Navigating events Sober

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A bag of manure, a wrong funeral procession, and two friends laughing so hard their faces hurt—this is a story about how fun didn’t vanish when the wine did. We crack open the invisible rules that used to run our lives: the bar tab at weddings, the “you deserve it” drinks after pregnancy, the designated‑driver resentment, the “check your texts” dread. Instead of preaching, we talk honestly about what changed: connection got louder, shame got quieter, and ordinary Sundays started to feel like a win.
We contrast the quiet respect of a Greek funeral with the rowdy Australian wake, and what it meant to be present—truly present—when a 6 a.m. call brought scary news. We revisit messy nights (tequila at a school fundraiser, anyone?), the paranoia and people‑pleasing that alcohol amplified, and the relief of drawing boundaries and leaving toxic friendships. Along the way we explore sober curiosity, alcohol‑free socializing, hangover recovery, and how the joy of missing out can replace FOMO when you choose clarity over coping.
Sober fun isn’t a theory here; it’s a quiz night with belly laughs, a Thailand trip without the logistics of booze, and Sunday rituals that restore instead of repair. We share practical wins—better sleep, cleaner relationships, fewer apologies, more energy—and the small comforts that help: a big pot of curry, football, and delightfully trashy TV that doesn’t require a recovery day. If you’re rethinking your relationship with alcohol, craving fewer hangovers and more real connection, you’ll find stories, strategies, and a lot of heart.
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Meg

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فصول

1. Navigating events Sober (00:00:00)

2. Warm Catch‑Up and Weekend Wins (00:01:24)

3. Quiz Night, Prizes, and Sober Laughter (00:03:27)

4. Cultural Contrast: Greek vs Aussie Funerals (00:05:32)

5. Parenting, Parties, and Alcohol Normalization (00:09:51)

6. Resentment, FOMO, and Choosing Sobriety (00:16:02)

7. High on Life: Connection Without Drinking (00:21:34)

8. Shame Spirals, Toxic Friendships, and Boundaries (00:26:16)