Podcasts about Dry January

My guest this week is Lily Shanks from Dallas. Lily describes herself as a recovering attorney. After graduating from a top tier-law school, Lily practiced commercial litigation in a Big Law firm but although she was able to indulge her passion for expensive cars and shoes the stress resulted in a daily wine habit. She got sober and left her corporate job to train as a coach. These days Lily specializes in recovery and relationship coaching and coaches her clients to create their best, most fulfilling lives, starting from the inside. In this episode Lily discovered alcohol at a young age – via the liquor cabinet of one of her friends parents.  It tasted disgusting but she knew it would change the way she felt…so she persevered and found ways to disguise the taste As a shy teenager who wanted to be popular she found that alcohol gave her the liquid courage she needed She was the only child of older parents she felt she had to be perfect… to do everything right.. Lily also felt she had to be independent and not ask for help These two beliefs led to a feeling of loneliness – a feeling that continued as she grew older The loneliness was a feeling that would last until she got into recovery and learnt how better to connect with people – when she learned that connection was the opposite of addiction As a straight A student Lily would worry about the possibility of getting a B Her drive for perfectionism helped her to graduate, get through law school and get a highly paid job at a top firm However she was always chasing the next thing, the next box to be ticked – buying a new car and more shoes even though she didn't need either – she thought it would make her feel better which it did but only for a very short time She was doing the same with alcohol – drinking more and more in the hope that it would make her feel better but of course as it's a depressant it only made her feel worse. Like many of us Lily was under the illusion that alcohol was glamorous and fun and cool..until one day it wasn't. As early as 5 years into her legal career Lily started to sense a misalignment.. she wasn't feeling fulfilled in her job and thought that the alcohol was helping to ease this uncomfortable feeling She took a years sabbatical and got her yoga teaching qualification and taught full time which she really enjoyed Yoga had helped her cope with her stress and she loved the fact that she was able to share that with her students Eventually Lily felt under financial strain so she returned to practicing law – (yet her finances always ran to buying wine!) She was using wine at the end of the day to self medicate her stress and eventually she could feel it affecting her work performance – some days she struggled to get to work as she was battling a severe hangover Like many of us Lily became an expert in disguising her drinking problem – so much so that former colleagues and friends were surprised to hear she's in recovery Like many of us she did a lot of her drinking alone on the sofa at home In Jan 2018 she tried to take a break for Dry January but couldn't notch up more than a few alcohol free days…and she always intended to go back to drinking at the end of the month Doing a challenge like Dry January is when a lot of people realise for the first time that they are dependent When you join Tribe Sober the first thing we do is put you on a 30 day alcohol free challenge so that we can help you to assess your level of dependence and what kind of help you need Short challenges are great to test your dependence but the true benefits of sobriety don't come in until you've been alcohol free for a few months so it's important to push through and keep going Like most of us Lily imposed some rules around her drinking as she tried to moderate – yet of course after 2 or 3 drinks there was no off switch She finally ended her drinking career in 2018 – finishing it with a few months of intentional heavy drinking before accepting that she would have to make the change She had a series of rock bottoms - including a ladies wine tasting trip and a weekend drinking alone in her apartment She also felt mortified when she saw several recordings on a security camera of her arriving home very late at night obviously the worse for wear Waking up hungover every morning she finally accepted that she needed help She took some time off work and started being honest about the problem… with a friend, with a doctor and with her therapist The key to change is honesty – we have to accept to ourselves that we have a problem and then reach out for help – this is the most difficult part of the whole journey Once we've reached out and found some help the journey can begin If you're still procrastinating about getting some help then do it today – reach out to tribesober.com and we'll help you get started on this life changing journey – just go to tribesober.com and hit join our tribe As Lily said we have to be ready to keep an open mind and try something different She had been resistant to the idea of AA but managed to find a small group that she loved - near to where she lived She found the connection she had been looking for – people who were sharing stories just like hers That's such a special moment - the moment we realise we are not alone in this Lily's experience shows the importance of keeping an open mind – we agreed on the strategy to keep trying different groups until you find "your people" She talked about the importance of Sober Firsts and how she tackled them gradually during her first year of sobriety She also stopped dating as she wanted to focus on herself rather than looking for a partner to make her feel good As she said going a year without drinking was a huge change for her so it had to be her primary focus At Tribe Sober we advise people to throw the book at their sobriety and treat it as a major project for that first year So Lily's first year was spent notching up Sober Firsts, appreciating the benefits of sobriety as they came in… it was only in year two that she began to do the deeper work We agreed that Year one is just the beginning of the journey and that there is so much more to recovery than not drinking If you take a listen to Tribe Sober podcast episode 61 from September 2021 you will hear a rehab doctor explaining that for every year we drank we should allow a month of recovery So if like me you've been drinking for decades your recovery will not be quick but you will be noticing more and more benefits of sobriety as the months pass We both agreed that life doesn't become perfect when we get sober but we'll be better able to cope with challenges Personal growth will come from dealing with difficulties – as Lily said “if it doesn't challenge you it doesn't change you” Lily is now a life coach, a sobriety coach and a relationship coach – you can connect with her on myinternalweather.com - or email her lily@myinternalweather.com More Info Subscription membership – you can join up HERE. 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Episode 428 – Do I have a Drinking Problem?   Today we have Lauren, she is 54 from Rochester NY, and took her last drink on November 19, 2022.   Shout out to Ty with 15 YEARS alcohol free!  Thank you for all you do for RE!   Shout out to Bradley from south Denver with 3 days alcohol free!  Great job!   Café RE is a private online unsearchable recovery community. Get accountable and be the best version of you. Together is always better!  Use promo code OPPORTUNITY to waive the setup fee.   [03:23] Intro summary:   In the past Paul has talked about the worst  place a person can be with a drinking problem is in limbo (episode 417). But how do we find out if we actually have a problem so we can get out of that space?   There is a test listed in the DSM-5 to determine if we have a drinking problem or not. There are 11 questions, and you must meet two of them within the past 12 months to have what is called Alcohol Use Disorder. It's not hard to determine if you have a drinking problem based on that test.   But at the end of the day, it can be as simple as if you question if you have a drinking problem, you just answered your own question.   Better Help:  www.betterhelp.com/elevator - 10% off your first month. #sponsored   [12:36] Kris introduces Lauren:   Lauren has been sober almost 4 months at the time of recording. She lives in Rochester New York, she is married, has two adult children, one granddaughter, has pets and owns her own business helping the elderly. She enjoys time outside, crafting (currently diamond painting), reading and learning new things.   Lauren was always fascinated with alcohol, but it wasn't prevalent in her immediate family. When she was 16, she was able to purchase alcohol for her and her friends. She had a lot of fun and thought it was cool. She chose the college based on their drinking culture; she drank heavily but still did well in school. After college she got married, had two kids and a successful job. She drank the same as other parents around her, so she felt that was normal. She was able to abstain when she had her children and feels her drinking was more or less recreational for a long time.       Over the years Lauren hadn't really tried to quit drinking. She would make a halfhearted attempt at Dry January, but it didn't last. She didn't think it had anything to do with being addicted. She feels that everyone else saw signs that her drinking was a problem, but she wasn't aware of it.   After going on a very long-awaited vacation in 2022, Lauren says she had a hard time coming back to regular life and the stressors were magnified. Soon after, she drunkenly alienated a friend on Facebook, and it really impacted her when the friendship ended. She started drinking to escape everything that was bothering her. Lauren had a scare during her third blackout in eight days and decided to go to the doctor where she told them everything. She was sent to an outpatient program to start the next day.   She has found a lot of tools and inspiration through the outpatient program. Lauren says AA didn't resonate with her, but she does do SMART recovery online which she enjoys. Connecting with others has been a great resource for Lauren as well. She views her drinking and recovery as just part of her, she doesn't feel it defines her. Lauren recognizes that she is happier and communicate better with her husband. Her family is relieved and proud of her for going into recovery.   [57:20] Outro:   Spring is here! And with seasonal changes come new challenges. Kris feels that it is a chance for him to make sure he has his accountability in place and has a plan when it comes to spring and more outdoor events. Don't stress about upcoming events, simply be aware of what is out there. Set yourself up to enjoy the weather and reach your alcohol-free goals.   Recovery Elevator YouTube Sobriety Tracker iTunes    Recovery Elevator We're the only ones that can do this, but we don't have to do it alone. I love you guys.

