EP 9 - Is Your Glass Half Full or Half Empty?

EP 14 - Nobody Likes a Drunk Grandma - Drinking As You Age

We all think we're immortal when we're young, then life happens, and we wake up in our middle years. Kristen talks about aging and how hard alcohol is on the body and mind if you continue drinking into your senior years. A few bits & pieces: *How we ignore the aging "lectures" when we're young *No one likes to deal with a drunk old person *Alcohol and its adverse effects on an aging body Take a listen and check out the collaborating story on Medium: Nobody Likes a Drunk Grandma [https://medium.com/black-bear-recovery/nobody-likes-a-drunk-grandma-79d4db02d9e6?sk=626fe4f45291ff74b6baa415c7420320] To learn more about the NEWWD movement: www.notevenwinewithdinner.com [www.notevenwinewithdinner.com ] or join the community at: www.skool.com/notevenwinewithdinner [www.skool.com/notevenwinewithdinner ] And to read Kristen's stories about life, love, loss, and liquor, check out her writings at: www.medium.com@notevenwinewithdinner [www.medium.com@notevenwinewithdinner]

EP 13 - Adults Suck Too - Peer Pressure Doesn't Have An Age Limit

Have you been hit hard by the reaction of a "grown adult" when you tell them you've quit drinking? Were you stunned, shocked or even offended? Kristen talks about how peer pressure doesn't stop in the playground and how to flip the script when someone reacts negatively or defensively to your change in life. A few bits & pieces: * How peer pressure starts in school * The different kinds of pressure * Kids vs. adults in the playground of life * How to prepare for the "adult" comments that might come your way A few epsiodes that relate to this one are: EP 12 - "You Drink Normal" - The lie that's killing so many [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4brRInqBIn1JidZZzS6Kdv?si=oy29HnjpS7Wi3XWlUoHnGQ] EP 1 - "No" Is a Complete Sentence [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1oag8n3WunD0KviNJCV1XR?si=LsdIG1cqSVC9fAieneiAkg] To buy NEWWD swag like the shirt Kristen's wearing: www.bonfire.com/newwd [https://www.bonfire.com/newwd] The NEWWD website: www.notevenwinewithdinner.com [https://www.notevenwinewithdinner.com]

EP 12 - "You Drink Normal" - The Lie That's Killing So Many

In a world where drinking is so normalized, those who struggle can slip through the cracks into addiction. Kristen talks about how she heard many comments like "Why are you quitting? You drink normal!" when she began her sobriety journey and how dangerous this conversation can be. A few bits & pieces covered: * Kristen's drinking history and what became her "normal" * Signs and symptoms of what's not normal * A few questions from mulitiple recovery sources on how to identify AUD (Alcohol Use Disorder) You can read the collaborating story on Medium for free here: "You Drink Normal" - The Lie That's Killing So Many [https://medium.com/black-bear-recovery/you-drink-normal-the-lie-thats-killing-so-many-8d34a82d1544?sk=d393a450a87fb4482adfca6540c05bf5] For more information on NEWWD or to reach Kristen directly, go to: www.notevenwinewithdinner.com [https://www.notevenwinewithdinner.com] To check out the NEWWD communuity on Skool: www.skool.com/notevenwinewithdinner [www.skool.com/notevenwinewithdinner]

EP 11 - Are You Sober Curious? - The Five Stages of Change

Do you identify as "sober curious?" If so, in this episode, Kristen explains where you are in the 5 stages of change - a behavioral theory that will help you navigate the steps to making change in your life. A few bits & pieces: * Explanations of each step and what it represents * Examples of each stage * Encouragement to get to step 5 and make a long-lasting change Be sure to comment below if you're interested in a more in-depth workshop on these changes. To sign up for the NEWWD newsletter: www.notevenwinewithdinner.com [https://www.notevenwinewithdinner.com] Info about the Let Them Theory: https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/ [https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/] Follow NEWWD: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/notevenwinewithdinner] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583156560525] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@notevenwinewithdinner] Join Kristen bi-weekly for open and candid conversations about life, love, loss, and liquor.

EP 10 - Sober Girl Observations At the Bar

In this episode, Kristen talks about her observations as the sober girl at the bar and how eye-opening, cringe-worthy, and uncomfortable it can be. She recently wrote about it here on her Medium page. Check it out for free: What I Observed As the Sober Girl at the Bar [https://medium.com/black-bear-recovery/what-i-observed-as-the-sober-girl-at-the-bar-bdec69b3ff01?sk=08061863cfd1a2a6a96e39a37c20fae8] A few bits & pieces about this episode: * How to plan and prepare for a night at the bar while sober * What to say when questioned about your sobriety * The escape plan * Dealing with the aftermath To get your free sobriety starter kit, go to: www.notevenwinewithdinner.com [https://www.notevenwinewithdinner.com] To follow her stories about life, love, loss, and liquor, go to: www.medium.com/@notevenwinewithdinner [https://notevenwinewithdinner.medium.com/] And to look hot in some NEWWD swag, go to: www.bonfire.com/newwd [https://www.bonfire.com/newwd/]