From Sober Curious to Confidently Dry: Brooklyn's Journey
Episode Overview
Mocktails can be a fun and festive alternative to alcoholic drinks. It's possible to celebrate life's milestones without alcohol. Support from loved ones can make the alcohol-free journey easier. Social pressures can be navigated with creativity and confidence. Young adults can thrive without succumbing to drinking culture.
I actually haven't been drinking. I've been faking it.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this lively episode of Thriving Alcohol-Free with Mocktail Mom, Deb Podlogar, also known as Mocktail Mom, invites Brooklyn Fahey from Dry Social to share her inspiring story. Brooklyn, a young trailblazer in the alcohol-free community, talks about her transition from being 'sober curious' to confidently living a dry lifestyle. She candidly discusses the pressures of drinking culture, especially during her college years, and how she creatively managed social situations without alcohol.
Brooklyn's journey is not just about abstaining from alcohol but celebrating life with vibrant mocktails and the joy of being present in every moment. The duo also whips up a delicious apple cider sangria mocktail, highlighting how non-alcoholic drinks can be just as fun and festive. Brooklyn shares how her fiancé supported her alcohol-free journey by surprising her with non-alcoholic champagne during their engagement.
Listeners will find Brooklyn's story relatable and motivating, especially those who are at the crossroads of cutting back on alcohol. Her message is clear: you can still enjoy life's milestones without alcohol and feel fantastic doing it. With a sprinkle of humour and heartfelt advice, this episode is a delightful listen for anyone interested in living an alcohol-free life. So, grab your favourite mocktail and get ready to be inspired by Brooklyn's refreshing take on sobriety.