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In this podcast episode, I got to chat with Hilary Sheinbaum, an author and journalist based in New York City. Our discussion revolved around the concept of dry January and the positive impacts of temporarily abstaining from alcohol. Hilary shared her personal journey through the transformative experience of her initial dry January, highlighting improved sleep, elevated mood, and an overall sense of well-being.
“Just have a drink!” The UK has long held the reputation for being a nation of boozers. From the ubiquitous lunchtime pint, the ‘90s work hard, play hard mentality and, more lately, the mummy wine memes on social media, it’s impossible to avoid soaking up alcohol marketing messages that tell us we need alcohol to de-stress, that we deserve a drink at the end of the working day, and that alcohol is a treat to look forward to.
During Alcohol Awareness Week, Janet Hadley, Director at Choose Sunrise, says it’s time to rethink the culture around drinking and the workplace. “Fancy a drink?” In our society, alcohol has become deeply ingrained as a reward, stress reliever, and social lubricant.
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