Dry January
From Sideways by Graham Landi & Martin Pankhurst
January 22, 2026 · 1h 6m · Season 10 · Episode 11
About this episode
The episode explores the Dry January campaign, its benefits and drawbacks, and discusses long-term recovery for dependent drinkers.
This week, we have a look at the popular 'Dry January' campaign and consider the potential benefits and drawbacks it represents. We also discuss why long term recovery for dependent drinkers is not comparable with short-term behavioural programmes that appear to have similar aim but, in truth, diverge enormously. We also hear about a man who chose an unusual disguise after wrongly being accused of a heinous crime, wonder about the wisdom of old men sporting ponytails, and remember the days wh...
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Hosts: Graham Landi, Martin Pankhurst
Topics covered
- Dry January
- alcohol recovery
- behavioral programs
- mental health
- self improvement
Keywords
- Dry January
- alcohol
- recovery
- behavioral programs
- mental health
- self improvement
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