{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68df6f255f95c3d4193089e4/6a9ec191ffe0e274913deeae?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"You Don’t Need Rock Bottom To Quit Alcohol || Sobriety Coach on Drinking Less in Midlife","description":"<p>In this episode of Don't Let the Old Man In, we speak with sobriety coach Sarah Rusbatch to understand grey area drinking, how our relationship to alcohol can change in midlife, and the simple way to determine the tradeoffs we do and don't want to make for alcohol. </p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Sarah's work here: https://sarahrusbatch.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to our newsletter: https://dontlettheoldmanin.com/subscribe/</p><p><br></p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>02:05 What is Grey Area Drinking </p><p>04:06 Early experiences with alcohol</p><p>06:19 Transition from social drinking to career-driven drinking</p><p>08:16 Moving to Australia and using alcohol to fill voids</p><p>13:50 The slow decline into problematic drinking</p><p>17:32 The moment of decision to quit alcohol</p><p>24:21 Why moderation is often not an option</p><p>32:49 Defining Grey Area Drinking and its challenges</p><p>37:43 Tools and strategies for quitting alcohol</p><p>45:02 The benefits of sobriety and life transformation</p><p>01:00:18 Looking ahead: aging and living alcohol-free</p><p>01:01:28 Advice for starting the conversation about alcohol with loved ones</p>","author_name":"Pod O'Sullivan"}