Valeria Teles
Valeria Teles
Less Drinking — More Peace & Joy: Become Inspired!
Less Drinking — More Peace & Joy: Become Inspired!
Less Drinking — More Peace & Joy: Become Inspired!
Friday 27th September 2024
Susan Keller shares her journey to reduced alcohol consumption and offers practical advice on finding peace and joy with less drinking.
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Episode Overview
- Reducing alcohol can lead to improved mental and physical health.
- Not everyone needs AA; there are other ways to moderate drinking.
- Daily routines and non-alcoholic alternatives can help maintain sobriety.
- Understanding the difference between addiction and unhealthy habits is crucial.
- Finding peace often involves addressing past traumas and negative self-talk.
"When you don't have those cravings, when you're not telling yourself that you're stupid or incomplete, that's very peaceful."
In this episode of 'A Quest for Well-Being,' Valeria Teles chats with Susan Keller, the author of 'Mostly Sober: A Love Story and a Road Trip.' Susan's book aims to help readers find peace by reducing alcohol consumption, offering practical advice on how to moderate or even eliminate cravings. Set in 1983, 'Mostly Sober' explores the limited options available for those wanting to change their drinking habits back then, focusing on how not everyone fits the mould for AA.
Susan shares her personal journey and the inspiration behind her writing, touching on her battle with a rare lymphoma and her career as an award-winning medical writer and poet. The conversation is filled with anecdotes about Susan's life, including her and her husband's success in cutting down their alcohol intake from 60 drinks a month to just six or eight.
She highlights the importance of finding common ground with her protagonist, Annie, who navigates her own trauma and misplaced guilt to achieve a more peaceful life. Valeria and Susan also discuss the distinction between addiction and unhealthy habits, stressing that not all heavy drinkers require medical intervention or AA. Susan offers a glimpse into her daily routines and tips for maintaining reduced alcohol consumption, such as enjoying non-alcoholic wine and keeping a 'dry' calendar.
If you're curious about reducing your alcohol intake but aren't sure where to start, this episode is packed with relatable stories and practical advice that could make a real difference. Tune in to hear how small changes can lead to significant improvements in mental and physical health.