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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 40 MIN

The 'normal' drinking habit DESTROYING your mental health

from Ways to Change the World with Krishnan Guru-Murthy · host Channel 4 News

We talk more openly about mental health than ever. So why is alcohol so often left out of the conversation?Millie Gooch believes Britain's relationship with drinking is overdue for a rethink. After struggling with binge drinking and anxiety herself, she founded Sober Girl Society and has become one of the leading voices calling for a more honest conversation about alcohol, addiction and wellbeing.In this episode of Ways to Change the World, Krishnan Guru-Murthy speaks to Millie about the science behind "hangxiety" (hangover anxiety), why moderation is harder for some people than others, the stigma surrounding addiction, and whether Britain's drinking culture is preventing us from asking difficult questions. They discuss the alcohol industry's influence, the changing habits of younger generations, and why Millie believes giving people better information - not banning alcohol - is the way forward.This episode features conversation around suicide.

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