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72. Why I Stopped Drinking Alcohol, the Sober Curious + Cali Sober Movement & How GLP-1s are Influencing Alcohol Consumption

• Margaret Powell • Season 4

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Today’s episode is a long time coming, and it’s regarding something that’s really shifting in our culture right now: alcohol.


I’m diving into my personal journey with alcohol and growing up around addiction, the rise of the sober curious movement (especially with millennials and Gen-Zers), the significant impact on women’s health, why more people are turning to cannabis / THC, and more.


Alcohol no longer serves me; I’ve personally made the decision to quit it, and I’m consciously breaking a multi-generational cycle of alcohol dependance. 


I hope this episode empowers you to look at what’s really serving you (and what’s not). You deserve to live a healthy, vibrant, and aligned life!



Episode Recap:

  • My early exposure to alcohol + how I’ve continually reevaluated my relationship with it {4:58}
  • Why alcohol was the one thing I justified keeping in my routine {9:56}
  • My “sober curious” journey & realizing I no longer need alcohol {11:52}
  • Benefits I’ve noticed since quitting alcohol {17:09}
  • How alcohol impacts women’s health in their 30s & 40s {21:42}
  • The generational shift as younger people move away from alcohol {29:21}
  • How increased cannabis use is affecting alcohol consumption {31:22}
  • Downsides to regular THC use {33:46}
  • Getting honest about why you’re really using cannabis & THC + my personal experience {35:54}
  • The surprising connection between GLP-1 medications & alcohol cravings {41:16}
  • How the media constantly glamorizes alcohol {44:00}


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