Alcohol Tipping Point
Alcohol Tipping Point
Small Town Life and Drinking
Small Town Life and Drinking
Small Town Life and Drinking
Wednesday 7th April 2021
Join Debbie and Megan O'Laughlin as they discuss mindfulness, sobriety, and how small town life and global experiences shaped their drinking habits.
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Get the buttons here!Mindfulness and Sobriety: Megan O'Laughlin's Journey from Small Town to Global Experiences
The decision to stop drinking and taking alcohol out of your life doesn't have to be related to my life is so miserable.
What happens when growing up in a small college town where drinking is part of the culture meets a journey across the globe? Debbie, the insightful host of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', sits down with Megan O'Laughlin, a mindfulness instructor and counselor, to explore just that. Megan shares her unique experiences with alcohol, from being an exchange student in Finland to serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Gambia. Through these diverse settings, she learned valuable lessons about drinking and sobriety.
The conversation dives deep into how mindfulness can be a game-changer for those looking to quit drinking. Both Debbie and Megan open up about their personal paths to sobriety, highlighting that it's a process filled with ups and downs. They emphasize that setbacks are not failures but opportunities for growth. Megan provides practical tips on how to replace alcohol with healthier alternatives and manage uncomfortable emotions through mindfulness.
The episode also touches on the influence of group dynamics on drinking habits and how mindfulness can help navigate these social pressures. This episode offers a refreshing perspective on sobriety, showing that with time, effort, and mindfulness, a sober life is not only possible but fulfilling.