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The Courage to Say "I Don't Drink"
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Ever wondered when to tell people you've stopped drinking? That seemingly simple question leads us down a fascinating rabbit hole of social expectations, personal growth, and the unexpected gifts of sobriety.
As two women with over seven combined years of alcohol-free living, we've navigated countless awkward explanations, invented excuses, and eventually found our authentic voices. From Ali's clever "one-year no beer challenge" deflection to Megsy's podcast revelation, we share the evolving ways we've announced our sobriety to friends, family, and even potential employers.
What's most striking is how society demands explanations from non-drinkers while never questioning those who drink. This double standard reveals alcohol's powerful grip on our culture, even as both of us discovered something revolutionary: all those qualities we credited to alcohol—being funny, creative, confident—were actually within us all along. Alcohol wasn't enhancing our personalities; it was masking them.
The transformation from FOMO (fear of missing out) to JOMO (joy of missing out) marks a pivotal shift in sobriety, as does the realization that we didn't "give up" anything valuable—we gained ourselves back. Through personal anecdotes ranging from hilarious misadventures to profound moments of clarity, we illustrate how sobriety unveils our authentic selves and reconnects us with our true values.
Whether you're sober-curious, newly alcohol-free, or simply interested in understanding loved ones who don't drink, this conversation offers both practical guidance and heartfelt encouragement. Ready to explore the freedom that comes when you no longer feel compelled to explain yourself or pretend to be someone you're not? Listen now, and discover what awaits on the other side of drinking.
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https://www.meganwebb.com.au/podcast-1
Ali
insta: https://www.instagram.com/idontdrinkfullstop/
Meg
website: https://www.meganwebb.com.au/
insta: https://www.instagram.com/meganwebbcoaching/
bookclub: https://www.alcoholfreedom.com.au/unwinedbookclub
Connect AF: https://www.elizaparkinson.com/groupcoaching
Chapters
1. The Courage to Say "I Don't Drink" (00:00:00)
2. When to Tell People You're Sober (00:01:23)
3. Early Sobriety Strategies and Excuses (00:05:01)
4. Discovering True Self Without Alcohol (00:09:51)
5. From FOMO to JOMO (00:15:19)
6. Breaking Shame and Finding Values (00:20:11)
7. Final Thoughts on Sobriety Journey (00:26:31)
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