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Episode 46: Why you don't have to give up ALCOHOL 🎙The StacyM Show | Real Talk Episode

Author
Stacy Munzenberger
Published
Wed 06 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://www.stacymunzenberger.com/podcasts/the-stacy-m-show/episodes/2149068265

Think giving up alcohol is the only path to being healthy or healing? Think again.
Let’s drop the guilt, ditch the shame, and have an honest chat about your relationship with alcohol—without the judgement. Whether you’re wine-o’clocking it out of habit, celebrating with a champagne toast, or just navigating social pressure, this episode is your permission slip to actually think about what YOU want. Not what society, your friends, or some guru online is shouting at you.


In this candid episode, Stacy gets real about:




  • Why she gave up alcohol, went back, gave it up again… and why that’s okay




  • The real reasons people drink—like stress, habit, social pressure, or deeper trauma




  • How to check in with yourself without feeling like a failure




  • What to do if someone else is telling you to quit (but you’re not ready)




  • Ways to reframe your habits and find healthier coping strategies if that’s what you want




What You’ll Learn:




  • How to spot whether alcohol is serving you—or just numbing something deeper




  • Why cold turkey isn’t for everyone and how to make small shifts instead




  • The role of triggers, emotions, and childhood patterns in alcohol habits




  • What to say (and not say) when people question your drinking choices




  • Simple, practical alternatives to help you unwind without the wine




Ready to explore your habits with less shame and more self-awareness?


Book a call with Stacy, share this episode with a friend who needs it, or visit www.stacymunzenberger.com to grab more real-life resources.


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“You don’t have to quit drinking to be ‘good’—you just need to know why you’re drinking.”


 


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