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Episode Summary
In this episode, Elena and Kira take a look at their relationships with alcohol: from drinking in high school and college to the different ways alcohol has shaped their social lives, relationships, emotions, and sense of self. They talk about what it can look like to become more reflective of your drinking, why changing your relationship with alcohol can take time, and how small shifts in awareness can lead to bigger changes. Whether you're sober-curious, looking to cut back, or simply want to better understand your own relationship with alcohol, this episode offers a place to start.
Specifically, We Discuss:
01:20 – When We Started Drinking
09:45 – Drinking Culture in High School and College
18:18 – When We Started Questioning Our Relationship with Alcohol
26:47 – The Role of Hangovers, FOMO, and Social Pressure
30:39 – How Our Relationships with Alcohol Have Changed
33:50 – Alcohol, Stress, and Emotional Numbing
36:23 – The Benefits of Becoming More Reflective About Drinking
39:53 – Tips for Cutting Back or Becoming More Sober-Curious
48:53 – Navigating Social Situations, Dating, and Peer Pressure
51:00 – Final Thoughts
Key Takeaways
✨ You don't need to hit "rock bottom" to start reflecting on your relationship with alcohol.
✨ Becoming more aware of why you drink (and how alcohol is serving you...because it is in some way) is the first part in making intentional changes.
✨ You don't have to completely stop drinking to become more reflective about your relationship with alcohol. Sober curiosity asks you to just reflect more about yourself, your habits, and what makes you feel your best.
Resources We Mentioned
Brené Brown's work on emotional numbing including her viral TedTalk on vulnerability https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o&vl=en
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