35. British Journalist Phil Cain Explains Why Sobriety Sizzles!

My guest this week is British journalist, Phil Cain. Author of two books about alcohol, he brings a fresh and scientific perspective to the dialogue.

His books have spawned a wide range of activities, including hosting panel discussions – which is how I met Phil.

Phil explains how he was keen to write a book from a scientific perspective, rather than personal experience
He stopped drinking while he was writing his books – to better understand the “discomfort” that sobriety can bring
We agreed that Sober Sprints are essential for regular drinkers – the only way to check that you are not becoming dependent
If you would like to do a Sober Sprint then sign up as a Tribe Sober member to join our 30 day alcohol-free challenge
Phil explained that the “low risk limits” (one and a half bottles of wine/6 beers a week) are not widely known
Covid has brought extra stress into everybody’s life and many people are self-medicating with alcohol
Drinking alone has become more common in these days of the pandemic – it’s so easy to drink more when you are alone
We agreed that “drink sensibly” is an oxymoron as alcohol actually removes your ability to act sensibly!
Phil believes that we should encourage people to look at their drinking by “selling sobriety” rather than emphasising the dangers
He explained why “Sobriety Sizzles” and if there was a pill that achieved what sobriety does, it would be hugely popular!
Phil’s books are called “Alcohol Companion” and “Alcohol for Nerds” – go to www.philcain.com to sample and purchase
At our workshops we recommend treating sobriety as a “research project” – these 2 books should be an essential part of your research

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