We all know - and perhaps dabble with - not drinking during Dry January or Sober October but the rise of the “sober curious” movement over the last few years has really invited us to start the conversation about our relationship with alcohol and how we use it - and abuse it - across all aspects of life, from “mommy wine” culture to quarantine cocktails. When the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction released their updated alcohol guidelines earlier this year, it rocked a lot of people to their core. Even for me as a dietitian, who has long been quoting far more liberal guidelines in her education and practice, it's a sharp about face in how we advise others about what safe drinking looks like. Alcohol is deeply entrenched in our culture and so it can be difficult to accept the messaging that drinking isn't good for you…especially as many of us have feasted on past headlines (now debunked) that drinking has health benefits. …but this episode isn't about the science of alcohol (we'll have one, don't worry!). It's about the very personal conversations we have with ourselves and others about our alcohol use. I'm speaking with Fiona Hepher, Co-Founder of Sansorium, an alcohol free beverage business about her personal experience with alcohol and how not drinking has unlocked a new way of being (in addition to a new career!) for her and her family. This is also not a conversation about alcoholism. We both acknowledge the deep privilege we have in rethinking drinking habits without having to battle addiction. But it is an open and honest conversation about alcohol, how we relate to it in our lives and what different can look like. I hope you'll join us! About Fiona Hepher: Fiona is the CEO & Co-Founder of Sansorium, a North American alcohol-free beverage importer and consumer online marketplace. For the past decade, between Dubai and Vancouver, she's dedicated herself to disrupting social norms, helping people find meaningful change and greater wellbeing. Today, she's challenging traditions affixed by a multi-billion dollar industry and paving a new path; one where alcohol isn't at the centre of every occasion. She's also a mother, birth doula and aspiring writer. On this episode we chat about: The very defining moment that changed Fiona's perspective on alcohol forever Breaking with your family's - or culture's - drinking norms The unexpected self-work required when you release drinking Navigating the tricky territory of not drinking when others are drinking Coming to terms with the fact that alcohol is not good for you The ritual of a drink…and what to replace it with Mindful drinking vs sober-curious How Fiona created Sansorium with her mom and sister How we can be more inclusive party hosts Making the power of placebo work for you Support the Pod! We couldn't make this podcast happen without the support of our amazing listeners. I love hearing your feedback on these episodes to be sure to join the conversation on our instagram @theallsortspod @desireenielsenrd @fionahepher as well as in our Nutrition with Desiree community. If you love this episode, please share it with your friends and family, or take a minute to rate, review or subscribe on your favourite podcast app. We appreciate EVERY. SINGLE. LISTEN! Full show notes, with links and recommendations available at www.desireerd.com/podcast

After several months of debauchery, I decided to cut alcohol out of my life for the month of January. This is known as "dry January." I felt so good throughout the month that I decided to continue abstaining from alcohol indefinitely. I'm not a big drinker, and I don't plan to cut it out of my life forever, but I will be much more intentional when I introduce it back. The results have been amazing; better compliance with my nutrition plan, great workouts, healthier digestion, lower blood pressure, and improved sleep. Have you ever gone a period of time without drinking? What were the results? 

Episode 115 features Tito's Handmade Vodka. Bottled in 750ml at 40% ABV, or 80 proof and it retails for about $20.Enjoy this episode with some Tito's and soda with a lemon wedge.Tito's Handmade Vodka official website: https://www.titosvodka.com/ Brief Historical Timeline:1992 - Tito Beveridge begins making vodka infusions for his friends1995 - Tito applies for a distillery license1997 - First year of production yields about 1,000 9-liter equivalent cases2001 - Tito's wins a Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition2013 - United Airlines begins serving Tito's on all their flights2021 - 11,070,000 9-liter equivalent cases are sold, making Tito's the most popular distilled spirit brand in the USA, and providing enough for one 750ml bottle for each third person in the country2023 - Tito's runs a Superbowl commercial named Dry January that features Martha StewartKey Cocktails:Mix Tito's as you like.References:Eater Article on Tito'sWikipedia Article on Tito'sStatista Sales Volumes2022 Beverage Dynamics RankingGrain Volumes for Vodka Making2022 Corn Yields Per AcreYouTube Featuring Tito Speaking on Early FailuresYouTube Featuring Tito Telling the Origin StoryTito's Stories YouTube Videos (All 8 are referenced)Dry January Superbowl AdContact Information:Official show website is: www.liquorandliqueurconnoisseur.comJoin my mailing list: http://eepurl.com/hfyhHfFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liquorandliqueurconnoisseurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LiquorandLiqueurConnoisseur/Twitter: @LLConnoisseur

We learned earlier this month how the non-alcoholic beverage market is growing rapidly not just for hashtag#DryJanuary but overall and throughout the year. One wine store owner I talked to last month said that 38% of people of drinking age are choosing not to consume alcohol or are consuming LESS of it. That is why Lauren Chitwood and her co-founders created the non-alcoholic brand Spiritless. They were three young mothers with eight kids between them who were/are driven entrepreneurs and passionate social drinkers who enjoyed an evening cocktail to wind down from their day.  Like most consumers buying their alcohol-free spirits and ready-to-drink (RTD) non-alcoholic canned cocktails, they were "feeling the strain of weekday drinks at work dinners, added calories, and sluggish mornings after a few glasses."  Join Lauren and Tracy for #EatingAtAMeeting as they chat about how they started the business, their experience as female founders in the spirits industry, and how low and non-alcoholic beverages are an incredible tool for drinkers and non-drinkers alike.  Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com

Bump Williams Consulting's Dave Williams and Brian “B.K.” Krueger discuss the early 2023 beer category retail trends, how the competition for the cold box is shaking out, the accelerated life cycle of brands, and Dry January and Super Bowl trends. They also share the opportunities ahead for smaller craft breweries and when is the right time to expand.

