Sober Motherhood: Thriving Without Wine in a Culture That Tells You to Drink EP193

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The days of just trying to make it to "wine o'clock" to survive the stress of motherhood are over. There's a better way to thrive as a mom- without alcohol altogether.
Today we're diving into an issue that's become so normalized in our society that we hardly question it anymore - the culture of drinking for moms. It's this joke, this reoccurring meme that says you're a mom, you must need a glass or three of wine to survive. But it is really harmless humor at some times, at some points or and oftentimes, we're brushing aside something that's far more serious.
So today we're going to explore what this culture narrative comes from, where it comes from, why it's so pervasive and the real impact it has on mothers and what we can do about it as moms, as friends, as providers. So if you're curious about navigating motherhood without the crutch of wine o'clock, you're in the right place.
Check out the episode on the blog:
https://postpartumu.com/sober-motherhood-thriving-without-wine-in-a-culture-that-tells-you-to-drink-ep193/

KEY TIME STAMPS:

2:46 - The origin and rise of the wine mom culture.

6:05 - Historical parallels between cigarette marketing and modern alcohol advertising.

8:00 -Shocking stats: The rise of alcohol use and alcohol abuse in women.

10:41 - The problem with short-term fixes like alcohol.

15:29 - Healthy alternatives: Building support systems and practicing mindfulness.

19:35 - Professional support: Finding the right therapist and addressing nutrition.

23:24 - Health Providers’ role in supporting mothers with substance use concerns.

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1. Sober Motherhood: Thriving Without Wine in a Culture That Tells You to Drink EP193 (00:00:00)

2. Redefining Motherhood Beyond Alcohol (00:00:15)

3. Mental Health and Alcohol Awareness (00:15:46)

4. Empowering Postpartum Care and Support (00:27:51)

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