A2D -from Addict to Disciple
A2D -from Addict to Disciple
# 298 Weekend Warrior Park
# 298 Weekend Warrior Park
# 298 Weekend Warrior Park
Monday 16th June 2025
Explore Weekend Warrior Park with David Hain as he guides you through transforming weekend drinking habits into recovery journeys.
11 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Identify which category of weekend drinking resonates with you.
- Explore healthier weekend activities like park runs or team sports.
- Focus on building connections with new and old friends.
- Find joy in simple weekend pleasures without alcohol.
- Use weekends to recharge and prepare for the week ahead.
"Happiness is not having to set the alarm for the next day"
Imagine strolling through a park where every step is a revelation about the different ways people engage with alcohol. In this episode, David Hain takes you on a walk through Weekend Warrior Park, accompanied by four friends who once identified as weekend warrior alcoholics. These friends share their stories, each representing a category of drinkers: social drinkers, conformist drinkers, thrill seekers, and copers.
It's like meeting characters from a novel, each with their own tale of how they fell into the cycle of weekend drinking. The journey begins with social drinkers who started at parties and ended in constant bingeing. Then, there are conformist drinkers who found solace in fitting in, encouraged by friends and family to loosen up. Next, thrill seekers share their stories of chasing excitement through alcohol, only to find Monday never arrives.
Lastly, copers reveal how they used weekend drinking to escape the stress of daily life, leading to a progressive addiction. David challenges these friends – and you – to transform into Weekend Warriors for recovery. He shares how engaging in weekend activities like park runs or team sports can be a healthier alternative. These activities not only help you stay connected with old friends but also create new bonds.
It's all about finding joy in simple things and resetting for the week ahead. The episode wraps up with an Irish proverb that captures the essence of recovery: "A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything." David encourages you to embrace weekends as a time to recharge and refocus, turning them into a celebration of life without the need for alcohol. So, are you ready to become a Weekend Warrior in recovery?
Dive into this episode for inspiration and practical advice on transforming your weekends into a source of strength and happiness.