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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Sober Powered Episodes

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Gillian Tietz 9/26/24 Gillian Tietz 9/26/24

Emotional Eating After Quitting Drinking (E243)

Discover the connection between emotional eating and sobriety. Learn research-backed tips and advice to help you navigate your cravings effectively.

Gillian Tietz 9/25/24 Gillian Tietz 9/25/24

6 Theories of Alcohol Cravings (E241)

Discover the science behind alcohol cravings and learn effective strategies to manage them.

Gillian Tietz 7/8/24 Gillian Tietz 7/8/24

In the Moment Craving vs Constant Craving (E218)

Discover the 2 types of alcohol cravings you may face when quitting drinking: sudden, in the moment cravings or constant all day cravings. Learn 3 reasons behind alcohol cravings and how to minimize them effectively.

Gillian Tietz 6/24/24 Gillian Tietz 6/24/24

Warm Weather: 3 Reasons We Think Alcohol is Required (E217)

Feeling left out when others indulge in drinks on sunny days? Uncover the reasons behind this phenomenon as we look into the science, conditioning, and self-awareness that make alcohol seem essential in warm weather.

Gillian Tietz 5/17/24 Gillian Tietz 5/17/24

The Anticipation of the Drink (E211)

Learn about the reasons behind alcohol cravings and how to break free from the cycle of giving in. Discover the power of breaking associations and find alternative ways to unwind, deal with emotions, and connect with others.

Gillian Tietz 3/28/24 Gillian Tietz 3/28/24

Your Dysregulated Stress Response (E201)

Learn about the impact of cortisol, stress, and alcohol during this episode. Find out how chronic stress and heavy drinking affect our stress system, leading to decreased resilience and increased cravings.

Gillian Tietz 2/8/24 Gillian Tietz 2/8/24

Do You Need a Drink or Are You Just Hungry? (Alcohol & Ghrelin) (E192)

Understand the link between hunger and alcohol cravings and find practical ways to overcome them. Stay on track with your sobriety journey by implementing the simple strategies we talk about in this episode.

Gillian Tietz 12/15/23 Gillian Tietz 12/15/23

Why You Drink Habitually Without Thinking (E182)

Discover the science behind why you can’t stop drinking: the battle between goal-directed and automatic circuits in our brain. Learn how habits and cravings influence our drinking behavior and find ways to break free from automatic loops.