Lee Davy
Lee Davy
Why You Can’t Stop Drinking – Look at Who You’re With
Why You Can’t Stop Drinking – Look at Who You’re With
Why You Can’t Stop Drinking – Look at Who You’re With
Tuesday 15th April 2025
Lee Davy explores how your friendships impact your drinking habits and offers practical advice for finding supportive connections.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode Overview
- Your social circle can significantly impact your drinking habits.
- True growth often requires changing your environment.
- Seek out soulful connections over shallow small talk.
- Regularly meet with a small group to share fears and paths.
- Reassess your friendships to find those who support your growth.
The pub is not a place for growth. It is nothing but a padded cell for your parts that are too scared to be seen
Lee Davy is back with another eye-opening episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, tackling the crucial topic of how our social circles impact our drinking habits. This time, Lee dives into the influence of our friendships and environments on our alcohol consumption. He makes a compelling case that the people we surround ourselves with can either help us grow or keep us stuck in the 'Liquid Lie'.
Lee's insights are both personal and universal, making you question whether your current social group is aiding your journey to sobriety or hindering it. He shares anecdotes about how his own drinking crew shaped his values and coping mechanisms, emphasising that true growth often requires changing your environment. The episode isn't just about ditching the pub; it's about finding meaningful connections that elevate you.
Lee encourages listeners to seek out soulful connections over shallow small talk, illustrating how swapping the pub for a supportive group can be a significant upgrade in your life. He draws on Seth Godin's advice to find three or four people to meet regularly, either in person or online, to share fears and paths. This practice, he argues, fosters genuine connection and emotional growth.
The episode is filled with practical advice and thought-provoking questions designed to make you reflect on your own social circle. Are your friends helping you expand or keeping you confined? What would happen if you sought out people who celebrated your growth? Lee’s candid reflections and actionable tips make this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to live an alcohol-free life.
By the end, you'll be inspired to reassess your friendships and perhaps make some changes that could be pivotal in your sobriety journey.