October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

This week I have my lovely fellow coach Kath Elliott sharing her story about her binge drinking & personal experience with breast cancer

Kath's story is an inspiring testament to the positive

changes that can result from making mindful choices in life.Episode Highlights:

Kath discusses two defining moments that led her to

reevaluate her relationship with alcohol.

She shares her realisation that binge drinking, even if

not frequent, was causing problems in her life.

Kath describes her decision to join the Live July

alcohol experiment with "This Naked Mind" and her journey towards analcohol-free life.

The misconception that only daily drinkers have drinking

problems is addressed.

Kath reflects on the cultural aspects that contributed

to her binge drinking during her formative years.

She discusses the positive reinforcement she received

for her ability to drink heavily and the negative consequences she experienced,including memory loss and regrettable behaviour.

Kath dispels the myth that her drinking habits were not

problematic because they weren't weekly occurrences.

The importance of awareness regarding the link between

alcohol consumption and breast cancer is emphasised.

Kath shares her breast cancer diagnosis and how it

motivated her to research the connection between alcohol and breast cancer.

The lack of public health campaigns in Australia addressing the link

between alcohol and breast cancer is highlighted.

Kath shares insights from her research on how even light

to moderate drinking can increase breast cancer risk.

She recommends the "Drink Less for Your

Breasts" website as a valuable resource for education and information onthis topic.

Kath's journey towards recovery and her commitment to

breast cancer advocacy are discussed.

The importance of regular self-checks and early breast

cancer detection is emphasized, along with tips for conducting self-exams.

Kath reflects on her post-recovery life, her sense of

appreciation, and her commitment to living in the present.

She encourages individuals to make conscious choices

regarding alcohol consumption to reduce their breast cancer risk.

Kath highlights the need for increased awareness of the

link between alcohol and breast cancer among women.

She shares her experiences and personal growth after

giving up alcohol and how her life has improved in numerous ways.

Kath's journey from binge drinking to empowering choices

serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of self-awareness and informeddecisions regarding alcohol consumption, particularly in light of the potentialrisks to our health.

Kath's website - The Alcohol Mindset Coach

Kath's Instagram link. Kath has many resources in her bio link - The Alcohol Mindset Coach

Kath's Facebook page - The Alcohol Mindset Coach

Kath's LinkedIn page - Kathryn Elliott

Website - Drink less for your breasts