Buzz Kill

For the first time in history, women are narrowing the gender gap in deaths from alcohol and/or alcohol related.

Did you know that there are only two industries that refer to its consumers as users? Can you guess what two those might be?

The digital and the drug and alcohol industries.

On this weeks episode of The Sex is Great, I’m taking a little detour to discuss alcohol consumption and addiction, particularly in women.

For the first time in history, women are narrowing the gender gap in deaths from alcohol or related to alcohol. A few factors play a role in this. The ever pervasive normalizing and promoting of drinking culture. Physiological factors such as hormones and women’s bodies lacking the enzymes to properly aid in processing and metabolizing alcohol. And of course, dopamine. Our chemical desire and drive in seeking rewards for survival.

The negative effects of such substances and the challenge of breaking the cycle of desire are just the beginning. 

Join me today and listen in as I explain the deeper pain body we are experiencing as women who are socialized to be the primary caregivers, not to complain or ask for help and to put everyone else first. 

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We are conditioned to compact our feelings or suppress them. Instead of going inward to solve for them, we are easily reaching out for a drink, anti depressants, or desserts. 

The alcohol and drug industries are profiting from people's struggles without considering the consequences. I’m advocating for facing and processing emotions rather than relying on substances, encouraging self-awareness, acceptance, and setting boundaries.

What You Will Discover: 

The problem is not you. 

• Dopamine's role in desire and its impact on behavior are explained, showing how alcohol and drugs can override the brain's natural dopamine regulation. 

• How the marketing and social normalization of alcohol consumption, particularly among women is targeted at making you believe it’s the answer to a successful life and the way to de-stress. 

• Your stress is coming from a much deeper pain body than you are aware of. 

• How you can begin to overcome the urge to drink and slowly start integrating your shadow side into your whole being.

Links, Resources and References:

The Morning Brew: Study: Alcohol-related deaths among women growing faster than among men

Gabor Mate

The Molecule of More:How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity – and Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race