Episode 15: Breaking Free from Alcohol with Maureen Benkovich In this episode of The Zero Proof Life, Rebecca Snider sits down with Maureen Benkovich, a certified alcohol freedom and wellness coach, to explore the intersection of fitness, mental health, and sobriety. From the pressures of corporate drinking culture to discovering the truth about alcohol’s impact on brain chemistry, Maureen shares how understanding dopamine helped her find joy beyond drinking. She offers practical tools for br...
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Episode 15: Breaking Free from Alcohol with Maureen Benkovich In this episode of The Zero Proof Life, Rebecca Snider sits down with Maureen Benkovich, a certified alcohol freedom and wellness coach, to explore the intersection of fitness, mental health, and sobriety. From the pressures of corporate drinking culture to discovering the truth about alcohol’s impact on brain chemistry, Maureen shares how understanding dopamine helped her find joy beyond drinking. She offers practical tools for br...
01: Am I an Alcoholic? Rethinking Labels & Alcohol Use Disorder: How Ditching the “Alcoholic” Tag Opens Stigma-Free Paths to Recovery
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5 months ago
01: Am I an Alcoholic? Rethinking Labels & Alcohol Use Disorder: How Ditching the “Alcoholic” Tag Opens Stigma-Free Paths to Recovery
A single word can build —or break—courage. Karla Adkins explains why she’s ditching the label alcoholic and how reframing addiction language opens new doors to recovery. Coach Karla Adkins unpacks the loaded term alcoholic—where it came from, why it’s not a medical diagnosis, and how it often keeps people silent when they need help most. She contrasts the stigmatized label with the clinical concept of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and shares simple conversation shifts that spark honest dialogue...
The Zero Proof Life
Episode 15: Breaking Free from Alcohol with Maureen Benkovich In this episode of The Zero Proof Life, Rebecca Snider sits down with Maureen Benkovich, a certified alcohol freedom and wellness coach, to explore the intersection of fitness, mental health, and sobriety. From the pressures of corporate drinking culture to discovering the truth about alcohol’s impact on brain chemistry, Maureen shares how understanding dopamine helped her find joy beyond drinking. She offers practical tools for br...
