AWAKE & Celebrating Alcohol-Free Living

Wow. It wouldn’t be strange to request a vegan roommate but when this woman requested an alcohol-free one? “The responses she received, Ms. Cohen said, ranged from the witty to the downright cruel.” We still have a lot of work to do!

The Make-or-Break Question for a New Roommate: Do You Drink? A Brooklyn woman who has been sober for three years needed a roommate. But alcohol would not be allowed in the apartment. Some people thought that was a joke.

A beautiful post from Annie Grace

There’s this phenomenon that happens to so many of us when we stop drinking. I often call it the pink cloud. We go around for months pinching ourselves and living on this euphoric high where it feels as if life just couldn’t get any better. The world seems brighter, the birds chirp louder, and life just feels better.

And we might approach that with some wariness and trepidation. On one hand we’re thinking - can it get any better than this? And on the other hand we’re waiting for the bottom to drop out because experience has shown us to expect the worst.

Life does keep getting better though because we’re on this new path and new journey where instead of feeling derailed every time life happens we use it to grow. Growth feels good. It’s progress and as humans we thrive on progressing and bettering ourselves.

When we do the work to change our beliefs and the way we look at ourselves and the world around us, life really does keep getting better because we are the ones in control then. Life stops feeling overwhelming and becomes manageable.

We become better at learning what we can control and what we can’t.

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"But I know [drinking any amount of alcohol] comes at a cost to my health, which I understand rationally from recent studies, and viscerally from hangovers that come more easily and last longer. And with fewer of my close friends drinking, there is less FOMO, or fear of missing out.
So for now, I would rather open a can of delicious non-alcoholic beer."

People are drinking less than they used to. As a doctor, here’s why I’m thrilled One possible reason: Younger Americans prioritize mental and physical health and are simply responding to updated research on alcohol.

Congrats to Anne Hathaway, for recognizing that to be the best mom she could be, she had to ditch booze. You're a role model!

Anne Hathaway reveals she's 5 years sober: 'That feels like a milestone to me' Anne Hathaway opened up about sobriety and being in her 40's as part of a wide-ranging New York Times interview.

This.

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Heineken global innovation manager Karlijn van Ruiten says changes in alcohol consumption are already being seen. “Recent research highlighted that Gen Z alcohol consumption dropped 25% in the last four years"

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Congrats Eminem! Living your best life for the last 16 years!

Oof: Big Alcohol sponsoring a professional athletic league. Strange that we hold the pharmaceutical industry accountable for illness and deaths, but Big Alcohol remains blameless. Imagine fentanyl producers sponsoring the MLB?!

The NBA’s first wine partner makes America’s favorite Chardonnay Beloved Chardonnay winery hopes basketball can help attract younger drinkers. Another Jackson Family Wines winery, La Crema, is now the partner of WNBA.

The news for Big Alcohol just keeps getting worse.

Alcohol tied to increased heart disease risk April 16, 2024 Alcohol tied to increased heart disease risk A recent Kaiser Permanente study suggests more than one drink a day may be bad for your heart. Many people have heard that alcohol is good for the heart. But a new Kaiser Permanente study suggests that may not be the case: More than one alc...

Taste the joy of Grüvi Alc-Free Bevs' award-winning non-alcoholic bevs! The N/A Sangria is our fave!

From our correspondent in Round Rock, TX. Kudo's to Sam's Club for stocking Heineken 0.0!

Do you STILL have unenlightened people around you who will dredge out old "scientific" reports that say that alcohol is good for you? Share this from the World Health Organization (WHO):
"Alcohol is a toxic, psychoactive, and dependence-producing substance and has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer decades ago – this is the highest risk group, which also includes asbestos, radiation and to***co. Alcohol causes at least seven types of cancer". I mean, wow! Hard truths, but truths nonetheless.

No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health The risks and harms associated with drinking alcohol have been systematically evaluated over the years and are well documented.

The beautiful truth from James Swanwick!

"From the prolific VC investor Marc Andreessen to pre-seed founders, people in the startup community are choosing sobriety." Let's go Changemakers!

Club soda, on the rocks: Startup founders and investors are saying bye to booze as Silicon Valley goes sober From the prolific VC investor Marc Andreessen to pre-seed founders, people in the startup community are choosing sobriety.

Welcome AF tribe! We’ve got your back 👊🏻

Good morning beautiful Souls!! 🌞❣️

Oof. That's some straight talk right there. Take notes!

