Are you “sober curious?” Understanding the role of alcohol in our lives

(By Dayna Mason)

As we begin the new year many of us may ask, “What do I want to do differently this year? How do I want to improve my life?”

One possibility is to take a closer look at alcohol’s role in our lives. Maybe we join the growing trend and give it up for a set amount of time as an experiment, or maybe we just pay closer attention to what we say to ourselves about it and how it makes us feel.

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©Dayna Mason, 2023

Episode 3: State of the Union (aka “Marriage”) and the Benefit of Long-term Relationship

(By Dayna Mason)

Marriage has evolved over the last century. We’ve gone from a union based on economic benefits for the immediate families to love-based unions whose main purpose was to raise a family, to a new generation that may be opting out of both marriage and children altogether. So, what does this mean for the future of matrimony?

(music by Fro Magnum Man, and intro by "Jingle Queen" voice artist, Emily McIntosh)

©Dayna Mason, 2020

Episode 2: Reduce Stress, Connect with Others and Enjoy a Meaningful Holiday Season

(By Dayna Mason)

For many people the holidays are filled with the delights of twinkle lights, holiday music, cookie decorating, gift giving, family gatherings and parties. But for some people the holidays can be a time of loneliness and isolation.

Social isolation is one of the most common predictors of depression. During the holidays, people who feel disconnected often avoid social interactions. Unfortunately, withdrawing makes the feelings of loneliness even worse.

(music by Fro Magnum Man, and intro by "Jingle Queen" voice artist, Emily McIntosh)

©Dayna Mason, 2020

Episode 1: Being Happily Single in a Coupled Culture

(By Dayna Mason)

It can be challenging to be truly happy as a single person in America. Many single people are either silently (or not so silently) longing to have a plus one in their lives or are weighed down by others’ expectations of them finding a “soulmate.” And our society promotes twosomes over singles in myriad ways.

(music by Fro Magnum Man, and intro by "Jingle Queen" voice artist, Emily McIntosh)

©Dayna Mason, 2020