Mindful Drinking

Mindful Drinking & Temporary Abstinence Challenges with Hilary Sheinbaum

Jan 13, 2025

Hilary Sheinbaum, a journalist and founder of GoingDry.co, is a leading voice in the mindful drinking movement. She discusses the transformative power of temporary abstinence challenges like Dry January and Sober October. Hilary shares practical tips on navigating these dry months and emphasizes the health benefits of re-evaluating one’s relationship with alcohol. The conversation also highlights the rise of non-alcoholic beverages, the importance of inclusivity in drink menus, and strategies for integrating mindfulness into social drinking.

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Hilary Sheinbaum

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Hilary Sheinbaum's journey with temporary abstinence from alcohol significantly improved her sleep, mood, and overall well-being, highlighting personal transformation.

Temporary abstinence challenges like Dry January allow social drinkers to reassess their relationship with alcohol, promoting moderation and thoughtful self-reflection.

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The Impact of Going Dry

Going dry can lead to significant personal transformation, as demonstrated by Hilary Scheinbaum's journey. Initially prompted by a friendly bet to participate in Dry January, she found that abstaining from alcohol profoundly affected her life, shifting her sleeping patterns and mental well-being. By eliminating alcohol, she improved her sleep from inconsistent hours to a full, restful eight hours, which in turn elevated her mood and overall happiness. This experience underlined the notion that temporary abstinence is not only beneficial but can lead to deeper self-awareness and lifestyle changes.

Intro

2min

The Journey to Mindful Drinking

7min

Exploring No and Low Alcohol Options in Social Drinking

2min

Exploring Non-Alcoholic Beverages and Their Menu Integration

2min

Mindful Drinking Trends

15min

Anticipating 'Going Dry' and Mindful Drinking

6min

On this “The Mindful Drinking Podcast,” host Derek Brown is joined by featured guest, Hilary Sheinbaum, journalist, founder of GoingDry.co, and author of "The Dry Challenge." Hilary shares her experiences as a mindful drinking advocate and discusses the benefits and challenges of temporary abstinence months like Dry January, Dry July, and Sober October.

Hilary, a prominent voice in the mindful drinking movement, offers practical tips for successfully navigating a dry month and explores how to change your relationship with alcohol.

Join Derek and Hilary as they delve into the motivations behind going dry, its impact on health and well-being, and the broader cultural shift towards mindful drinking.

Tune into this special encore presentation to discover how taking a break from alcohol can lead to a happier, healthier you, and gain valuable insights from Hilary on living a vibrant life while drinking mindfully.

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