Great morning! If you're sober, you've definitely noticed the growing range of near-beers, NA wine and zero-proof spirits, but the truth behind them is kind of concerning.... Today, I'm unpacking the ethical and moral concerns with all your favourite 0% drinks, and whether they're worth the money. There's two sides to every story - and today, I'm sharing both!
Time stamps:
1:50 - Gratitude
4:42 - When they're great - for blending in
5:28 - Masking addictions and triggering craving
9:30 - Entrenching the drinking culture
12:20 - Not really alcohol-tasting, yet you're paying alcohol prices
14:25 - Supporting alcohol companies... but pushing them in the right direction?
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Great Morning! Obviously, you should not be embarrassed or ashamed of being sober or sober curious, but that is easier said than done! Whatever your history with alcohol is, you have every right to say no to a drink, and this doesn't make you any less of a friend or a person. True friends will care more about your mental wellbeing and your happiness than you joining them for a glass of bubbles!
Time stamps:
1:47: gratitude
4:40: start of episode - what my friend said to me that sparked a whole conversation
8:02: where the social pressure comes from (for me anyway!)
11:03: the hard truth about other people's opinions
11:49: be proud of yourself!
14:42: we all get embarrassed about something
16:05: make a commitment to opening a conversation (and hold me accountable to mine)
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Great morning! This is the episode for all of you who want to better support your sober and sober curious friends - because sometimes, the world is so surrounded by alcohol, so it's nice to have a safe, comfortable friends to hang out with! Or, if you are the sober friend - hopefully you can relate to some of these awkward moments every teetotaller goes through!
Time stamps:
2:11 - Gratitude
5:17 - Start of the episode
6:50 - The Don'ts of supporting your sober friends
12:50 - the Do's of supporting your sober friends
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Great Morning! Today marks about 3 months of being sober for me, so I figured I'd share a little about what I've learnt so far, what I've experienced, and everything in between. I also share a few comments from our community members on what keeps them sober!
Time stamps:
2:30 - Gratitude
5:45 - Start of my chat
6:55 - My aims with sharing my sober journey and building a sober community
9:00 - Exploring who I am beyond alcohol and saying no more
11:35 - Staying connected to my current (amazing!) friends
12:10 - Boredom and running out of things to do
13:23 - Strength gains and fitness
14:20 - Knowing I'm sober because it's my choice, not anyone else's
16:19 - Quick little summary (TLDR)
16:58 - What every in my community is saying :)
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Great morning! Something we all question is what's the point in being sober, if you don't have an "alcohol problem" or alcohol addiction. The thing is, it can take a while to feel the full effects of being sober, and this can make the whole journey a little discouraging. I'm tackling this big issue by reminding you of a few benefits you will slowly feel over time, and why it's worth sticking with!
Time stamps:
Gratitude: 2:45
Start of episode: 6:31
Mental health benefits: 8:00
Physical health benefits: 10:52
The time you get back: 14:07
Relationship benefits: 15:45
Having more fun: 17:55
Money saved: 21:25
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Great morning! The other day, I was completely surprised by how badly I was craving alcohol! I've never been a huge drinker and pretty well got through the first 2 months of sobriety not really needing or wanting to drink, so the craving really knocked me. In honour of being honest and transparent through my sober journey, I thought I would do a bit of research and share how you can overcome these cravings - because they are so normal and do get easier with time!
Time stamps:
2:59 - Gratitude
5:34 - Start of the episode
6:21 - My experience with craving
8:39 -Why we crave alcohol
11:02 - How to deal with a craving in the moment
17:47 - Setting up routines and habits to stop cravings in the future
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Great morning! This is the ONLY list you'll ever need when you're looking for ways to say no to alcohol, for every situation you'll ever need! There are honest ways, excuses, funny ways and everything in between.
Time Stamps:
Gratitude: 2:01
Practise makes perfect: 4:50
Honesty is the best policy: 5:22
Know your why: 6:54
Every excuse I can think of: 8:29
(Why I don't like making excuses! 15:10)
Funny/clever phrases to say: 16:02
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Great morning! Today, I wanted to go through how I prepare for going to an alcohol-driven event like a wedding, party or concert - and how you can be confident in your decision to say no. From planning an exit strategy to knowing your why, there are heaps of ways you can prepare to make your sober-time just as much fun as your drunk-time!
