Dancing with the Devil’s Mouthwash

SummaryThis episode explores the complex relationship humans have with alcohol, examining cultural norms, health impacts, personal experiences, and social dynamics. Join us as we challenge assumptions, discuss responsible drinking, and consider how alcohol influences our lives and relationships.Keywordsalcohol, drinking culture, health, social norms, responsibility, dependency, hangover, alcohol myths, Blue Zones, social drinkingKey TopicsCultural norms around alcohol consumptionHealth implications and safety of drinkingPersonal experiences and changing attitudes towards alcoholGuest NameOllie and JoshtitlesThe Hidden Truths About Alcohol: Culture, Health, and ResponsibilityHow Drinking Shapes Our Lives: Insights and MisconceptionsSound Bites"Who cares? I don't care.""Responsibility kills hedonism.""Alcohol is a depressant substance."Sources:Studies & statements issues by The WHO Casswell S, & Thamarangsi T (2009). Reducing harm from alcohol: Call to action. Lancet, 373(9682), 2247–2257. 10.1016/s0140-6736(09)60745-5  Miller, S. E., Maggs, J. L., Cerino, E. S., Eiden, R. D., Gamaldo, A. A., & Almeida, D. M. (2026). Longitudinal changes in alcohol use across 20 years of adulthood: a U.S. National daily diary study. Aging & mental health, 30(2), 425–435. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2025.2567481  https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/04-01-2023-no-level-of-alcohol-consumption-is-safe-for-our-health Brennan, P. L., Schutte, K. K., Moos, B. S., & Moos, R. H. (2011). Twenty-year alcohol-consumption and drinking-problem trajectories of older men and women. Journal of studies on alcohol and drugs, 72(2), 308–321. https://doi.org/10.15288/jsad.2011.72.308 -------------------------------John Snow, The English physician, who identified that Cholera was water based. Not to be confused with Game of Thrones character 'Jon Snow'.https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Snow-British-physician------------------------------If you are, or have been, personally affected by alcohol use and would like further support please considering organisations:https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice-and-support/alcohol-support-serviceshttps://alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help-nowhttps://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/recreational-drugs-alcohol-and-addiction/drug-and-alcohol-addiction-useful-contacts/Socials - @satori_snds