Why Some People Get Sober and Others Don’t (E212)
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It’s frustrating if you keep trying to stop drinking, but aren’t succeeding. We’ve discussed the brain changes that make it more difficult in a few recent episodes, but there are other factors as well. In this episode we’ll discuss the difference in how people handle the same life circumstances and stressors, and what determines whether you will be resilient in the face of stress and hardship. You’ll learn about epigenetic changes that make it more difficult to be resilient and how your family, friends and support system plays a role.
What to listen to next
E149: alcohol and the nervous system
E210: good news, your brain heals A Lot within 90 days… unless you relapse
E204: why some people get addicted and others don't
Bullying story:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/38-sober-powered-a-coffee-with-gillian-tietz/id1653657536?i=1000623771932
https://www.recoveryelevator.com/re-461-wait-you-drink-poison/
Sober Powered Skills bonus episode: 3 Skills to Practice to Improve Your Resilience
Resources I offer:
Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life
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Cite:
Gillian Tietz. Why Some People Get Sober and Others Don’t (E212). Sober Powered. 2024
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Sources
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Charlet, K. et al. Imaging resilience and recovery in alcohol dependence. Addiction. 2019
