Lee Davy
Lee Davy
Alcohol in Saudi Arabia? – The Liquid Lie Doesn’t Respect Borders
Alcohol in Saudi Arabia? – The Liquid Lie Doesn’t Respect Borders
Alcohol in Saudi Arabia? – The Liquid Lie Doesn’t Respect Borders
Monday 2nd June 2025
Explore Saudi Arabia's changing alcohol policies with Lee Davy and uncover the global 'Liquid Lie'.
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Episode Overview
- Saudi Arabia's quiet shift towards alcohol sales raises questions about cultural identity.
- Alcohol's global spread is driven by profit rather than cultural freedom.
- Personal stories highlight the absurdity of equating alcohol with modernity.
- Living alcohol-free offers genuine joy and presence without intoxication.
- Challenge your beliefs about alcohol and recognise its commercial motives.
Living a self-led life, alcohol-free as fuck, is remembering that some moments are enough just as they are.
Lee Davy takes you on a journey through the shifting sands of Saudi Arabia's alcohol policies in this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast. He questions the creeping presence of alcohol in a land that has long stood as a bastion against it, revealing the commercial motivations that lie beneath. With a mix of storytelling and sharp observations, Lee explores how the introduction of alcohol in Saudi Arabia is less about cultural freedom and more about economic gain.
He shares a personal anecdote about a friend who thrived without alcohol while working in Saudi Arabia, yet planned to return to drinking upon his return to the UK, highlighting the absurdity of the 'Liquid Lie'. Lee argues that the global spread of alcohol is driven by profit, not necessity, and challenges the notion that alcohol equates to modernity or progress. He passionately advocates for an alcohol-free lifestyle, reminding you that joy and beauty don't require a cork.
Through vivid stories and thought-provoking questions, Lee encourages you to reconsider your relationship with alcohol and recognise the 'Liquid Lie' for what it truly is. As you ponder his insights, ask yourself: Where do you still equate alcohol with celebration? And how can you dismantle this belief in your own life?