#56 - How Quitting Alcohol Changed My Identity, Confidence & Relationships (Q&A)

Welcome back to the podcast! This episode is a special alcohol-related Q&A. Last week, I hit two milestones—I turned 36 and marked two years since I last drank alcohol. Since the previous Q&A episode was such a hit, I asked you to send in your questions again. I hope you find this episode insightful—let me know what you think!

Fully Timestamped Chapter List

00:00:00 Intro & Podcast Explanation

00:03:15 Reflecting on Turning 36 & Sobriety Milestone

00:07:40 Describing Sober Self in Three Words

00:10:50 Thoughts on the Sober Community

00:18:25 The Final Straw That Led to Quitting Alcohol

00:26:40 Negative Effects of Quitting Alcohol

00:31:50 Impact of Quitting Alcohol on Fitness & Recovery

00:37:20 Difficult Moments & Social Challenges While Sober

00:42:10 Best Low Alcohol Beverages & Personal Preferences

00:47:35 Unexpected Perks of Being Sober

00:52:10 Socialising While Others Drink & Handling Stag Dos

00:58:20 Dating & Alcohol: Past & Present Perspectives

01:05:45 Stereotypes About Sober People & Personal Experience

01:12:10 Advice for Someone Wanting to Quit Drinking

01:16:40 Identity Shifts Since Quitting Alcohol

01:23:20 Alcohol in British Culture & Thoughts on Relocating

01:26:55 Would You Recommend Everyone Go Sober?

01:30:15 Handling Stress & Difficult Emotions Without Alcohol

01:33:29 Closing

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