Ep115: Simple meditation practices that inhibit the urge to drink when you're stressed with Ann Swanson

It's Not About the Alcohol

Do you feel pressure when you think about changing your relationship with alcohol? Like "good behavior" is just one more thing you have to work on?

The reason drinking less (or not at all) feels impossible for many women is because alcohol has become a coping mechanism for stress.

The problem is that drinking to relieve stress is the fast-past to addiction. Because the more stress you feel, the more you want to drink. And when you start drinking more than your body can tolerate, your own guilt and shame fuel the cycle.

But learning how to reduce your stress with meditation can quickly inhibit your desire for alcohol…even if you’ve never meditated for a minute in your life. You don’t have to spend hours or commit to a regular practice.

Becoming skilled in techniques that shut off stress hormones means you’ll no longer have to rely on alcohol, medications or supplements to relax and quiet your mind. Ann Swanson is a yoga therapist and best selling author of two books: The Science of Yoga and Meditation for the Real World. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How meditation changes your brain chemistry and structure… making you smarter and happier.

• How to find a meditation practice that meets your needs so that you’re motivated to stick with it

• Simple strategies and techniques that non-meditators can use to get started

• How to use mindfulness practices to change your relationship with alcohol

Click here to find Ann's new book + free meditations and find her on YouTube and Instagram

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