What is being “Sober Curious?”
We are having a “Sober Curious September” but what does that mean…
The movement to discover how different life could be without alcohol is gaining momentum and for good reason. Credit for the term “sober curious” goes to Ruby Warrington, author of the 2018 book “Sober Curious: The Blissful Sleep, Greater Focus, Limitless Presence, and Deep Connection Awaiting Us All on the Other Side of Alcohol.”
Her title says it all. Have you been “sober curious” lately? Have you wondered what the new “non-alcoholic” tonics are all about popping up lately? Why would anyone decide to do this even for just 30 days?
The health and wellbeing benefits around ditching alcohol for a few weeks or a month or even longer are really compelling. This is what is driving this movement, even so far as new “sober bars” opening in select places around the country. In places like New Orleans, Portland, New York, Austin and LA to name a few. This doesn’t have to be a forever abstinence with alcohol but you might just realize that life is better without after trying it.
This movement is really about optimizing your health and wellbeing. Health, being things like sleep, energy levels, mental clarity, gut health, detoxification, reducing risk of some cancers, weight loss and more.
The wellbeing part of ditching alcohol is not only waking up more refreshed but reducing brain fog, feeling happier and more motivated for life (alcohol is a depressant right?), digging into new projects with new found energy and even finding more peace in relationships.
Some find they become more productive and maybe even shift their course in life! The science behind this finds that you can see a drop in blood pressure, triglycerides, reduce risk of heart disease and reduce the toxic load on your liver. Some of the cancers that have been found to benefit from going alcohol free include oral, laryngeal, esophageal and breast.
It just takes a commitment, support and knowing what can be better on the other side to start. We are hosting a 30 day sober September event with Balanced Living Functional Medicine and would love to have you join…bring a friend! It’s easier with support.
This group will help you find ways to shift your mindset and habits around alcohol, figure out how to navigate social situations and discover your “why” around ditching alcohol in whatever way you choose to do it and create some fun new mocktails!
We have a Facebook page for participants and it’s open to anyone. For those who join the Facebook group we will be having a giveaway of a non-alcoholic drink bundle so get there now! Join the facebook by clicking HERE.
Traditionally over the past few years “Sober October” has been really popular around the US and this will set you up for joining one of those events that pop up as well. Hope to see you there…