Is alcohol the friend you want to spend time with?

Is Alcohol the Friend You Want to Spend Time With?Alcohol is everywhere at this time of year — Christmas, celebrations, “just one more”… and Dry January looming in the background.So in the very first episode of our brand-new mini-series on alcohol, we’re having an honest, no-judgement conversation about the thing so many of us call “normal”… without ever stopping to ask if it’s actually working for us.Because here’s the truth: Sally and Anne don’t drink anymore — and that still surprises people, because we used to be the ones out until the lights came on. This series isn’t about telling you to quit. It’s about giving you tools, perspective, and the kind of reflective questions that can shift everything.In this episode, we talk about:Why alcohol becomes part of our identity (confidence, belonging, “stress relief”)The difference between choice vs habit — and how quickly it turns into routineThe “invincible at night / anxious the next day” cycle (hello, hangxiety)The social pressure that makes drinking feel automaticWhy “normal” is a moving target — and why your relationship with alcohol matters more than your unitsA powerful truth: regular drinking trains the brain to expect alcohol to relax… making it harder to unwind naturally over timeGentle reflections to consider:How do I actually feel after drinking — emotionally, mentally and physically?What do I reach for alcohol to change or soothe?Is it giving me the calm, connection and rest I think it is — or just delaying them?No pressure. No labels. Just awareness.One small 1% shift:Tonight, notice how your body feels before, during and after drinking — without changing anything yet.Awareness is the first nervous-system reset.If this episode resonated, share one small insight using #1PercentAF — because tiny changes create big calm.You don’t need to quit your life.You just need to choose what truly supports it.On a similar journey? Want to share your story and connect with others making positive changes? Follow our 1% Happier and Healthier page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/1As5stBXSg/?mibextid=wwXIfrand join our new Facebook group for dry January https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577141566058🎧 Thanks for Listening!If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review – it helps others discover the show and join the 1% movement!A big thank you to Pixabay for providing our intro and outromusic, "Inspirational Background" by AudioCoffee.Ann & SallyxxStay Connected with UsFollow us on Instagram: @happierandhealthier__Have questions or want to join our Facebook community? Contact us via e mail [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.