• 287. Sobriety Gifts - A Sibling Story with Kelly and Hans

  • Oct 20 2024
  • Length: 48 mins
  • Podcast

287. Sobriety Gifts - A Sibling Story with Kelly and Hans

  • Summary

  • In this episode of the You Are Not Broken podcast, Dr. Kelly Casperson and her brother Hans share their personal journey of sobriety, discussing the challenges and triumphs they faced while quitting alcohol. They explore the emotional triggers associated with drinking, the importance of community support, and the health benefits of living a sober life. The conversation also touches on navigating social situations, the impact of sobriety on relationships, and the emotional work required to maintain a sober lifestyle. Ultimately, they emphasize the positive changes that come from choosing sobriety and the importance of reframing the narrative around quitting drinking. Takeaways Sobriety can lead to greater presence and energy. Understanding urges is crucial in the journey to sobriety. Support from the community and meetings can be invaluable. Social situations can be navigated without alcohol. Sobriety has significant health benefits beyond physical health. Emotional management skills improve when alcohol is removed. Quitting drinking can break generational patterns of alcohol use. The language we use around quitting drinking matters. Emotional work is essential for long-term sobriety. Trusting the process is key to overcoming fears about sobriety. Quit Like A Woman Sober Curious Thanks to our sponsor Midi Women's Health. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance. Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care. https://www.joinmidi.com See Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide, including Boxed Warning for severe low blood pressure and fainting in certain settings at addyi.com/pi Thanks to our sponsor Sprout Pharmaceuticals. To find out if Addyi is right for you, go to addyi.com/notbroken and use code NOTBROKEN for a $10 telemedicine appointment. Order my book "You Are Not Broken: Stop "Should-ing" All Over You Sex Life" Listen to my Tedx Talk: Why we need adult sex ed Take my Adult Sex Ed Master Class: Join my membership to get these episodes ASAP, a private facebook group to discuss and my private accountability group for your health, hormones and life support! www.kellycaspersonmd.com/membership Interested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? Starts January 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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