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With the holidays just around the corner, we invited our guests to come share their experiences about how they have found enjoyment in sober holidays. Join us as we chat with Rachel, host of Recovery Daily podcast, and Tiktok sober influencers Stephen and Katherine about what holidays look like for them now that they aren't drinking. We share some tips, as well as some honest struggles and experiences.

"For some it's partying, for others it's suffering, but the holidays can be hard for everyone."

Some of the things you'll hear in this episode include:

• Making good choices about who we spend time with


• It gets easier with time


• Giving yourself permission to grieve past memories


• Playing the tape forward as a tool to get through tough times


• Stay present, be prepared for what's coming, and know you'll be okay.


• Fomo (fear of missing out)


• Protect yourself in whatever way you need to


• Creating new traditions


• Receiving alcohol as a gift


• Check your motives - why are you going? Is it for a positive, healthy reason?


• Give yourself permission to not go, or to leave early.

"I'm really fond of my peace. I'll take my peace on Christmas or New Year's over whatever 'fun' I was trying to create when I was drinking."

Want more help and support to get you through your holiday season? Check out our Season 1 episode on Sober Holidays here.