Do you often wonder what your life would be like without alcohol? Do you hate the all-or-nothing mentality surrounding drinking? Being sober curious means literally, choosing to question or get curious about every impulse, expectation, and invitation to drink instead of mindlessly going along with the dominant drinking culture. Sober curiosity means something different to every individual, making it an inclusive cultural movement. It’s living in the gray area. Today’s guest is Meg Daly, certified coach, former teacher, and founder of the Live More, Drink Less Community. She is also the creator of the 30 Day Reset and the Tranquility Talk Podcast, and her goal is to support sensitive, empathic individuals as they reduce or release alcohol in their lives to start sleeping deeper, feeling lighter, and living better. Join us to hear how she created her program while going on her own journey of reducing alcohol, and how you can get involved today.
Key Points From This Episode:
An introduction to today’s topic: sober curiosity.What it means to be sober curious: to question every decision to drink.Jessica’s relationship with sober curiosity.Today’s guest: Meg Daly, certified coach, and founder of the Live More, Drink Less Community.Meg Daly introduces herself and tells us about her relationship with alcohol.The difference between gray area drinking and alcoholism. Intentional drinking where you think before you drink.What Meg’s definition of sober curiosity looks like: being curious about what life would look like without alcohol.What gray area drinking is: leaning on alcohol to alleviate any emotional suffering.How moderation can often lead to abstinence.What Meg noticed when she took 120 days off from drinking.Positive differences she has experienced after reducing drinking including whiter eyes, loss of weight, and great sleep.The trifecta of habits: drinking alone, smoking alone, and binge eating.How she knew she was ready to step into sober curiosity, elegance, and self-possession.The impact of drinking less on Meg’s social life.Why it is so important to plan your Friday according to how you want to feel on Sunday.Considering the impact of not drinking with the phrase ‘because I didn’t drink today, I get to [fill in the blank]’.Why you shouldn’t feel defensive when people question your decision.The story of how she created her 30 Day Reset workbook and online membership while reducing alcohol herself.Her ongoing support options and why community support is so important.The importance of making a beautiful ritual out of not drinking.Meg’s favorite mocktail: the Gingy Pop Fizz: tangerine juice, mineral water, and ginger ale.Two of her favorite non-alcoholic brands: Seedlip and Lyre’s.The importance of planning ahead as a non-drinker.Her favorite story of a client eliminating alcohol over the festive season.How giving up alcohol can help you slow down: time and energy open up.
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“To me, that’s sober curious. You’re like, ‘What would life be like without alcohol, and am I willing to step into the courage to grab onto the freedom that I claim to desire?’”— Meg K Daly [0:12:42]
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