We've all seen the memes. The "mommy needs wine" shirts. The 5:00 countdowns. Alcohol and motherhood have become so intertwined in our culture that it can be hard to know where the joke ends and the coping mechanism begins. In Episode 118, we're having the honest conversation that too many of us have been afraid to start — and we brought in an expert to help us navigate it with care and without judgment. We sit down with Laura Fils-Aime, a licensed clinical psychologist, to talk about the very real relationship between motherhood, stress, and alcohol. This episode isn't about shaming anyone. It's about getting real, getting informed, and giving every mom the space to reflect on what's actually working for her. In this episode, we discuss: The stress of motherhood and why so many moms turn to alcohol to cope. Where the line is between unwinding and relying — and how to recognize it in yourself. Personal stories and honest confessions from the hosts. What the experts want moms to know about alcohol and mental health. How to have this conversation with yourself — and with the people you love. Meet Laura Laura is a licensed clinical psychologist and mom of two elementary-aged kiddos living in the great Rocky Mountains. When she’s not working with veterans or as a short-order cook at home, she’s skiing, baking, puzzling, and tending an obscene number of houseplants. Laura wrote for Fort Worth Moms from DATEs. You can read her articles here, including the one referenced in the episode, Mommy's Sippy Cup :: Five Signs Your Drinking May Be a Problem. Related Resources Other writers published artilces on this topic too. Here they are listed in alphabetically order: 10 Places to Grab a Mocktail in Denton County A Mom's Guide to Taking a Break from Alcohol Breweries That Serve Non-Alcoholic Beverages in Tarrant County Confessions from My Month-Long Alcohol-Free Journey Dry January & Beyond :: How to Elevate Your Non-Alcholic Drinks Momfessions Monday :: Coping with My Spouse's Alcoholism Mommy Doesn't Need a Drink Not Drinking? Hey, Me Either Setting Down the Glass Sober Curious About Dry January? What It's Like to Be a Non-Drinking Mom in a World of "Wine Wednesdays" Thanks to Our Sponsor! If you’re looking for a camp that builds confidence and gives peace of mind, Kidventure is it. This mentor-led, structured camp is intentionally designed to help kids grow in confidence, independence, and capability all while having an absolute blast! You can expect: Ages 3 - 16 Dallas / Fort Worth locations All-adult staff Low ratios Tech-free environment Purposeful, confidence-building activities Less screen time. More growth. More summer magic. Learn more and explore Kidventure’s summer camp today! Follow along on Facebook and Instagram. Momfessions is now part of Beal Media which manages Collin County Moms, Dallas Moms, Denton County Moms, and Fort Worth Moms.
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