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The Surprising Truth: Are Sober People Really Missing Out on All the Fun? / EP 88

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Sober & Lit Podcast
The Surprising Truth: Are Sober People Really Missing Out on All the Fun? / EP 88
Sep 16, 2025 Season 2 Episode 88
Susan Larkin & Ruby Williams

Are Sober People Missing Out… or Finally Tapping In?

Welcome to Sober & Lit! In this episode, Ruby and Susan bust one of the biggest lies about sobriety: that going alcohol-free means missing out on fun, freedom, and connection. Is it true—or have we just been sold a clever illusion?

What if the real fear isn’t missing out—but never fully showing up?
What if quitting drinking is the invitation to finally feel lit from
within?

We unpack the FOMO myth, spill honest stories about navigating social events sober, and share how ditching the drink actually amplified joy, confidence, and community. We also explore how social media and drinking culture fuel comparison, and what happens when you flip FOMO into JOMO—the Joy of Missing Out.

Expect resources, real talk, and personal practices that light you up.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Will I lose my social life if I quit drinking?”—this episode is your empowering reframe. Spoiler: what you gain might just blow your mind.

🔥 Tune in and let’s get Sober & Lit!

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It is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice regarding your health before attempting to take a break from alcohol. The creators, hosts, and producers of the The Feel Lit Alcohol Free podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, or psychological advice nor do they intend for the podcast, any resource or communication on behalf of the podcast or otherwise to be a substitute for such.