Alcohol. Think Again - 'What's your poison?' - 30 seconds Your body converts alcohol to acetaldehyde, a poison which can cause damage on a cellular level and lead to cancer. Every drink converts to more poison, incr...

Athletic Brewing Company spotted at a Costco in northern California!! Thank you Costco!

An enormous shout-out to Visionary Leader James Swanwick, Founder & CEO of Alcohol-Free Lifestyle! The founding members of AWAKE are graduates of James' program, and we will be forever grateful for the growth that we experienced under his guidance. James, you taught us to live our best lives, to see through Big Alcohol's lies, to view alcohol-free living as one anchored in celebration and not deprivation. You gave us the inspiration to amplify the message. Words cannot suffice. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Now THAT’s how you celebrate milestones!

Brides Are Trading Boozy Parties for Luxury Wellness Retreats (Gift Article) The bachelorette party is getting a spa makeover, with many brides-to-be now opting for more tranquil settings.

MORE [ALCOHOL-RELATED] DEATHS THAN FROM ALL DRUG OVERDOSES COMBINED. Sorry to shout, but why don’t we hear more about this?
“The annual number of alcohol-related deaths from 2020 through 2021 exceeded 178,000, according to recently released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: more deaths than from all drug overdoses combined.”

Why Are Older Americans Drinking So Much? (Gift Article) The pandemic played a role in increased consumption, but alcohol use among people 65 and older was climbing even before 2020.

"Drinking throws your body off balance, causing a surge of cortisol (stress hormone) which can fuel anxiety. Understanding this reaction can help you feel better." - Annie Grace
In the last few decades--and even in the last few years--we've learned so much about the science of alcohol's effects on our bodies. What have you learned?

Why Does Drinking Alcohol Make Me Anxious? This Naked Mind tackles the question "Why does drinking alcohol make me anxious?" Learn how alcohol disrupts your body's chemistry and what you can do to feel better.

Massive props to Six-time World Champion Formula One racer Sir Lewis Hamilton for sharing with the world that to be on the Top of Your Game, you've got to live alcohol-free. We can't wait to try Almave, your non-alcoholic blue agave spirit!!
What athletes or celebrities do you know who are AWAKE and celebrating alcohol-free living?

Somehow, AA manages to dominate the discussion about Alcohol-Free Living. Its science and methodology is outdated. It's time for a new perspective!
"Its [AA's] faith-based 12-step program dominates treatment in the United States. But researchers have debunked central tenets of AA doctrine and found dozens of other treatments more effective."

The Bad Science of Alcoholics Anonymous Its faith-based 12-step program dominates treatment in the United States. But researchers have debunked central tenets of AA doctrine and found dozens of other treatments more effective.

Looking for a way to chill without harming your body? We like the Monterey Bay Aquarium Jelly Cam. What are healthy ways that help you relax?

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"We all know that ethanol, the key component of alcohol, is used to fuel vehicles. But what if I told you that alcohol was also fueling something within me? As I began on the path to an alcohol-free life I uncovered some interesting insights about how alcohol had been influencing me and how I might not be where I am now if it hadn't." - Sarah Connelly, Alcohol-Free Coach in Brisbane, Australia

Live your best life! How has going alcohol-free helped you do that?

Alcohol - The Fuel For Growth? Since my decision to quit drinking, I've realized that alcohol and its long-term impact on my mental health was a subtle but powerful driving force behind how I was living my life. A tank of toxic fuel, had powered my energy and actions, as well as weighing me down with its aftereffects.

Some great ideas for AF drinks from our friends Down Under at Hello Sunday Morning ! What's your favorite AF drink?

AF (Alcohol Free) drink recipes from our followers | Hello Sunday Morning At Hello Sunday Morning, we believe in the importance of sharing and to be in a like-minded community as we journey to a better relationship with alcohol. Last month, we shared our mocktail recipes and asked our community to participate and share their own favourite recipe. Here are our top picks of...

Millennials and Gen Z-ers are so smart! They're not buying Big Alcohol's message that alcohol is a necessary ingredient to living. In fact, science shows that alcohol-free living will allow you to be your BEST SELF. What are some of the myths that you grew up with and/or see around you?

Is wine the ‘2024 cigarette’? Younger generations say all alcohol is ‘literally poison’ Millennials and Generation Z are drinking less wine. A poll by sommelier Warner Boin got 30,000 responses, which liken alcohol to poison and ci******es.