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Julie Lively taking the edge off without alcohol
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What happens when the wine you use to take the edge off becomes the very thing keeping you on edge? Julie Lively, alcohol freedom coach and This Naked Mind coach, shares her powerful journey from being caught in mummy wine culture to discovering true freedom beyond the bottle.
With four children in six years and a frequently-traveling husband, Julie's nightly wine ritual seemed like the perfect escape—until it wasn't. Without experiencing a dramatic "rock bottom" moment, Julie recognised something more subtle but equally powerful: the drinking she used to alleviate isolation was actually deepening it. After two years on what she calls the "drinking-no-drinking rollercoaster," she finally found her lasting day one.
This conversation goes beyond the typical sobriety narrative to explore what truly happens in our bodies and brains when we use alcohol as our primary relaxation tool. Julie shares practical, science-backed techniques for regulating your nervous system without alcohol, from the powerful 4-7-8 breathing method taught to Navy SEALs to simple sensory grounding practices that take just minutes.
Whether you're questioning your relationship with alcohol or simply curious about more effective relaxation techniques, this conversation offers practical tools for creating a life where you don't need to take the edge off—because you're no longer living on edge.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Julie Lively (00:00:00)
2. Journey into Mommy Wine Culture (00:03:58)
3. Breaking Points and Isolation (00:07:16)
4. The Drinking-No Drinking Rollercoaster (00:13:06)
5. Why Moderation Rules Don't Work (00:17:35)
6. Finding Relaxation Without Alcohol (00:24:04)
7. Breathwork and Nervous System Regulation (00:30:18)
8. Final Thoughts and Resources (00:31:39)
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