This month's listener-submitted questions include proper morning-after etiquette for drunk texts, my footwear lineup going into spring, dealing with the ripple effects of a hungover Monday, how I'd spend three months of unemployment (with severance), drinking habits since Dry January, why collectively hating our jobs is fun, the difficulty of new hobbies, and more. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop Sunday Scaries Sweatshirts: www.sunday-scaries.shop Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsors Squarespace: www.squarespace.com/scaries (SCARIES for 10% off) ZBiotics: www.zbiotics.com/scaries (SCARIES for 15% off) Follow Along Sunday Scaries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries on Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries Credits Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz and Tristan Pigott All music by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Host Gail Ferguson Jones talks with Sans Bar owner Chris Marshall about the growing Sober Curious Movement. Sans Bar in Austin, Texas is believed to be the first in the U.S. to serve only non-alcoholic cocktails, wines and beers. The Sober Curious trend was the impetus for such establishments with the spread of the global observance of Dry January and Dry October, aimed at encouraging drinkers to examine their relationship with alcohol. After 10 years of sobriety, Chris missed the chance to socialize without the temptation of alcohol, and founded Sans Bar, realizing there were many others in recovery who would also appreciate the chance for social interaction in a sober environment. "What most people want is not alcohol," he says, "it's connection." Sans Bar also hosts alcohol-free events around the country. Learn more at: https://www.thesansbar.com/ The Buttrfly Effect Recovery Program offers peer-to-peer coaching to those who love someone struggling with alcohol or drug addiction. Learn more at: https://linktr.ee/GailFergusonJones. You can contact Gail Ferguson Jones at: info@buttrflyeffect.com. Thank you for subscribing to The Buttrfly Effect Podcast. If you have questions or would like to suggest a topic, please leave a message in the comment section or via email. I'd love to hear from you. Music for The Buttrfly Effect Podcast, "Inspire Me," is by Mixaund Bandcamp: https://www.mixaundbandcamp.com.        

With a lot of economic uncertainty in early 2023, the fine and luxury wine space has remained relatively robust. Charlie Fu, an LA-based lawyer, wine collector, Wine Berserkers moderator, and caviar purveyor, gives us his thoughts on the state of the wine-collecting market. From Dry January, how they find new wines, navigating price increases, and Berserker Day, Charlie provides a good overview of wine collecting from his group's point of view. Detailed Show Notes: Charlie's background - LA-based collector, lawyer, caviar purveyor, and @clayfu.wine on InstagramHe has a few thousand bottles of wine in his collectionWine collecting group~5-6 people meet for dinners in downtown LATotal group ~20-25 collectorsMostly early 30s-mid-40s, mostly maleFocused on Burgundy, Rhone, & ChampagneDry January has become more commonFinding new winesRecommendations from people in the industry, friends (including from IG), other collectorsSomeone they know personally and trustMore guarded response when it's retailers recommendingWine pricingSeeing secondary marketing pricing dip at the top endRetail release pricing keeps going upSecondary premium key to keeping collectors buying a "relatively good deal"He believes incremental price changes are less shocking than large shiftsPeople want to know why the price is escalating; communications are critical to significant price changesThere are thresholds when people stop buying - relative value, secondary pricing, and personal decisions on value"Everyone's always looking for alternatives to Burgundy" e.g., Willamette Valley Pinot and Chard are seen as "Burgundian"e.g., Walter Scott as a white Burgundy substituteWhere people buy wineRetailers w/ an existing relationship where they offer reasonable pricingBrokers & auctions for the secondary marketDomestic wineries mainly bought direct, "as long as it makes sense"Wine.com gets a reasonable allocation of high-end wine, but not flash sale or other sale sitesMailing list/allocation systemsPeople don't like forced purchase quarterly - e.g., the wine club modelThey prefer the optionality of offering systemsToo much choice in an offer gets challenging - w/ no US vineyard hierarchy (vs. Burgundy), it's hard to distinguish between the winesCollecting groups has not shown interest in wine investmentWine BerserkersSite upgrade in Aug 2022 took some time to get used toBerserker Day - 2023 was the biggest everNow two days, Preview day for "Grand Cru" subscribersTips for wineries: Be active before Berserkers Day (e.g., Goodfellow Winery from Willamette Valley was very active and did well on Berserker Day)150+ listings need to have a good offer and stand out with a good description and potentially catchy oneCollecting trendsNatural wines have had their phaseMore small production wineries, often connected to more famous ones, e.g., sons/daughters of prominent winemaking families Get access to library episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another Mail Bag episode! Doug and Carl answer questions about Umbrella insurance policies Does the 4% Rule still apply in light of recent market declines? Is it OK to own a Tesla? (and why is the FI community so judgmental?) Coast FI Reader case study: I'm a late comer to the FI movement Send questions and comments for future Mail Bag episodes to doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com. If you're reading this, you must love the show. If you love the show, support us. Hey, we'd do it for you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/milehighfi EconoMe: Doug and Carl are going to EconoMe again and are planning a meetup. Get your ticket here and enter MILEHIGHFI at checkout for a discount. See you in Cincinnati! Links Mile High FI interview: David Baughier Mile High FI interview: Jake Simon Big ERN's Safe Withdrawal Rate Series Michael Kitces on the 4% Rule S&P 500 PE Ratio Death March to Financial Independence MMM HQ Coworking Doug's site Carl's blog: 1500 Days - Check out the Econome Conference - Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will be there, so come and hang out. Join the Mile High FI Club – It's our email list! Get MHFi Merch – It helps support the show. Get t-shorts & more **Disclaimer: The podcast is for informational purposes. Maybe entertainment but we won't even make such a claim. You shouldn't take the info as financial, legal, or tax advice. We aren't certified financial planners or advisors. We're not qualified for much. So get advice from professionals.** Brought To You By: The Doug Show, aka Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles 1500 Days, Carl's Blog about Early Retirement Email us here: doug@milehighfi.com or carl@milehighfi.com 0:00 Intro 1:20 Dry January recap 7:28 How you can support us 10:29 We got some interesting feedback! 12:36 What is an umbrella policy? 16:55 Does the 4% rule still make sense today? 25:57 Investing in a Tesla car

Today we follow up with Meg Geisewite, coach and author of the new book "Intoxicating Lies: One Woman's Journey to Freedom from Gray Area Drinking"Megs Book: Intoxicating LiesSign-up for the April Alcohol Free Spirit 6 week group programDrink of the week:Topo Chico Twist of LimeNoon Whistle Hop WaterGet Our 5 o'clock somewhere: Alcohol Free EditionWatch the podcast on YouTube here: Alcohol Free Marriage Podcast VideoOur Website: AFMPodcast.comSchedule your free discovery coaching call with Amy

Part Two of Kathryn and Tug's interview with Matthew Kaner. It's a discussion on the rapidly growing non-alcohol/wine substitute movement. Matthew has been representing Proxies, a wine alternative, for over a year. He explains why he decided to work with the brand, and what he's seeing in the NA market. The recent Dry January tasting at Esters was packed. From skipping wine a week nights a week, to cutting alcohol entirely, people are leaning into non-alcoholic spirits and wine alternatives. Kathryn and Tug taste two different Proxies and get into a conversation on ingredient labels, expirations dates, celebrity partnerships, taste comparisons between wine and N/A beverages, and a lot more. The Beverages of the Week are Proxies 'Glow' and 'Audrey' Canada, NV.

