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E192: Do You Need a Drink or Are You Just Hungry? (Alcohol & Ghrelin)

E192: Do You Need a Drink or Are You Just Hungry? (Alcohol & Ghrelin)

FromSober Powered


E192: Do You Need a Drink or Are You Just Hungry? (Alcohol & Ghrelin)

FromSober Powered

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Feb 5, 2024
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Podcast episode

Description

Cravings make it difficult to stay sober. You may not be craving alcohol because you need it though, you may be craving alcohol because you’re not taking good care of yourself. When we’re drinking we live on autopilot mode and we move through life like a ghost always stuck in past shame and regret or fantasizing about being able to moderate in the future. When you get sober, you have to become aware of yourself. In this episode, I’m explaining the role that being hungry has in cravings for alcohol. You’ll learn why you crave alcohol when you’re hungry and 2 very simple strategies to cope with alcohol cravings so you stay sober.
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Released:
Feb 5, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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