David Wilson
David Wilson
Janey Holliday.
Janey Holliday.
Janey Holliday.
Wednesday 15th March 2023
Explore the empowering journey of women overcoming alcohol dependency and the societal influences on drinking habits.
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66 minutes
hopeful
challenging
informative
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About this podcast
Author:
David Wilson
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episode Overview
- Women are programmed to drink due to societal norms.
- Menopause can increase alcohol-related vulnerabilities.
- Small lifestyle changes can lead to significant impact.
- ADHD and anxiety often correlate with drinking habits.
- Encouraging conscious choices can alter life paths.
"Never too late to change the end of your story. Small changes can lead to brilliant outcomes."
In this insightful episode of One For The Road, host Sober Dave welcomes Janey Holliday to discuss the intricate relationship between women and alcohol. The conversation delves into how societal norms have subliminally encouraged women to consume alcohol, particularly through their 40s, often exacerbated by life stages such as menopause. Janey Holliday, with her extensive experience in women's health, sheds light on the challenges faced by women who wish to change their drinking habits.
The episode highlights the tragic case of Nicola Bully, whose vulnerabilities with alcohol were linked to her menopause struggles, illustrating a broader issue within the NHS and society at large. The conversation addresses how alcohol has been glamorized, especially when intertwined with concepts of success and thinness, leading many women to drink more as a means of coping with societal pressures.
Janey shares her personal story and experiences running a boot camp business, encountering numerous women who struggled with alcohol dependency. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the deep-seated beliefs formed over decades of exposure to alcohol as a social norm, and how these beliefs can be challenging to alter. The episode also touches on the connection between ADHD, anxiety, and alcohol consumption, noting how many women use drinking as a way to manage overwhelming thoughts.
Janey advocates for small changes as a pathway to significant life improvements, encouraging listeners to be curious and explore their relationship with alcohol. She stresses that change does not need to be drastic to be effective, and small, mindful alterations can lead to profound outcomes. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own habits and consider how they might take steps towards sobriety or moderation.
Janey leaves the audience with a powerful message: it is never too late to change the end of your story.