someone on their journey to sobriety.