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Mar 31, 2025

How I Navigate the Giant Challenges of Sobriety

You can do this. Here’s what I’ve learned about redefining relationships, creating new connections, and setting boundaries.

How I Navigate the Giant Challenges of Sobriety

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Mar 19, 2025

The Horrible Effects of Alcohol on Your Digestive System and Liver

Unfortunate lessons from my father helped me realize the true, deep impact of my drinking, so I’ve dug into the science so you can have all…

The Horrible Effects of Alcohol on Your Digestive System and Liver

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Jan 28, 2025

What Drives Alcoholism? Often, it’s a Search for Pain Relief

Emotional and physical pain are major underlying factors

What Drives Alcoholism? Often, it’s a Search for Pain Relief

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Sep 23, 2024

Addiction, Trauma, Pain: Healing With Psychedelics

About my journey in becoming a psychedelic guide

Addiction, Trauma, Pain: Healing With Psychedelics

Gillian May

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Aug 13, 2024

Talking About Alcohol Addiction and Recovery Modalities at Medium Day

I’ll be speaking at the upcoming Medium Day at 1:30 pm ET

Talking About Alcohol Addiction and Recovery Modalities at Medium Day

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Jul 8, 2024

Why You Shouldn’t Mix These Medications With Alcohol

Important health education from a former nurse and recovering alcoholic

Why You Shouldn’t Mix These Medications With Alcohol

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Jun 15, 2024

Why Heavy Alcohol Use Increases Emotional Dysregulation

Increasing emotional challenges was a big reason why I got sober.

Why Heavy Alcohol Use Increases Emotional Dysregulation

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Jun 3, 2024

The Hardest Part of Alcohol Addiction and Recovery Is Not the Alcohol

I’ve learned this deeper truth after eight and half years of sobriety.

The Hardest Part of Alcohol Addiction and Recovery Is Not the Alcohol

Gillian May

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Dec 18, 2023

5 Signs That Alcohol Could Be Affecting Your Mental Health

Understanding the relationship between alcohol and worsening mental health can help you make pro-active decisions.

5 Signs That Alcohol Could Be Affecting Your Mental Health

Gillian May

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Dec 12, 2023

Holiday Binge Drinking and Nervous System Damage

What you need to know about those post-holiday hangovers that seem to last for days.

Holiday Binge Drinking and Nervous System Damage

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