In this episode of the Well Aware Podcast, we’re joined by Holly Hiles, who’s a leadership and emergence coach, keynote speaker, and a person in long term recovery, for an honest conversation about alcoholism in recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month. Together, we will explore how alcohol use disorder develops and progresses, how it can be misunderstood or minimized, and what it truly means to live in recovery one day at a time. Drawing from both lived experience and professional work, Holly shares meaningful insights on the role of community, the importance of understanding alcoholism as a disease, and how individuals and families can move toward lasting change. This episode truly highlights the power of awareness, connection, and hope in recovery.

What Happens When You Stop Drinking for 30 Days?
Reviewed by: Lauren Grawert, M.D. For a lot of people, alcohol has become woven into their daily and weekly routines. Wine with dinner, a beer after a long day, or a cocktail on the weekends. It becomes so embedded in daily life that many have not even thought about what would