The Sober Powered Podcast
Hosted By: Gillian Tietz, MS, CAMS-I, CCIS-II
Do you ever say, "I'm never drinking again!", but then you drink again? There are many reasons why this happens, and none of them are that we're weak-willed losers. After years of rationalizing why her drinking wasn’t that bad, Gill reached her breaking point. With her background in biochemistry, she set out on a quest to understand why some of us struggle with addiction and others don’t. In the Sober Powered Podcast, Gill uses science, psychology, and compassion to help you understand why you struggle to moderate, why it's so hard to quit drinking, and how to develop the coping skills you need to stay sober.
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Why Your Commitment to Sobriety Keeps Disappearing (E318)
Confused about your commitment to quitting drinking? Learn what happens in your brain during those moments of doubt and how to reinforce your resolve effectively.
One Reason Some People Stay Sober and Others Don’t (E317)
Are you truly resilient or just surviving? Listen as Gill talks about the brain's coping mechanisms and how to escape the cycle of temporary relief so you can become truly resilient.
The Hidden Pattern Behind Productivity, Procrastination, and People Pleasing (E316)
Feeling stuck after getting sober? Explore how scrolling, productivity, and people-pleasing serve similar purposes and what they reveal about your brain.
The “I’ll Deal With It Later” Trap (E315)
Are you caught in the "I'll deal with it later" mindset about drinking? Learn how to recognize and overcome the patterns that keep you stuck.
Why Emotions Turn Into “I’m Stuck,” “This Will Never Change,” or “I Can’t Handle This” (E314)
Unpack the cycle of emotions turning into conclusions. Understand why stress feels insurmountable and learn to navigate your feelings with confidence.
The Nervous System in Sobriety: Why You Feel Wired, Exhausted, or Overwhelmed — and How Regulation Actually Returns (E313)
Understand why sobriety can initially heighten anxiety and stress before your nervous system starts to settle. Learn how your body adjusts and finds balance after years of alcohol use.
Ambivalence in Early and Long Term Sobriety (E312)
Learn why negative consequences of drinking don’t always lead to change and how decision-making can shift over time.
Emotional Sobriety: Why Quitting Drinking Isn’t Enough (E310)
Learn about emotional sobriety and why facing feelings is crucial in order to maintain meaningful sobriety. Understand emotional maturity and the importance of learning to sit with discomfort.
The Sobriety Audit: What Changed This Year (And What Didn’t)(E306)
Recognize how far you've come in your sobriety journey with my guided audit on emotional growth and identity shifts.
I Should Be Further Along By Now (E303)
Understand why the 6–18 month sober mark can feel overwhelming. This episode dives into identity lag and perfectionism, helping you understand and navigate these common struggles.
The Self-Worth Ceiling: How Low Self-Esteem Fuels Self-Sabotage (E301)
Are you holding yourself back? Explore the self-worth ceiling and understand the motivations behind your behavior in order to make lasting change.
Social Drinking: Drinking to Fit In (E299)
Get clear on the motives behind social drinking and how they impact sobriety. Learn how to make socializing easier without relying on alcohol.
Coping Drinking: Drinking to Feel Less (E298)
Explore the impact of daily drinking on stress management. Understand the brain's response and find out what happens when you take the first step to quit.
Enhancement Drinking: Drinking to Feel More (E297)
Understand how and why alcohol enhances experiences and why sobriety can feel dull. Learn mindset shifts to navigate fun without drinking and how to tackle the “fun now” urge.
The Science of Why We Drink: An Overview of Drinking Motives (E296)
Are you drinking for fun or to escape? This episode will help you understand your drinking motives and teach you how to navigate your emotions without relying on alcohol.
The Feeling of Lost Time From All the Years We Spent Drinking (E295)
Feeling like you wasted years drinking? Understand why this hits hard in early sobriety and learn to transform regret into meaning and opportunity in your life.
Why Stress and Emotions Feel Intolerable Without Alcohol (E294)
Learn how emotional reactivity hinders sobriety. Understand the science behind stress, cravings, and coping skills to break the cycle of relapse for good.
How to Quit Drinking Without Hitting Rock Bottom (E290)
Can you get sober without hitting rock bottom? Learn the three key habits that hold you back and actionable steps to find your "enough" moment.
Emotional Tunnel Vision: When Little Problems are a Big Deal (E289)
In sobriety, minor stressors can feel monumental. Learn more about where tunnel vision from and and strategies to regain focus and manage everyday stressors effectively.
How to “Sit With It” Without Avoiding, Suppressing, Ruminating, or Escaping (E288)
Sobriety can be tough, especially when managing emotions. This episode explores effective ways to cope and thrive without resorting to unhealthy habits.