Mary Wagstaff

Stop Drinking and Start Living

Mary Wagstaff

  • The Path To Self-Acceptance

The Path To Self-Acceptance

Wednesday 3rd April 2024

Discover the power of self-acceptance in overcoming alcohol dependence with Mary Wagstaff's holistic approach in this episode.
22 minutes
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Stop Drinking and Start Living
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Mary Wagstaff
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Unlocking Self-Acceptance: Your Key to Overcoming Alcohol Dependence

Episode Overview

  • Self-acceptance is crucial for overcoming alcohol dependence.
  • Trusting your instincts helps confront limiting beliefs.
  • Marketing often exploits insecurities about self-worth.
  • Grounding practices like earthing and dancing can aid in self-acceptance.
  • Tracking urges provides a neutral perspective on your relationship with alcohol.
Self-acceptance is really about self-trust.
Ever wondered why self-acceptance is so crucial in overcoming alcohol dependence? In this episode of 'Stop Drinking and Start Living', Mary Wagstaff takes you on a heartfelt journey to uncover the essence of self-acceptance. With her holistic approach, Mary dives into how peeling back layers of self-doubt and limiting beliefs can reveal your true self. She emphasises the importance of trusting your instincts and confronting the stories we tell ourselves about our worth and habits.
Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Mary explores how alcohol often masks our natural emotions, preventing genuine self-acceptance and growth. Mary shares her own experiences and those of her clients, highlighting the common struggle many face with external validation and comparison. She discusses how marketing often exploits these insecurities, making us believe we need something outside ourselves to be complete. Instead, Mary encourages you to reconnect with your body and the earth through practices like earthing and dancing.
These methods help you feel grounded and present, paving the way for true self-acceptance. By the end of the episode, you'll understand that accepting yourself as you are is the key to overcoming alcohol dependence. Mary offers practical steps to achieve this, such as tracking your urges and cravings to drink, which can help you see your relationship with alcohol from a neutral perspective.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to break free from the grip of alcohol and embrace their true self. Ready to take the first step towards self-acceptance and a life free from alcohol? Tune in to hear Mary's transformative insights.