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EPISODE · Jan 1, 2026 · 1H 15M

17. Dry January & the Sober Curious Movement with Sobriety Coach Casey McGuire Davidson — Is Alcohol Making Your Burnout Worse?

from Beat Burnout, Be Happy, and Be Healthy: Chill But Driven · host Sara Shum

⟡ Personal Note: This episode was recorded just before a heartbreaking loss in my family. I’m releasing it with minimal edits, trusting that the conversation will still bring value to those who need it. Thank you for your love and understanding. ⟡Today I’m joined by Casey McGuire Davidson, a Life & Sobriety Coach and host of the top 100 mental health show The Hello Someday Podcast for Sober Curious Women. She’s an ex–red wine girl who spent 20 years climbing the corporate ladder before quitting drinking a decade ago, and her work has been featured on Good Morning America, NPR, HuffPost, The New York Times, and NBC News.Together we dig into Dry January, the real impact alcohol has on stress and burnout, why you don’t need to hit rock bottom to rethink your drinking habits, and some truly wild insights into the alcohol industry. It’s honest, educational, AND fun. We wrap it up with a lightning round full of wellness rituals, productivity hacks, and cozy favorites.❄️ What’s in this Episode ❄️✨A heartfelt update on grief, loss, and choosing “done over perfect.”✨Introducing Casey: life coach, sober-curious advocate, and host of Hello Someday.✨Quick-fire warm-ups: spicy hockey romances, comfort shows, and current obsessions.✨Why high-achieving women often overdrink + alcohol’s impact on stress and burnout.✨The rise of sober curiosity + how Gen Z is changing everything.✨Big Alcohol lobbying, debunking “drink responsibly,” and the real science.✨Why a 100-day break is life-changing — and how to approach it with curiosity.✨Casey’s Sober New Year 100 program + the power of community support.✨Lightning round: movement, mocktails, blankets, habits, and grounding rituals.❄️ Casey’s Links❄️Hello Someday Coaching: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/Free 30-Day Sober Guide: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/30-day-sober-guide/The Sobriety Starter Kit Course: https://www.thesobrietystarterkit.com/The Hello Someday Podcast: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/podcast/Follow Casey @hellosomedaysober: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok✨  Work with Me (Sara Shum) ✨⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠@ChillButDriven⁠⁠TikTok:⁠ ⁠@ChillButDriven⁠⁠Email: [email protected] this episode resonated with you, it would mean so much if you rated, reviewed, and shared it with a friend who’s ready to feel calm and energized again.And if you’re ready to go from burnt out to chilled out,⁠ book a free consultation. ⁠I'd love to help you build a chaos-proof health system that fits your real life and brings you joy, levity, and energy.Cheers to being happy, healthy, being good people, and doing great and amazing things!💫Sara

⟡ Personal Note: This episode was recorded just before a heartbreaking loss in my family. I’m releasing it with minimal edits, trusting that the conversation will still bring value to those who need it. Thank you for your love and understanding. ⟡Today I’m joined by Casey McGuire Davidson, a Life & Sobriety Coach and host of the top 100 mental health show The Hello Someday Podcast for Sober Curious Women. She’s an ex–red wine girl who spent 20 years climbing the corporate ladder before quitting drinking a decade ago, and her work has been featured on Good Morning America, NPR, HuffPost, The New York Times, and NBC News.Together we dig into Dry January, the real impact alcohol has on stress and burnout, why you don’t need to hit rock bottom to rethink your drinking habits, and some truly wild insights into the alcohol industry. It’s honest, educational, AND fun. We wrap it up with a lightning round full of wellness rituals, productivity hacks, and cozy favorites.❄️ What’s in this Episode ❄️✨A heartfelt update on grief, loss, and choosing “done over perfect.”✨Introducing Casey: life coach, sober-curious advocate, and host of Hello Someday.✨Quick-fire warm-ups: spicy hockey romances, comfort shows, and current obsessions.✨Why high-achieving women often overdrink + alcohol’s impact on stress and burnout.✨The rise of sober curiosity + how Gen Z is changing everything.✨Big Alcohol lobbying, debunking “drink responsibly,” and the real science.✨Why a 100-day break is life-changing — and how to approach it with curiosity.✨Casey’s Sober New Year 100 program + the power of community support.✨Lightning round: movement, mocktails, blankets, habits, and grounding rituals.❄️ Casey’s Links❄️Hello Someday Coaching: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/Free 30-Day Sober Guide: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/30-day-sober-guide/The Sobriety Starter Kit Course: https://www.thesobrietystarterkit.com/The Hello Someday Podcast: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/podcast/Follow Casey @hellosomedaysober: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok✨  Work with Me (Sara Shum) ✨⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠@ChillButDriven⁠⁠TikTok:⁠ ⁠@ChillButDriven⁠⁠Email: [email protected] this episode resonated with you, it would mean so much if you rated, reviewed, and shared it with a friend who’s ready to feel calm and energized again.And if you’re ready to go from burnt out to chilled out,⁠ book a free consultation. ⁠I'd love to help you build a chaos-proof health system that fits your real life and brings you joy, levity, and energy.Cheers to being happy, healthy, being good people, and doing great and amazing things!💫Sara

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