EP 15 - Heavy Drinking - The Long Slow Suicide

EP 15 - Heavy Drinking - The Long Slow Suicide

Trigger warning - the word "suicide" is used in this episode to talk about how the awareness of long term drinking can essentially take lives. Kristen discusses how heavy drinking can take a toll on the body that can eventually lead to death. Her sister's unexpected death from the cirrhosis she was hiding was an eye opening experience to how the body shuts down over time with continued alcohol abuse. A few bits & pieces: * An excerpt from her story on Medium of the same name 🗣️ * Stories about her own ER visits as well as her father's revelation about his past 🍺 * Discussions about the toll alcohol can take on the liver If you feel you need help please don't stay silent. Reach out to a friend, family member, doctor, AA meeting, or call 911 in an emergency. There is someone who loves you that wants to help. 💖 Links to two stories mentioned: Heavy Drinking - The Long Slow Suicide [https://medium.com/black-bear-recovery/heavy-drinking-the-long-slow-suicide-ae18254e34cc?sk=9f44227c00596e5b74e0621583c8ac87] My Sister's Little Secret - She Drank Herself to Death [https://medium.com/black-bear-recovery/my-sisters-little-secret-she-drank-herself-to-death-130c7991aa3e?sk=dc84b665973dca26e5e6013703047625] For more info: www.notevenwinewithdinner.com [https://www.notevenwinewithdinner.com] To reach Kristen: info@notevenwinewithdinner.com or www.skool.com/notevenwinewithdinner [https://www.skool.com/not-even-wine-with-dinner-6503]

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.