RE 524: Memories of Alcohol

Today we have Charlie. She is 32 years old from London, UK. She took her last drink on December 28^th, 2024.

 

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In October of this year, we are going to Peru!  There are still spots available for this 11-day 12-night journey throughout Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Registration closes June 2^nd which is the deadline for Inca trail tickets.

 

[02:50] Thoughts from Paul:

 

According to NCS solutions, who poll people about their drinking, the number of people who want to cut back on their drinking increases every year.

 

In 2025, 36% more people participated in Dry January than in 2024. A good reason why the numbers are increasing is reflected in a poem Paul shares called Memories of Alcohol by an unknown author.

 

So much of the work we do is reframing how we view alcohol. Subconsciously it is still deeply ingrained in our culture that drinking enhances our lives, but we have all learned that it doesn’t. Once the voice in our head starts telling us that a drink would be nice or we deserve a drink we can start giving it some tough love and tell it that no, a drink would not be nice and please give me some better ideas.

 

[05:09] Paul introduces Charlie:

 

Charlie is a software engineer from London and will be getting married in April. For fun, Charlie has rediscovered that she enjoys skiing, running and swimming.

 

Growing up, Charlie witnessed both parents struggle with divorce and use of alcohol and medications.  She st