394. Alcohol Addiction After Weight Loss Surgery with Ruby Williams
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In this episode of How I Quit Alcohol, coach Ruby Williams shares her experience of weight loss surgery, her changing relationship with alcohol, and her path to recovery.
We explore transfer addiction, how bariatric surgery can change the way the body responds to alcohol, and the emotional patterns that can continue after surgery. Ruby also shares how she learnt to respond to cravings and difficult feelings with greater awareness and self-compassion.
We discuss:
- Ruby’s personal journey with food, weight loss surgery and alcohol.
- Changes in alcohol’s effects after bariatric surgery.
- How coping behaviours can shift between alcohol, food, sugar and other outlets.
- Recognising emotional triggers and understanding the needs beneath cravings.
- The role of trauma, identity and self-compassion in recovery.
- Mindfulness, daily practices and connection as sources of support.
- Building a fulfilling sober life through ongoing self-discovery and care.
A conversation for anyone who has stopped one behaviour only to find themselves reaching for something else, and wants to better understand the pattern beneath it.
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