Thinking of trying Dry July? Three women who have quit alcohol at various stages over the past two-and-a-half years explain how it has changed their lives.
Three Bendigo women who have given up alcohol at various stages over the past two-and-a-half years have shared their stories about what motivated them to change their habits.They say it has boosted energy levels and their mental clarityThey are sharing their experiences in a bid to encourage others to embrace Dry July, an initiative in which people stop drinking alcohol for the month to raise money for those living with cancer.
On the podcast, the pair discuss their alcohol-free journey and the growing industry of alternative drinks. "I was telling the kids a story about something I'd done, and they asked if I was drunk, so I thought, 'These kids are picking up on what I'd modelling'." "It's allowed me to have that ritual and ceremony of drinking with friends or having bubbles with a celebration or beer after work," she said.'I don't care what other people think'"I enjoyed a drink but I wasn't enjoying how I felt afterwards," she said.
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