Episode 66: Gin {&} Juiced: Losing Friends & Labels

Gin and Juiced is back with the Losing Friends and Labels episode! Gin and Juiced co-host Amanda joins Judi to discuss her trip back home, and the challenges of being newly alcohol-free in a familiar environment.  They chat about whether or not it’s important to self-identify as an alcoholic, the upcoming hurdles of alcohol-free living now that life is slowly getting back to normal, and what happened at a doctor’s appointment that sparked Judi’s TikTok rant!

Today on Yes, And:

  • How Judi & Amanda are navigating new social situations sober and/or alcohol-free
  • What to say to family and friends who don’t understand why you aren’t drinking
  • Tips on socializing without booze 
  • The unsettling experience Judi had at the doctor that sparked a semi-viral TikTok video
  • Why identifying as an alcoholic isn’t black & white

Top 3 relevant quotes:

  1. I’m not having the same time you’re having, but if I wasn’t having a good time I promise you I wouldn’t be here. – Amanda
  2. I’m not so worried about losing friends, I’m worried about viewing some of the friendships I had in different ways, cause I’m seeing people in a different way.  – Judi
  3. People are worried about you not drinking because it shines a light on a potential problem they may have for themselves, or a sword they’re not ready to lay down. – Judi

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