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Arj Barker on midlife, mindfulness and taking a break from alcohol
Standup comic Arj Barker has stepped back from drinking as part of a wider rethink of midlife, loss and what really matters. He talks about grief, divorce and social awkwardness, and how a break from alcohol has helped him reconnect with comedy, consciousness and meditation. Readers gain a thoughtful, gently humorous look at changing habits without pressure or perfectionism.
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