“I don't really want to give up the social aspect of sitting at a nice bar chatting with people just because I'm going alcohol-free. I actually want to navigate it differently,” explains co-host Vanessa. The hardest part of cutting out alcohol is facing temptations socially or during certain parts of the day. With this in mind, Vanessa and Sarah share how they deal with triggers and still enjoy their daily lives.

It’s week two of Vanessa and Sarah’s sober-curious journey. Reflecting on their experiences, Sarah and Vanessa realize how much of their social life revolved around alcohol or distracted them when bored. By walking through the moments when they crave a drink, the hosts discuss solutions and the other sober hobbies they are curious about exploring.

It is possible to still enjoy socializing without indulging in alcohol, you just have to look at it from a different point of view. Learn more about Sarah and Vanessa’s attempt at non-alcoholic drinks, handling the “drinking witching hour,” and rediscovering hobbies they’ve previously loved doing.

Quotes

• “I don't really want to give up the social aspect of sitting at a nice bar chatting with people just because I'm going alcohol-free. I actually want to navigate it differently.” (7:30-7:42| Vanessa)

• “Boredom is actually the gateway to greater creativity. And yet we live in a society where we don't allow ourselves to move forward.” (19:26-19:37| Vanessa)

• “I'm a person who loves novelty. I crave something new, something different. And not drinking led me to reconnect with a fun habit.” (23:07-23:20| Sarah)

• “I definitely have realized that I don't have as many hobbies as I once did. And I have to think about what I like to do.” (28:07-28:19| Sarah)

• “Boredom is a trigger. And if we don't have some things to put in place, the chances are it will be a slippery slope back.” (30:33-30:40| Vanessa)

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