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What really happens to your friendships when you stop drinking?

In Part 1 of a three-part series on friendship and sobriety, we unpack one of the biggest fears people have about going alcohol-free: losing friends.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Drinking buddies vs real friendships
 • Why some relationships fade naturally
 • Social anxiety around events and gatherings
 • Setting boundaries without becoming defensive
 • Becoming the “lighthouse” instead of chasing approval

If you’re sober curious, gray-area drinking, or newly alcohol-free, this conversation will help you reframe the social shifts that come with change.Part 2 drops next week, where we explore how to intentionally build new, aligned community. 

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After a six-week break, Sober Across the Pond is back — and we’re picking up with a topic that matters to everyone. In Episode 13, we explore what unites women and men on the alcohol-free path. From mental health and emotional wellbeing to joy, connection, and everyday activities, sobriety delivers powerful benefits regardless of gender.

Alcohol doesn’t discriminate — and neither do the benefits of stepping away from it. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, relationships, or simply enjoying life more fully, being alcohol-free creates common ground and instant connection.

We also share why sober communities form such strong bonds so quickly — and why this one choice has the power to bring people together across backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

We missed you, we’re grateful you’re here, and we’re excited to be back on a weekly schedule.

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In Part 2 of our men-focused series on alcohol, we explore how male drinking culture evolves over time — and what often gets lost along the way. What starts as social drinking with mates in bars can quietly shift into drinking at home, disguised as a “civilized” or sophisticated wine habit.

We discuss the powerful peer pressure many men feel to keep drinking even when they don’t want to — whether for health reasons, family responsibilities, or simply wanting clarity the next morning. The conversation also turns to a quieter but deeply important issue: loneliness, including the growing number of middle-aged men who find themselves drinking alone in pubs and bars.

Finally, we examine the darker side of alcohol-fueled masculinity — how lowered inhibitions, emotional suppression, and group dynamics can escalate into toxic behavior, and in the worst cases, contribute to harm and sexual assault.

This episode isn’t about judgement — it’s about awareness, responsibility, and opening a more honest conversation about what men actually need as they grow, change, and age.

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 In this first installment of our 3-part Men’s Series, we dig into how alcohol intersects with men’s mental health, emotional regulation, stress, identity, and social expectations.
 We explore:
 • How men use alcohol to cope silently
 • Why emotional suppression matters
 • Social pressure, bravado, and risk-taking
 • The marketing machine targeting men
 This episode opens the door to a deeply important conversation—one that every man, and everyone who cares about men, needs to hear. 

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In Part 2 of our ongoing Gender & Alcohol series, Bridgene shares a candid arc many women will recognize—gradual anxiety, self-medicating with wine, and the turning point of a 90-day break that changed everything. We dig into menopause-related mood shifts, the “beer fear” spiral, and why alcohol quietly dulls empathy, judgment, and safety awareness. We also unpack the pink-washed marketing machine—“mommy wine” culture, glittery merch, and the subtle push toward middle-lane drinking that rarely stops at “just one.” Most importantly, we talk self-trust: try a six-week break, run your own experiment, and let the evidence speak. No shame, no labels—just data from your life. 

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This is the opening of a multi-part exploration into gender, identity, and the role alcohol often plays in how we cope, connect, and define ourselves.

 In this first installment, we talk about the quiet, gradual shift many women experience — when drinking moves from social habit to emotional support. It often happens slowly, especially during seasons of stress, transition, or changing identity.

 This episode is not about blame — it’s about deep understanding and gentle awareness. Sometimes naming what’s happening is the most powerful first step. 

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In the final installment of our “Sobriety as a Superpower at Work” series, Bridgene and Michael share their most personal reflections on authenticity, self-trust, and confidence. When the performance fades and the mask drops, what remains is something far more powerful: clarity.

They discuss how living alcohol-free strengthens not just emotional intelligence but professional resilience—and how embracing who you truly are can transform both your work and your relationships.

🎧 Tune in to this heartfelt finale and remember: being real is the ultimate superpower.

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This episode dives into the emotional clarity that comes when alcohol is no longer in the way. Bridgene and Michael unpack how being alcohol-free makes us better communicators, colleagues, and friends — and how empathy is our real superpower.

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Why do people drink at social events — and what really happens when they do?

In this episode, Bridgene and Michael unpack how alcohol can make conversations circular, people less interesting, and moments less real. When you’re alcohol-free, you notice everything — and that awareness becomes your superpower.

Hear the laughter, honesty, and practical insight that make Sober Across the Pond a growing global favorite.

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In Part 1 of Sobriety as a Superpower at Work, we uncover the incredible link between living alcohol-free and developing deep emotional intelligence. Discover how the absence of alcohol enhances your ability to listen, connect, and communicate with authenticity — skills that power every great relationship and career. Join Michael and Bridgene as they reveal how emotional clarity becomes the ultimate professional advantage.