300 Millionen soll der ORF einsparen, schon muss der erste Sender seine lineare Ausstrahlung einstellen. Warum ist die österreichische Politik so hart mit dem öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk? Und was bringt die Umstellung auf eine Haushaltsabgabe, wie sie in Deutschland schon seit zehn Jahren gilt? Wir diskutieren die Finanzen unserer öffentlich-rechtlicher Medien und die Frage, wer hier am besten übers Geld entscheiden sollte. Außerdem bei “Servus. Grüezi. Hallo.”: Die Fastenzeit beginnt – im katholischen Tirol etwas ernsthafter als im gottlosen Wien oder gar im heidnischen Berlin. Was aber boomt: Dry January und andere Adaptionen. Warum hat sich gerade der Fastenbrauch so erfolgreich modernisiert?

3 Tier Beverages consultant Stephanie Roatis shares the beverage alcohol segments trending up (hint, Dry January did all right) and those on the downward swing.    Plus, the Brewbound team analyzes the Drake's-Bear Republic craft-on-craft merger, breaks down Boston Beer's full-year earnings report, questions why one of the largest craft breweries in the U.S. isn't making non-alcoholic beer a focus, and calls for a moratorium on the use of “drinkable.”

We share our story of traveling solo and tips to help with that next (or first) sober business trip.Drink of the week:Sign-up for the April Alcohol Free Spirit 6 week group programDrink of the week:RSRV Collective Sober Capenter White Amy's Spicy Margarita- 2oz Ritual Tequila- 1.5 oz Lime Juice- 1 oz Orange Juice- 1 Jalapeno Pepper sliced, seeds removedGet Our 5 o'clock somewhere: Alcohol Free EditionWatch the podcast on YouTube here: Alcohol Free Marriage Podcast VideoOur Website: AFMPodcast.comSchedule your free discovery coaching call with Amy

Once upon a time, a young lady named Megan did Dry January and never looked back. Her drunk friend Emily was there all along to listen to tales of pink clouds, water shots, and ugly men in their 40's. Today, we bring that story to you. Listen responsibly!

  I learned recently that only 10% of podcasters manage to publish more than 100 episodes so today I wanted to mark the fact that the Tribe Sober podcast is still going strong after 150 episodes! Yes it's hard work getting out a weekly episode but it's also been such a pleasure connecting with some fabulous guests and of course getting feedback from listeners all over the world. I've taken a deep dive into our podcast archives and highlighted the top ten most popular episodes At number 10 we have 3 podcasts with 1,700 downloads! 10. The Happy Brain with Loretta Breuning  That was Dr Loretta Breuning – author the Happy Brain.  I always learn a lot from my guests and my conversation with Loretta led me to a personal lightbulb moment which actually changed the advice we give to our community. It's common to experience a low mood in early sobriety – a spell of anhedonia. It certainly happened to me so I discussed this with Loretta She taught me that we don't have to just grit our teeth and get through this difficult patch – there is a way out! A way to trigger our happy chemicals and banish those early sobriety blues It's fascinating stuff so do have a listen to the interview – Tribe Sober podcast episode 55 on Apple podcasts or via this link 10. “Take a Break” Another episode that came in at 10th place with 1,700 listens was the episode called “Take a Break” – 3 Tribe Sober members talking about the benefits of taking a break from the booze. We believe in Challenges here at Tribe Sober - every year we run 2 #Sober66 Challenges as well as our Dry January Fundraiser. On this episode we hear from 3 ladies who did a 66 day Sober Spring - why did they sign up?  what was it like?  what tips do they have?  Have a listen to Claire, Helena and Pam and if you're inspired you can go to tribesober.com and sign up for the next #Sober66 which starts on 20th March Find this episode on Apple podcasts Tribe Sober episode 75 or via this link 10. Rebranding Sobriety with Susan Christina  The third episode at number 10 is my interview with the fabulous Susan Christina from Hola Sober. Susan Christina is on a mission to rebrand sobriety and make alcohol free living as attractive and glamorous as we thought drinking was She's an advocate for the modern recovery movement and wants women to take back their power!  Susan Christina publishes a gorgeous 100 page online magazine call Hola Sober, packed with features and inspiration – I'll put the link in the shownotes https://linktr.ee/holasober The episode with Susan Christina is called Rebranding Sobriety – episode 67 on Apple or via this link  8.  Casey joins up the dots... between drinking and anxiety Next up is an interview with Sobriety Coach Casey Mcguire Davidson with 1,800 downloads Like me Casey was caught in the corporate workhard/playhard culture as well as the mommyjuice trend…using alcohol to cope with stress and anxiety and becoming  more dependent over the years… But somehow we both found our way out of that trap and now we are finding joy in helping people to do the same  We talked about the strong women we come across in our sober communities – and how many of us managed to hold it all together through the drinking years. Once we are liberated from the shackles of alcohol addiction there is no stopping us and we go on to achieve great things.  We agreed that yes Sobriety is definitely a Superpower! Catch Casey on Tribe Sober podcast episode 66 on Apple or via this link 7. Is your Lizard Brain the Boss with Staci Danford Coming in at number 7 is neuroscientist Staci Danford which also has had 1,800 listens Staci is a neuroscientist who loves working with the sober community.  In this episode she shares some really practical and useful information about our brain. Staci explained how our primitive lizard brain will go on autopilot unless we intervene – she calls her Lizard Brain Earl and calls him out if he tries to hijack her behaviour! She confirmed that our #Sober66 Challenge is long enough to create a new neural pathway to change our drinking patterns She also said that the “secret sauce” of our Challenges is the community support Our next #Sober66 Challenge starts on 20th March so just go to tribesober.com and you'll see the sign up box on the homepage You can catch Staci's episode on Apple podcasts, episode 57 or via this link  6.  Why we need to ditch the drink in mid-life with Lori Massicot Next up in our Top Ten is Lori Massicot, also with 1,800 listens. Lori Massicot a midlife sobriety coach. I discovered Lori when I found her podcast – it's called “to 50 and beyond” – it's a podcast aimed at women in mid-life where she highlights the beauty of aging and the freedom that comes along with alcohol free life. I was 63 when I finally ditched the booze so as you can imagine we had a great conversation about how giving up alcohol is one of the best things we can do for ourselves as we get older. Let's remember that 20% of social drinkers WILL become dependent over the years That's exactly what happened to most of our Tribe members who are now busy supporting each other and changing their habits So if you want to improve your health and increase  your happiness just go to tribesober.com and hit join our tribe. Catch Lori's episode on Apple podcasts episode 72 or via this link 5. My Relationship with Alcohol with Eusebius McKaiser  Holding down the number 5 spot with 1800 downloads is South African journalist and broadcaster Eusebius McKaiser He signed up for our Dry January Fundraiser a few years ago and much to his surprise he's maintained his sobriety.  We first met when I was on his radio show reading out my Goodbye to Alcohol Letter.  A goodbye letter is a cathartic and powerful ritual that can help us draw a line under our drinking years.  During our conversation Eusebius shared the benefits he is experiencing and explained how he has substituted different kinds of music for alcohol - to stimulate the right mood when he is writing. You can it via this link or on Apple podcasts episode 29 Eusebius and I also recorded another Tribe Sober podcast episode together – called Busting Sobriety Myths – episode 77 on Apple podcasts or via this link   4.  Why we get hangxiety with William Porter  At number 4 with 2000 downloads is another podcast about anxiety!  – title was “Why we get Hangxiety and my guest was William Porter.    We talked about "hangxiety" and how it's caused by chemical changes in our brain - when it becomes over-sensitised If you drink a bottle of wine every night then your brain will take the first glass as a signal that the rest of the bottle is coming! That's why moderation is so difficult - and it's exhausting as we are thinking about it all the time Dependency happens once we learn (consciously or subsconsciously) that another drink will quell the anxiety caused by the first FAB is responsible for many people falling off the wagon as they think they can now have "just one" - which is not sustainable William also explained that it's a complete myth that alcohol helps you sleep - the truth is that it ruins our sleep! This conversation is on episode 50 on Apple podcasts or you can access it via this link 3.  How I ditched the drink with Clare Pooley  At number 3 we have the fabulous Clare Pooley with 2,100 downloads Clare is the author of “Sober Diaries” and a wonderful example of how your dreams can come true when you ditch the booze.  Her sober blog not only helped her to stay on track but it attracted a publishing deal which led to the sober diaries – she then went on to write two further novels.  Her childhood dream was to be an author and now she is! CLAIRE's TOP TIP - she reconfigured her day - went to bed at 7pm (to avoid evening drinking) and got up at 5am feeling great! As cooking the evening meal was a big temptation for her she cooked it in the morning and heated it up in the evening Her blog - the obstacle course went viral and is essential reading in early sobriety – I'll put the link in the shownotes Clare's key message in her blog is to keep going however hard it gets - stopping and starting is the hardest way and means you are doing the hardest bit – over and over The episode is number 39 in Apple podcasts or via this link  2.  How I quit drinking and started a tribe with Janet Gourand At number 2 is my story with 2,200 downloads I talk about my long struggle with alcohol – how I nearly drowned by passing out in my bath at the age of 25 and carried on drinking How I got breast cancer - and carried on drinking How a "walking, talking blackout" made me (finally) ditch the drink I talk about my quest for sobriety, my failure as an AA member and how I finally got sober.  I share my motivation for founding Tribe Sober and read out my Goodbye to Alcohol Letter. This was the very first episode of the Tribe Sober podcast so is episode one in Apple podcasts – or via this link People often find podcasts by googling key words so the fact that our most popular podcast was called “How to Stop Binge Drinking” would indicate that a lot of people find themselves without an off switch once they start drinking. I certainly fell in that category – a couple of glasses every evening and probably a binge once a week. If you've ever wondered exactly how much you have to drink to constitute a binge you may be surprised to learn that:- Binge drinking is defined as consuming 4 or more drinks on one occasion for women or 5 or more drinks on one occasion for men Australian sobriety coach Kathryn Elliott was a binge drinker 1.  How to Stop Binge Drinking with Kathryn Elliott  Kathryn would be in a cycle – go for it, recover, go for it, recover She didn't really see this as a “problem” even when she started having blackouts at 16 – some blackouts which involved driving If you listen to last weeks Tribe Sober episode with Professor Nutt you can hear him explaining the science behind blackouts – and the fact that blackouts can actually lead to brain damage! She could go for weeks without drinking and challenges like Dry January were easy for her but she would always see these dry periods as permission to binge before and afterwards! As Kathryn looks back on those short periods of abstinence she realises they did nothing to help her understand her binge drinking habit Women need to understand that binge drinking is particularly dangerous as it can take up to a month for our liver to recover from a heavy session. We tend to think that once the hangover has gone we can start drinking again but that just piles more damage on top of the existing damage. Episode 113 on Apple podcasts or access my conversation with Kathryn via this link  So that's our top ten podcast episodes – thank you to our amazing guests and of course to our listeners! More Info Subscription membership – you can join up HERE. To access our website, click HERE. If you would like a free copy of our “Annual Tracker” or our e-book 66 Days to Sobriety, please email janet@tribesober.com. 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Ricky Reel's body was discovered in the River Thames 25 years ago, a week after he had gone missing following a racist attack when he was on a night out with friends. His case was never solved, the police initially believed he had run away from an arranged marriage and later that his death was an accident. The case is now being re-examined by the Met Police's major inquiries specialist casework team, due in part to Sukhdev Reel's relentless campaigning on behalf of her son. She tells Anita why she has never given up on getting justice for her son. Actor Aimee Lou Wood is best known for her role in Netflix's Sex Education. Her character - also called Aimee - was at the heart of some of the most iconic storylines that came out of the first three seasons of the show. But now she's taking to the stage as Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club in London's West End. She joins Anita in the studio to talk about performing in the show and her recent BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination. Anita Bhagwandas is an award-winning beauty journalist who describes the beauty industry as one she adores but a place that has ‘never loved [her] back'.Her new book Ugly: Giving Us Back Our Beauty Standards unearths why the word has such power and how we can reclaim it for ourselves. A blend of manifesto and memoir, the book explores how racial, class, and social prejudices shape what society deems ‘beautiful'. She joins Anita to discuss life as a beauty journalist, overcoming self-hatred, and the beauty standards set by Disney princesses. With movements like Dry January growing in popularity, many women want to question their relationship with alcohol, while also maintaining the possibility of moderation. Anita is joined by the journalist Roisin Kelly who shares what she learned while sober dating, and Ruby Warrington, the author who inspired the sober curious movement, who discusses the art of mindful drinking.

