The Power of Sobriety on Productivity with Gillian Tietz

Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life

Erik Fisher

Business, Entrepreneurship, Self-improvement, Careers, Education

4.5 • 875 Ratings

🗓️ 11 November 2024

⏱️ 39 minutes

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This week, I'm revisiting a conversation with Gillian Tietz. Given the topic and the time of year, I felt it was the perfect moment to bring this discussion back to light. Gillian is a biochemist, educator, and entrepreneur who, after struggling with alcohol moderation, found productivity and success in sobriety. She is the host of the Sober Powered Podcast and works as a biochemist in the Boston area. When she quit drinking in 2019, Gillian dedicated herself to understanding alcohol's influence on the brain and its role in addiction. In this episode, Gillian shares her personal journey of recognizing the negative impact of drinking on her productivity and confidence, and how sobriety has led to numerous accomplishments. We explore the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol, the importance of self-awareness, and the potential benefits of taking breaks from both alcohol and caffeine. Gillian also provides resources for those curious about exploring sobriety, offering insights into the benefits and challenges of the popular "Dry January" movement, which has gained significant traction among young professionals. We close the episode with reflections on personal habits and making informed decisions to build a healthier and more productive future. Make sure to check out one of our sponsors: Lingoda.com/beyond and use promo code 'Beyond' Make sure to check out our sponsors to help support the show! Connect with Gillian: Website Podcast Instagram LinkedIn Connect with Erik: LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I know that everybody learns differently, including myself, and that our needs can change when learning a language.
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1:39.9	that's try.orgata.com slash beyond promo code beyond.
2:06.8	Hello and welcome back to Beyond the To Do List, a podcast about productivity.
2:08.5	I'm your host, Eric Fisher.
2:13.7	And this week, I'm excited to revisit a conversation I had with Jillian Teets.
2:16.4	She is the host of Sober-powered. And this is a conversation that we had almost a year ago about alcohol's
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