{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change","title":"Alcohol & Bingeing with Nicole Christina","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3242,"description":"Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit\nHas this podcast helped you?  How about leaving a review: Itunes\nFollow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist \nHave you grabbed your free e-book, \"Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?\" Get it here. \nLow risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA:\nHealthy men under 65:\nNo more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week.\nHealthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older:\nNo more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week.\nOne drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink.\nAbstinence from alcohol\nAbstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past.\nBenefits of “low-risk” drinking\nFollowing these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work.\n \nThis week on the podcast we continue in our series \"Alcohol &\" with a conversation about \"Alcohol & Bingeing\". \nMy guest is Nicole Christina, a pyschotherapist who has specialized in eating disorders and binge eating for the past 30 years. Our conversation today focuses on how bingeing is rooted in emotional immaturity and how we can uncover thoughts that are creating feelings that we want to escape from. \nDistorted thinking can lead to bingeing behavior and whether it's drinking or eating, addressing the underlying thoughts and feelings is key to changing the behavior. \nOur conversation shares some of the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zu3PtA3XzNKb2qSH95OKvfAaoixqds182Hao41kpkws/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZjY5/NjVmY2Y2MGQ0NmMx/NGNiMzdiZGY0OTMz/OWQzMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}