Kate's Blog

Are you wrestling with the thought of a Valentine’s Day without wine? It’s not surprising – drinking is so often tied to the idea of romance. We’ve been conditioned to believe that a candlelit dinner must include a bottle of wine and...

When you’re tempted to drink, playing the movie to the end is a great idea. This means forcing yourself to think about how things will really turn out, if you have “just one drink.” (Because the truth is, it’s probably not going to be just one…)...

Dry January is nearly over and, for many, the 1st of February – this Saturday – marks the return of “normal” drinking routines. My social media is full of people excitedly planning a “Wet February” and celebrating “getting back to normal.”...

Every December, I invite the women I’ve been coaching at The Sober School to send me a photo of their alcohol-free highlight of the year. It might be a moment they were so glad they were sober and fully present for, or perhaps something that wouldn’t...

The other day I was walking around my neighbourhood admiring all the Christmas lights. It got me thinking about how much time we spend decorating, cleaning and maintaining our homes. We spend time looking after our physical property but we don’t...

Party season is here, and with it come all those old beliefs about alcohol... "I need it to have fun…" "I won't fit in without it." “Everyone else will be drinking!" But here's what nobody talks about: if you're at a boring party, drinking just means...

Do you ever drink two large glasses of wine in one sitting? I’m talking about those 250ml ones. If you have two of those, then you’ll be two thirds of the way through a bottle of wine. And if you’re drinking that much, then you are officially “binge drinking”...

Have you ever counted up all the things you have to deal with after a night of drinking? Honestly, the hangover is just the beginning! If you’re debating whether or not to stay sober over the festive season, I’ve got something important to share with...
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