130- Mommy Wine Culture, Revisited / Jess130- Mommy Wine Culture, Revisited / Jess
Recovery Happy Hour
Recovery Happy Hour celebrates inspiring stories of recovery from alcohol addiction and gray area alcohol abuse. Hosted by Tricia Lewis, we look at life beyond the bottle and what's current in the culture of recovery and sobriety. Introduction:...
43:52•18 May 2021
Mommy Wine Culture: A Sobering Conversation with Jess
“By asking yourself these questions, you're not committing to quitting drinking forever. It will relax you temporarily, but only for a short amount of time.”
Picture this: the kids are finally in bed, and it's time for that 'well-deserved' glass of wine. Sound familiar? In this episode of 'Recovery Happy Hour', host Tricia Lewis sits down with Jess to revisit the phenomenon known as 'mommy wine culture'. They dive into the social pressures that encourage mothers to drink and the journey Jess took to reclaim her sobriety.
From nightly wine rituals to the moment of clarity that sparked change, Jess opens up about the struggles and triumphs of living alcohol-free. Tricia and Jess also tackle the stigma that surrounds sobriety, especially for moms, and how it can feel like an uphill battle against societal norms. But it’s not all heavy; they discuss the surprising perks of a sober life, like having more energy for hobbies and being fully present for their kids.
Whether you're a mom feeling the pressure to drink or just curious about this cultural trend, this episode offers an honest and hopeful look at life beyond the bottle.
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