In our booze-loving culture, alcohol is part of celebrations and occasions of all kinds. Having a drink can take the edge off a stressful day, so it seems like a useful jumpstart to create inner peace. But does it really help? What if life actually feels better with less booze?

My friend and colleague Christy Lemire and I are sharing our journeys with alcohol in this episode: the role it played in our lives and how things have changed in recent years. Spoiler alert: Neither of us drinks like we once did.

What helped Christy change her patterns with alcohol was the Dry January app, which is free. I changed my relationship with wine with the Alcohol Experiment, a free 30-day program. I also found the book "The 30-day Sobriety Solution" very helpful.

I hope this conversation helps you feel less alone if you are questioning your relationship with alcohol. It's not easy to talk about.

You can connect with Christy at christylemire.com and on Twitter @ChristyLemire. Check out her podcast at Breakfast All Day movie reviews.

I'm @YouKnowSandy on both Instagram and Twitter.

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As always, thanks to Michael Kobrin for the music.

Have a peaceful week!

What do you need to feel more peaceful? Let me know! I'm on Instagram @thesandycohen and at innerpeacetogo.com.

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