Time Stamps:
Gratitude: 3:06
Start of episode: 6:13
Why do you want to go?: 6:31
What are you going to tell people?: 9:00
Have an exit strategy: 12:55
At the event - grab a NA drink first: 15:11
Find someone comfortable to start with: 18:10
Find something else to enjoy: 19:21
Fake it until to make it!: 19:50
And when it all gets too much...: 20:52
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Great Morning! Following on from last week's episode, this week I'm going through a few tips and tricks for being sober curious or just drinking more mindfully. If you want to change your alcohol habits but don't want to commit to completely cutting alcohol out, this episode is for you!
Time stamps:
Gratitude: 1:18
Start of the episode: 4:31
Have a plan for saying no: 6:37
Try new activities: 9:16
The HALT method: 10:07
How to justify drinking at one event, and not another: 11:37
Make sober friends!: 12:45
Know your drink number (my number one tip!!): 13:13
Tips for sticking to your drink number: 16:15
Reflect on your experiences: 20:51
Make your decisions sober: 22:04
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Great Morning! If being fully sober is a bit overwhelming but you still want to change your habits with alcohol, sober curiosity might be for you! The new movement encourages mindful drinking habits and re-establishing a healthier relationship with alcohol, then this episode is here to help you start re-thinking where alcohol fits in your life and making you happier along the way.
Time stamps:
Gratitude: 2:03
Start of the episode: 5:15
Definitions: 6:15
Popularity of sober curiosity: 9:48
Benefits of sober curiosity: 10:55
Benefits of being fully sober & my experiences: 13:24
Some concluding thoughts: 17:00
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Great morning! One of the biggest questions you'll get asked as a newly sober person is about your "rock bottom" moment - but this podcast is your sign that you don't need a rock bottom moment! I'll go through some of the signs that you're getting close to the bottom, but just know that if you're crossing your own personal boundaries and want to make a change without facing a life-threatening moment, that's okay too. And if you have hit the bottom - no worries, you can still go sober and there is still hope for recovery. I'll also briefly touch on how you can help friends who are also hitting their own rock bottom moments.
Time stamps:
1:44 - Gratitude
4:16 - Episode start
4:58 - What is a rock bottom moment?
5:50 - Some common early signs to look out for
9:48 - More signs that your relationship with alcohol is getting serious
11:48 - A message of hope and a book recommendation if you have hit rock bottom
13:48 - How to support a friend at rock bottom
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Great morning! Today, I'll be talking about the two different types of people who've just completed (or are about to complete!) Dry January - you're super excited about the possibilities of a new sober or sober curious life, or you just can't wait to get back on the booze! Either way, I'll go through how I would approach the rest of the year for both types of people, so hopefully there's a little something in the episode for everyone :)
Time stamps:
2:09 - Gratitude
5:29 - Some questions for reflection
8:29 - Two types of people at the end of Dry January
9:17 - Advice for Person 1 - the one who's excited about being sober
13:45 - Advice for Person 2 - the one who's excited to be able to drink
17:34 - Some concluding thoughts
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Great morning! Today, I'll walk you through how I started my sober curious journey and my now sober journey, so that you can take some helpful tips and learn from my experience as you start your sober or sober curious journey.
Time stamps:
1:20 Gratitude
3:43 Start of the episode
4:07 Finding your why
6:11 My recommendations for sober books
7:19 Finding a sober community
7:51 Joining AA
8:41 Get rid of the alcohol in your house!!
9:01 Tell someone you trust
10:27 Dealing with your first triggering events
12:50 Sober Curious tips - introducing drinks and finding your "drink number"
14:41 Develop a new routine
15:34 Dealing with emotions that can't be drowned and asking for help
17:50 Celebrate the small wins!
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Great morning! Since this is the VERY first official episode of Great Mornings are Sober, I figured I'd give you a little bit of a background on my sobriety journey - from the party girl scene in my first few years of university, to questioning why I never felt the same attraction to alcohol, my "rock bottom" moment and then spending most of 2022 drinking mindfully and being sober curious. I'll also explain why I'm now a teetotaller, and going completely sober for 2023.
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Great morning! And welcome to Great Mornings are Sober, your podcast guide to sobriety one less sip at a time
I'm your host, Kat - and if you know anything about me, I'm the PRIME demographic for binge drinking. Every part of my life is surrounded by alcohol.
But, I can't help but feel that alcohol just isn't it - it's hugely affecting my mental and physical health, and I'm sick of living in a society where literally poisoning yourself is so normalised. I did 2022 as sober curious - but now I'm taking the full plunge into sobriety for an entire year.
