Today, I'm joined by the amazingly talented Hilary Sheinbaum, journalist, content creator, and author of The Dry Challenge, a judgment-free guide on how to "lose the booze" and completely change your relationship with alcohol. 

She has contributed to national, regional, and online publications like The New York Times, USA TODAY, Marie Claire, Travel + Leisure, New York Magazine, ELLE.com, and Forbes.com, to name a few. She also had multiple participations as a Lifestyle and Entertainment specialist in Fox & Friends, Inside Edition, The Insider, CBS, NBC, and PIX11. 

Throughout our conversation, Hilary talked about what attracted her to journalism, her experiences writing about cocktails and nightlife, and what changed her views on alcohol consumption. We also explore how choosing not to drink can affect personal and, in some cases, professional relationships, how bars and restaurants deal with non-alcoholic options in their menus, the benefits of being consistent in staying sober, and more. 

Some Questions I Ask:

• I'm curious, what were you like as a kid? What qualities little Hillary had? (4:41)
• What did you learn in that month, your first dry January? (14:16)
• What can people expect from your book, and who's it for? (35:46)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Hilary talks about how frustrating it can be looking for non-alcoholic options at bars and restaurants (10:42)
• Those who choose not to drink usually hear ridiculous questions (16:38)
• Hilary's advice for those who feel like doing a dry month and are worried about losing a friend or social connections (22:20)
• The average adult spends nearly two years of their life hungover (36:23)

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