This week on The Rest Is...PR, Jacki and Lyle discuss a subject they have been keen to cover for quite some time - drinking, and our relationship with alcohol. In an open and incredibly insightful and vulnerable conversation, Jacki and Lyle both discuss their own experiences of alcohol throughout their lives. Lyle opens up about a recent set of circumstances which led to him taking a break from drinking for a month, and the transformative impact that will hopefully have on his life and his relationships with his friends and family. He also analyses how he is becoming more aware of the impact that his family members' experiences have had on his own journey. Jacki discusses her own history with alcohol, including her experiences of the intense drinking culture within the industry she worked in, and how initially giving up for one month led to three months, six months, and ultimately where she is now years later. Both discuss the importance of being open and honest with yourself and those around you, before Lyle emphasises that, whilst there are differing extents to which people go through issues surrounding alcohol, each and every one of them is valid and worthy of support.

TW: This podcast discusses issues surrounding the subject of alcohol and alcohol consumption. Listener discretion is advised.

If you or anyone you know is suffering with any of the issues raised in this podcast, it is important to know that you are not alone and support is available to you whenever you need it. The following are just a few of the organisations that do amazing work in supporting anyone who is struggling with this situation.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Alcohol Change: alcoholchange.org.uk

FRANK: talktofrank.com

Turning Point: turning-point.co.uk

We Are With You: wearewithyou.org.uk

Artwork by Daff Kjellström

Music by Lyle Fulton

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