Episode 180: Am I An Alcoholic?

Am I an alcoholic?  It's the question you might be asking yourself after having too many drinks at a party. It's the question you might be asking yourself Monday morning after a weekend of heavy drinking. The problem with this question? It's too black and white. It doesn't give many solutions to move forward. Today, Karolina dives deep into the framing of this question, and how to ask even better questions, like "Is alcohol aligned with my values?" Our goal is to help you find strength in your alcohol-free story so you can reevaluate the role of alcohol in your life and help create a powerful legacy that changes our drinking culture – because ditching alcohol can be empowering no matter how much you drink!   IN THIS EPISODE: How the question - am I an alcoholic? - assumes you're either a "normal drinker" or an alcohol; in reality, most find themselves in the messy middle Consumption levels in the U.S.; though only a small percentage of people drink heavily, the majority of drinkers drink above health guidelines Better questions to ask, such as, is this making me happy? Is alcohol aligned with my values? Does alcohol help me achieve my goals and dreams? Alcohol's normalized, glorified role in American culture today, and how, as an adult, it's a way to socialize, celebrate, commiserate, etc. The problem with the label "alcoholic" and the new terms for drinking in health and wellness circles Instilling in future generations that they don't need to consider themselves problem drinkers to reevaluate the role of alcohol in their lives LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Join Karolina and Teri Patterson August 4-6, 2023 in Nevada City, California for an intimate mastermind weekend retreat, just for alcohol-free life coaches! Recharge your business and get the roadmap to scale your business to 6-figures and beyond. Sign up here and use code LOVELOVE to get $500 off! Karolina's book is available in hardcover, Kindle, and as an audiobook. Be sure to get your copy of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You today and leave your review.  Follow @euphoric.af on Instagram And as always, rate, review, and subscribe so we can continue spreading our message far and wide.

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