Sarah Andrews on Finding Balance: Gray-Area Drinking and Anxiety
I think for me, you know, when I was drinking, and particularly during some of the harder times like, one thing that was always driving me was this sort of sense of overwhelm, and, and usually that was coming from a variety of places.
This episode of The Unruffled Podcast brings you an engaging conversation with Sarah Andrews, a multifaceted woman balancing roles as a mom, social-impact marketer, philanthropic advisor, and yoga instructor. Hosts Tammi Salas and Sondra Primeaux dive into the often-overlooked topic of gray-area drinking, exploring how to recognize when alcohol is no longer serving you, even before it becomes a full-blown problem.
Sarah opens up about her personal experiences with anxiety and shares the mindfulness tools she relies on to manage it, providing practical advice for those in recovery. Living in Austin, the same city as Sondra, Sarah also discusses the importance of real-life connections and community building, touching on local meetups and workshops that foster support and camaraderie.
In her 'Unruffled Toolbox', Sarah highlights three key elements: yoga and meditation, reading, and music, all of which play a crucial role in her journey to sobriety. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of gray-area drinking and anxiety, emphasizing the power of creativity, community, and spiritual exploration in recovery.