We're baaaaaaaack. LOL.Co-hosts *Danny and Laura* start their season 2 ride with a long overdue catch-up to talk about Dry January, life, and more. Our episode playlist, with songs from Danny and Laura.Follow By Volume on IG: @byvolumepodcastCo-host Danny Frounfelkner is the co-founder of Sipple in Houston.Co-host Laura Silverman is founder of Zero Proof Nation and Booze Free in DC.Intro / outro music: Braille Bones by Danny Frounfelkner We'd love your review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Send us an email at byvolumepodcast@gmail.com and we may just read your note on the air!Support the show

I know first-hand the effects of how drinking and not drinking can do to your body. In fact, I used to be a big partier in my early 40s. But I have not had a drop of alcohol in over 8 years. And that is not because of an addiction. It is because I saw what it was doing to my body, health, and testosterone levels.NOW I know first-hand how incredible it is NOT to have alcohol in my system and its effects on my health. For me, it actually started with a DRY January challenge. You may be asking: “Dry January? What the hell is that?.” Dry January started in 2013, and more than 4,300 people pledged not to drink alcohol for the month. And yes, “dry” means abstaining from alcohol for a month—no cheat days. In 2017, that number spiked to more than 5 million worldwide, and today it's grown exponentially. Dry January participants claim that giving up drinking for one month can reverse the negative health impacts of regular drinking, like fatty liver disease and elevated blood sugar. They also champion that not drinking can improve sleep and enhance energy.In this episode, we will talk about how alcohol affects your testosterone levels and your weight loss journey. Hopefully you'll learn a lot here. “If you drink a lot of beer, and you stop drinking that beer, I'm telling you - In 60 days, not only you are gonna feel better, but you are gonna look better and you are just gonna feel like a man.” —Funk Roberts In This Episode: New guidelines for alcohol consumption in Canada Positive effects of Dry JanuaryProblems associated with low levels of testosteroneRole of the pituitary gland in hormone release What estrogen does in your body High-levels of cortisol and drinking alcohol Consequences of drinking alcohol every dayHow to re-introduce alcohol after losing weight Resources: Join the Over 40 Alpha Brotherhood for just $1 – click here to start todayConnect with Funk Roberts: Website - https://www.over40alpha.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/funkrobertsfitnessSubscribe and Listen on iTuneshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685 Listen to This Episode on Your Favourite Podcast Channelwww.over40alphapodcast.com

