In this episode, I’m breaking down how deeply the media has shaped our perception of alcohol. From scripted shows to reality TV, we’re constantly shown characters using alcohol to cope, unwind, survive stress, or numb uncomfortable emotions — and it’s all presented as totally normal. I explore how these repeated storylines influence our beliefs about drinking, why they make alcohol feel like an expected part of adulthood, and whether our society would have such a complicated relationship with...
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In this episode, I’m breaking down how deeply the media has shaped our perception of alcohol. From scripted shows to reality TV, we’re constantly shown characters using alcohol to cope, unwind, survive stress, or numb uncomfortable emotions — and it’s all presented as totally normal. I explore how these repeated storylines influence our beliefs about drinking, why they make alcohol feel like an expected part of adulthood, and whether our society would have such a complicated relationship with...
Traumatized by my past | PTSD, bad memories, and healing from toxicity
The Sober Scoop
37 minutes
1 month ago
Traumatized by my past | PTSD, bad memories, and healing from toxicity
A visit to LA over the weekend sent me into a spiral... Having to relieve all the horrible memories I made there was extremely difficult and emotional. Everywhere I looked was a reminder of a toxic relationship or a toxic modeling agency or a toxic relationship with alcohol. In today's episode, we discuss what it's like to be forced to revisit your past and how to spin these situations into a positive. Facebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17HodtEngx/
The Sober Scoop
In this episode, I’m breaking down how deeply the media has shaped our perception of alcohol. From scripted shows to reality TV, we’re constantly shown characters using alcohol to cope, unwind, survive stress, or numb uncomfortable emotions — and it’s all presented as totally normal. I explore how these repeated storylines influence our beliefs about drinking, why they make alcohol feel like an expected part of adulthood, and whether our society would have such a complicated relationship with...
