Kristen Bear

Creative Sobriety

Kristen Bear

  • Episode 54: New Year Starts Now, Big Alcohol Hates Dry January, and Diddy and Epstein Both Have DIageo Ties

Episode 54: New Year Starts Now, Big Alcohol Hates Dry January, and Diddy and Epstein Both Have DIageo Ties

Thursday 19th February 2026

Explore the tangled ties between big alcohol and high-profile figures in this episode of Creative Sobriety with Kristen Bear.
31 minutes
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Dry January Drama and Diageo's Dark Ties

Episode Overview

  • Kristen critiques U.S. government's vague alcohol guidelines.
  • Explores Diageo's connections to Epstein and Diddy.
  • Encourages using Chinese New Year as a fresh start for sobriety.
  • Highlights media's anti-sobriety content backlash.
  • Praises Emerald Fennell's unique adaptation of Wuthering Heights.
"Tell us you're being paid by the alcohol industry without telling us you're being paid by the alcohol industry."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this episode, Kristen Bear, the host of Creative Sobriety, tackles the ups and downs of Dry January 2026, while exposing the tangled web of ties between big alcohol companies and high-profile figures like Jeffrey Epstein and Sean "Diddy" Combs. Kristen shares her personal struggles with a rough start to the year and offers a refreshing perspective on embracing the Chinese New Year as a new beginning.
With a sharp wit, she critiques the U.S. government's vague alcohol guidelines and questions the integrity of the media's anti-sobriety content. Kristen also dives into the shady connections between Diageo and Epstein, revealing a series of intriguing links that will leave you questioning the ethics of these billion-dollar industries. She rounds off the episode with a review of Emerald Fennell's adaptation of "Wuthering Heights," praising its fresh take on classic literature without the usual boozy clichés.
Kristen's candid and humorous approach invites listeners to reflect on their own sobriety journeys while keeping an eye on the bigger picture. So, are you ready to rethink your relationship with alcohol and explore the hidden connections in the world around you?
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