4. Why and How I Stopped Drinking: My Sober Curious Journey

In this episode, Sam gets vulnerable about a scary experience she had while drinking, and how it compelled her to examine her relationship with alcohol more closely. You'll learn some key statistics about the physical impacts of alcohol consumption, some science-backed info about the emotional toll it takes on you, and strategies for staying sober in the face of peer pressure and temptation. Listen to this episode if you're considering taking a break from alcohol, if you're already sober and seek connection through it, or if you're just interested in Sam's journey. Key moments: 03:15 How much alcohol is safe for human consumption 03:42 Physical impacts of alcohol consumption 04:25 Are you binge drinking? Find out here 05:15 Defining excessive alcohol consumption 07:56 Emotional impact of alcohol consumption 08:39 Sam's relationship with alcohol 10:51 Trigger warning and Sam tells a vulnerable story 17:41 Emotional suppression origin story 22:21 Why and how alcohol causes anxiety 24:06 Why your sober curious journey isn't sticking 25:27 How going sober has changed Sam's life 27:10 Tips for staying sober in the face of peer pressure and temptation 34:37 Upcoming CAPS LOCK episodes Thanks for listening! New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 AM EST, so if you liked this episode, subscribe or follow to get notified about the next one. And please leave me a rating or review, so I can continue to improve the show. Talk soon! Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock Join WHOOP. Resources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices