Hi everyone! I'm excited to share that our next Monument Live virtual event is this upcoming Monday at 6pm ET. Alcohol and recovery affect all dimensions of our health and wellness, including our sex life. And it's time we talk about it! 

I'm honored to 'sit down' with Tawny Lara, award-winning Sober Sex Writer, and Dr. Aisha Rush, physician on the Monument platform, to share their expertise. Tawny and Dr. Rush will answer anonymous questions about the relationship between alcohol, recovery, and sex, and share how to cultivate a sex life that meets your needs and desires. 

Register for free here!

Even with really effective tools like medication and therapy, alcohol cravings are to be expected. The good news? Cravings are finite. Use this tool to manage cravings with control and mindfulness. Here's a guided meditation, that with time, will become second nature: 

Follow us at @joinmonument for more tips like this one! https://www.instagram.com/joinmonument/ 

In case you missed it, here's the Monument Live recording with Dani Moravek, functional nutritionist and wellness specialist. Thank you to our attendees for the thoughtful questions! In this chat we cover:

🤝Why changing your relationship with alcohol and food go hand in hand

🧠 How to balance seeking comfort through food and maintaining healthy habits

📙 The power of a 'mood food journal' and why mindfulness is important in understanding our nutritional needs 

☝Tips for taking small steps that can amount to long term changes, and the power of experimentation 

🔄Building mealtime rituals and finding communities that honor authentic joy without alcohol

🎉How building a healthier relationship with food can make you feel (spoiler alert: it can change your life!) 
 
And so much more. Check it out below and let me know what you think 💚

Hey everyone! 

I'm so excited to be joined by functional nutritionist and holistic wellness specialist Dani Moravek for our next Monument Live event on Wednesday, 3/10 at 6PM ET. In this session we'll discuss:

• Incorporating new foods and vitamins as you change your drinking habits
• Replacing alcohol in your mealtime rituals
• Introducing foods that correlate to your unique nutritional needs
• How whole foods empowered Dani to take control of their own wellness and sobriety journey
• Live Q&A
• And more...

Hope you'll join us! 

REGISTER FOR FREE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BPrBRpGdTg2pbFG7hgAEUw

In case you missed it, here's the Monument Live recording with Monument Advisor James Besante, MD. To those who tuned in live, thank you for the great questions! In this chat we cover:

🧠 How alcohol affects the brain, and how that in turn affects sleep

🏛️'What's the deal with sleep architecture?' And understanding our sleep cycles

🕰 How your sleep changes as you remove alcohol from your life (and on what timeline) 

☝Tips for managing sleep-related anxiety, especially in early recovery

 🔄How to build routines and habits that support more restful sleep and wellness 

🎉How better sleep can improve overall health, and why changing your relationship with alcohol is worth celebrating 
 

And more! Check it out below and let me know what you think 💚

 

Hi everyone! Monument Live is back with an expert edition about alcohol & sleep. Join me and James Besante, MD for a free live discussion on Tuesday, 2/9 to hear about:

-The complex interactions between alcohol x sleep
-How different drinking patterns affect sleep cycles
-How to reclaim your nighttime routine without alcohol
-Sleep hygiene best practices for anyone in the modern world
-Live Q&A

REGISTER FOR FREE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VAMN7fvUQuKxjNR1x3ro_Q 

Reposting from Instagram:

Sobriety is a process 📈, not an event. 🗓️

We've seen a lot of posts about how #dryjanuaryiscanceled or #dryjanuary is over. And if you're navigating sobriety or moderation and had a drink or drinks this past week or two, we're here for you. This is a non-linear journey, and you can still make incredible progress this week, month, year, and beyond. Dry January is not canceled. Your progress is not canceled. Dry January is ON, rain or shine. How are you feeling? 

Hi everyone! Our clinicians have been very busy answering their most frequently asked questions about how to navigate the holiday season without or with less alcohol. Here are a few of the latest articles from our Expert Resources section. 

❓Your Questions About Drinking Less This Holiday, Answered
     By Sabrina Spotorno, LSW, CASAC, and therapist on the Monument platform

✨ The Value (And Traps) Of Resolution Setting
     By Holli F., LMHC and Operations at Monument

🔍 How Much Holiday Drinking Is Too Much?
     By Nancy Anderson, LPC, CADC, and therapist on the Monument platform

🎁 The Sobriety Gift Guide: 11 Ways Drinking Less Gives You More
      By Aisha Z. Rush, MD, MA, MBA, and physician on the Monument platform 

👨‍👨‍👧‍👧 My Family Gets Drunk During The Holidays. Now What?
     By Mark Zauss, BC-TMC, NCC, CCMHC, LMHC, & therapist on the Monument platform

 ✍️How To Practice Gratitude When You’re Not Feeling Grateful
     By Mona Ghose, MD, physician on the Monument platform

The holidays can be challenging, but you are not alone! Check out our therapist-moderated support groups. 2 sessions are happening on Christmas Day. 

Hey everyone! I had a conversation with Clay of @letstalk.mentalhealth about his journey to change his relationship with alcohol. I hope it's encouraging! I was really inspired by his insights and story. Let me know what you think :) 

It was such an honor to speak to the legendary Darryl Strawberry. What's your favorite part of Darryl's session?