Janet
Janet
The Dark Side of Mommyjuice Culture - with Tribe Member Jen
The Dark Side of Mommyjuice Culture - with Tribe Member Jen
The Dark Side of Mommyjuice Culture - with Tribe Member Jen
Saturday 1st March 2025
Jen shares her journey from alcohol dependence to thriving in sobriety, tackling the harmful 'Mommyjuice' culture.
29 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Jen's turning point came on March 14th, 2017.
- She felt lonely and ashamed as a mum struggling with alcohol.
- Attending a Tribe Sober workshop was a game-changer for her.
- She highlights mental clarity and deeper life experiences as benefits of sobriety.
- Jen shares tips for handling social situations without drinking.
I realised that my existence had shrunk to such an extent that it revolved almost entirely around alcohol
Parenting and alcohol can be a tricky combination, and Tribe Sober's latest episode tackles this head-on. In 'The Dark Side of Mommyjuice Culture', Tribe member Jen shares her journey from feeling trapped in a cycle of drinking to thriving in an alcohol-free life. Jen opens up about the loneliness and shame she felt as a mum who relied on alcohol to get through the day.
Her turning point came on March 14th, 2017, when she realised her life revolved around alcohol. Despite trying to quit multiple times, it wasn't until she attended a Tribe Sober workshop that things began to change for the better. Jen talks about the benefits she's experienced since quitting drinking, including gaining mental clarity, experiencing life more deeply, and finding new interests.
She also shares practical tips for managing social situations as a non-drinker, like always having a drink in hand and using simple, assertive responses when offered alcohol. The episode also delves into the harmful normalisation of alcohol in society, particularly the 'Mommyjuice' culture that suggests wine is a necessary part of parenting. Jen and host Janet Gorond discuss the powerful influence of advertising and media in shaping our drinking habits and the importance of challenging these narratives.
Jen's story is both inspiring and relatable, offering hope and practical advice for anyone struggling with alcohol dependence. Whether you're already sober, striving to be sober, or just curious about living alcohol-free, this episode is packed with valuable insights and support. Tune in to hear Jen's journey and find out how you can start your own path to sobriety.