Self-Care and Alcohol: The Surprising Truth

Alcohol use spiked during the pandemic, and could be on the rise again as life becomes more intense. Suzanne talked to Sober Curious expert Ruby Warrington. What’s the real deal with drinking too much? I begin by reading an essay I wrote about being a reformed ‘Drama Junkie’… you’ll know this is you if the very idea repels you. Or if you know your own life is a little too exciting. May this help you get back to a grounded place of calm, and a renewed sense of your own power. In 2020, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Ruby Warrington, the pioneer behind the ‘Sober Curious’ movement. (This interview is a replay.) She wrote the book on it, literally (see below) and has a lot to say about how casual drinking, even when we don’t really mean to, can undermine a life of beautiful self-care bliss. Ruby’s take is refreshing on this old chestnut of a topic. Here’s what I learned: What sober curious really means Some key questions to ask yourself about your drinking What is life like without using alcohol every day? The truth about stress and alcohol Some cues your body gives you when you need to cut back Navigating COVID-19 and alcohol use Easy tips on cutting back from 2 to 1 drink per day Thanks so much for making time for your self-care today! Take good care, RESOURCES AG1 Are You a Drama Junkie? SOBER CURIOUS: The Blissful Sleep, Greater Focus, Limitless Presence, and Deep Connection of Sobriety by Ruby Warrington   Ruby’s Sober Curious Facebook Group   Ruby’s Sober Curious Podcast   Ruby on Instagram   OUR GUEST Ruby Warrington is host of the Sober Curious podcast and the voice behind the term Sober Curious. Author of the 2019 book of the same title, her work has spearheaded a global movement to reevaluate our relationship to alcohol. Other works include Material Girl, Mystical World (2017), The Numinous Astro Deck (June 2019), and Sober Curious Reset (Jan 2021). Founder of “Now Age” lifestyle platform The Numinous, and with 20 years’ experience as a lifestyle journalist, Ruby is also a sought-after speaker, book doula, podcaster, and brand consultant, and is known as a true thought leader in the modern wellness space.