Janey Lee Grace - Alcohol Free Life from The Sober Club
Janey Lee Grace - Alcohol Free Life from The Sober Club
Navigating Sex & Relationships - Anna Kingsley
Navigating Sex & Relationships - Anna Kingsley
Navigating Sex & Relationships - Anna Kingsley
Friday 30th August 2024
Explore how quitting alcohol impacts your relationships and sex life. Expert Anna Kingsley shares advice and personal stories on navigating sober intimacy.
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Janey Lee Grace - Alcohol Free Life from The Sober Club
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Sobriety significantly impacts romantic and platonic relationships.
- Setting boundaries and improving communication are key to maintaining healthy relationships.
- Dating without alcohol requires new strategies for building confidence.
- Physiological changes after quitting drinking can affect your sex life.
- Self-care is crucial for sustaining healthy relationships in sobriety.
Dating in the UK often revolves around pubs and bars; it's a whole new world when you remove alcohol from the equation.
Sex and relationships can be tricky enough without the added complications of sobriety. In this episode of Alcohol Free Life, Janey Lee Grace chats with Anna Kingsley, a relationship expert and psychosexual therapist, about the profound impact that quitting alcohol can have on your intimate connections. Anna shares her professional insights and personal experiences, making it clear that navigating these waters can be challenging but ultimately rewarding.
The conversation touches on how sobriety can shift not just romantic relationships but friendships and family dynamics too. Anna dives into her background, revealing that her interest in this field was sparked by her own lived experiences with a partner who struggled with alcohol. She offers valuable advice on setting boundaries, improving communication, and finding comfort in your own skin.
Janey and Anna discuss the importance of self-care and how it plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy relationships while staying sober. The episode also tackles the awkwardness of dating without alcohol. Anna provides practical tips for those re-entering the dating scene, such as being upfront about your sobriety and finding new ways to build confidence without relying on booze. They also explore the physiological changes that come with quitting drinking and how these can affect your sex life.
You'll find this episode both enlightening and supportive, filled with real talk about the complexities of love and sex in a sober life. Whether you're newly sober or have been on this journey for a while, there's something here for everyone. Ready to dive into the complexities of sober relationships? Tune in to gain practical advice and heartfelt stories that will leave you feeling understood and inspired.