03/08/2021Present and Sober Podcast Episode 9'I drink to connect'
'But alcohol is needed for connection, right?', this is the message we've all received for years. Movies, adverts, and society at large all sending us the message that 'alcohol is the secret sauce when finding friends' or 'a party isn't a party without alcohol!'. But is this really true? If you look around an alcohol-fuelled party at 1 am, are we really seeing 'connection' or something completely different? Come and join us for this week's episode of the Present and Sober podcast as we dive into this belief and consider the reality behind this 'promise' of connection. Regardless of where you are on your alcohol-free journey, we know you'll gain some inspiration and insight from this one! 
What you will learn in this episode:

• The Science behind alcohol and connection (3.00+)
• How using alcohol as a 'crutch can hold us back' & why you're not supposed to feel comfortable all the time (11.30)
• Why being an introvert is cool! (17.00)
• Why change is good when it comes to your alcohol free journey (30.00)
• Tools and tactics for finding true connection (45.00 & throughout show)

Resources 

• 'This Naked Mind' by Annie Grace 
• 'Alcohol Explained' by William Porter 
• Our FB group - come ask question and get some great ideas for relaxing! 😊

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