Intoxicating Lies: Meg Geisewite’s Journey to Freedom from Gray Area DrinkingIntoxicating Lies: Meg Geisewite’s Journey to Freedom from Gray Area Drinking
Alcohol Tipping Point
Meg Geisewite is on the show to share her story. Meg is an ordinary mom who found herself trapped in the mommy wine culture. She began her sober curious journey in November of 2019 where her love of science led her to discover the real truth about alcohol and its seductive lies. As a truth-teller, Meg is changing the narrative on the mommy wine culture, the hustle culture, and our pro-drinking culture. In Meg’s debut book, Intoxicating Lies: One Woman's Journey to Freedom from Gray Area Drinking, Meg flips the script on the five most intoxicating lies we tell ourselves about alcohol and that we are enough. Trigger warning: there is mention of sexual assault in this episode We chat about: Meg’s alcohol-free journey How her therapists and friends convinced her she didn’t have a problem The connection between alcohol and sexual assaults
45:53•1 Feb 2023
Meg Geisewite: Shattering the Myths of Mommy Wine Culture
“I realized that I had come and fallen into the five most intoxicating lies about myself and alcohol, and I take you on that journey through my book.”
Ever wondered how an ordinary mom can break free from the grips of the 'mommy wine culture'? Meet Meg Geisewite, who joins 'Alcohol Tipping Point' to share her eye-opening journey from gray area drinking to a life of clarity and purpose. Meg, an author and truth-teller, didn't just wake up one day and decide to quit; her love for science led her to uncover the harsh realities of alcohol's seductive lies.
She dives deep into the five most intoxicating myths we tell ourselves about drinking and explains how these lies can trap us in unhealthy patterns. In this candid conversation, Meg also touches on the connection between alcohol and sexual assaults, offering a raw and unfiltered look at the darker side of drinking. But it’s not all heavy; Meg’s story is also one of hope and resilience.
She shares how journaling, exercise, and gratitude helped her rewire her brain and find beauty in everyday moments. And let's not forget the importance of rest and self-care, which Meg emphasizes as crucial in navigating life's ups and downs. If you're curious about breaking free from gray area drinking or just need some inspiration to rethink your relationship with alcohol, this episode is a must-listen.
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