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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Going Back and Forth Makes Your Cravings Stronger (E191)

Learn about the impact of alcohol withdrawal on your brain's associations and how repeatedly drinking during the withdrawal phase keeps you in denial.

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Why You Keep Drinking and Expecting it to be Different (E181)

Uncover why it takes longer for some individuals to recognize the need for change in their drinking habits and explore how addiction alters the brain's functioning.

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Why Your Drinking Gets Worse Over Time, Not Better (E180)

Don't fall into the trap of believing your drinking will improve over time. Gain insights into the progression of alcohol addiction, the challenges of quitting after multiple detox cycles, and the truth behind the myth that things will get better.