About this episode

The episode explores how sobriety can be influenced by the changing seasons and discusses the concept of seasonal living with guests Amy Doyle and Kate Baily.

Does your sobriety change with the seasons? Do sunny days suddenly make you think about beer gardens and cold wine, while dark winter evenings have you craving a bottle of red and a blanket? This week, Vic is joined by two guests to explore seasonal living, what it actually means, why humans have always lived according to the rhythms of the year and whether paying a little more attention to the seasons could actually be good for us. First, Vic chats to holistic counsellor Amy Doyle for a broader look at seasonal living. Amy explains why we’re not really designed to operate like machines, doing and feeling exactly the same things all year round, and how noticing changes in our energy, moods, routines and needs can help us feel more connected to ourselves and the world around us. Then Vic chats to Kate Baily, founder of Love Sober, to bring it all back to booze. Kate explores the idea of seasonal sobriety, why different times of year can bring different triggers and drinking associations, and how understanding those patterns might help us prepare for them rather than being completely sideswiped by a sudden urge for a rosé the second the sun comes out. Don’t worry, you don’t need to…

People in this episode

Host: Vic

Guests: Amy Doyle, Kate Baily

Topics covered

• seasonal sobriety
• seasonal living
• mental health
• triggers
• self-awareness

Keywords

• sobriety
• seasons
• triggers
• mental health
• self-awareness
• seasonal living
• alcohol cravings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Love Sober

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