Lee Davy
Lee Davy
Why Finishing Work Makes You Want to Drink (Even When the Day Was Fine)
Why Finishing Work Makes You Want to Drink (Even When the Day Was Fine)
Why Finishing Work Makes You Want to Drink (Even When the Day Was Fine)
Tuesday 20th January 2026
Explore why finishing work triggers the urge to drink, even after a fine day, and learn how to reclaim conscious choice in this insightful podcast episode.
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Episode Overview
- Recognise the gap between finishing work and heading home as a trigger for drinking.
- Understand that reaching for alcohol is often about seeking safety, not celebration.
- Learn how widening the gap between stimulus and response can restore conscious choice.
- Explore alternative ways to create a sense of safety without relying on alcohol.
- Awareness of your body's signals post-work can change your evening routine.
"The goal is not to be stronger. The goal is to interrupt that automatic response."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Lee Davy takes you on a journey through the often overlooked moment between finishing work and heading home, a time that can trigger the urge to drink even after a perfectly fine day. He delves into the psychology of this transition, explaining how our nervous systems search for safety in the gap between work and home life.
This episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast unpacks why many reach for a drink not out of necessity but as a way to smooth the landing between roles. Lee shares how this automatic response isn't about discipline or character flaws but rather about finding a safe transition. Davy discusses the concept of 'rented safety' when alcohol is used as a bridge to manage the shift from work to home, often resulting in false hope and inevitable consequences.
With references to Viktor Frankl's idea of the space between stimulus and response, he highlights how widening this gap can bring back conscious choice, allowing individuals to make healthier decisions. Lee's candid insights offer a fresh perspective on what many might consider a mundane part of their day, urging listeners to become more aware of their body's signals post-work and to find alternative ways to create a sense of safety.
If you've ever wondered why that after-work drink seems so appealing, this episode provides some enlightening answers. So, next time you finish work, pause and ask yourself: How does my body feel right now? This awareness might just be the key to changing your evening routine for the better.