For this episode, we took a unique approach, delving into my personal journey amidst thought-provoking questions thrown at me in the kindness of ways by my marketing and social media manager, Bec. We embarked on an unexpected heart-to-heart, followed by a few tears as we peeled back the layers of my past experiences with alcohol. We shared tales of navigating the allure of alcohol from the confidence it seemed to promise in my teenage years to the empowerment I ultimately found in sobriety. We explored the evolution of our Aussie drinking culture, from the casual norms of adolescent binge drinking to Friday night knock-off drinks, to the mummy wine culture, corporate world and the heightened pressures of adulthood. We examined the social expectations we have been brought up to believe to be true around alcohol and how one morning, I decided to turn my back on those societal norms and rewrite my own story.

In the midst of our conversation, we delved into the parallels between the restless nights after a few glasses of wine and the inner turmoil they reflected. We unpacked the myths surrounding alcohol, particularly its deceptive allure as a sleep aid and self-medication for anxiety. We also reflected on the fear of missing out (FOMO) that haunts the sober-curious, restless nights, and lingering anxiety post-night out, along with the subsequent daytime fatigue that follows. And, I recounted that pivotal morning that steered me toward a life of sobriety—not from a place of rock bottom but from a desire to regain my power and thrive.

This episode extends beyond my own personal story; it's our hands, reaching out to those struggling and considering a similar path. Thrivalist offers a range of resources, coaching, courses, and community connections to support your journey, whether you're tentatively questioning your drinking habits or confidently striding towards a life of sobriety. Because together, let's walk towards a more authentic, present, and joy-filled life. One only sobriety can bring.

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