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Have you ever wondered if those small, seemingly insignificant moments from your past might be driving your drinking habits today? In this powerful conversation with Meg, we uncover the hidden connections between what she calls "invisible trauma" and alcohol dependency.

Meg's journey began with a single trembling moment in front of her high school class that triggered an anxiety disorder. When she discovered at 18 that alcohol stopped her shaking hands, it became her medicine—a pattern that eventually led to isolating and drinking over two bottles of wine nightly. What makes her story particularly compelling is how she traces this dependency back to core wounds and limiting beliefs formed in childhood.

Throughout our discussion, Meg breaks down the difference between the dramatic traumas we typically recognise and the subtle experiences that quietly shape our self-perception. She explains how these experiences create "core wounds"—fundamental negative beliefs about ourselves that drive behaviors like excessive drinking. For Megan, beliefs like "I'm stupid" and "I'm unlovable" lurked beneath her drinking habits for decades.

The most hopeful aspect of our conversation reveals what healing looks like. Meg describes her journey to developing deeper self-trust, responding rather than reacting to triggers, and establishing a calmer baseline from which to navigate life's challenges. She offers practical suggestions for listeners questioning their relationship with alcohol, emphasizing that curiosity is the perfect first step.

Whether you identify with drinking to manage anxiety, loneliness, or simple boredom, this episode will help you look beneath the surface to understand what might really be driving those habits. Connect with Meg through her website, podcast, or book club to continue exploring how healing trauma can transform your relationship with alcohol and yourself.

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Ali

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Meg

website: https://www.meganwebb.com.au/

insta: https://www.instagram.com/meganwebbcoaching/

bookclub: https://www.alcoholfreedom.com.au/unwinedbookclub

Connect AF: https://www.elizaparkinson.com/groupcoaching

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Imagine standing in a store, debating whether to spend $75 on a massage gun for chronic pain relief, while never once questioning dropping $200 on weekend alcohol. This jarring realization sparked our deep dive into the strange financial double standards we create before and after sobriety.

We unpack how society normalizes spending on harmful habits while scrutinizing healthier choices. "$15,500 saved in 3.5 years of sobriety" isn't just an impressive number—it represents freedom from the warped priorities alcohol created in our lives. Yet many of us still struggle with feeling worthy of investing in our wellbeing.

The conversation weaves through powerful revelations about self-worth, fear, and authenticity. "We drank because we were scared we would never get the things we desired so much," we realize, acknowledging how alcohol numbed not just pain but our deepest desires. Sobriety exposes this vulnerability but also reveals our innate strength. Those qualities we thought alcohol gave us—creativity, confidence, humor—were within us all along.

Beyond personal transformation, we discover the profound impact of sharing these insights. When one person finds their way through the fog of alcohol use disorder, they create a path for others to follow. Our most meaningful connections now come from authenticity rather than the false intimacy alcohol provided.

Ready to reclaim your financial and emotional freedom? Join us as we navigate the beautiful, sometimes uncomfortable journey of discovering what we truly value when alcohol no longer makes our decisions. What would you invest in if you redirected your alcohol budget toward your wellbeing?

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https://www.meganwebb.com.au/podcast-1

Ali

insta: https://www.instagram.com/idontdrinkfullstop/

Meg

website: https://www.meganwebb.com.au/

insta: https://www.instagram.com/meganwebbcoaching/

bookclub: https://www.alcoholfreedom.com.au/unwinedbookclub

Connect AF: https://www.elizaparkinson.com/groupcoaching

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Ever wonder if those nagging concerns about your drinking might actually be important warning signs? Join Ali and Megsy as they candidly unpack the red flags they ignored on their paths to alcohol dependence—and eventual sobriety.

With unflinching honesty, they explore how society's narrow definition of "alcoholism" allowed them to dismiss serious warning signs simply because they were "high-functioning." From bringing backup booze to every social event to eagerly awaiting their children's driver's licenses (so they could drink without driving), these seemingly small behaviors revealed deeper truths they weren't ready to face.

Through personal stories filled with both humour and vulnerability, they recount the physical symptoms, relational challenges, and internal doubts that persistently surfaced despite their best efforts to ignore them. Particularly powerful is their discussion of that persistent inner voice—the gut feeling that something wasn't right—which they both tried desperately to silence with more drinking.

Beyond simply identifying red flags, Ali and Meg offer hope by sharing how life has transformed for them now. They discuss finding authentic joy, making better decisions, discovering new passions, and building more meaningful connections. Their conversation serves as both a wake-up call and a reassurance that questioning your relationship with alcohol doesn't require labeling yourself, but rather listening to that inner wisdom that's trying to guide you toward a better life.

Whether you're sober curious or simply interested in understanding problematic drinking patterns, this episode provides valuable insight into recognising warning signs before they lead to more serious consequences. Most importantly, it reminds listeners that sobriety isn't about what you're giving up, but rather what you gain—a second chance at living authentically.

Contact Us:

https://www.meganwebb.com.au/podcast-1

Ali

insta: https://www.instagram.com/idontdrinkfullstop/

Meg

website: https://www.meganwebb.com.au/

insta: https://www.instagram.com/meganwebbcoaching/

bookclub: https://www.alcoholfreedom.com.au/unwinedbookclub

Connect AF: https://www.elizaparkinson.com/groupcoaching