Have you ever used alcohol to relax after a long day at work? Or to have more fun in your social engagements? You might even use it to detach from yourself, quieten your mind, and numb your feelings. Over-drinking is completely normal. But just like with overeating, whenever we jump to alcohol as a solution to our problems, we miss an opportunity to learn about what we actually need in that moment.Today, I welcome over-drinking coach Angela Mascenik, who joins me to discuss how to build the relationship with alcohol that you want. Tune in to find out she learned to stop over-drinking and how you can take action now!Connect with AngelaFollow Angela on FacebookFollow Angela on InstagramWebsite: angelamascenik.comPodcast: https://www.angelamascenik.com/podcasts/stop-over-drinking-and-start-livingAlive AF! Monthly Membership: https://www.angelamascenik.com/aliveafAlive AF! Quarterly Subscription Box: https://aliveafbox.angelamascenik.com/ReferencesWeight Loss for Life Podcast episode: Over Drinking with Angela MascenikAccess Dr. Rentea's latest handout: "What Labs to Consider Ordering in Weight Management" Audio Stamps02:15 - We find out more about Angela and how she got into her work as an over-drinking coach.07:58 - We learn how the first step is awareness and being honest with yourself.14:24 - Angela shares the ways that she helps people to break their ingrained patterns with alcohol.16:15 - Just like with diet mentality, it’s important to let go of rigidity.17:28 - We discover the benefits of having a coach to work through these issues.19:25 - Dr. Rentea asks how Angela supports people who sabotage their eating efforts through their drinking.22:10 - Self-care and learning how to pay attention to yourself is a crucial part of the journey.25:55 - Dr. Rentea reminds us about the importance of making 1% upgrades to avoid overwhelm, and Angela explains the layered approach she took in working All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com