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Podcast: No Gossip, Just Saying
Episode: 10
Episode Title: Why Weâre Not Doing Dry January
Publish Date: 12/17/25
Hosted by: Jenn Schofield + Jodi Ross
Brand: Danz Insanity Studios
Episode Summary
Dry January is everywhereâso weâre talking about it⌠and why weâre not fully onboard. In Episode 10, Jen and Jodi break down the good, the bad, and the unrealistic expectations that come with âDry Januaryâ culture. We talk about where Dry January came from, the benefits people swear by (hello better sleep, energy, and glowier skin), and why it can also turn into wellness theater if itâs fueled by guilt or trend-pressure.
We also get honest about what actually works: moderation, knowing why youâre doing it, and building support so you donât spiral into the âI failed so I quitâ mindset. Whether youâre skipping Dry January, trying it, or doing your own version (like cutting back on sugar instead), this episode is your reminder: perfection is a setupâprogress is the goal.
In This Episode
00:00 â Why weâre talking Dry January (and why weâre not doing it)
00:46 â If youâre giving something up⌠sugar might be the real boss fight
01:35 â Is Dry January helpful or just a trend?
02:15 â Where Dry January started + why people do it
03:40 â âDonât starve my happyâ + post-holiday rebound energy
04:17 â Does it actually work, or do people just âdrink their face offâ in February?
05:08 â Dry January vs âwellness theaterâ (and why intention matters)
06:10 â The hubs did it: what changed (sleep, habits, pressure, expectations)
09:28 â Results: weight loss isnât guaranteed, but sleep can improve a lot
10:20 â Skin + hydration: water matters more than people think
11:15 â The best approach: buddies, accountability, learningânot restricting
12:06 â The downside: doing it alone + the âday 14 spiralâ
12:54 â Scaffold it: small goals > all-or-nothing
14:30 â âCheap date resetâ + tolerance creeping up over time
16:40 â Vacation rebound + why restriction can backfire
17:25 â âI donât like being told what to doâ (even by myself)
18:50 â Withdrawal, tolerance reset, and choosing moderation
19:50 â 2026 word: moderation (guardrails, not punishment)
20:45 â January realities: cold, dry skin, no fun holidays⌠and playoff season
22:50 â Our advice: find a buddy, learn, donât restrict
23:35 â Perfection = failure (be kind, reset, keep going)
24:15 â 2026 goals + Danz Insanity Studios momentum
25:28 â Wrap + how to support the show
Resources Mentioned
Dry January info/history: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-support/managing-your-drinking/dry-january/about-dry-january/the-dry-january-story
Danz Insanity Studios: https://danzinsanity.com/
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