056 | Pam Rocca : Women and Alcohol -- What Would It Be Like To Be Alcohol Free?
Release Date: 06/28/2023
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info_outlineHey - Welcome to the podcast. Today’s episode is a co-creative conversation with Pam Rocca about alcohol —> social consumption, the “gray” area, choosing or not choosing to drink and our recent personal experience with going alcohol free.
Alcohol and women is a hot topic, kind of ‘fashionable’ so-to-speak and one that both Pam and I have been curious about for some time. So here we are – talking booze. There’s lots to unpack here and we'd love to hear from you. No judgement. All love.
We're all just trying to walk this path of life with as much soulfulness as possible (is that even a thing? If not, maybe it should be. lol)
Here’s what we chat about:
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An IG story that Pam posted recently that blew up her DM’s - all about taking a break from alcohol. Pam shares what she said and how her community responded.
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Both Pam and Laura share their history with alcohol dating back to childhood.
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The marketing message of alcohol and women.
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The positive and negative feedback of alcohol consumption.
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Determining whether you are better as a moderator or as an abstainer.
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Strategies that are working for us – in all settings {see below for specific resources + books}
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Pam shares some things to reflect on, if you desire.
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The physiologic effects of alcohol consumption.
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How to support those in your circle that are working to reduce their alcohol consumption or go alcohol free.
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How to connect with Pam + to work with her.
Resources:
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Reframe App on Apple + Android.
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The Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness and Change Your Life. Annie Grace.
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Quit Like A Woman: The Radical Choice To Not Drink In A Culture Obsessed With Alcohol. Holly Whitaker
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The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: Discovering A Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Alcohol-Free Life. Catherine Gray
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The Sober Diaries: How One Woman Stopped Drinking and Started Living. Clare Pooley
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Love Your Sober Year: A Seasoned Guide to Alcohol-Free Living. Kate Baily + Mandy Manners
Pam Rocca is a mindset and soul coach, intuitive healer, reiki practitioner, oracle card reader, author, yogi and host of the Divine Health Podcast.
She is deeply passionate about inspiring women to see the infinite ways they can create, connect and embody divine health habits that nourish their mind, body and soul.
Through her intuitive reiki and oracle card readings, coaching and retreats she has helped many women strengthen their intuition, increase their ability to manifest and honour their souls guidance.
Connect with Pam -
IG https://instagram.com/pam_rocca
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