Alcohol & ADHD Coping Mechanisms

In this insightful episode of ADHD Support Talk, co-host Lynne Edris is joined by Colleen Kachmann to discuss maladaptive coping mechanisms for ADHD, including the use of alcohol. Listen as they explore the cycle of alcohol dependency, the impact on dopamine levels, and the importance of breaking free from shame and stigma. Colleen shares her journey from heavy drinking to moderation and offers practical strategies for managing ADHD without relying on alcohol. Tune in to learn how to reclaim control and find healthier coping mechanisms. Colleen Kachmann is a Certified Master Life & Recovery Coach using cutting edge strategies in nervous system regulation, growth mindset, positive psychology and self-directed neuroplasticity to help women reconnect with a higher sense of purpose so they can feel passionate and powerful again. Colleen founded Recover with Colleen through her own experience with alcoholism and her passion to help women liberate themselves from the oppressive belief that there is something fundamentally broken or flawed about them so that they can unlock a higher level of purpose, passion, and power. Colleen holds a B.S. in education, a MS in coaching, and a women's functional and integrative medicine professional certificate. https://recoverwithcolleen.com/ Podcast Co-Host Lynne Edris is a Productivity & ADHD Coach who helps overwhelmed professionals from all over the world learn to accomplish what they intend and take control of their days with ease so that they can perform at the level of their abilities and have more time, more energy and more bandwidth for what matters most to them. Lynne is a woman, wife, and mom with ADHD herself, so she understands the struggles and challenges of living with ADHD. She has gone from living in the constant state of chaos, overwhelm, and under-performance that adults with ADHD know far too well, and now lives a life of more success and fulfillment than she once dreamed possible. Her passion is to help others fulfill their own potential and start "firing on all cylinders" in all areas of your life. You can learn more about Lynne at www.CoachingADDvantages.com, and text keyword "HACK" to 33777 to get her 7 Fool-Proof Productivity Hacks for overwhelmed professionals! Tara McGillicuddy has been known and celebrated in the ADHD community for decades of practical and long-lasting shifts in tens of thousands in her communities. The creator of ADDClasses.com, The ADHD Awareness Expo and ADHD Support Talk Radio Tara is one of the longest-standing leaders in the field. Over the years she has also honed her natural skills as an empath. She now also combines the rare gift of sight and energetic knowing and her latest project is The Energy Shift. https://www.taramcgillicuddy.com/ ADHD Support Talk Radio is an award winning Podcast for Adults with ADD / ADHD. Co-hosts Tara McGillicuddy and Lynne Edris are joined by Adult ADHD experts and they cover important topics related to Adult ADD / ADHD. Podcast guests include Dr. Edward Hallowell, Dr. Stephanie Sarkis, Dr. Ari Tuckman, Laurie Dupar, Terry Matlen and many more. Tara McGillicuddy is the Producer, Owner and Co-host of the ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast. You may contact Tara with general questions or feedback about the podcast, Lynne Edris is the Co-host of the ADHD Support Talk Radio Podcast. You may contact Lynne with feedback about her episodes or if you are interested in having her interview you as a guest. https://adhdsupporttalk.com/about-podcast/ We may be a affiliates for products we mention or recommend. If you purchase those items through our links, we may earn a commission.

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