How to Navigate an Alcohol-Free Holiday Season with Caroline Evers-EndacottHow to Navigate an Alcohol-Free Holiday Season with Caroline Evers-Endacott
Alcohol Tipping Point
On the podcast is Caroline Evers-Endacott, a UK-based addictions and integrative psychotherapist with a master’s degree in Addiction Psychology. She has also trained in Compassionate Inquiry under Gabor Maté. Caroline divides her time between clinical practice and teaching, focusing on emotional health and wellbeing for groups and organizations in the addictions and sober-curious fields. We chat about: Why this work is important to Caroline How to deal with other people whether they are drink pushers or we’re concerned about them Specific coping mechanisms for dealing with holiday-related stress and loneliness Effective ways to handle cravings during the holidays Advise for setbacks And more! Find Caroline: www.cee-change.com @ceechangetherapy Listen to more AF advice for the holidays: 20 Ways to Sleigh the Holidays: Alcohol-Free Tips for a Sober(ish) Holiday Season Need extra holiday support this season? Join the December Alcoholiday-a monthly dry group to help you practice not drinking. Use code HOLIDAY for 35% off! Make it an AF December to Remember Find out more here: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/alcoholiday Visit Alcohol Tipping Point website at http://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/ for lots of FREE resources including: 100 Questions to Change Your Drinking: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/100questions Dry Guide: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide 10 Day Break: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/10dayholiday Mocktail Recipe Book: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/mocktailrecipes Find Alcohol Tipping Point at: Website: http://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/alcoholtippingpoint ...
57:34•20 Nov 2024
Staying Sober During the Holidays with Caroline Evers-Endacott
Episode Overview
- Set clear goals for your sobriety, whether it's complete abstinence or reducing intake.
- Be prepared to deal with drink pushers by being assertive about your choices.
- Identify and manage your triggers to handle cravings effectively.
- Practice self-compassion and don't be too hard on yourself if you have a setback.
- Enjoy the benefits of being present and clear-headed during the holiday season.
“Just because you've had a drink doesn't mean you have to throw it all overboard and binge.”
Ever wondered how to tackle the holiday season without a drink in hand? This episode of Alcohol Tipping Point is here to help. Host Deb Maisner chats with Caroline Evers-Endacott, a UK-based addictions and integrative psychotherapist, about staying sober during the holidays. Caroline brings her wealth of experience in addiction psychology and her training in Compassionate Inquiry under Gabor Maté to the table, sharing practical advice and personal stories.
From dealing with drink pushers to managing stress and cravings, Caroline offers a treasure trove of strategies to keep you on track. She discusses the importance of setting clear goals, whether it’s complete abstinence or reducing intake, and how to handle setbacks with compassion. The conversation also touches on the emotional rollercoaster that often accompanies early sobriety and the joy that comes from being present and clear-headed during festive times.
Caroline’s insights are both relatable and actionable, making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate the holiday season without alcohol. So, if you're gearing up for an alcohol-free Christmas or just curious about sober living, this episode has got you covered. Ready to make this holiday season your best one yet? Tune in and find out how.
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