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EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 26 MIN

122: 18 Quick-Fire, Awkward (& Sometimes Funny) Truths About Your Sober-ish Christmas

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

Send me a message 🤗GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/Eighteen uncomfortable truths about mindful drinking at Christmas that nobody talks about. From managing social pressure and family dynamics to handling drunk friends and awkward questions, I'm preparing you for the reality of festive drinking culture when you're choosing moderation or sobriety with 18 real-world quick-fire scenarios. From FOMO & boundaries, to peer pressure & how to navigate Christmas parties, work dos and family gatherings with less alcohol on your own terms.3:40 They won't stop asking4:33 Assumptions5:07 People will make it weird6:02 They'll call you brave7:03 Just one8:11 You'll become boring9:34 Your BS tolerance tumbles10:56 You might not like your friends12:10 Some things will be worse sober13:05 You will feel left out14:25 Nostalgia is a bitch16:30 Feeling self-righteous18:27 Awkward silences19:42 Your mum will worry20:55 Dad jokes23:24 The designated everything ===🌱 Ready for real change in the way you drink? - https://www.lownodrinker.com/4weekreset===🗝️ Become a Vault member to get access to the moderation tools that actually help - https://mindfuldrinking.substack.com/s/the-vault===✏️ Come hang out with me on Substack - https://mindfuldrinking.substack.com/===❓ Take the Midlife Drinking Triggers Quiz - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68dd33385bb4a20015996a13===*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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