{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change","title":"Mythbusting: Moderation Management","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2743,"description":"This week on the podcast I'm speaking to Mary Hickey Reid, Executive Director of Moderation Management. We're busting some of the myths surrounding Moderation, as well as talking about some of the truths--including the tragic story of Moderation Management founder, Audrey Kishline. \nListen in to learn the truths about: \n1) Is abstinence/sober living frowned upon at MM? \n2) Are their clear limits for MM? \n3) Is a 30-day abstinence period mandatory?\n4)  Is it true that you have to attend meetings--virtually or in person to be successful?\n5) Why have I never heard of MM before--is this new?\n6) Are there steps?\n7) Are there sponsors? \n8) Is it possible for someone who's been sober for many years to be a successful moderator? \nAlso we're discussing Moderation Management's upcoming program for April-Kickstart! \nYou can register for Kickstart here: www.moderation.org\nBuy Breaking the Bottle Legacy: How to Change Your Drinking Habits and Create A Peaceful Relationship with Alcohol on Amazon or most online retailers. \nUS Kindle\nUS Paperback\nUK Kindle\nUK Paperback\nApple Books\nBarnes & Noble\nKobo\nJoin my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit\nHas this podcast helped you? Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! \nFollow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist \nYou can grab two free chapters of my upcoming book here!\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...","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}