245: A Glass of Wine, Really? Alcohol Culture, Addiction & What We Normalise

Is alcohol truly harmless — or just widely accepted?In Episode 245 of The Rosie & Roula Show, we dive into drinking culture, alcohol habits, and addiction, sparked by a real-life situation during flooding in Australia where people were asking one question: “Is the bottle shop open?”We explore:Why alcohol is so normalised in modern societyThe truth behind “just one glass of wine” cultureEmotional coping, addiction, and daily drinking habitsCultural differences in alcohol useWhy younger generations may be drinking lessThe impact of alcohol on sleep, health, and mental wellbeingRoula also references our previous episode about “meeting for a glass of wine” and questions whether this widely accepted habit is actually harmful.💡 Key Takeaways:Alcohol is often used to cope, numb, or escapeEven moderate drinking may impact health and sleepWhat’s considered “normal” may not be healthyAwareness is the first step to change your habits🎧 Listen now and decide for yourself:Is alcohol truly harmless — or just widely accepted?--------------------☕️ Buy us a coffee!🎙️ Send us a voice message🛍️ Buy some Rosie and Roula merch!--------------------⭐️ Leave us a review▶️ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok🎞️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel--------------------🎧 Check out Roula's podcast🎧 Check out Rosie's podcast