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Case study: Shifting the high-functioning alcoholic to sustainable sobriety through lifestyle medicine
An in-depth health coaching case study exploring how a corporate professional shifted from high-functioning alcohol habits to sustainable sobriety through lifestyle medicine and nervous system care.
8 min read


Why COVID caused serious drinking problems for so many people
Many people who reach out for online sobriety support nz report that their once-manageable drinking became problematic during lockdowns. If your weekend wine habit became a nightly necessity to handle remote work and family stress, it is not a lack of willpower. It is a physical neuroadaptation.
7 min read


What to do after an alcohol relapse: 3 steps to get back on track
Relapsed? Stop the shame and learn what to do after an alcohol relapse. Understand the brain science of kindling and follow 3 steps to get back on track.
7 min read


What do drinking dreams mean?
"I tipped the glass of wine down my throat, gulping greedily... then I woke with a jolt, sweaty and panicking."
If you have ever experienced a vivid drinking dream, you know the unique horror it brings. But far from being a bad omen, these dreams are a fascinating glimpse into how your brain processes change. We dive into the neurobiology of REM rebound, the ADHD connection, and why "dream guilt" is actually a sign of a healing mind.
6 min read


Early days of sobriety
The lights are on and the sun is out. I’m back in recovery. What a relief. It’s been about a year since I picked up a glass of wine again
4 min read
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