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Social anxiety is one of the key drivers behind alcohol abuse—often stemming from low self-esteem. My guest in this episode is celebrated British hairdresser Adam Reed, who become one of my first Sober Curious role models when he quit drinking in 2011. I've since followed his story—and rising star—from afar, and I invited him on because I wanted to hear his whole journey from obnoxious, angry drunk, to mega successful entrepreneur and mentor.
This interview is raw, and emotional, and real, and I came away from our encounter feeling like we had met properly for the first time, despite moving in the same circles for years. In this episode, we also discuss:
Being bullied as a child for being gay—and the imprint it left on him.
The drunk "persona" he hid behind to stop people getting close.
His personal (and very public) rock bottom—and the destructive behaviors that led to it.
The importance and impact of interventions from friends.
The tools he has found to manage anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia post-booze.
Becoming an advocate for CBD and how to use it therapeutically.
You can learn more about Adam and his work and follow him on Instagram HERE.
This episode was created in partnership with Grüvi—and you can get 20% off any online order at www.getgruvi.com with the code Ruby20
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With Kin Euphorics, Jen Batchelor and co-founder Matt Cauble, have created a whole new category in sophisticated, alcohol-free drinking. A visionary in the modern wellness space, in this super insightful conversation, Jen shares her thoughts on the future of booze—and unpacks the wider mission of Kin: to help address the loneliness epidemic that is an all-pervasive hallmark of modern, city life.
After all, most of us drink as a way to connect with others socially—and so removing alcohol can often lead to periods of social isolation as we find new ways to relax and unwind, and new people to socialize with. In this episode, Ruby and Jen also discuss:
-Why talking about the future of booze means talking about the future of mental health
-The neurological reason alcohol makes us more stressed and less creative
-The root of the word "euphoria" as it relates to our wellbeing
-The role of sober curiosity in the gig economy
-Why connecting with each other sober creates true connection and community
Learn more about Kin and their offerings at Kineuphorics.com
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In Western society, "party" is also a verb—meaning "to get wasted." In this episode, I unpack how I believe we came to associate parties with drinking, and address the concerns of non-drinkers who want to feel like part of it—without feeling pressured to get out of it.
Summer is the time of picnics, weddings, and vacations, and often of them all awash with alcohol. But being Sober Curious doesn't have to mean the end of your social life. Set against a backdrop of a sober visit to the Movement techno festival in Detroit, in this episode I discuss:
-Why parties, concerts, and nightclubs are often just excuses to get wasted
-The real reason we sometimes have an emotional hangover after a night out
-What I discovered when I started going to music festivals sober
-Bringing something to the party that's not a bottle (as well as your own AF drinks)
-Using music alone to "pre-game" and get you in the party mood!
This episode is also supported by Rock Grace, a new alcohol-free rosé wine alternative with added wellbeing benefits. Discover more and get high on your own supply at Rockgrace.com
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The second volume of Moby's memoirs, Then It Fell Apart, begins with the musician and animal rights activist charting the unexpected and phenomenal success of his 1999 album, Play. We go on to witness his rapid addiction to the rush of overnight mega-stardom, and the hedonistic lifestyle that comes along with it.
A classic tale of sex, drugs, more sex, more drugs, and some rock 'n' roll, his story is interwoven with snapshots of a lonely, unstable childhood and adolescence, providing context for his desperate need for love and validation. The result is a no-holes-barred portrait of an epic rock bottom, which also illustrates in lurid detail the ways our past will catch up with our present, no matter how hard and fast we try to escape it.
As well as Moby's subsequent sobriety and spiritual awakening, in this episode we also discuss:
-Addiction as a response to the human condition
-Sobriety as a bi-product of the raising of consciousness
-Figuring out how to be human in a sustainable way
-The value of evidence-based thinking when it comes to getting sober
-Our collective addictions to meat and to money
-The balm of seeking divinity in the day-to-day
100% of the proceeds from Moby's twin memoirs, Porcelain and Then It Fell Apart, will be donated to animal rights organizations. For a full list of book-related events, readings, and signings, visit Moby.com
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In this first episode, I talk about how I came to get so very curious about our relationship to alcohol - while looking at what exactly this substance does for us that we find so seductive. Besides the fact it's one of the 5 most addictive substances on the planet (up there with heroin, cocaine, nicotine, and amphetamines) - and and it being heavily marketed at us from every direction, that is.
I also set out my BIG MISSION for spearheading this Sober Curious conversation, and inviting anybody and everybody, regardless of whether you have a drinking "problem" to reexamine the way we drink and think about drink: CHOICE.
Growing up in a society where we have what I call a "dominant drinking culture," whether or not we become a drinker often does not feel like a choice - and my goal is to make it as normal NOT to drink as it is TO drink, by removing the stigma that exists around conversations about sobriety and addiction.
For the full story, check out my new book, Sober Curious: The Blissful Sleep, Greater Focus, Limitless Presence, and Deep Connection, Awaiting Us All On The Other Side of Alcohol.
