370: Tossing the Concept of "Being in Denial"

Published: Feb. 20, 2024, 6 a.m.

Society tends to talk about people being in \u201cdenial\u201d about their drinking. But this belief often causes more harm than how much someone drinks.

In this episode, learn the truth about why you might not be taking action even though you know your relationship with alcohol is unhealthy. Discover what\u2019s really behind the idea of \u201cbeing in denial\u201d and how it can get in the way of change.

You are not a problem that needs fixing, which is good news. Even if you\u2019ve been shaming yourself about your drinking, this doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019re in denial. Changing your drinking is not a simple matter of \u201cfacing the facts.\u201d The solution isn\u2019t just knowing what to do but learning how to do it.

Get the full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/370