Connecting Sobriety and Biology with Gillian Tietz

In this episode, Ameé speaks with fellow podcaster and mental health advocate, Gillian Tietz. Gill is a recovering alcoholic who uses her scientific background to connect neuroscience, psychology, and her personal experience getting sober. 

In this episode, you will hear: 

• Alcohol-focused work cultures
• How her alcohol use contributed her developing suicidal thoughts
• How she went from an eating disorder to alcoholism
• The genetic component behind addiction and the biological rewards some people get from drinking alcohol
• Why some people experience hangovers and others don’t
• The surprising evolutionary advantage behind being able to process alcohol
• How understanding the biology behind addiction can help alleviate shame felt by many who struggled with alcohol addiction
• Dispelling the myth that alcohol reduces stress and anxiety from a biological standpoint
• How drinking does not help you cope with stress especially if you low distress tolerance
• How increasing emotional intelligence is key to prevent relapse
• The role of the trauma survivors in advancing mental health awareness

 

Links from This Episode:

https://www.soberpowered.com/

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