Great Mornings are Sober

Great Morning! Obviously, you should not be embarrassed or ashamed of being sober or sober curious, but that is easier said than done! Whatever your history with alcohol is, you have every right to say no to a drink, and this doesn't make you any less of a friend or a person. True friends will care more about your mental wellbeing and your happiness than you joining them for a glass of bubbles!

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1:47: gratitude

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Great morning! This is the episode for all of you who want to better support your sober and sober curious friends - because sometimes, the world is so surrounded by alcohol, so it's nice to have a safe, comfortable friends to hang out with! Or, if you are the sober friend - hopefully you can relate to some of these awkward moments every teetotaller goes through!

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2:11 - Gratitude

5:17 - Start of the episode

6:50 - The D...

Great Morning! Today marks about 3 months of being sober for me, so I figured I'd share a little about what I've learnt so far, what I've experienced, and everything in between. I also share a few comments from our community members on what keeps them sober!

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2:30 - Gratitude

5:45 - Start of my chat

6:55 - My aims with sharing my sober journey and building a sober community

9:00 - Exploring who I am beyond alcohol and s...

Great morning! Something we all question is what's the point in being sober, if you don't have an "alcohol problem" or alcohol addiction. The thing is, it can take a while to feel the full effects of being sober, and this can make the whole journey a little discouraging. I'm tackling this big issue by reminding you of a few benefits you will slowly feel over time, and why it's worth sticking with!

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Gratitude: 2:45

Start...

Great morning! The other day, I was completely surprised by how badly I was craving alcohol! I've never been a huge drinker and pretty well got through the first 2 months of sobriety not really needing or wanting to drink, so the craving really knocked me. In honour of being honest and transparent through my sober journey, I thought I would do a bit of research and share how you can overcome these cravings - because they are so nor...

Great morning! This is the ONLY list you'll ever need when you're looking for ways to say no to alcohol, for every situation you'll ever need! There are honest ways, excuses, funny ways and everything in between.

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Gratitude: 2:01

Practise makes perfect: 4:50

Honesty is the best policy: 5:22

Know your why: 6:54

Every excuse I can think of: 8:29

(Why I don't like making excuses! 15:10)

Funny/clever phrases to say: 16:02

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Great morning! Today, I wanted to go through how I prepare for going to an alcohol-driven event like a wedding, party or concert - and how you can be confident in your decision to say no. From planning an exit strategy to knowing your why, there are heaps of ways you can prepare to make your sober-time just as much fun as your drunk-time!

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Gratitude: 3:06

Start of episode: 6:13

Why do you want to go?: 6:31

What are you ...

Great Morning! Following on from last week's episode, this week I'm going through a few tips and tricks for being sober curious or just drinking more mindfully. If you want to change your alcohol habits but don't want to commit to completely cutting alcohol out, this episode is for you!

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Gratitude: 1:18

Start of the episode: 4:31

Have a plan for saying no: 6:37

Try new activities: 9:16

The HALT method: 10:07

How to just...

Great Morning! If being fully sober is a bit overwhelming but you still want to change your habits with alcohol, sober curiosity might be for you! The new movement encourages mindful drinking habits and re-establishing a healthier relationship with alcohol, then this episode is here to help you start re-thinking where alcohol fits in your life and making you happier along the way.

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Gratitude: 2:03

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Great morning! One of the biggest questions you'll get asked as a newly sober person is about your "rock bottom" moment - but this podcast is your sign that you don't need a rock bottom moment! I'll go through some of the signs that you're getting close to the bottom, but just know that if you're crossing your own personal boundaries and want to make a change without facing a life-threatening moment, that's okay too. And if you hav...

Great morning! Today, I'll be talking about the two different types of people who've just completed (or are about to complete!) Dry January - you're super excited about the possibilities of a new sober or sober curious life, or you just can't wait to get back on the booze! Either way, I'll go through how I would approach the rest of the year for both types of people, so hopefully there's a little something in the episode for everyo...

Great morning! Today, I'll walk you through how I started my sober curious journey and my now sober journey, so that you can take some helpful tips and learn from my experience as you start your sober or sober curious journey.

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1:20 Gratitude

3:43 Start of the episode

4:07 Finding your why

6:11 My recommendations for sober books

7:19 Finding a sober community

7:51 Joining AA

8:41 Get rid of the alcohol in your house!!

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Great morning! Since this is the VERY first official episode of Great Mornings are Sober, I figured I'd give you a little bit of a background on my sobriety journey - from the party girl scene in my first few years of university, to questioning why I never felt the same attraction to alcohol, my "rock bottom" moment and then spending most of 2022 drinking mindfully and being sober curious. I'll also explain why I'm now a teetotalle...

Great morning! And welcome to Great Mornings are Sober, your podcast guide to sobriety one less sip at a time

I'm your host, Kat - and if you know anything about me, I'm the PRIME demographic for binge drinking. Every part of my life is surrounded by alcohol.

But, I can't help but feel that alcohol just isn't it - it's hugely affecting my mental and physical health, and I'm sick of living in a society where literally poisoning your...

Great morning - and welcome back to Great Morning Abroad! For the final Great Morning Abroad episode, I figured I'd just go through some fina reflections of my study abroad experience. I've made so many new friends, learnt so much about myself and experienced so many new things, so I don't regret my trip for a second! If you're on the fence about studying abroad - just do it! It's just as life changing as everyone says it is :)

If ...

Great morning - and welcome back to Great Morning Abroad! This episode, I just wanted to share some unique tips about making friends in a new city and while you're travelling. Having friends abroad is so so important for your safety and enjoyment, so hopefully this episode makes solo travelling or moving to a new city a little less daunting. Making friends as an adult can be just as easy as it was when you were 5 and stuck in the s...

Great morning - and welcome back to Great Morning Abroad! This episode, I'm giving you some tips for keeping calm when things go wrong, and how you can be more prepared for these inconvenient moments while travelling. Obviously, I'd recommend listening to this before something goes wrong, but hey, better late than never if you've only just found this episode now!

If you're looking to do your own travel adventure, I'd HIGHLY recomme...

Great morning - and welcome back to Great Morning Abroad! This week, I'm giving you all the tips for navigating a new city - from planning your days out to maximize your time and how you can save on transport costs. Of course, I'm a huge advocate for walking - but there's always times when your legs just can't take it anymore!!

If you're looking to do your own travel adventure, I'd HIGHLY recommend using a wise card (if you're from...

Great morning! By special request from a lovely loyal listener, I've decided to make a quick bonus episode on exam stress. Many of you will have exams coming up or are in the middle of exams, and there's no denying that this time is super hectic and not very much fun! Hopefully these tips help you to get through this stressful moment, and remind you to have a little perspective on how much more there is to life than just studying :...