Episode 212: Episode 212: Gray Area Drinking with Jolene ParkEpisode 212: Episode 212: Gray Area Drinking with Jolene Park
Recovery Rocks
Tawny and Lisa talk to Jolene Park, founder of Healthy Discoveries. Jolene is a functional nutrit...
44:32•23 Feb 2024
Understanding Gray Area Drinking with Jolene Park
Episode Overview
- Gray area drinking exists between casual drinking and addiction.
- Many people drink to manage anxiety but later regret it.
- The online sober community faces issues like over-commercialisation.
- Grounding techniques can help manage stress in a social media-heavy world.
- Jolene Park offers practical tips and insights into functional nutrition.
“Gray area drinking is this space between casual drinking and full-blown addiction, where people drink to manage anxiety but later regret it”
Ever wondered about the space between casual drinking and full-blown addiction? This episode of Recovery Rocks, featuring Jolene Park, dives into 'gray area drinking' - a concept that acknowledges alcohol use on a spectrum. Hosts Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara chat with Jolene, a functional nutritionist and founder of Healthy Discoveries, about her groundbreaking work in this field. Jolene explains how many people drink to manage anxiety without hitting rock bottom but still face significant regrets and challenges.
They discuss Jolene's recent Substack article on the online sober community, touching on issues like over-commercialisation and misrepresentation. The episode also highlights practical tips for grounding your nervous system in our social media-saturated world. And don't miss the Music Minute featuring Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, and Bon Jovi! Tune in to learn more about managing your drinking habits and find some relatable insights along the way.
Why not give it a listen and see if you recognise any of your own experiences?
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