"Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is not compulsory."

300 Day Sober on Canada Day - What's Changed?

There is no greater feeling that adhering to a goal, no matter the challenge. Today is a significant landmark in my, 'dry' journey. I am proud to be celebrating both Canada Day, 2024, and 300 days of sobriety. I choose sobriety and I am not an alcoholic. I choose sobriety in support of others living through the devastating personal, social, and health consequences of consuming alcohol. In today's episode, I share what has improved and how I manage the periodic pull to re-introduce alcohol back into my life. I celebrate my first Canada Day alcohol free (#normalizesobriety).

Episode Outline

FMP 87 - 300 Days Sober

What We Do:

Behavioural Medicine and Health Psychology

Providing easily accessible content designed to help you design your own transformative experience.

Today:

It’s Canada Day, 2023, and I am celebrating 300 days sober from alcohol as someone who is not an alcoholic.

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Celebrating Sobriety

My Sober Journey

Stopped drinking last September to support my husband.

My pattern of alcohol use over the years.

The temptation remains there, likely because I have suffered very little consequence for my drinking in the past.

What’s Changed in 300 Days?

Life feels much more “even”.

No more “work hard - play hard” approach to life.

My mind just feels more clear.

My focus on health has gone even deeper.

I’m asking myself more about what is important in life. I feel like my career has been on an upward trajectory when I am unsure if up-up-up is what I want. There is so much more to life.

Is Sobriety Boring?

This time last year, I would have been out at Golden Spike Days having drinks. I would have felt less wealthy and more ill the following day with guilt due to lost time.

Why You Should Attempt a Dry Stretch

Health - All cause mortality research and rates of cancer (UBC Study).

Attempt 30 days and see how you feel?

AA is not compulsory.

Dry periods are not an admission you have a substance use problem.

You will have so much more time to do things that make you feel good.

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Alcohol Free Check-In

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