EP 24 | Do I Have a Drinking Problem? How to Know the Signs Without Shame or Judgment

In this powerful and deeply introspective episode of Stigma Free IID, host Morgan Ryan tackles one of the most personal and often avoided questions: Do I have a problem with alcohol?

Joined by licensed professional counselor Satchel Stillwell, this conversation breaks through stigma, denial, and societal normalization to explore what’s really behind our drinking habits.

From “mommy wine culture” to social drinking, celebration, and stress relief, Morgan and Satchel unpack the difference between healthy coping and subtle dependency without judgment, shame, or labels.

Together, they walk through:

• The early warning signs most people miss
• How drinking patterns quietly escalate over time
• The psychology of coping vs. covering up
• The role of routine, triggers, and emotional dependency
• A live, guided self-assessment tool to evaluate your relationship with alcohol

They also explore the cultural forces shaping alcohol use today—from social media messaging to generational shifts—and how those influences impact real-life consequences like DUIs, relationships, and mental health.

If you’ve ever questioned your habits, your patterns, or your “why,” this conversation is for you.

Resources:

Wine as a Health Risk: https://www.who.int/azerbaijan/news/item/04-01-2023-no-level-of-alcohol-consumption-is-safe-for-our-health

AUDIT, Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test: https://auditscreen.org/

If you need help or want to talk to a professional about your alcohol consumption habits, or if you would like to review the 11 Alcohol Assessment questions reviewed in this episode, please visit RemnantRecovery.com or call Satchel Stillwell at 682-529-7475.

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Please note: ‘Morgan Ryan’ is a pseudonym used by one of the hosts for privacy purposes.