Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober
Gillian Tietz, MS, CPRCWhy do some people stay sober and others relapse back and forth? Getting sober isn’t about restriction, it’s about rewiring your brain to function without intensity, chaos, dopamine spikes, and avoidance. Hosted by Gill Tietz, a former biochemist turned sober coach, this show dives into the neuroscience of long-term sobriety — why some people relapse, why others stay free, and how to build the kin... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 340 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental HealthScience | |||
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You can know alcohol is hurting you. You can want to quit. You can be exhausted by the consequences. And then still drink. In this episode, we’re talking about ambivalence: what it actually is in the brain, why negative consequences don’t always make... more
You probably expect that the more sober time you have, the less you crave alcohol. That’s true for some people, but others experience an effect called incubation of craving. This is where cravings build up over time and peak around 60 days, then agai... more
Sugar cravings in early sobriety make sense. What many of us don’t expect is still needing something sweet months or even years later. In this episode, we’re going to unpack why that happens, what sugar is really doing for your nervous system, and wh... more
When I quit drinking, I didn’t realize how emotionally immature I was, or how much alcohol had been doing for me behind the scenes. In this episode, I talk about why removing alcohol can make emotions feel (more) unbearable at first, how years of emo... more
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I SO appreciate how REAL you are when explaining the science behind the Why along with your own personal experiences. I also appreciate your positivity (Never “judgy” or condescending)
Thank you for always including the WHY science of our brain AND what to expect- it’s incredibly helpful!
Apple Podcasts5LarSGF
United Statesa month ago - Informative AND Supportive!
Thank you for always including the WHY science of our brain AND what to expect- it’s incredibly helpful!
Apple Podcasts5LarSGFUnited States2 months ago - The BEST sobriety podcast
Gillian is the most educated person about alcohol science I’ve come across. Every show is meticulously researched. I used to say “if I COULD drink in moderation I would” but honestly now drinking is no longer even appealing to me. It is wild how much this podcast series changed my perspective and honestly probably my life. Thank you Gillian.
Apple Podcasts5Mishsmelle
Ireland4 months ago - Science Helps!
This has been my go-to podcast on my sober journey. Understanding the science and how drinking affects the brain truly keeps me from drinking. Thanks for all of your research and information!
Apple Podcasts5PaintonhandsUnited States4 months ago - The Best!
This is by far my favorite sobriety podcast. Instead of binge drinking, I’m binging these episodes. I’m so glad I found this show. Thank you Gill for making this podcast!!!
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