In this episode of You’re Sober, Now What? we dive into the process of creating a fulfilling and authentic sober social life. Join Tamar Medford and Lane Kennedy as they navigate through the complexities of social situations, from dealing with social anxiety to finding genuine connections in a sober lifestyle.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The impact of alcohol on social interactions and how sobriety changes the dynamic.

• Techniques for managing social anxiety and awkwardness in sober settings.

• Tips and activities for building a vibrant and enjoyable sober social life.

Timestamps:

• [00:00] Welcome and introduction.

• [00:54] Importance of the chapter on navigating social situations.

• [01:50] Personal experiences with social anxiety and alcohol.

• [03:54] Lane’s experience with sober socializing and building real connections.

• [07:00] Activity suggestion: The Mindful Sobriety Social Quest.

• [09:00] Tamar’s tips on becoming mindful in social interactions.

• [12:10] Finding new social activities and redefining fun.

• [15:00] The importance of community and having a sober buddy.

• [17:24] Setting boundaries and maintaining sobriety in social settings.

• [20:12] Closing thoughts and upcoming topics.

Resources & Links:

• Grab your copy of Sobriety for Dummies published by Wiley and follow along with us

• Website: http://youresobernowwhat.com

• Download The Mindful Life App

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