E185: Discover the Secret of Dry July!

Sober Friends

Matt J

Alcohol Free, Alcoholics Anonymous, Recovery, Dry January, Spirituality, Sober, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Sobriety, Sober Curious, Addiction, Religion & Spirituality, 12 Steps

4.2 • 718 Ratings

🗓️ 2 July 2024

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Send us a text In this eye-opening episode we delve into the inspiring origins of Dry July, where three friends’ commitment to sobriety sparked a global movement for health and cancer support. Join us as we explore the profound benefits of pausing alcohol consumption—not just for our bodies but for our minds, wallets, and communities. From a mental health renaissance to economic elevation, discover the transformative impact a dry month can have on every facet of life. Whether you’re seeking b...

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0:00.0	I'm Matt.
0:01.0	Hey, I'm Steve.
0:02.0	Hey, I'm John.
0:03.0	This is the Sober Friends podcast.
0:06.0	We're here for The Sober Curious, the new guy, and the old timer.
0:10.0	We're here to talk about the stuff anyone looking to live, alcohol-free has to face day to day.
0:15.0	Now we overcame those struggles.
0:17.0	We speak for no 12-step group, but we do try to remain anonymous. You're not alone.
0:22.5	This is the Sober Friends podcast. Well, welcome to Dry July. A lot of you out there are trying
0:30.1	this out whether you believe you have a problem or you're just trying to find something that
0:35.5	feels just a little bit healthier.
0:38.5	And if you wanted to know more about Dry July and the best ways to go about it,
0:43.4	you have come to the right place, the Sober Friends podcast.
0:48.3	You know, Dry July would have been great for me when I had a drinking problem.
0:53.8	I probably would have been on board to try it as I would
0:57.2	have been on board in dry January, especially with the internet now being as ubiquitous and
1:03.5	with as many tools out there. It's easy to be social and have a group of people to support you, even if you have never met them.
1:13.8	When I got sober in 2014, that wasn't the case.
1:17.4	Back in 2001, 2002, where I wasn't ready to admit I had a problem, but knew I had a problem,
1:26.4	having Internet resources would have been great.
1:28.9	I didn't even have the internet in my home. It existed. I went to the public library for that.
1:33.5	But even having the idea of a dry July and knowing that other people would be doing it would have
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