EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 24 MIN
Episode 14 - What Happens to Your Friendships When You Go Alcohol-Free?
from Sober Across the Pond · host Bridgene and Michael
Send us Fan MailWhat really happens to your friendships when you stop drinking?In Part 1 of a three-part series on friendship and sobriety, we unpack one of the biggest fears people have about going alcohol-free: losing friends.In this episode, we discuss:• Drinking buddies vs real friendships • Why some relationships fade naturally • Social anxiety around events and gatherings • Setting boundaries without becoming defensive • Becoming the “lighthouse” instead of chasing approvalIf you’re sober curious, gray-area drinking, or newly alcohol-free, this conversation will help you reframe the social shifts that come with change.Part 2 drops next week, where we explore how to intentionally build new, aligned community.
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Send us Fan Mail What really happens to your friendships when you stop drinking? In Part 1 of a three-part series on friendship and sobriety, we unpack one of the biggest fears people have about going alcohol-free: losing friends. In this episode, we discuss: • Drinking buddies vs real friendships • Why some relationships fade naturally • Social anxiety around events and gatherings • Setting boundaries without becoming defensive • Becoming the “lighthouse” instead of c...
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