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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5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Stay Sober (That Aren’t Stupid) (E229)
Discover how your thoughts shape your reality. Join us as we explore 5 mindset shifts to maintain sobriety and the power of perspective in overcoming challenges.
Why Alcohol Automatically Captures and Holds Your Attention (E228)
Learn why alcohol captures our attention so much in early sobriety and increases cravings. In this episode you’ll learn what’s going on in the brain to get our attention stuck on alcohol, how this makes it more difficult to quit drinking, what factors increase the ability for alcohol to grab and hold our attention, and how we can overcome this to be successful in sobriety
Using Alcohol To Escape Your Life (E226)
Learn about the connection between escapism, alcohol use, and life satisfaction in this eye-opening episode. Get curious about the reasons behind your desire to check out and how it impacts your well-being.
5 Strategies for Dealing with Relapses and Getting Back on Track (E225)
Understand triggers and the warning signs of relapse. Learn how to recognize and prevent relapse by implementing prevention strategies.
Alcohol Makes Your Brain Stop Working (E224)
Learn how alcohol alters your brain's connections, trapping you in a cycle of drinking. Find out how to break free from this pattern and regain control of your higher-order thinking skills for a healthier lifestyle.
6 Common Triggers for Drinking and How To Avoid Them (E223)
Learn about the common pitfalls that derail sobriety efforts and find out how to combat them effectively. Gain insights on resilience, overcoming challenges, and boosting self-assurance.
Six Neurotransmitters That Get Messed Up By Alcohol (E222)
Learn about the impact of alcohol on your brain's important systems like Glutamate, GABA, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Serotonin, and the HPA axis. Find out how they are affected and how they recover in sobriety.
5 Ways to Redefine Fun Without Alcohol (E221)
Ready to break free from the misconception that alcohol equals fun? Join us as we unveil the truth and empower you with 5 ways to redefine fun after quitting drinking.
The Hippocampus and Alcohol: Blackouts, Memory Deficits, and Learned Associations (E220)
Explore the impact of alcohol on the hippocampus - from blackouts to memory issues and forming associations with alcohol. Learn how this damage affects sobriety and the healing process.
7 Healthy Lifestyle Changes to Support Your Sobriety (E219)
Looking for ways to sustain and enhance your sobriety? Learn 7 life-changing adjustments that will empower your recovery. Learn how small adjustments can make a big difference.
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.
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.
4 Types of Impulsivity That Make it Easier to Drink (E216)
Are you struggling with impulsive drinking? Explore the various impulsive traits that contribute to our inability to control our emotions and urges. Learn how to identify your own impulsive traits and start your journey towards a better, more controlled life.
5 Different Ways of Thinking About Sobriety (E215)
Discover the truth about sobriety - do we "get" to be sober or do we have to be? Explore 5 different perspectives on sobriety and learn how to identify if your thinking is helping or hindering your journey.
Self-Medication with Alcohol (E214)
Discover why drinking to cope with anxiety, depression, and stress can actually make your problems worse. Learn how it increases the risk of developing a drinking problem and why it's harder to quit.
Self-Care is NOT Temporarily Turning Off Your Brain (E213)
Learn about the importance of self-care and how it can prevent relapse. Find out how to prioritize self-care in your life with 5 simple strategies.
Why Some People Get Sober and Others Don’t (E212)
Struggling to quit drinking? Learn how resilience, epigenetic changes, and your support system impact your path to recovery.
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.
Good News, Your Brain Heals A Lot Within 90 Days… Unless You Relapse (E210)
Learn about how the brain heals after quitting alcohol. Explore the damaging effects of alcohol on the brain and get clear on the difference between relapse and recovery.
How Porn Addiction Affects the Brain (E209)
Learn more about behavioral addictions and uncover the hidden effects of porn on the brain. Understand the dangers of novelty seeking, the impacts on relationships, and signs of addiction.