{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Anchored in Chaos","title":"The Hidden Toll of Alcohol","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3494,"description":"This week on the Anchored in Chaos podcast we are going to discuss the deep-rooted effects of alcohol on mental and physical health. We will explore the immediate and long-term impact on the body, including liver damage, mental functioning, memory impairments, and other health risks. The conversation also delves into the biochemical impacts on the nervous system and the role of neurotransmissions in alcohol consumption. But there are also mental implications of alcohol, such as utilization to cope with unidentified or suppressed issues that we need to cover. In all of this we want to stress the importance of self-awareness and self-compassion when addressing alcohol-related concerns and behaviors.\n\n00:51 Impact of Alcohol on Our Being\n03:11 The Science Behind Alcohol's Effects\n04:06 The Behavioral Changes Caused by Alcohol\n06:04 Alcohol and the Nervous System\n08:07 The Effect of Alcohol on the Brain\n20:35 What Alcohol Does to Your Sleep Patterns\n24:26 Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Body\n29:16 Risks of Mixing Alcohol and Medication\n32:19 Social Acceptance of Alcohol\n39:52 Self-Reflection on Alcohol Use\n40:15 The Role of Therapy in Addressing Alcohol Use\n45:05 The Power of Compassion and Presence in Recovery\n58:39 Professional Help in Alcohol Withdrawal\n01:01:01 Community in Recovery\n01:02:12 Conclusion: The Importance of Open Conversations about Alcohol\n\nAdditional Resources:\nLearn more about Anchored in Chaos, contact us, or join the Mind Meld at our website, www.anchoredinchaos.org.\n\nThe environment around us is a swirling vortex of chaos, but you can navigate it when you have an anchor that can keep you steady.  Each episode, Liz Herl dives into data driven strategies and real world tactics with Dr. Tim Caldwell to help you become more grounded and centered in a world that is constantly shifting and changing.  Learn to effectively navigate family strife, career challenges and handle the anxiety of the unknown that the news is constantly bombarding us with....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/60WkUhWQGjTOLGCE7l-m44A40Vd8tDqENrihbpNfZx4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ2ODg0LzE2OTk5/NjYyMTEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}