In this episode of The Feminologist Joy Herbst, a holistic nurse practitioner, Gray Area Drinker sober coach and Ayurveda counselor joins Dr. Nash for a discussion of the following:
- alcohol consumption and how it impacts the lives of women
- gray area drinking and why we see it as a growing phenomena
- negative effects of alcohol women’s health and hormones
- how our culture can encourage drinking problems for women
- coping with anxiety, depression and stress without alcohol
- redefining the term “alcoholic” and exploring the idea of disordered drinking
- alternative support and resources other than AA–including a group called Women for sobriety, a self help group is rooted in behavior therapy and meditation.
- alcohol as one of the biggest triggers for night sweats, hormonal migraines, and sleep issues for women
