Episode Description
What if low and no alcohol drinks just... aren't for you?
Before you close the tab — hear me out.
Not everyone is ready to make the switch, and that's not a criticism — it's a reality check. There are some very specific reasons why low/no drinking might not be the right fit for certain people, right now.
From expecting a perfect like-for-like replica of your favourite Rioja, to relying on Dutch courage to get through a first date, to simply not being able to stomach the price tag of a decent alcohol-free wine — I've seen all of these get in the way of what could have been a genuinely positive change.
There's also something more serious in the mix: for a small percentage of people, low and no drinks can be triggering in a way that does more harm than good — and if that's you, that matters, and I'm not going to gloss over it.
It's one of the more tongue-in-cheek episodes I've done — and yes, there are a few genuinely daft reasons in there too — but the underlying point is real. Changing the way you drink only works when you're actually ready to. And if you are? There has never been a better time to start.
0:42 You want an exact replica of your favourite boozy drink
4:35 Wine alternatives
5:35 You don't have a personality
6:52 Growing confidence in your own social abilities
7:58 You want to be in with the in crowd
9:54 You refuse to keep an open mind
12:13 You're price sensitive to quality
14:41 You find them triggering
17:19 The real point
Episodes mentioned:
#78. How Your Tastes Change When You Start Drinking Low/No - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2229527/episodes/16940036
# 164. Drinks 101: Why Do Alcohol-Free Drinks Cost So Much? - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2229527/episodes/18805771
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