Why Your Next Vacation is the Perfect Time to Quit Drinking
Episode Overview
A vacation can be the ideal time to start your sober journey. Common misconceptions about needing alcohol to enjoy holidays. Practical tips for enjoying a sober vacation. Reframe leisure activities to focus on genuine relaxation. Empathetic support for navigating social situations without alcohol.
Are you curious about discovering what a vacation might feel like without the alcohol?
Ever thought a vacation was the worst time to quit drinking? Think again! In this episode of Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, Victoria English, head coach at Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, shares why a holiday might just be the perfect moment to start your sober journey. Broadcasting from her serene balcony in Maui, Victoria dives into the common misconception that vacations require alcohol to be enjoyable.
She reflects on her own experiences of drunken holidays, filled with hangovers and missed opportunities, and contrasts them with the vibrant, fulfilling trips she now enjoys without a drop of alcohol. Victoria tackles the mental hurdles many face when contemplating sobriety during a vacation and provides practical tips for rethinking what leisure truly means.
You'll hear about her personal anecdotes of swapping champagne for club soda and how this simple change transformed her holidays into memorable adventures full of energy and genuine relaxation. The episode is packed with supportive advice on how to navigate social situations where it seems everyone is drinking, and how to plan activities that don't revolve around alcohol.
Victoria's empathetic approach makes it clear that you're not alone in this struggle, and she offers hope that a sober vacation can be just as—if not more—enjoyable than one filled with booze. So, if you’re curious about what a holiday without alcohol could look like, this episode is a must-listen. Why not give it a go and see how refreshing a sober vacation can be?