Ep 79. Why NY Resolutions Rarely Stick and What to Try Instead with Psychotherapist Diane Young

To kick off the New Year, I’m sitting down with Trauma and Addiction Specialist Diane Young to discuss all things New Year’s Resolutions!

In this conversation we explore the concept of setting intentions instead of New Year's resolutions and the benefits of taking small steps towards change. The conversation delves into the differences between heavy drinkers and grey area drinkers and the continuum of drinking behaviour. It also addresses the connection between childhood trauma and eating disorders, as well as the role of boundaries in relationships.

Some of the ideas we cover include:

• Increased Awareness of Mental Health – 4:23
• Setting Intentions Instead of New Year's Resolutions – 6:15
• Taking Small Steps Towards Change – 8:45
• Differentiating Heavy Drinkers and Grey Area Drinkers – 10:32
• Understanding Heavy Drinkers and Grey Area Drinkers – 15:03
• The Benefits of Alcohol-Free Challenges –21:00
• The Impact of Alcohol on Mental Health – 24:06
• The Connection Between Childhood Trauma and Eating Disorders – 28:28
• Setting Intentions for Food and Body Image – 31:44
• Healing Childhood Trauma and Filling the Inner Void – 37:50
• The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Body Image – 39:07
• The Importance of Boundaries in Relationships – 41:36
• The Power of Self-Care and Self-First – 45:02
• Setting Intentions for the New Year – 50:47

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