This week on the podcast I'm talking about Alcohol & Our Kids. I'll be sharing my thoughts on how to have better conversations about alcohol with anyone who needs to hear it. Key Points: 1) Talk conversationally and do it early and often. 2) Make sure that your kids know the facts about alcohol. Dispell myths and be clear about your own beliefs on alcohol. 3) Make sure children know that alcohol is especially dangerous for young people because their brains are not fully developed. 4) Be prepared to answer questions with facts and share your own experiences. 5) Use science and empower your kids to be curious. Let them know why the messages they hear about alcohol might be confusing and that you know they'll continue to educate themselves to make the best choices they can. Join Proof Positive for January! I'll be leading a small group of people looking to start off 2022 in a really healthy way. To join there are two steps: Step 1) Register for Dryuary through Dryuary.org This is program is totally FREE and you'll get 30 days of support and content for taking a 30-day break from alcohol. Step 2) Register for the 30-Day Nutrition Upgrade. This easy-to-follow plan will help you take your nutrition to the next level without restriction and feeling deprived. It's based on science and combined with Dryuary, will get you off to the best possible start in 2022. Use my discount code MOLLY20 to get the program for only $39! www.nutritionovereasy.com/upgrade When you register for both you'll automatically be included in the "Proof Positive" small group. You'll receive daily text messages for inspiration and weekly group coaching and collaboration. You get all three programs for only $39! Buy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon. US Kindle US Paperback UK Kindle UK Paperback Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit Has this podcast helped you? How about leaving a review: Itunes Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist You can grab two free chapters of my upcoming book here! Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here. Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA: Healthy men under 65: No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week. Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week. One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink. Abstinence from alcohol Abstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past. Benefits of “low-risk” drinking Following these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. ★ Support this podcast ★

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