How to Sit with an Emotion and Not Drink at ItHow to Sit with an Emotion and Not Drink at It
Alcohol Tipping Point
Welcome to this episode of the podcast, where I will share with you some insights on emotions and how to deal with them without drinking. Many of us drink because we want to escape from uncomfortable emotions, such as anger or anxiety. We think that alcohol can make us feel better, but it actually numbs us and prevents us from processing our feelings in a healthy way. In this episode, I teach you: What emotions are Why we have them Where we feel them in our body How to process an emotion using mindfulness
27:16•25 Oct 2023
Mastering Emotions: Finding Peace Without Alcohol
Episode Overview
- Deb shares insights on acknowledging and processing emotions to avoid using alcohol as a coping mechanism
- The RAIN method, developed by Tara Brock, is discussed as a practical approach for recognising, allowing, investigating, and nurturing emotions with self-compassion
- Listeners are guided through a mindfulness exercise to help them sit with their emotions, embracing discomfort as part of the human experience
- Deb empowers individuals to navigate their emotions mindfully and provides support through the Live Alcohol a Day group, offering a science and compassion-based approach to managing drinking habits
“Our feelings and emotions are like the tides of the ocean, never constant and ever changing, as unpredictable as waves. So expect to feel the unexpected as your emotions wash through you, over you, within you, and around you on the shores of your soul. Ride the tide of your feelings wherever they flow.”
Ever feel like your emotions are driving you to drink? In this episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', host Deb Mazenor, a registered nurse and health coach, tackles the challenge of managing emotions without reaching for a drink. Deb dives into why we experience emotions, where they manifest in our bodies, and how to process them in a healthy way. She introduces the RAIN method—a mindfulness practice by Tara Brach—to help you recognize, allow, investigate, and nurture your feelings with self-compassion.
Through guided mindfulness exercises, Deb shows you how to sit with your emotions and embrace discomfort as a natural part of life. Sharing her personal journey and practical tools, she offers support through the Live Alcohol a Day group, blending science and compassion to help you manage your drinking habits. Whether you're sober, sober-curious, or supporting someone on their journey, this episode provides valuable insights and techniques to transform your relationship with alcohol.
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