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Alcohol Tipping Point
Debbie interviews Megan O'Laughlin, Mindfulness Instructor, Counselor and fellow small town friend. They discuss growing up in a small college town where drinking is the norm. Megan shares her experiences with drinking as an exchange student in Finland and not drinking as a Peace Corps volunteer in Gambia. Megan has some insightful thoughts and tips about behavioral change when it comes to quitting drinking. They talk about how finding a sober life was a PROCESS for both of them. Like most things that are really important, it takes time to make changes and to create new habits. Behavioral change is hard. Setbacks are not failures, they are opportunities for growth. Find Megan O'Laughlin at: Instagram: @meganolaughlinpnw Website: www.wholeheartpnw.com Find Alcohol Tipping Point at: Website: www.alcoholtippingpoint.com Instagram: @alcoholtippingpoint Facebook: Alcohol Tipping Point Please leave a review and subscribe so you can keep getting these great resources! Get the FREE Dry Guide for tips, tools, and resources for going Alcohol Free. Find it here: alcoholtippingpoint.com/dryguide Want daily accountability for those first 10 days?? Sign up for this FREE 10 Day Guided Journey: alcoholtippingpoint.com/10dayholiday
43:19•7 Apr 2021
Mindfulness and Sobriety: Megan O'Laughlin's Journey from Small Town to Global Experiences
“The decision to stop drinking and taking alcohol out of your life doesn't have to be related to my life is so miserable.”
What happens when growing up in a small college town where drinking is part of the culture meets a journey across the globe? Debbie, the insightful host of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', sits down with Megan O'Laughlin, a mindfulness instructor and counselor, to explore just that. Megan shares her unique experiences with alcohol, from being an exchange student in Finland to serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Gambia. Through these diverse settings, she learned valuable lessons about drinking and sobriety.
The conversation dives deep into how mindfulness can be a game-changer for those looking to quit drinking. Both Debbie and Megan open up about their personal paths to sobriety, highlighting that it's a process filled with ups and downs. They emphasize that setbacks are not failures but opportunities for growth. Megan provides practical tips on how to replace alcohol with healthier alternatives and manage uncomfortable emotions through mindfulness.
The episode also touches on the influence of group dynamics on drinking habits and how mindfulness can help navigate these social pressures. This episode offers a refreshing perspective on sobriety, showing that with time, effort, and mindfulness, a sober life is not only possible but fulfilling.
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