Mary Wagstaff
Mary Wagstaff
Anxious Attachment & Alcohol: The Hidden Link No One Talks About
Anxious Attachment & Alcohol: The Hidden Link No One Talks About
Anxious Attachment & Alcohol: The Hidden Link No One Talks About
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Explore how anxious attachment influences alcohol use with Mary Wagstaff's personal insights and strategies for lasting sobriety.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Anxious attachment can trigger alcohol use as a coping mechanism.
- Aligning with personal values is crucial for maintaining sobriety.
- Silence and introspection can be powerful tools for managing anxiety.
- The five shifts process helps women outgrow alcohol without force.
- Reaching out for support can provide new perspectives on addiction.
"No is a complete sentence."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this episode, Mary Wagstaff, a holistic alcohol coach, unpacks the often-overlooked link between anxious attachment and alcohol use. Mary shares her personal experiences, revealing how certain relationships can trigger overthinking and anxiety, leading some to seek solace in alcohol. She discusses how even those who are usually securely attached can slip into anxious attachment, particularly when trying to control the uncontrollable.
With a sprinkle of humour and plenty of real-life anecdotes, Mary highlights the importance of aligning with one's values and the dangers of people-pleasing. Mary also introduces her five shifts process, a method designed to help women outgrow alcohol by stepping into their power without resorting to white-knuckling or revenge. This episode is packed with insights into how anxious attachment can lead to drinking and vice versa.
Mary's candid reflections on her own journey, including her experience reaching out for support from a family addiction specialist, provide listeners with relatable and actionable advice. Listeners will find themselves reflecting on their own attachment styles and the role these play in their relationship with alcohol. Mary encourages listeners to embrace silence and introspection, suggesting that comfort in solitude can be a powerful antidote to anxiety-driven drinking.
By the end of the episode, you'll feel inspired to take control of your narrative and step into a more grounded, resilient version of yourself. So, are you ready to explore your attachment style and see how it might be influencing your drinking habits?