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Did you Give in to Peer Pressure?
Did you Give in to Peer Pressure?
Did you Give in to Peer Pressure?
Wednesday 19th June 2024
Vic and Hamish tackle peer pressure in sobriety with humour and honesty. Discover their tips for resisting social drinking.
15 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Peer pressure starts early and can influence lifelong habits.
- Vic admits to being a 'beer bully' who pressured others to drink.
- Hamish shares his strategies for avoiding shots and downing pints.
- Maintaining sobriety involves awkward but necessary conversations with friends.
- Building a supportive network is crucial for resisting peer pressure.
I was your classic beer bully, prising people's mouths open for shots.
Vic and Hamish dive into the often overlooked but crucial topic of peer pressure in this episode of Sober Awkward. If you've ever found yourself saying 'yes' to another drink just to fit in, you'll find this episode both relatable and enlightening. Vic and Hamish, both ex-party animals, share their personal experiences with peer pressure, offering a mix of humour and raw honesty.
They reflect on how peer pressure influenced their drinking habits and how they, in turn, pressured others to drink. It's a candid look at the social dynamics that often keep people trapped in a cycle of drinking, even when they don't want to. The episode kicks off with some light-hearted banter about childhood pranks like 'Knock Down Ginger' and 'fence hopping', setting the stage for a deeper discussion on how peer pressure starts early in life.
Vic admits to being a 'beer bully', the one pushing others to drink, while Hamish shares his strategies for avoiding shots and downing pints. Their stories are not just entertaining but also serve as a mirror, reflecting the common yet unspoken pressures many face in social settings. The duo also explores the challenges of maintaining sobriety in a world where drinking is often the norm.
Vic talks about the awkwardness of telling friends she's given up alcohol and the fear of losing her identity as the life of the party. Hamish, on the other hand, shares his relief at missing out on stag dos and the social pressures they bring. The episode wraps up with practical advice on how to resist peer pressure and the importance of building a supportive network.
If you're navigating your own journey towards sobriety or simply want to understand the pressures that come with social drinking, this episode offers valuable insights wrapped in humour and honesty. So why not give it a listen? You might just find the courage to say 'no' next time someone offers you that unwanted shot.