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Episode 35: Why women drink (with Nathalie Stüben)

Our interview guest for the latest podcast episode is author and former alcoholic Nathalie Stüben. She has been sober for almost nine years and now supports other women in getting away from alcohol. We are delighted that she talks openly in the podcast about her alcohol (in)dependency and about a topic that often remains hidden: Alcohol and women. 

Hungover, in a bad mood and constantly tired: Nathalie Stüben drank alcohol for years, and usually far too much of it. For a long time, however, she didn't feel addicted because she didn't drink every day, but regularly drank at intervals or only after self-imposed drinking breaks until she crashed. She has been "alcohol-independent" since 2016 and is actively involved in raising awareness about alcohol dependency. 

Nathalie Stüben is known for her podcast "Ohne Alkohol mit Nathalie" and her book: "Ohne Alkohol: Die beste Entscheidung meines Lebens". Her latest book was written in collaboration with Prof. Falk Kiefer and is entitled: "Women and alcohol: how they drink, why they drink and what they gain when they stop." 

We talk to Nathalie Stüben about her very personal story and how she got rid of alcohol , as well as why women drink and how. Finally, we talk about what help is available to get out of addiction.

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