Taking the Edge Off | Are We Self-Medicating And Don't Realize It?
In this episode, we unpack the real reason so many of us turn to alcohol, weed, and drugs to escape pressure, stress, and exhaustion.
This conversation isn’t about addiction labels, it's about understanding why we feel the need to “take the edge off” in the first place.
We explore:
Why being “high-functioning" doesn’t mean you’re emotionally healthy
The cultural normalization of drinking and substance use
How we learn to cope through escape instead of emotional regulation
How these patterns disconnect us from our partners, families, and ourselves
This episode is part of our Season 2 series…
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