12/29/2025
As January approaches, millions of people quietly ask themselves the same question: What would it be like to take a break from drinking?
For some, Dry January is about health. For others, curiosity. For many, it’s the first time they’ve paused long enough to really look at their relationship with alcohol.
This week's podcast episode with Charles Harrison Jr and Amber Fenner is a real, honest take on what to expect and how to actually enjoy your Dry January experiment, no matter what your long terms intentions are.
Julie says out loud what many people just can’t quite talk about: the dread of realizing alcohol might have too much control, and the wish that she’d paused sooner.
“I wish I could go back to when I was just starting to wonder if my relationship with alcohol wasn’t great and see what 30 days felt like.”
Rather than approaching Dry January as a punishment or test of willpower, the conversation repeatedly returns to curiosity.
“When I stay in curiosity, I’m way more open to getting through the struggle," says Steve.
From the health benefits to planning for success to finding fulfilling ways to replace alcohol for the month, this episode is packed full of the things you need to hear to make this month feel pretty amazing.
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