384. Defining problematic drinking with sommelier turned sober coach , Ted Gibson
About this episode
Ted Gibson shares his journey from a sommelier to a sober coach, discussing problematic drinking and sobriety challenges.
In this episode, Ted Gibson shares his journey from a professional in the alcohol industry to becoming a sober coach. He discusses the evolving understanding of what constitutes problematic drinking, the challenges of sobriety while working in hospitality, and practical tips for those considering a sober lifestyle. He talks about his own social anxiety and using alcohol to mask that and also the anxiety around losing his hair which was causing a lot of discomfort for him. We also talk about the definitions of problematic drinking behaviour and how it is not always just being at rock bottom. To reach out to Ted go to @tedgibsoncoaching on Insta For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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