This week, we sat down with a fellow mom, comedian, influencer, and OG beeya fan turned dear friend, Jyoti Chand, who opens up about how drinking to fit in during her younger years turned into a full-blown habit. After trying Dry January a few years ago, she realized she was more dependent on alcohol than she’d thought and decided to stay sober for good. Now, she fills her time with self-care, building her online community, exploring new hobbies and showing up as the best mom she can be. She shares the highs and lows of her sobriety journey, offering real talk on breaking old habits and finding fulfillment without the booze.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

* Real talk about quitting alcohol for good

* How to navigate the social pressures of drinking

* The truth about how alcohol is normalized

* How to have more energy and focus by abstaining

* And more…

Jyoti Chand, known as @mamajotes across social platforms, is a dynamic writer, comedian, and passionate advocate for self-care and maternal mental health. With a foundation in stand-up comedy and improv, Jyoti captivates audiences through her highly engaging content across her social and digital platforms, offering an unfiltered look into the realities of motherhood. Her work inspires others to embrace joy and authenticity in their own lives. Represented by Haley Henning at YMU Social, Jyoti holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University and is currently working on her second book, among other creative projects. 

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