hi everyone! in this week's episode, i talk about toxic positivity, people pleasing and how it comes across, scammy influencers, solo travel tips, my recent trip to paris & london, and the long term effects of dry january. enjoy & dont forget to tweet/ig story me a screenshot of you listening! FOLLOW MY NEW IG PAGE! http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcast LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/APPLE MUSIC/ETC: https://anchor.fm/stella-rae FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherself join my discord server! https://discord.gg/9D8M7QXynM my GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10449999-stella-rae MERCH: http://bit.ly/stellaraemerch follow me on IG http://instagram.com/stella.rae follow me on twitter http://twitter.com/stellarae follow me on pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/stellaraeherself/ support the podcast! http://anchor.fm/stella-rae/support support the podcast! use this amazon link when making purchases http://amzn.to/2u0WGeR my fav books/products/health: www.amazon.com/shop/stellarae listen on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9 listen on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id1255618182 #stellaraepodcast 00:00 - 00:22 intro 00:22 - 02:24 toxic positivity 02:24 - 05:54 people pleasing & how it comes across 05:54 - 06:40 “buy my course for $500” scams 06:40 - 09:30 solo travel tips 09:30 - 15:10 my trip & thoughts on where london & Paris 15:10 - 16:05 my experience with not drinking 16:05 - 23:30 the long term effects of dry January 23:30 - 23:58 outro --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stella-rae/message

With Valentine's Day next week, Merritt thought it would be entertaining to share her listener's worst date stories! Whether you're single or coupled up, you're going to enjoy this episode. From the hilarious ones to the cautionary tales, these stories cover all the bases! Merritt also shares some fun activities and ideas if you're doing Valentine's Day with your friends this year, as well as her favorite feel-good movies to watch. At the top of the episode, Merritt gives a final update on the end of her January reset and experience with Dry January, talks about an incredible discovery she made during the winter storm last week and has a bunch of new TV show recs for you! THANKS TO THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR, OLIVE & JUNE! Enjoy 20% off your first Mani System the you visit oliveandjune.com/beckandcall! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Shotgun Wedding on Amazon Prime, The Mindy Project on Netflix, The Tourist on HBOMAX, Poker Face on Peacock, Lockwood & Co on Netflix, Speak by Tunde Oyeneyin

Dry January stories, reconnecting with long last friends, and Super Bowl Stories.

Today on the podcast is a solo show.   Not a meditation or an interview, but me speaking to you.   I am sharing my Dry January.    Some of the things I cover are:   Why did I do it?   What was easy.   What was hard.   What changed.   What now??   If you're listening and this has struck a nerve or you have any questions for me (PS: I might not have all the answers)   I would love to hear from you.    Drop me a line Tinaconroy111@gmail.com   Here are some amazing resources that have helped me and continue to help   Resources:   This Naked Mind by Annie Grace: Book and Podcast    Intoxicating Lies by Meg Geisewite   The Sober Diaries by Clare Pooley   The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray   The Sober SIS Community: https://www.sobersis.com/free-guide-split-test1674692701480   Podcasts:  Hello Someday: https://open.spotify.com/show/25YObFfVJQJYYqrtZwOjAg?si=8d91e36a75e14736   Sober Powered: https://open.spotify.com/show/6vtGToNOqNxRTLGnBg5l5f?si=b1cff5717da942ee   Unbottled Potential: https://open.spotify.com/show/32NEQzantAl8r40SND6UsF?si=e1ebebab799f40e0   One for the Road:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fa4cHKEx7rlYBH5kb082K?si=8b457c63da93420a   Huberman Lab: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ebY3WNejLNbK47emgjd1E?si=8_ImJupHS4iSGxZgGcPdoA

2/6 Hour 4   4:00 Georgetown and Wizards struggles 26:00 Pebble Beach tournament has fallen off 35:00 EB couldn't do dry January

Lets talk about sex! Disclaimer: my journey to overcoming my sexual trauma is still underway. Another disclaimer: I don't go into any unneccesary detail, this episode is focused on mindset, mental health, and overcoming trauma. Sex while sober can be hard. Add trauma from past sexual experiences on top of that, it is a doozy. I am here to share my personal experience as I work through sexual trauma without alcohol. Buckle up baby!It's Hard Resources: https://www.itshardpodcast.comFollow It's Hard on Instagram if you don't already! I share updates on the episodes, chats about mental health and other parts of my life--go check out https://www.instagram.com/itshardpodcast/Follow It's Hard on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itshardpodcast?_t=8U6RZblQ79X&_r=1Rate, Review and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-hard/id1487375933Join me in It's Hard. You'll love it as much as I do. https://it-s-hard.mn.co/feed?autojoin=Get 10% Off your first month at BetterHelp:  https://betterhelp.com/itshardEmail us at: hello@itshardpodcast.comSubmit your hard thing -- be on the show! https://www.itshardpodcast.com/contactHearts 4 Henry: https://www.instagram.com/hearts_4_henry/Get 15% off BIZZY Coffee: https://www.bizzycoffee.com/collections/shop-all?dt_id=110082Get 10% off Kindlips Chapstick with code ITSHARD: https://kindlips.comGet 15% off your first Gruvi purchase with code ITSHARD: https://www.getgruvi.com

On this episode, Kennedy is joined by her Dry January partner and FOX News Contributor, Kat Timpf. Kennedy and Kat reflect on their individual Dry January experiences and what they learned from this challenge. Later, the ladies share what their first, post-cleanse, drink will be. Follow Kennedy on Twitter: @KennedyNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new wave of generative artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT and DALL-E, has got the tech business in a frenzy. Venture capitalists are pouring money into new AI startups: Investments in generative AI have already exceeded $2 billion. But there’s lots of unknown unknowns about the innovation. There’s virtually no oversight from the government, and teachers, artists, researchers and others are raising concerns. “There’s so much happening under the hood that we don’t get access to … there needs to be much more transparency,” said Alex Hanna, director of research at the Distributed AI Research Institute. On the show today: why AI is getting so much attention these days, ethical issues with the tech and what lawmakers should focus on when trying to regulate it. Plus, why some say it could exacerbate the climate crisis. In the News Fix, some Kia and Hyundai cars keep getting stolen, and insurance companies are taking notice. Plus, we might spend the most on health care, but health in the United States falls behind other high-income countries by several measures. And, why you might want to get ready for some inflation whiplash. Later, we'll hear from a listener who's pro-ChatGPT when it comes to writing cover letters. And in the spirit of Dry January, Elva Ramirez, author of “Zero Proof: 90 Non-Alcoholic Recipes for Mindful Drinking,” gives us a little history lesson on mocktails (or cleverages). Here’s everything we talked about today: “Investors seek to profit from groundbreaking ‘generative AI' start-ups” from Financial Times Alex Hanna’s “Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000” streamed weekly on Twitch “AI rockets ahead in vacuum of U.S. regulation” from Axios “Robots trained on AI exhibited racist and sexist behavior” from The Washington Post “What jobs are affected by AI? Better-paid, better-educated workers face the most exposure” from the Brookings Institution “Yellen Sees Low Inflation as More Likely Long-Term Challenge” from Bloomberg “State Farm says it has stopped insuring some Kia, Hyundai vehicles” from CBS News “Health care spending in the US is nearly double that of other wealthy nations: report” from The Hill We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. Leave us a voice message at 508-U-B-SMART, and your submission may be featured in a future episode.

