A.K.A. P Mac Insights — Who Am I? I have often pondered this question on existential terms. Who am I? I end up repeating this in different tones of voice, like a mantra or the caterpillar on ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ Whooo arrrrrre yoooooouuuuu? It’s something we all contemplate. Depending on our mood, life experiences, or backgrounds, we continuously…

Updating your understanding of the effects of alcohol. — Wait a second. I thought it took about 24 hours for alcohol to process through my system. You are right! And you are wrong. I used to think this was true too, but I neglected to look at my whole body. Let’s consider a few things together. How Long Does It Take For Alcohol to Leave Your System? The general rule…

On-going List of Programs, Courses, and Podcasts — **NOTE: This article is updated monthly. June 29th, 2022 Dear Reader, Have you googled how to quit drinking with a glass in hand? Perhaps you have tried to moderate your drinking and found yourself craving the next Friday, special event, or gathering just for that beverage. Or maybe you are…

Seven lessons that changed my life — Do you find yourself wanting to drink only a glass of wine at dinner and end up consuming the whole bottle? Hey, no judgment here. I have spent much of my 30s in this predicament. I’ll start the morning with full intentions to not drink alcohol, only to find myself…

Use sentence starters to rehearse your speech. — “I didn’t think you had a drinking problem.” A family member said that to me when they asked what I was doing on the internet. To clarify, I want to help others who want to get and stay sober feel confident and motivated to better their lives by sharing my…

The future meaning of a night out on the town — Imagine this: You walk into a bar and see all the beautifully displayed bottles, open coolers of cans, and wine racks on the walls. You think, “this place is legit!” The bartender greets you and says, “Hey folks! What can I get you to drink?” You order your favorite starter beverage. “Oh…

Upgrade your morning routine. — It kept coming up. I read an article by Farris Cash highlighting its benefits. In one of my Marco Polo groups, five people were doing it. On top of that, my business mentor nonchalantly recommended applying this to my life. So, what were they all bringing my attention to? The…

Keeping it personal helps you stay on track. — There’s that Brittany Spears song again streaming in the background as you wake up with a hangover. “Oops, you did it again.” You drank too much last night. Slept like crap and now must fire hose your face with the shower and slurp down some caffeine in an attempt to…

Five Tips to Drink Less Your Next Outdoor Adventure — How many times have you used your camping trip as an excuse to drink to your heart’s content only to wake up wishing you hadn’t partook the night before? Like every time. I know I did. Camping and drinking have gone hand in hand for many years. Why? Because you…