Ep. 37 - It's the Awareness for Me: The Undiscussed Epidemic of Alcoholism

Welcome to the Flow and Flourish Podcast. This is what I like to call a “sister-friend” community, which is the safe space to talk openly and honestly about the challenges we face while managing the competing priorities between our personal and professional lives. Many of us are either in corporate, an entrepreneur of a combination of the two, on top of being moms, wives, caregivers, big sister’s or just the go-to person in our circles of friends and families. Having all that responsibility can leave you overwhelmed and depleted if you don’t take inventory of where you’re at on a regular basis. Did you know that 17 million people in the US alone struggle with alcohol addiction, and only 10% seek help? Did you know that alcohol related death ranks as the #3 leading cause a death, right behind smoking and poor diet? Me neither, until I did my research! Because I believe awareness is the key that unlocks all the doors in our lives, I am talking about an epidemic you rarely hear about: alcoholism. Not only have I witnessed the impacts of alcoholism, I’ve also been an enabler. In this episode, I’m helping you understand the key risk factors that make you more susceptible, how alcoholism impacts your different areas of flow, some of the red flags to look out for, and how to get help for you or someone you love. The 4 Risk Factors that make you more susceptible to this disease: Environment (Parents, siblings, close relatives) Mental Health Conditions (Anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, etc.) Low self-esteem (how you think and feel about yourself) High levels of stress (i.e. work stress, family stress & being the “one”) The Impact it has on your different areas of flow: Cash flow – sending while intoxicated Work flow – decreased work performance Health flow – increased medical risks 5 Red flags to look for: Making excuses to drink (I work hard, it’s just to relax) Increased tolerance to get a buzz Strong cravings to drink that are unmanageable Continuing to drink even when it creates problems at work, with family or friends Drinking in secrecy to hide it from friends or family How to get help: Recognize your role (alcoholic or potential enabler) Make a decision to address the elephant in the room Seek outside help through a professional Local Behavioral Health Hospital for addiction Local Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) aa.org Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (www.samhsa.gov) After you’ve listened, I invite you to connect with us in social media. I love to hear how this is helping you, so make sure you tag me on Facebook or Instagram with your favorite takeaway from the episode. As a Capacity Coach, my philosophy is that when you flow effortlessly, you flourish tremendously. And when you do, it allows you to show up in excellence in all the areas of your life. Because I’ve been in your shoes, I am excited to be your guide on this journey. My promise is to help you increase your capacity by creating balance between your personal and professional life, without ever having to sacrifice yourself, your family, and what matters most to you! Want more interaction? Get additional tips, resources and connect with other sister-friends who are on similar journeys to you.  Join the Flow and Flourish Facebook Community by going here: www.facebook.com/groups/flowandflourish/ If you haven’t already, make sure you join my online community at www.nicolerhone.com and stay up to date on events, giveaways and opportunities to work with me directly. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast, it makes a big difference! And of course, make sure you share this with at least 3 women you know need to hear this! Nicole’s Contact Info: Website: www.nicolerhone.com Free Discovery Call: https://BookwithNicoleRhone.as.me/DiscoveryCall Instagram:  www.instagram.com/Nicole_Rhone Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/Nicole-Rhone-101343468137931 LinkedIn:     www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerhone