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In this episode of the You Are Not Broken podcast, Dr. Kelly Casperson and her brother Hans share their personal journey of sobriety, discussing the challenges and triumphs they faced while quitting alcohol. They explore the emotional triggers associated with drinking, the importance of community support, and the health benefits of living a sober life. The conversation also touches on navigating social situations, the impact of sobriety on relationships, and the emotional work required to maintain a sober lifestyle. Ultimately, they emphasize the positive changes that come from choosing sobriety and the importance of reframing the narrative around quitting drinking.\n\nTakeaways\n\nSobriety can lead to greater presence and energy.\n\nUnderstanding urges is crucial in the journey to sobriety.\n\nSupport from the community and meetings can be invaluable.\n\nSocial situations can be navigated without alcohol.\n\nSobriety has significant health benefits beyond physical health.\n\nEmotional management skills improve when alcohol is removed.\n\nQuitting drinking can break generational patterns of alcohol use.\n\nThe language we use around quitting drinking matters.\n\nEmotional work is essential for long-term sobriety.\n\nTrusting the process is key to overcoming fears about sobriety.\n\n\nQuit Like A Woman\n\nSober Curious\n\nThanks to our sponsor\xa0Midi Women's Health. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance.\nMidi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.\nhttps://www.joinmidi.com\n\n\ufeffSee Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide, including Boxed Warning for severe low blood pressure and fainting in certain settings at addyi.com/pi\n\nThanks to our sponsor Sprout Pharmaceuticals. To find out if Addyi is right for you, go to\xa0addyi.com/notbroken\xa0and use code NOTBROKEN for a $10 telemedicine appointment.\n\nOrder my book "You Are Not Broken: Stop "Should-ing" All Over You Sex Life"\nListen to my Tedx Talk: Why we need adult sex ed\nTake my Adult Sex Ed Master Class:\n\nJoin my membership to get these episodes ASAP, a private\nfacebook group to discuss and my private accountability group for your health,\nhormones and life support!\nwww.kellycaspersonmd.com/membership\nInterested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? Starts January 2025. \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices