Blame It On The Booze: Alcohol in 2025🍸

Alcohol culture is pervasive—and while alcohol isn’t unhealthy for EVERYONE, the discourse can be pretty inescapable. Whether you’ve been alcohol free for years, curious about your relationship with alcohol, or trying to stop, this episode is for you!This episode covers:00:03:08 - Tea & Crumpets: All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata and delaying gratification by doing things slowly00:08:20 - Step Into My Office: How do I set boundaries with family related to alcohol?00:13:25 - The Lore: Val’s journey to an alcohol free life00:26:55 - The DSM: Alcohol in 202500:57:36 - Now That's What I Call....OKAAAAY!00:59:41 - Val Pick: "Reasons I Drink" by Alanis Morissette01:02:06 - Em Pick: "Escapism." by Raye01:03:24 - Fire Dumpster Phoenix: Two 10 year old girls beat 2 chest grandmasters & the annual Gallup Life Evaluation indexResources + Stuff  Mentioned in This Episode:Gallup poll studying American’s consumption habitsWhat Is a Standard Drink? Measurements of Alcohol Explained | LoveToKnowSunnysideReframeHello SomedayThe Killjoy AfterpartyCreative SobrietyThis Naked Mind PodcastThis Naked MindQuit Like a WomanTired of Thinking About DrinkingThe Unexpected Joy of Being SoberConnect with Us:Send a story or ask for advice: [email protected] But For Real on IG: @butforrealpodNow That's What I Call... OKAAAAY PlaylistThe Gaia Center on IG: @thegaiacenterVal on IG: @valkaymartinThe Gaia Center website: www.gaiacenter.co DISCLAIMER: But For Real Podcast is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment or healthcare. This podcast is solely for entertainment and educational purposes. If you are in crisis, please utilize crisis support services, such as the Crisis Text Line (Text START to 741741 in the US) or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: (Call 988 in the US), or visit www.findahelpline.com for international resources.