The Sober Powered Podcast
Hosted By: Gillian Tietz, MS, CAMS-I, CCIS-II
Do you ever say, "I'm never drinking again!", but then you drink again? There are many reasons why this happens, and none of them are that we're weak-willed losers. After years of rationalizing why her drinking wasn’t that bad, Gill reached her breaking point. With her background in biochemistry, she set out on a quest to understand why some of us struggle with addiction and others don’t. In the Sober Powered Podcast, Gill uses science, psychology, and compassion to help you understand why you struggle to moderate, why it's so hard to quit drinking, and how to develop the coping skills you need to stay sober.
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Sugar Cravings After Quitting Drinking (E263)
Struggling with sugar cravings after quitting drinking? Learn the reasons behind these cravings and find tips to manage them effectively.
31 Tips to Quit Drinking in Dry January (E262)
Join us for Dry January! Discover research-backed tips and strategies to successfully navigate a month without alcohol and embrace a healthier lifestyle.
The Psychology of New Year's Resolutions (Willpower and Goal Setting) (E261)
Make 2025 your breakthrough year! Learn the real reasons we struggle with goals and explore effective strategies to achieve lasting success.
5 Holiday Mental Health Challenges (E260)
If the holidays leave you feeling overwhelmed, stressed or sad, you're not alone. Listen as Gill talks about mental health challenges, social media comparison, and holiday pressures.
10 Things You Might Be Doing to Sabotage Your Sobriety During the Holidays (E259)
The holidays can be tough for sobriety. Learn about 10 behaviors that might be sabotaging your efforts and how to overcome them for a healthier season.
The Science of Peer Pressure to Drink and 7 Strategies to Resist (E258)
Explore the survival instinct of conformity and its impact on drinking habits. Learn 7 effective strategies to maintain your sobriety and resist peer pressure.
Sober Socializing: Why Alcohol Doesn’t Help (E257)
Explore the truth about alcohol and socializing. Learn how to connect with others authentically and manage social anxiety without drinking.
Dealing with Your Dysfunctional Family without Drinking (E256)
Explore the connection between family dysfunction and sobriety struggles. Learn how to break the cycle and foster positive change in your life.
6 Strategies For Staying Sober Through the Holidays (and Some Holidays Drinking Statistics) (E255)
Learn effective strategies for navigating holiday parties sober. Join me as I share my journey and insights on holiday drinking statistics and tips.
I’m 5 Years Sober: Here’s How I Reached Acceptance
I celebrate five years of sobriety by sharing insights on the toughest part of quitting drinking. Learn about the realizations that led to acceptance and let me have freedom from alcohol.
Why You Can’t Make Good Decisions About Your Drinking (or Anything Else) (E254)
Learn the science behind about alcohol's impact on your brain and decision-making. Break the cycle and rebuild your self-belief for lasting sobriety.
5 Common Mistakes in Early Sobriety and How to Avoid Them (E253)
Making sobriety harder than it needs to be? Learn about the challenges many newly sober people go through and find helpful advice to simplify your journey toward a healthier, sober life.
How Many Attempts Does it Take to Quit Drinking for Good (E252)
How many attempts does it take to stay sober? Gill talks about the stats on relapse rates and gives valuable strategies for your final quit attempt.
Here’s Why Your Emotions Are So Intense (E251)
Discover how the intensity of emotions affects our coping strategies. Learn about the window of tolerance, mindset shifts, and managing overwhelm effectively.
What Does it Mean to “Be Ready” to Get Sober (E250)
Ready to end your struggle with drinking? Learn how to overcome obstacles and find your readiness to quit drinking for good.
Alcohol and Cortisol: Extra Stress and Extra Cravings (E249)
Discover how stress triggers drinking and relapse. Learn about cortisol's role, its effects during withdrawal, and when your stress response can recover in sobriety.
You Can’t Be Comfortable AND Stay Sober (E248)
Discover the uncomfortable truths and challenges of sobriety. This episode offers insights on stepping out of your comfort zone and finding growth in discomfort.
Sober Sleep is the Best Sleep, But Not Right Away (E247)
Ready for the best sleep of your life? This episode reveals how alcohol impacts your rest and what to expect when you embrace sobriety for better sleep.
Alcohol and Dementia (E246)
Learn about heavy drinking and its link to dementia. This episode covers brain damage, wet brain, and practical tips to safeguard your health.
Want to Stay Sober? You Need to Be Consistent (E245)
Discover why prioritizing sobriety is essential for lasting change. Join me as I explore consistency, commitment, and actionable steps to stay sober.