Beyond the Wine Glass: Embracing an Alcohol-Free Life

Not Made to Be Subtle

Overview:
In this emotional episode Caytie Langford shares her deeply personal journey from questioning her relationship with alcohol to achieving 332 days of sobriety. Caytie opens up about her early encounters with drinking, the social pressures that escalated her use, and the pivotal moments that led her to confront her dependency on alcohol. She discusses the shame and fear involved in acknowledging her issues with drinking. and the profound impact it had on her relationships and self-perception. Through therapy, support communities, and a dedicated app, Caytie highlights the tools and resources that helped her navigate an AF life, and how reframing her mindset towards alcohol allowed her to truly embrace self-love and truly chase after the life she always wanted. Caytie's story is not just about giving up alcohol; it's about gaining a deeper understanding of oneself, fostering authentic connections, and living a life filled with purpose and joy. Her story is a powerful call to anyone feeling alone in their struggles with alcohol, offering hope and reassurance that a fulfilling, alcohol-free life is within reach.
Key Highlights:

1. Moment of Reckoning: Caytie recounts a pivotal moment in 2021 when she fell and injured herself after drinking, prompting her to realize the impact of her alcohol consumption.
2. Struggles with Moderation: Despite attempts to moderate her drinking, Caytie finds herself unable to control her alcohol intake, leading to feelings of frustration and hopelessness.
3. Turning Point: The turning point in Caytie's journey comes when she decides to prioritize her goals and dreams over alcohol, sparking her commitment to living an alcohol free life.
4. Seeking Support: Caytie finds support and tools for her sobriety journey through therapy, the ReFrame app, and online communities focused on alcohol-free living.
5. Newfound Clarity and Self-Love: Despite facing challenges and difficult conversations, Caytie emerges from her journey with a newfound sense of self-love and empowerment, inspiring others to seek help and make positive changes in their lives.

Resources:

• The ReFrame App - Sign up now and get 1-Month Free Trial. Change your relationship with alcohol with the neuroscience-based app!
• On the Mocks Facebook Group
• Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker
• This Naked Mind by Annie Grace

Podcast Time Markers:

00:00 Opening Thoughts: Questioning Normalcy in Drinking Habits

00:24 Introducing 'Not Made To Be Subtle': A Journey of Fearlessness and Authenticity

01:33 The Courage to Share: Tackling the Fear of Judgment

03:40 A Personal Journey: Confronting a Relationship with Alcohol

04:58 Early Encounters: The Beginnings of a Complex Relationship

14:10 The Spiral: From Social Drinking to Questioning Control

20:13 The Realization: Confronting the Truth About Alcohol Consumption

31:20 The Struggle with Self-Perception and Isolation

32:20 The Vicious Cycle of Alcohol and Self-Criticism

33:42 A Turning Point: Therapy and Self-Reflection

36:09 The Harsh Reality of 3 A.M. Meetings with Myself

37:46 The Illusion of Normalcy in Wine Culture

38:50 The Decision to Stop Drinking: A Journey Begins

40:02 The Struggle with Moderation and Realization

48:42 Finding Community and Support in Sobriety

54:16 The Transformation: Embracing Self-Love and Sobriety

56:16 A Message of Hope and Support

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