Episode 97: How To Have A Healthy(ish) Relationship With Alcohol And Drink Mindfully
If you’ve scrolled through TikTok this past month you’ve probably seen a lot of people finishing their “Dry January” or rethinking their relationship with alcohol in 2023. (Even Miley says she’s 4 months sober, and we’re ready for our #Flowers era!) There’s been a major shift towards the sober-curious as we become more health-conscious, productivity-driven, and aware of our mental health. So this week, we’re taking a deep, hard (and hella vulnerable) look at our relationship with alcohol, and bringing you along for the ride as we reevaluate how to move forward with booze. We’re not here to convince you to quit drinking — we love ourselves a boozy night out as much as the next queen, and this podcast was born from (more than) a few glasses of rosé! But while we aspire to age like a fine wine, our former drinking habits have not aged well, and getting drunk definitely isn’t serving us in our 30s.
If you’ve scrolled through TikTok this past month you’ve probably seen a lot of people finishing their “Dry January” or rethinking their relationship with alcohol in 2023. (Even Miley says she’s 4 months sober, and we’re ready for our #Flowers era!) There’s been a major shift towards the sober-curious as we become more health-conscious, productivity-driven, and aware of our mental health. So this week, we’re taking a deep, hard (and hella vulnerable) look at our relationship with alcohol, and bringing you along for the ride as we reevaluate how to move forward with booze.
We’re not here to convince you to quit drinking — we love ourselves a boozy night out as much as the next queen, and this podcast was born from (more than) a few glasses of rosé! But while we aspire to age like a fine wine, our former drinking habits have not aged well, and getting drunk definitely isn’t serving us in our 30s.
This is a choose your own adventure, because we’re leaving labels — along with getting blackout — behind in 2022. Whether you’ve been sober-curious, or you just want to live a more balanced life, you don’t need to label yourself as a drinker or non-drinker: it's just about exploring your relationship with alcohol mindfully, getting self-aware and honest with yourself, and setting boundaries around drinking when you need to in any situation.
If you’re curious about what a more mindful relationship with alcohol looks like, grab a glass of your favourite bevy and tune in as we chat about:
Why drinking is so embedded in our culture
The mental and physical impacts of booze
Cailyn’s journey to a more sober-curious life
Gill’s journey to drinking more mindfully and intentionally
Understanding the “why” behind your drinking habits
Uncovering your drinking triggers
Figuring out what type of booze works best for you (Byeee tequila shots!)
Setting clear boundaries with yourself and others
Dealing with the social pressure to drink
Our favourite alcohol-free activities (that are still maximum fun)
Science-backed tips for dealing with hangovers
We hope this episode helps you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationship with alcohol, no matter what journey you’re on! DM us and let us know how you’re feeling about drinking these days, and what’s been working for you.
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Episode 95: How To Quit Diet Culture And Have a Healthy Relationship with Food, with Dietitian, Cookbook Author and TV Host, Abbey Sharp
While we love a New Years resolution self-improvement vibe, we’re officially breaking up with the toxic diet culture goals that are so pervasive every January. But it’s hard to tune out the BS “wellness advice” that’s taking over Instagram and focus on what’s *actually* healthy and sustainable for us in the long run. So if you’re over the “new year new me” weight loss narrative, and you’re looking to make 2023 the year of restriction-free eating for pleasure and nourishment: Abbey Sharp just entered the chat.
While we love a New Years resolution self-improvement vibe, we’re officially breaking up with the toxic diet culture goals that are so pervasive every January. But it’s hard to tune out the BS “wellness advice” that’s taking over Instagram and focus on what’s *actually* healthy and sustainable for us in the long run.
So if you’re over the “new year new me” weight loss narrative, and you’re looking to make 2023 the year of restriction-free eating for pleasure and nourishment: Abbey Sharp just entered the chat.
Abbey is a Registered Dietitian, food writer and blogger, best-selling author, TV and radio personality, and founder of Abbey’s Kitchen. You might know her from her insanely popular Youtube channel, TikTok and Instagram, which are followed by millions of fans for her empowering nutrition facts, wellness myth debunking, and highly entertaining critiques of BS celebrity diets.
We cover everything from intuitive eating, gut health and realtalk on bloating, to creating satisfying meals and erasing the guilt around “trigger” foods. Plus, Abbey shares a hot tip on what to eat when you’re hungover…you’re welcome!
Tune in as we chat about:
Abbey’s personal journey overcoming disordered eating
Why counting calories is a flawed system
Debunking diet culture narratives around bloating
Natural ways to help with bloating (#yearoftheKiwi)
Abbey’s “Hunger Crushing Combo” for balance and nourishment
How to break up with “cheat days”, guilt and shame around food
Why we should actually eat our “trigger” foods more often
Why juice detoxes are bullshit
Abbey’s top hangover cure (that you probably already have in your fridge right now)
We hope this episode helps you heal your relationship with food and feel your healthiest this year inside and out.
Follow Abbey:
https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/