The new wave of generative artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT and DALL-E, has got the tech business in a frenzy. Venture capitalists are pouring money into new AI startups: Investments in generative AI have already exceeded $2 billion. But there’s lots of unknown unknowns about the innovation. There’s virtually no oversight from the government, and teachers, artists, researchers and others are raising concerns. “There’s so much happening under the hood that we don’t get access to … there needs to be much more transparency,” said Alex Hanna, director of research at the Distributed AI Research Institute. On the show today: why AI is getting so much attention these days, ethical issues with the tech and what lawmakers should focus on when trying to regulate it. Plus, why some say it could exacerbate the climate crisis. In the News Fix, some Kia and Hyundai cars keep getting stolen, and insurance companies are taking notice. Plus, we might spend the most on health care, but health in the United States falls behind other high-income countries by several measures. And, why you might want to get ready for some inflation whiplash. Later, we'll hear from a listener who's pro-ChatGPT when it comes to writing cover letters. And in the spirit of Dry January, Elva Ramirez, author of “Zero Proof: 90 Non-Alcoholic Recipes for Mindful Drinking,” gives us a little history lesson on mocktails (or cleverages). Here’s everything we talked about today: “Investors seek to profit from groundbreaking ‘generative AI' start-ups” from Financial Times Alex Hanna’s “Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000” streamed weekly on Twitch “AI rockets ahead in vacuum of U.S. regulation” from Axios “Robots trained on AI exhibited racist and sexist behavior” from The Washington Post “What jobs are affected by AI? Better-paid, better-educated workers face the most exposure” from the Brookings Institution “Yellen Sees Low Inflation as More Likely Long-Term Challenge” from Bloomberg “State Farm says it has stopped insuring some Kia, Hyundai vehicles” from CBS News “Health care spending in the US is nearly double that of other wealthy nations: report” from The Hill We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. Leave us a voice message at 508-U-B-SMART, and your submission may be featured in a future episode.

Part-Time Justin thinks he will keep some of his dry January habitis.

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If you're curious about what goes on in our exclusive Sober Mom Life Patreon community, then this episode is for you! Today my mom, a retired therapist, walks us through the stages of change. Interested in joining us on Patreon? There are three support tiers that get you access to a steady stream of bonus content! Learn all about it here: http://patreon.com/user?u=84021397What I've Learned in 2 Years of Sobriety: https://mykindofsweet.com/2022/01/what-ive-learned-in-2-years-of-sobriety/Join The Sober Mom Life FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542852942745657We have merch!!!!  Check it out here!Click here to follow The Sober Mom Life on InstagramLove this show? Let me know by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts! Check out our sister podcast, Brand New Information!

Whether you participated in Dry January or not (refraining from drinking during January as a reset after the holidays), we are covering the difficult topic of alcohol and how it affects your health. Maybe you've heard that there are health benefits in wine, but today we're going to debunk that myth. In this show, we'll discuss why alcohol can lead to certain health problems, give you several tips on how you can go about avoiding or decreasing your consumption if that fits with your personal health goals, and share the nutrients you need for nourishing your body as you make habit changes.  

Dry January is a time of year to help us explore our relationships with alcohol. But Adriana Gaspar and Héctor Díaz, founders of In Good Spirits, facilitate sober experiences in Chicago year-round. They tell lead producer Carrie Shepherd about the community they've created and how to get involved. Some news: The Doomsday Clock has been set at 90 seconds until midnight. To learn what that means, check out our ep on the Doomsday Clock and its Chicago roots. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the simple act of taking a walk can change your perspective, my guest list for the ideal Sunday night dinner party, and a January for anyone in the throws of Dry January. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: www.willdefries.substack.com Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch select Sunday Scaries and Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscaries Support This Week's Sponsors Thrive Market: www.thrivemarket.com/scaries (30% off + a free gift worth over $60) Shopify: www.shopify.com/scaries ($1/month trial!) Follow Along Sunday Scaries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/sundayscaries Sunday Scaries on Instagram: www.instagram.com/sunday.scaries Will deFries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries on Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries Credits Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz and Tristan Pigott All music by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

John today talks about Kevin McCarthy and the debt ceiling scammers. Then he talks Star Wars and politics with director, producer, writer, actor, blogger and political commentator Bob Cesca. Next he interviews author Daniel Olmes on sobriety and Dry January. They discuss his new book is "Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy". And lastly Comedy Daddy Keith Price jumps in and they joke about George Santos and other news.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Pausing your drinking for Dry January (or at any time of year) can feel like you've pressed pause on fun and pleasure. But it doesn't have to be this way. Tune in this week to learn how to infuse more fun into your life even when you're not drinking.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/313

We're back! It's a new year and a new season here in The Carriage House, and we're raring (roaring?) to go. And, really, could we have asked for a more fun guest to start the year, excuse me? Joining us this week is the co-host of one of our favorite podcasts, BITCH SESH. It's Danielle Schneider! After some Real Housewives chat (obviously), Danielle helps us give advice on a long distance relationship and a possible pity invitation to be in a bridal party. Plus, in a Carriage House first, pardon me, our guest Danielle asks us for some advice herself. Clearly the universe has nothing against us in 2023! Dry January, shmy January. This month's Social Club Kiki will be one for the books. And if your New Year's Resolution is to treat yourself to some luxury, there's no better time to become a member! Join before February 1st for an invite to February's Kiki. arsocialclub.com Sponsors: Switch up your look anytime with Pair Eyewear! Buy a base frame and pair it with countless top frames for a fresh new look for any occasion. Go to paireyewear.com/askronna for 15% off your first purchase. Rocket Money is a personal finance app that finds and cancels your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps you lower your bills all in one! Go to rocketmoney.com/askronna today!

Raven reveals a couple of feuds you never knew about; Who would win a match between John Cena and Raven? Teddy Hart no-shows an event; Feeney attempted "Dry January" and failed two weeks in; Everlast has some prophetic thoughts; Raven was at the Impact tapings and shares his thoughts on Hard To Kill; Frankie Kazarian signs with Impact; How long it takes to become smooth in the ring; Raven getting back on the road? Reddit finds an old "rant" by Raven from 2003; modern wrestlers Raven likes; Best lines from the movie Used Cars, and of course, all the usual perversions. To read what Raven wrote in 2003: https://www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/10bz0rp/an_incredible_rant_from_ravens_2003_blog_going/Follow the guys on Twitter!Raven - @theRavenEffectRich - @RichBocchiniFeeney - @jffeeney3rdDon't drop the balls in 2023! Manscaped, the best in mens below the belt grooming, get 20% off and free shipping with the promo code Raven. Your balls will thank you.Ask Danna on ebay is selling a bunch of Raven's old comics and other goods, go buy Raven's stuff. Check out the store at https://www.ebay.com/str/askdannaHave Raven say things that you want him to say, either for yourself or for someone you want to talk big-game shit to by going to www.cameo.com/ravenprime1If you want all the uncensored goodness AND watch The Raven Effect, sign up for Patreon by going to www.patreon.com/TheRavenEffect it's only $5 a month!

