Alcohol culture is pervasive—and while alcohol isn’t unhealthy for EVERYONE, the discourse can be pretty inescapable. Whether you’ve been alcohol free for years, curious about your relationship with alcohol, or trying to stop, this episode is for you!

This episode covers:

• 00:03:08 - Tea & Crumpets: All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata and delaying gratification by doing things slowly
• 00:08:20 - Step Into My Office: How do I set boundaries with family related to alcohol?
• 00:13:25 - The Lore: Val’s journey to an alcohol free life
• 00:26:55 - The DSM: Alcohol in 2025
• 00:57:36 - Now That's What I Call....OKAAAAY!
• 00:59:41 - Val Pick: "Reasons I Drink" by Alanis Morissette
• 01:02:06 - Em Pick: "Escapism." by Raye
• 01:03:24 - Fire Dumpster Phoenix: Two 10 year old girls beat 2 chest grandmasters & the annual Gallup Life Evaluation index

Resources + Stuff  Mentioned in This Episode:

• Gallup poll studying American’s consumption habits
• What Is a Standard Drink? Measurements of Alcohol Explained | LoveToKnow
• Sunnyside
• Reframe
• Hello Someday
• The Killjoy Afterparty
• Creative Sobriety
• This Naked Mind Podcast
• This Naked Mind
• Quit Like a Woman
• Tired of Thinking About Drinking
• The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober
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