James Swanwick
James Swanwick
Why You Meet Your Needs By Drinking Alcohol
Why You Meet Your Needs By Drinking Alcohol
Why You Meet Your Needs By Drinking Alcohol
Tuesday 15th August 2023
Learn why we turn to alcohol to meet our needs and discover healthier alternatives with Sarah Connolly and James Swanwick on the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle podcast.
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James Swanwick
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Episode Overview
- Understand the six fundamental human needs and how alcohol meets them
- Discover low-quality and temporary nature of alcohol in meeting these needs
- Explore healthier ways of meeting needs in higher quality ways
- Recognize the addictive nature of alcohol in fulfilling human needs
We can choose low quality, neutral or high quality ways of meeting these needs. When we can understand the needs that we're meeting with our drinking, we can start to discover that there are other ways in which we can still meet these needs, which have to be met, but we can find high quality ways of meeting them.
Ever wondered why you reach for a drink when you're stressed or feeling down? In this episode of the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle podcast, hosts Sarah Connolly and James Swanwick break down the six fundamental human needs and why alcohol often becomes our go-to solution. They discuss how these needs—certainty, variety, significance, love and connection, growth, and contribution—are met in low-quality ways through drinking. But don't worry, they also share healthier, more sustainable ways to fulfill these needs without relying on alcohol.
Whether you're looking to cut back or quit drinking entirely, this episode offers practical advice and insights that can help you lead a more fulfilling life. Perfect for high achievers who want to maintain their performance while living alcohol-free.