About this episode

The episode explores the concept of sober curiosity and its impact on mental and physical health.

At the start of a new year, it’s common to see people vow to take a month-long break from alcohol. But as research continues to uncover the toll that alcohol can take on our overall health, Dry January has evolved from a yearly challenge into a full-on lifestyle change towards mindful drinking. Now, a lot more of us are asking, “What does it look like to invite more sober moments into everyday life?” This is where the idea of sober curiosity comes in. It’s not about adopting a complete anti-alcohol mindset, but about looking at it as more of an option rather than a necessity. Here to dive into exploring sober curiosity with us is returning guest, Kristen Feemster, LMFT. As a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified personal trainer, she aims for wellness in both physical and mental health in her work. Today we’ll chat about what sober curiosity really means and why this movement is resonating so deeply for so many of us. We’ll also talk about practical ways to step into sober curiosity and how to build a lifestyle that feels sustainable and rewarding for your overall well-being. About the Podcast The Therapy for Black Girls…

People in this episode

Host: Joy Harden Bradford

Guest: Kristen Feemster

Topics covered

• sober curiosity
• mindful drinking
• mental health
• wellness
• lifestyle change

Keywords

• sober curiosity
• Dry January
• mindful drinking
• wellness
• lifestyle change

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Therapy for Black Girls, iHeartPodcasts, LMFT

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