Overcoming the Stigma of Alcohol Problems in Healthcare: Interview with Nurse Practitioner Carrie MayOvercoming the Stigma of Alcohol Problems in Healthcare: Interview with Nurse Practitioner Carrie May
Alcohol Tipping Point
On this episode of the podcast, I welcome Carrie May. Carrie is an Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner and a certified Addiction Recovery Coach (IAPRC) with a She Recovers designation. She is the Founder of both Brave and Chicago AF, her nonprofit sober community which hosts weekly support meetings and alcohol free social events. Carrie is passionate about normalizing sobriety and curating space for authentic sober connection. We chat about: How Carrie went from detoxing patients in the ER to getting treated for Alcohol Use Disorder herself The stigma of drinking problems in healthcare and what needs to change What Carrie sees in the ER related to alcohol What adventure recovery coaching is The power of napping as self-care and other approaches towards anxiety Starting Chicago AF and hosting sober retreats And more! Find Carrie: chicagoafcommunity.com IG @chicagoafcommunity braverecoverycoaching.com IG @braverecoverycoaching Ready to change your drinking habit? 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
49:20•7 Aug 2024
Breaking Barriers: Carrie May on Tackling Alcohol Stigma in Healthcare
Episode Overview
- Carrie May's transition from treating patients to seeking treatment herself.
- The stigma healthcare professionals face regarding alcohol problems.
- Founding Chicago AF to create a supportive sober community.
- The importance of honesty when seeking help for alcohol use disorder.
- Advice for healthcare professionals struggling with alcohol issues.
“I went into inpatient treatment for 23 days and it was the best decision I ever made for myself because I could not stop drinking”
In this episode of Alcohol Tipping Point, host Deb Mazner sits down with Carrie May, an Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner and certified Addiction Recovery Coach. Carrie shares her journey from treating patients with alcohol use disorder to seeking treatment herself. She opens up about the stigma healthcare professionals face when dealing with their own drinking problems and the urgent need for change within the medical community.
Carrie recounts her path to sobriety, including her inpatient treatment and the founding of her nonprofit sober community, Chicago AF. They discuss the importance of normalising sobriety and creating spaces for genuine sober connections. Carrie also offers practical advice for those in the medical field struggling with alcohol use disorder, emphasising the importance of honesty and seeking help. This episode is a heartfelt conversation filled with valuable insights and encouragement for anyone affected by alcohol addiction.
Don’t miss out on Carrie’s inspiring story and her mission to transform how we view and handle alcohol problems in healthcare.
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!
More From This Show
The latest episodes from the same podcast.
Related Episodes
Similar episodes from other shows in the catalogue.