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Have you ever wondered if those small, seemingly insignificant moments from your past might be driving your drinking habits today? In this powerful conversation with Meg, we uncover the hidden connections between what she calls "invisible trauma" and alcohol dependency.

Meg's journey began with a single trembling moment in front of her high school class that triggered an anxiety disorder. When she discovered at 18 that alcohol stopped her shaking hands, it became her medicine—a pattern that eventually led to isolating and drinking over two bottles of wine nightly. What makes her story particularly compelling is how she traces this dependency back to core wounds and limiting beliefs formed in childhood.

Throughout our discussion, Meg breaks down the difference between the dramatic traumas we typically recognise and the subtle experiences that quietly shape our self-perception. She explains how these experiences create "core wounds"—fundamental negative beliefs about ourselves that drive behaviors like excessive drinking. For Megan, beliefs like "I'm stupid" and "I'm unlovable" lurked beneath her drinking habits for decades.

The most hopeful aspect of our conversation reveals what healing looks like. Meg describes her journey to developing deeper self-trust, responding rather than reacting to triggers, and establishing a calmer baseline from which to navigate life's challenges. She offers practical suggestions for listeners questioning their relationship with alcohol, emphasizing that curiosity is the perfect first step.

Whether you identify with drinking to manage anxiety, loneliness, or simple boredom, this episode will help you look beneath the surface to understand what might really be driving those habits. Connect with Meg through her website, podcast, or book club to continue exploring how healing trauma can transform your relationship with alcohol and yourself.

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Meg

website: https://www.meganwebb.com.au/

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bookclub: https://www.alcoholfreedom.com.au/unwinedbookclub

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