What if the school holidays weren’t a blur of recovery but a season you actually remember? We get honest about how alcohol once ran the schedule—stacking holiday programs to make space for hangovers, leaning on sleepovers and grandparents, and calling it “normal.” Then we map the upgrade: sober camping trips that count even when it’s just one night, late-night teen pickups without the panic, and family milestones—like a 90th birthday—where every laugh lands because we’re truly there.
We unpack the lie that celebrations need booze. If the grand final, Melbourne Cup, or a Sunday barbecue is genuinely fun, why did we need to drink to enjoy it? That question opened a door. Some traditions stayed; others didn’t. We talk about rebuilding relationships without blame, how anger and resentment dissolved when our bodies finally had capacity, and why presence beats perfection every time. The wins are simple and huge: clear mornings, steady energy, better sleep, and memories that stick.
You’ll hear practical ways to make school break feel like a break: slow walks to spot spring flowers, easy meals, earlier nights, reading in peace, and plans you can keep because you’re not recovering from last night. We also tackle friendships formed around drinking, the shift to choosing people by values instead of volume, and the relief of being the reliable ride when your teens call at 11 p.m. If you’re sober-curious or already alcohol-free, this is a grounded, hopeful look at what changes when you swap numb for presence.
If this resonated, follow the show, share with a friend who might need it, and leave a quick review—it helps others find their way here. What’s one tradition you’re ready to rewrite?
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