Adam is back with a brand new episode to kick off 2023! Adam goes solo and talks about Dry January, Willy Wonka, Fast Food Fights, Horrible Wedding Speeches, the new movie "The Menu" and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earnings season officially kicked off! (0:21) Jason Moser and Ron Gross discuss: - Inflation falling for the 6th month in a row - The common view Jamie Dimon and Brian Moynihan have on the U.S. economy - Disney's fight with activist investor Nelson Peltz - Starbucks and News Corp becoming the latest companies announcing a return to offices - The latest from Delta Air Lines and Outset Medical (19:11) David Henkes, senior principal at Technomic, shares how the restaurant industry is “recession resistant”, the rise of drive-through, and the impact of Dry January on restaurants.   (36:15) Ron and Jason share three investments on their radar: Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF, Industrial Select Sector Fund, and S&P Global Infrastructure ETF. Motley Fool premium members, click here to link your Motley Fool membership to a Spotify account and begin listening to this exclusive new podcast! If you're not a member, you can get a preview of the show and learn how to get access here on Spotify! Stocks discussed: JPM, BAC, WFC, CITI, DIS, NKE, SBUX, NWS, NWSA, DAL, AAL, OM, MCD, CMG, SAM, CIBR, XLI, GII Host: Chris Hill Guests: Ron Gross, Jason Moser, David Henkes Engineer: Rick Engdahl

In honor of “Dry January,” we explore why we might want to turn deprivation into indulgence (with alcohol or with anything else). We discuss listeners' ideas for creative ways to approach the “23 in 23” tool, and share a suggestion from a Rebel about how Rebels can use this approach. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft Get the podcast show notes by email every week here: http://gretchenrubin.com/#newsletter Get the resources and all links related to this episode here: http://happiercast.com/412 Leave a voicemail message on: 774-277-9336 For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to happiercast.com/sponsors Want to be happier in 2022? Order Gretchen Rubin's book The Happiness Project to see how she approached the question, “How can I be happier?” and start a Happiness Project of your own. Happier with Gretchen Rubin is part of ‘The Onward Project,' a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Do The Thing, Side Hustle School, Happier in Hollywood and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bobby welcomes everyone to the post show by addressing a controversy in Easy Trivia. We vote on what we should do to make it right. Why a multi-millionaire eats cat food, what negative effect energy drinks are having on men and a New Jersey woman that got busted for a GoFundMe scam. The worst thing customers can do according to a bartender. Raymundo revealed why he is done with Dry January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LeMaire Lee and Andy Malafarina join Zac Amico and they discuss doing dry January and how to be sober, LeMaire hanging out with Kid Rock in Nashville, how Zac realized some stores in his neighborhood are fronts, wrestler injuries, the NFL dementia payouts and how they turned out to be racist, the Alien Ant Farm singer charged with battery after taking a fans hand and placing hit on his penis, Rape Dicks - Steven Tyler accused of assault on a minor in the 70s, the Romeo and Juliet lawsuit for underage nudity, the crazy sketches on the Dana Carvey show and so much more!(Air Date: January 6th, 2022)Support our sponsors!YoKratom.com - Check out Yo Kratom (the home of the $60 kilo) for all your kratom needs!Manscaped.com - Use the promo code: RealAss for 20% off your order!To advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.comand click on "Advertisers" for more information!Submit your artwork via postal mail to:GaS Digital Networkc/o Real Ass Podcast151 1st Ave, #311New York, NY 10003Real Ass Podcast merchandise is available at https://podcastmerch.com/collections/real-ass-podcastYou can watch Real Ass Podcast LIVE for FREE every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11am ET at GaSDigitalNetwork.com/LIVEOnce you're there you can sign up at GaSDigitalNetwork.com with promo code: RAP for a 7-day FREE trial with access to every Real Ass Podcast show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!LeMaire LeeTwitter: https://twitter.com/lemaireleeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lemairelee/ Andy MalafarinaTwitter: https://twitter.com/andymalafarinaInstagram: https://instagram.com/andymalafarinaLuis J. GomezTwitter: https://twitter.com/luisjgomezInstagram: https://instagram.com/gomezcomedyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LuisJGomezComedyTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/prrattlesnakeWebsite: https://www.luisofskanks.comZac AmicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/ZASpookShowInstagram: https://instagram.com/zacisnotfunnyGaS Digital NetworkTwitter: https://twitter.com/gasdigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gasdigital/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Key points from the episode:Small talkWhy Martha Stewart Is Using Tito's to Clean Her Home This January (03:05)https://www.lbbonline.com/news/martha-stewart-takes-on-the-diy-january-challenge-for-titos-handmade-vodkaOuter Banks February 23, 3rd season release (04:46)The Radical Formula (07:15) RadnewsLast week - Jen Gottlieb named as #2 entrepreneur in the World by Maxim magazine, PR Expert (02:00)Grant and Elena Cardone - 10X Alignment (07:53)Sponsors:VAYCAY - best quality CBD in the country https://takeavaycay.com/ (09:03)Branded Bills: Beanies and a holiday gift guideRADCAST20 = 20% off on the entire purchaseSocial Media NewsTikTok begins rolling out the ability for creators to restrict videos to adult viewers (10:50)https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/03/tiktok-ability-creators-restrict-videos-adult-viewers/Amazon is working on a standalone app for sports content, new report claims (13:28)https://techcrunch.com/2022/12/28/amazon-standalone-app-watching-sports-content-report-claims/ Marketing NewsChipotle targets Gen Z with wellness Snapchat Lens, menu items (17:26)https://www.marketingdive.com/news/chipotle-gen-z-wellness-snapchat-lens-new-year/639497/Netflix to End Password Sharing Beginning 2023 (20:26)https://hypebeast.com/2022/12/netflix-end-password-sharing-2023-news-infoElon Musk Is the First Person to Ever Lose $200 Billion USD After becoming the second person ever to amass a fortune of over $200 billion USD in 2021 (22:25)https://hypebeast.com/2023/1/elon-musk-tesla-spacex-twitter-ceo-first-person-to-ever-lose-200-billion-usd-reportHow Levi's is tapping into Tiktok, conscious consumerism and live shopping trends  (24:32)https://adage.com/article/podcast-marketers-brief/how-levis-tapping-tiktok-conscious-consumerism-and-live-shopping-trends/2461701Planet Fitness Promotes Big E in New Year's push (28:00)https://adage.com/article/marketing-news-strategy/planet-fitness-new-years-ad-focus-energy/2460626Learn more by visiting our website at www.theradcast.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RadicalHomeofTheRadcastIf you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, Like, Share, and leave us a review!

The Wall Street Journal reports that some NFL athletes are reluctant to play after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during a game and received emergency treatment on live television. The Los Angeles Times has the latest on the extreme winter storms slamming California. The expertise of coroners — who investigate the cause of criminal and unexplained deaths — varies dramatically across the country. In some cases, they’re not required to have ever taken a science course. Kaiser Health News looks at why. The Washington Post details the long-term health benefits of participating in “Dry January,” a monthlong abstention from alcohol, while NPR argues that we’re living in a golden age for drinkers of nonalcoholic beer, wine, and spirits.