Assessing Your Relationship with Alcohol: Sobriety, Boundaries and Mental Health w/ Kirsten Walker

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12/31/21 • 52 min

EPISODE OVERVIEW: I interview Kirsten Walker, the Founder and Creator of Sober Brown Girls, a safe online community for sober-curious and sober women of color. During our conversation we talk about how Kirsten’s relationship with alcohol spiraled out of control, and after being unable to take her mom to a doctor’s appointment after a night of drinking, she decided to do something about it and quit in January of 2020. We also talk about how alcohol is often used as coping mechanisms for untreated mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety, the joys and challenges of sobriety, and so much more!

In this episode we talk about:

What started as an after work wind down activity, turned into an unhealthy relationship with alcohol that spiraled out of control
The telltale signs of possibly having an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, and the shame that comes along with it
The importance of taking a step back and assessing our behaviors
How COVID caused a lot of people to relapse and binge drink
Why it’s important to have constructive tools and activities to fill your time with after becoming sober
The importance and impact of talking openly and honestly about your mental health with your children
How in Kirsten’s search for a sober community, there were too few for Women of Color, which led her to create her blog and platform, Sober Brown Girls
What it means to be “Sober Curious”
The importance of sharing your story as a means to help yourself and others
...and so much more!

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In this episode we talk about:

What started as an after work wind down activity, turned into an unhealthy relationship with alcohol that spiraled out of control
The telltale signs of possibly having an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, and the shame that comes along with it
The importance of taking a step back and assessing our behaviors
How COVID caused a lot of people to relapse and binge drink
Why it’s important to have constructive tools and activities to fill your time with after becoming sober
The importance and impact of talking openly and honestly about your mental health with your children
How in Kirsten’s search for a sober community, there were too few for Women of Color, which led her to create her blog and platform, Sober Brown Girls
What it means to be “Sober Curious”
The importance of sharing your story as a means to help yourself and others
...and so much more!

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RESOURCES MENTIONED:

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How her son’s diagnosis led to her own diagnosis later in life
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The often complex path to getting an ADHD diagnosis and the importance of finding a culturally competent provider
Whether or not to disclose your condition at work
How coaching for ADHD can benefit you, and,
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The Sista Circle Podcast - Assessing Your Relationship with Alcohol: Sobriety, Boundaries and Mental Health w/ Kirsten Walker

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EP.20 | Assessing Your Relationship with Alcohol: Sobriety, Boundaries and Mental Health w/ Kirsten Walker
Intro: Hey Queen, I'm Faith Alaribe, the founder and host of the Sista Circle Podcast. Around here we have honest and real conversations about our health, mental health and wellness, topics that deeply impact our lives as women of color. And all with the mission to provide the information, tools and resources to fill up our wellness toolkits, make informed decisions an