153: Cutting Out Booze: My Decision to Stop Drinking

In this episode, I share why I decided to stop drinking, what has happened since I’ve given up alcohol, and how I’m feeling four months without it. I discuss how alcohol affected my postpartum experience, my “aha” moment with drinking, and my current relationship with plant-based substances. I also answer listener questions on sober curiosity and its relation to diet culture, how I navigate nights out, and what I’ve noticed physically and mentally since giving up booze.


Key Takeaway / Points:

  • My upbringing with alcohol

  • How alcohol was affecting my postpartum experience

  • My “aha” moment and decision to give up booze

  • Whether I feel pressure to keep the sober streak

  • My current relationship with plant-based substances

  • Unpacking vulnerability and shame in using plant-based substances

  • How I navigate going out and answering questions on my sober curiosity

  • How to navigate dating when you don’t drink

Hello, World!


Listen to the past solo episode on cutting out alcohol here


Products mentioned:

Plus edibles

Kiva chocolate bars

Camino edibles

@Wavy_Bar (DM “freckledfoodie”)

Athletic Brewing NA beers

Gruvi NA beers

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This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum 

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