4 Things All Women Need To Know About Alcohol
From a young age I was sold on the idea that drinking was what cool and empowered women did. I’d grown up watching Sex And The City and in my mind, alcohol was linked to so many positives: fun, freedom, strength, success and…
What If Your Beliefs About Sobriety Were Wrong?
Before I quit drinking, I had some very strong beliefs about sobriety. And I was convinced I was right about them. Such as: “If I don’t drink, it won’t be fun.” “I really need alcohol in order to relax.” “No way can I dance without drinking…
3 Things To Remember When You’re Finding Sobriety Hard
Very few people quit drinking overnight. Most of us spend a long time wondering whether it’s the right thing to do. Even when we decide we are ready, there can be a lot to figure out, and things can feel hard. I call this the ‘messy middle…’
Breaking Up With Booze: Why I’m So Glad We’re Over
Some people say that quitting drinking feels a bit like breaking up with someone, and I think they’re right. I was in a serious, long term relationship with alcohol for years. Even when I knew things were over, there were still times when…
The Beauty Benefits: Why Sobriety Makes You Look Great
I don’t want to trivialise sobriety, or the deep and meaningful reasons why many people choose to quit drinking. But can we talk about the beauty benefits of alcohol free living for a second? If you (like me) are a little bit vain sometimes…
9 Ways We Treat Alcohol Differently From Other Drugs
Back in my drinking days, I always struggled to say no to a glass of wine. Yet I never had a problem turning down ‘proper’ drugs. I grew up with the “just say no” advertising campaigns of the 80s and 90s. It was drummed into us that…
2019 In Review: Our Alcohol Free Highlights Of The Year
Thinking about taking a break from booze in the New Year? If you’ve been wondering what an alcohol-free life is really like, today’s blog is for you. A few days ago, I asked some of the women I’ve worked with if they had a picture of…
5 Mindset Tips For An Amazing, Alcohol Free Christmas
When I was struggling with my drinking, I couldn’t get my head around the idea of a sober Christmas and New Year. Booze is such a big part of the festive season, and I was totally convinced that alcohol-free meant fun-free. There was…
Drinking Too Much? 6 Things We All Do But Never Talk About
Drinking too much can be a very isolating experience. This is particularly the case if you’re a grey zone drinker (like I was). I never felt like an alcoholic, but I wasn’t a “normal” drinker either. When you’re in the grey zone, life looks fine…
How To Survive The Boozy Festive Season
The festive season is supposed to be ‘the most wonderful time of the year’… but it’s also the booziest. There are parties to navigate, family gatherings and endless occasions where we’re encouraged to ‘celebrate’ with everyone’s…
