Great morning! If you're sober, you've definitely noticed the growing range of near-beers, NA wine and zero-proof spirits, but the truth behind them is kind of concerning.... Today, I'm unpacking the ethical and moral concerns with all your favourite 0% drinks, and whether they're worth the money. There's two sides to every story - and today, I'm sharing both!

Time stamps:

1:50 - Gratitude

4:42 - When they're great - for blending in

5:28 - Masking addictions and triggering craving

9:30 - Entrenching the drinking culture

12:20 - Not really alcohol-tasting, yet you're paying alcohol prices

14:25 - Supporting alcohol companies... but pushing them in the right direction?

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Great Morning! Obviously, you should not be embarrassed or ashamed of being sober or sober curious, but that is easier said than done! Whatever your history with alcohol is, you have every right to say no to a drink, and this doesn't make you any less of a friend or a person. True friends will care more about your mental wellbeing and your happiness than you joining them for a glass of bubbles!

Time stamps:

1:47: gratitude

4:40: start of episode - what my friend said to me that sparked a whole conversation

8:02: where the social pressure comes from (for me anyway!)

11:03: the hard truth about other people's opinions

11:49: be proud of yourself!

14:42: we all get embarrassed about something

16:05: make a commitment to opening a conversation (and hold me accountable to mine)

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Great morning! This is the episode for all of you who want to better support your sober and sober curious friends - because sometimes, the world is so surrounded by alcohol, so it's nice to have a safe, comfortable friends to hang out with! Or, if you are the sober friend - hopefully you can relate to some of these awkward moments every teetotaller goes through!

Time stamps:

2:11 - Gratitude

5:17 - Start of the episode

6:50 - The Don'ts of supporting your sober friends

12:50 - the Do's of supporting your sober friends

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Great Morning! Today marks about 3 months of being sober for me, so I figured I'd share a little about what I've learnt so far, what I've experienced, and everything in between. I also share a few comments from our community members on what keeps them sober!

Time stamps:

2:30 - Gratitude

5:45 - Start of my chat

6:55 - My aims with sharing my sober journey and building a sober community

9:00 - Exploring who I am beyond alcohol and saying no more

11:35 - Staying connected to my current (amazing!) friends

12:10 - Boredom and running out of things to do

13:23 - Strength gains and fitness

14:20 - Knowing I'm sober because it's my choice, not anyone else's

16:19 - Quick little summary (TLDR)

16:58 - What every in my community is saying :)

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Great morning! Something we all question is what's the point in being sober, if you don't have an "alcohol problem" or alcohol addiction. The thing is, it can take a while to feel the full effects of being sober, and this can make the whole journey a little discouraging. I'm tackling this big issue by reminding you of a few benefits you will slowly feel over time, and why it's worth sticking with!

Time stamps:

Gratitude: 2:45

Start of episode: 6:31

Mental health benefits: 8:00

Physical health benefits: 10:52

The time you get back: 14:07

Relationship benefits: 15:45

Having more fun: 17:55

Money saved: 21:25

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Great morning! The other day, I was completely surprised by how badly I was craving alcohol! I've never been a huge drinker and pretty well got through the first 2 months of sobriety not really needing or wanting to drink, so the craving really knocked me. In honour of being honest and transparent through my sober journey, I thought I would do a bit of research and share how you can overcome these cravings - because they are so normal and do get easier with time!

Time stamps:

2:59 - Gratitude

5:34 - Start of the episode

6:21 - My experience with craving

8:39 -Why we crave alcohol

11:02 - How to deal with a craving in the moment

17:47 - Setting up routines and habits to stop cravings in the future

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Great morning! This is the ONLY list you'll ever need when you're looking for ways to say no to alcohol, for every situation you'll ever need! There are honest ways, excuses, funny ways and everything in between.

Time Stamps:

Gratitude: 2:01

Practise makes perfect: 4:50

Honesty is the best policy: 5:22

Know your why: 6:54

Every excuse I can think of: 8:29

(Why I don't like making excuses! 15:10)

Funny/clever phrases to say: 16:02

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Great morning! Today, I wanted to go through how I prepare for going to an alcohol-driven event like a wedding, party or concert - and how you can be confident in your decision to say no. From planning an exit strategy to knowing your why, there are heaps of ways you can prepare to make your sober-time just as much fun as your drunk-time!

Time Stamps:

Gratitude: 3:06

Start of episode: 6:13

Why do you want to go?: 6:31

What are you going to tell people?: 9:00

Have an exit strategy: 12:55

At the event - grab a NA drink first: 15:11

Find someone comfortable to start with: 18:10

Find something else to enjoy: 19:21

Fake it until to make it!: 19:50

And when it all gets too much...: 20:52

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Great Morning! Following on from last week's episode, this week I'm going through a few tips and tricks for being sober curious or just drinking more mindfully. If you want to change your alcohol habits but don't want to commit to completely cutting alcohol out, this episode is for you!

Time stamps:

Gratitude: 1:18

Start of the episode: 4:31

Have a plan for saying no: 6:37

Try new activities: 9:16

The HALT method: 10:07

How to justify drinking at one event, and not another: 11:37

Make sober friends!: 12:45

Know your drink number (my number one tip!!): 13:13

Tips for sticking to your drink number: 16:15

Reflect on your experiences: 20:51

Make your decisions sober: 22:04

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Great Morning! If being fully sober is a bit overwhelming but you still want to change your habits with alcohol, sober curiosity might be for you! The new movement encourages mindful drinking habits and re-establishing a healthier relationship with alcohol, then this episode is here to help you start re-thinking where alcohol fits in your life and making you happier along the way.

Time stamps:

Gratitude: 2:03

Start of the episode: 5:15

Definitions: 6:15

Popularity of sober curiosity: 9:48

Benefits of sober curiosity: 10:55

Benefits of being fully sober & my experiences: 13:24

Some concluding thoughts: 17:00

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