Danni Carr
Danni Carr
223. When you punish yourself for not being able to moderate, anger, dopamine and more with biochmeist Gillian Tietz
223. When you punish yourself for not being able to moderate, anger, dopamine and more with biochmeist Gillian Tietz
223. When you punish yourself for not being able to moderate, anger, dopamine and more with biochmeist Gillian Tietz
Saturday 16th March 2024
Join Gillian Tietz as she shares her journey from alcohol abuse to sobriety, blending personal stories with scientific insights on addiction.
69 minutes
Hopeful
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Danni Carr
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode Overview
- Gillian shares her personal journey of battling alcohol abuse and late entry into addiction
- Insights into the impact of childhood trauma and coping mechanisms on mental health
- Exploration of the neuroscience behind addiction and challenges of moderating alcohol consumption
- Discussion on vulnerability, self-discovery, and the transformative power of seeking help
- Gillian's evolution from self-destructive habits to self-acceptance and resilience
Things suck, but I promise you one day they won't.
What happens when a biochemist with a passion for understanding the brain decides to tackle her own alcohol addiction? In this episode, Danni Carr chats with Gillian Tietz, the host of the Sober Powered Podcast, who shares her incredible journey from chaotic binge drinking to a life of clarity and sobriety.
Gillian's story is both relatable and inspiring, as she opens up about her struggles with body image, bullying, and how these experiences led her to abuse alcohol later in life. But it’s not just her personal story that makes this episode a must-listen; it's her unique ability to explain the science behind addiction in a way that's easy to grasp. She breaks down how dopamine drives our behaviors and why moderating alcohol consumption can be so challenging.
This episode is packed with insights on coping mechanisms, anger management, and the transformative power of self-acceptance. If you're looking for both scientific explanations and heartfelt stories, this conversation offers a perfect blend of both. Whether you're on your own journey to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Gillian's experience and expertise provide valuable takeaways that can help anyone understand the complexities of addiction and recovery.