Why we abuse alcohol and other vices | Matt Gardiner - S.O.S. podcast #145

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Nearly two months ago, after a very stressful workweek where I had to dig deep into my triggers, I drank so much that I ended up puking up blood.
Turns out, it was just a case of gastritis and has fortunately passed. The incident caused me to face once again my struggles with alcohol consumption, one that, throughout the years, has led me down a road of poor decision-making and even a DUI.
I have since stopped drinking. I won’t sugarcoat it and say everything is perfect now, and I feel so much better, but I do feel my health, my pocketbook, and having complete control of my behavior quitting was worth it to allow myself to feel my feelings and sometimes the suck of life.
That said, I think it’s important to find support systems and coaches to help guide us through these difficult life choices. My next guest is one of them, and not only is he focused on guiding those who decide to stop consuming alcohol, but the underlying causes of all addictive behaviors.
“It’s not the circumstance that gets you; it’s your STORY about the circumstance that gets you.”
Matt Gardiner is a Recovery Coach who helps people get out of their 'stuck stories' and manage their addictions to integrate sobriety into their lives effectively.
His coaching method focuses on breath awareness, inner dialogue word choice, and reframing the stories you've been attaching to the events of your life.
“Change Your Story, Change Your Life”.
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