E160: Dry January: From Booze Break to Lifestyle Reboot

Sober Friends

Matt J

Alcohol Free, Alcoholics Anonymous, Recovery, Dry January, Spirituality, Sober, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Sobriety, Sober Curious, Addiction, Religion & Spirituality, 12 Steps

4.2 • 718 Ratings

🗓️ 2 January 2024

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Send us a text Feeling bloated after the holidays? Ready to hit the reset button on your health and habits? Then join us as we dive headfirst into Dry January: the global phenomenon that's not just about giving up booze, but about rediscovering your relationship with alcohol and taking charge of your well-being. In this episode, you'll: Uncover the surprising origins of Dry January: From a solo running challenge to a global movement, we explore the inspiring story behind this annual reset.Get...

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0:00.0	I'm Matt.
0:00.9	Hey, I'm Steve.
0:01.9	Hey, I'm John.
0:03.1	This is the Sober Friends podcast.
0:05.8	We're here for The Sober Curious, the new guy, and the old timer.
0:10.3	We're here to talk about the stuff anyone looking to live, alcohol-free has-to-face day-to-day.
0:15.5	Now we overcame those struggles.
0:17.3	We speak for no 12-step group, but we do try to remain anonymous.
0:21.6	You're not alone. This is the Sober Friends podcast.
0:24.6	Hey everybody and welcome to the Sober Friends podcast and I am welcoming you to Dry January.
0:31.6	All of those of you who have decided you want to take a little break from alcohol. Now, a little bit about
0:40.5	dry January, if you don't know, and a lot of people do. It's a popular trend of abstaining
0:46.6	from alcohol for the first month of the year. And it's not just a fad. It's a science-backed way
0:54.0	to help improve your health, your mood, and your productivity.
0:59.8	According to a recent Washington Post poll, and for everything that I'm citing here, we'll put a note in the show notes that you can find this for yourself.
1:10.7	According to a recent article from the Washington Post,
1:13.3	people who take part in dry January report lower blood pressure,
1:18.7	better sleep, more energy, clearer skin, and weight loss.
1:24.4	They also save money, reduce stress, and gain a sense of achievement in this episode
1:33.1	we're going to explore the origins of dry january the challenges and tips for sticking to it
1:39.5	and the long-term effects of reducing alcohol consumption.
1:50.5	If you're curious about dry January, if you're already doing it, we'd love to hear from you.
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