Sober Pod
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DRINKING OCCASIONS
DRINKING OCCASIONS
DRINKING OCCASIONS
Monday 14th November 2022
Get practical tips for handling drinking occasions in sobriety with Carl and Chelsea from Sober Pod. Stay prepared and maintain your commitment.
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Get the buttons here!Handling Drinking Occasions: Practical Tips from Sober Pod
Throughout the rest of our lives there will be drinking occasions...we have found it is also easy to leave early.
Picture this: you're at a holiday party, a wedding, or even a family gathering, and everywhere you look, people are raising their glasses. For someone on the path to sobriety, these 'drinking occasions' can be daunting. In this episode of Sober Pod, hosts Carl and Chelsea dive into the art of navigating such events without compromising your commitment to staying sober. They share real-life strategies that have helped them and others in similar situations.
From the importance of always having a non-alcoholic drink in hand to the subtle power of a little white lie, they cover it all. Carl and Chelsea also discuss the value of being upfront about your sobriety. As Carl puts it, 'Saying aloud to other people that we do not drink helps greatly to strengthen our own determination to stay sober, and there may be a byproduct.
Occasionally, we find that making such a statement encourages someone else present who also needs or wants not to drink'. Beyond that, they explore how staying busy and being of service can keep your mind off the temptation to drink. This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt anecdotes, making it a must-listen for anyone facing the challenge of attending social events while maintaining their sobriety.
Tune in to gain insights that could make your next social gathering a little less stressful and a lot more enjoyable.