122: 18 Quick-Fire, Awkward (& Sometimes Funny) Truths About Your Sober-ish Christmas
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Eighteen uncomfortable truths about mindful drinking at Christmas that nobody talks about.
From managing social pressure and family dynamics to handling drunk friends and awkward questions, I'm preparing you for the reality of festive drinking culture when you're choosing moderation or sobriety with 18 real-world quick-fire scenarios.
From FOMO & boundaries, to peer pressure & how to navigate Christmas parties, work dos and family gatherings with less alcohol on your own terms.
3:40 They won't stop asking
4:33 Assumptions
5:07 People will make it weird
6:02 They'll call you brave
7:03 Just one
8:11 You'll become boring
9:34 Your BS tolerance tumbles
10:56 You might not like your friends
12:10 Some things will be worse sober
13:05 You will feel left out
14:25 Nostalgia is a bitch
16:30 Feeling self-righteous
18:27 Awkward silences
19:42 Your mum will worry
20:55 Dad jokes
23:24 The designated everything
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Chapters
1. Quick-fire Christmas (00:00:00)
2. 5 Categories (00:03:13)
3. They won't stop asking (00:03:40)
4. Assumptions get made (00:04:33)
5. People will make it weird (00:05:07)
6. They'll call you brave (00:06:04)
7. Just one (00:07:03)
8. You'll become boring (00:08:11)
9. Your BS tolerance tumbles (00:09:34)
10. You might not like your friends (00:10:56)
11. Some things will be worse sober (00:12:10)
12. You will feel left out (00:13:05)
13. Nostalgia is a bitch (00:14:25)
14. Feeling self-righteous (00:16:30)
15. Time moves slower (00:17:21)
16. Awkward silences (00:18:27)
17. Your mum will worry (00:19:42)
18. Dad jokes (00:20:55)
19. You could be the only one (00:22:15)
20. You'll be the designated everything (00:23:24)
21. Two things (00:25:02)
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