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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2025 · 33 MIN

101: 10 Things You Need to Know Before Starting Your Dry Month Challenge

from Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife: How to Drink Less, On Your Terms · host Denise Hamilton-Mace

Send me a message 🤗In this episode, I’m sharing 10 practical strategies for not just surviving but thriving during any alcohol-free challenge, whether it's Dry January, Sober October, or your own personal experiment. Drawing from years of trial and error plus insights from the Low No Drinker community, I cover everything from prioritising sleep and movement to exploring the brilliant world of alcohol alternatives. This isn't about white-knuckling through 31 days – it's about creating a proper toolkit for success whilst being kind to yourself along the way.0:00 Dry month challenges1:45 Sleep like you mean it5:29 Eat right8:05 Move it, move it11:37 It's cool to be kind14:21 Phone a friend16:32 Journaling Your Journey18:41 Let's go outside23:41 Filling the Time Void25:44 Sugar Cravings28:37 Exploring Alcohol-Free DrinksAlso mentioned:Healthy MetalAll the BitterZero Proof NationSober PointsBest episode to listen to next: #79 Powerful Mindset Shifts That Will Transform Your Experience with Low/No Drinks – pt1Join the membership and get the resources you need to make the change you want - https://mindfuldrinking.substack.com/s/the-vault ===You can email me at [email protected]===🗝️ Join the membership and unlock full access to The Vault - https://mindfuldrinking.substack.com/s/the-vault===*Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may earn a commission that helps me keep the show going. Thank you.

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