Daniel Patterson

Sobriety Uncensored

Daniel Patterson

  • EPISODE 88

EPISODE 88

Thursday 12th September 2024

Daniel and Jenna discuss 'mommy wine culture', social pressures, and their own experiences with sobriety. A candid and relatable chat on fitting in without overindulging.
Explicit
39 minutes
Honest
Relatable
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Compassionate

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Sobriety Uncensored
Author:
Daniel Patterson
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Navigating 'Mommy Wine Culture' with Honesty and Humour

Episode Overview

  • Daniel recounts a recent gathering that ended with him driving tipsy friends home.
  • Discussion on the pressures of 'mommy wine culture' and fitting in at social events.
  • Jenna shares her playdate experiences and the mental energy spent on managing drinking.
  • They explore the emotional toll and regret that often follows social drinking.
  • How sobriety has changed their perspectives on these social pressures.
I remember taking it way too far when my kids were too young for me to be having white wine at one o'clock in the afternoon
In this episode of Sobriety Uncensored, Daniel and Jenna dive into the tricky terrain of 'mommy wine culture'. Daniel kicks things off by recounting a recent mom and daughter gathering at his house, which ended with him driving a few tipsy friends home. This sparks a conversation about the pressures and mental gymnastics parents often go through to fit in at social functions while managing their drinking.
Jenna shares her own experiences from playdates, highlighting the constant calculation involved in keeping up appearances without overindulging. The duo also touch on the emotional toll and regret that can follow these events, and how sobriety has shifted their perspectives. It's a candid chat filled with relatable anecdotes and some laughs along the way. If you've ever felt the weight of social drinking pressures or questioned your own habits, this episode offers a comforting sense of solidarity and insight.
Tune in for a raw and real discussion that might just make you feel less alone in your journey.