I'm going to podcast and share my journey, and provide you with motivation and guidance through all the highs and lows of sobriety and sober curiousity, and little tips to help you navigate through an alcohol-driven society - from dating, awkward family gatherings, growing your confidence, and everything in between. And hopefully changing the way we think about alcohol along the way - because you are still completely normal for just not wanting a drink.
So, instead of curling up, sick and filled with that hang-xiety dread - catch my new episode, available for free every Tuesday anywhere on all your favourite podcast streaming services. And join our little instagram community to find your new sober bffs @greatmorningpodcast. Everyone is welcome, whether you've spent your entire life sober, or you just want to know more.
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Great morning - and welcome back to Great Morning Abroad! For the final Great Morning Abroad episode, I figured I'd just go through some fina reflections of my study abroad experience. I've made so many new friends, learnt so much about myself and experienced so many new things, so I don't regret my trip for a second! If you're on the fence about studying abroad - just do it! It's just as life changing as everyone says it is :)
If you're looking to do your own travel adventure, I'd HIGHLY recommend using a wise card (if you're from Australia or NZ) - super low fees to load on money, really competitive exchange rates and they're free to set up and use! If you're interested, use my link to get a NZ$900 fee-free transfer at https://wise.com/invite/ath/katrinalynd (not sponsored, but I do earn a small commission when people sign up).
If you want to read more about studying abroad, check out the University of Auckland blog on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/360international/ and the blog is https://360internationalblog.com/ - so go check it out if you want to know more about my time in Spain and what studying is like here!
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Great morning - and welcome back to Great Morning Abroad! This episode, I just wanted to share some unique tips about making friends in a new city and while you're travelling. Having friends abroad is so so important for your safety and enjoyment, so hopefully this episode makes solo travelling or moving to a new city a little less daunting. Making friends as an adult can be just as easy as it was when you were 5 and stuck in the same class as your best friends for the next 10 years!
If you're looking to do your own travel adventure, I'd HIGHLY recommend using a wise card (if you're from Australia or NZ) - super low fees to load on money, really competitive exchange rates and they're free to set up and use! If you're interested, use my link to get a NZ$900 fee-free transfer at https://wise.com/invite/ath/katrinalynd (not sponsored, but I do earn a small commission when people sign up).
If you want to read more about studying abroad, check out the University of Auckland blog on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/360international/ and the blog is https://360internationalblog.com/ - so go check it out if you want to know more about my time in Spain and what studying is like here!
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Great morning - and welcome back to Great Morning Abroad! This episode, I'm giving you some tips for keeping calm when things go wrong, and how you can be more prepared for these inconvenient moments while travelling. Obviously, I'd recommend listening to this before something goes wrong, but hey, better late than never if you've only just found this episode now!
If you're looking to do your own travel adventure, I'd HIGHLY recommend using a wise card (if you're from Australia or NZ) - super low fees to load on money, really competitive exchange rates and they're free to set up and use! If you're interested, use my link to get a NZ$900 fee-free transfer at https://wise.com/invite/ath/katrinalynd (not sponsored, but I do earn a small commission when people sign up).
If you want to read more about studying abroad, check out the University of Auckland blog on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/360international/ and the blog is https://360internationalblog.com/ - so go check it out if you want to know more about my time in Spain and what studying is like here!
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Great morning - and welcome back to Great Morning Abroad! This week, I'm giving you all the tips for navigating a new city - from planning your days out to maximize your time and how you can save on transport costs. Of course, I'm a huge advocate for walking - but there's always times when your legs just can't take it anymore!!
If you're looking to do your own travel adventure, I'd HIGHLY recommend using a wise card (if you're from Australia or NZ) - super low fees to load on money, really competitive exchange rates and they're free to set up and use! If you're interested, use my link to get a NZ$900 fee-free transfer at https://wise.com/invite/ath/katrinalynd (not sponsored, but I do earn a small commission when people sign up).
If you want to read more about studying abroad, check out the University of Auckland blog on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/360international/ and the blog is https://360internationalblog.com/ - so go check it out if you want to know more about my time in Spain and what studying is like here!
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Great morning! By special request from a lovely loyal listener, I've decided to make a quick bonus episode on exam stress. Many of you will have exams coming up or are in the middle of exams, and there's no denying that this time is super hectic and not very much fun! Hopefully these tips help you to get through this stressful moment, and remind you to have a little perspective on how much more there is to life than just studying :)
If you want to read more about studying abroad, check out the University of Auckland blog on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/360international/ and the blog is https://360internationalblog.com/ - so go check it out if you want to know more about my time in Spain and what studying is like here!
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