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:
- 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
- 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
- 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
This show is supported by:
- Organifi | Go to organifi.com/yesand to get 15% off your order!
Resources:
- Follow Amanda: @amandazahner
- Fresh Out Of Fucks coffee mug
- Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker (excerpt from page 80.)
- We Are Luckiest by Laura McKowen
- Lokai bracelets
Connect with Judi:
- Judi’s TikTok: @ginand_juiced
- Send Judi a voice message: speakpipe.com/JudiHoller
- Book: Fear Is My Homeboy
- Instagram: @judiholler
- Website: judiholler.com
- Email: hello@judiholler.com
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions