It’s not just about willpower — it’s biology. But understanding that can help you make empowered, informed choices about your health and habits. 🎙️ Watch the full conversation on The Natalie Tysdal Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7-PYC7ACa8&t=4s #Alcoholism #Genetics #Addiction #Biology #MentalHealth

You wouldn’t marry the first person you met on a blind date… so why expect perfection from yourself on day one? Let’s rethink what “sobriety” really means. 🎙️ Full episode on The Natalie Tysdal Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7-PYC7ACa8&t=4s #Sobriety #Abstinence #Recovery #Mindfulness

Alcohol use isn’t all or nothing — it’s a spectrum. And if you’re asking the question, it might be time to take a small, honest step toward change. Full conversation on The Natalie Tysdal Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7-PYC7ACa8&t=4s #AlcoholAwareness #HealthyHabits #SelfCare #MindfulDrinking

4 questions. One honest moment. This quick CAGE screening is used by doctors to help people reflect on their drinking habits. If you answer “yes” to even one, there’s a 77% chance it may be time to take a closer look. This isn’t about judgment — it’s about awareness and health. 🎧 Watch the full episode of The Natalie Tysdal Podcast for a compassionate, faith-rooted discussion about alcohol, wellness, and clarity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7-PYC7ACa8&t=3s

Can you have fun without drinking? The sober curious movement says yes — and it’s changing the conversation. When her husband and she stopped drinking, we didn’t expect to feel this good. Better sleep. More energy. A clearer mind. This isn’t about judgment — it’s about curiosity. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of The Natalie Tysdal Podcast for a faith-filled conversation about wellness and self-awareness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7-PYC7ACa8&t=3s #SoberCurious #AlcoholFree #Wellness #MindfulDrinking

What does a healthy relationship with alcohol really look like? And how do we know when our habits cross the line from social to something more serious? In this powerful and compassionate conversation, Dr. Nzinga Harrison, psychiatrist, addiction specialist, and co-founder of Eleanor Health, joins Natalie to unpack the truth about addiction, stigma, and self-awareness. Dr. Harrison shares her own journey into psychiatry, the importance of language when discussing substance use, and practical tools like the CAGE assessment to help you evaluate your drinking habits. She also explains how biology, family history, and environment all play a role in addiction — and why prevention and curiosity can be more effective than judgment. 00:00 – Introduction: Meet Dr. Nzinga Harrison 01:00 – What led her to psychiatry and addiction medicine 04:10 – Rethinking “substance abuse” and reducing stigma 06:20 – Understanding alcohol use as a spectrum 08:10 – The CAGE test: Four questions to check your drinking habits 11:40 – Why denial is common and it’s not “all or nothing” 14:30 – How to talk about alcohol without judgment 18:00 – The biology and genetics behind addiction 23:30 – Teaching kids about risk and prevention 29:00 – The “Sober Curious” movement explained 33:40 – How to find help for yourself or a loved one 38:30 – Eleanor Health: A new approach to compassionate recovery 44:00 – Final thoughts on healing, support, and self-awareness You’ll learn: ✅ The difference between substance abuse and substance use disorder ✅ Why addiction is a medical condition, not a moral failure ✅ How to have healthy, judgment-free conversations with loved ones ✅ What the “sober curious” movement is and why it’s growing ✅ Steps to take if you (or someone you love) may be struggling with alcohol Dr. Harrison also shares resources and insights from her book, Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life, and her work with Eleanor Health — offering compassionate, whole-person care for individuals and families navigating addiction and recovery. 💬 Links mentioned: 📘 Un-Addiction by Dr. Nzinga Harrison — [Insert book link] 🌐 Eleanor Health — [Insert website link] 💡 We the Village — [Insert link] If you or someone you love has ever questioned their relationship with alcohol, this episode offers understanding, hope, and practical steps toward change. Seeking Health Vitamins and Supplements: https://crrnt.app/SEEK/NgmAZXqO Get Natalie's Newsletter: https://page.natalietysdal.com/newsletter Before you go on Camera: https://www.natalietysdal.com/mediatraining Podcast Launch Guide: https://www.natalietysdal.com/mediatraining Connect with Natalie 👉 Connect with Natalie! Website: https://www.natalietysdal.com Email: hello@natalietysdal.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ntysdal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieTysdal/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ntysdal Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ntysdal/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ntysdal Looka logo maker: https://looka.partnerlinks.io/us80hqy8cs8o Sign Up for Natalie’s Newsletter: https://page.natalietysdal.com/newsletter

We’ve been told we can “have it all.” But what if that pressure is what’s breaking us? The problem isn’t the “all.” It’s the you. Listen to the full conversation on The Natalie Tysdal Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfvk6FUkvLg&t=1737s #havingitall #worklifebalance

We check our phones constantly, afraid of what others might think if we don’t respond right away. But here’s the truth: there are no gold stars in adulthood. Pause. Breathe. You are enough. Catch the full episode wherever you listen to podcasts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfvk6FUkvLg&t=1737s #urgency #validation #productivity #mindfulness