153: Cutting Out Booze: My Decision to Stop Drinking
In this episode, I share why I decided to stop drinking, what has happened since I’ve given up alcohol, and how I’m feeling four months without it. I discuss how alcohol affected my postpartum experience, my “aha” moment with drinking, and my current relationship with plant-based substances. I also answer listener questions on sober curiosity and its relation to diet culture, how I navigate nights out, and what I’ve noticed physically and mentally since giving up booze.
Key Takeaway / Points:
My upbringing with alcohol
How alcohol was affecting my postpartum experience
My “aha” moment and decision to give up booze
Whether I feel pressure to keep the sober streak
My current relationship with plant-based substances
Unpacking vulnerability and shame in using plant-based substances
How I navigate going out and answering questions on my sober curiosity
How to navigate dating when you don’t drink
Hello, World!
Listen to the past solo episode on cutting out alcohol here
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This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum