172. 6 Uncomfortably Honest Reasons to Avoid Low/No Drinks

Send me a message 🤗What if low and no alcohol drinks just... aren't for you? Before you close the tab — hear me out.Not everyone is ready to make the switch, and that's not a criticism — it's a reality check. There are some very specific reasons why low/no drinking might not be the right fit for certain people, right now. From expecting a perfect like-for-like replica of your favourite Rioja, to relying on Dutch courage to get through a first date, to simply not being able to stomach the price tag of a decent alcohol-free wine — I've seen all of these get in the way of what could have been a genuinely positive change.There's also something more serious in the mix: for a small percentage of people, low and no drinks can be triggering in a way that does more harm than good — and if that's you, that matters, and I'm not going to gloss over it.It's one of the more tongue-in-cheek episodes I've done — and yes, there are a few genuinely daft reasons in there too — but the underlying point is real. Changing the way you drink only works when you're actually ready to. And if you are? There has never been a better time to start. 0:42 You want an exact replica of your favourite boozy drink4:35 Wine alternatives5:35 You don't have a personality6:52 Growing confidence in your own social abilities7:58 You want to be in with the in crowd9:54 You refuse to keep an open mind12:13 You're price sensitive to quality14:41 You find them triggering17:19 The real pointEpisodes mentioned:#78. How Your Tastes Change When You Start Drinking Low/No - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2229527/episodes/16940036# 164. Drinks 101: Why Do Alcohol-Free Drinks Cost So Much? - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2229527/episodes/18805771  ===🌱 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.