BRYONY GORDON ON SOBRIETY

Clemmie talks to author Bryony Gordon about her recovery journey. In the last year there is rumoured have been 1700% increase in the google search ‘Am I an alcoholic?’ It seems more people are questioning their relationship with alcohol.  The pair dig into the question ‘But why is the word sober so loaded?’. Share their individual experiences of giving up alcohol and also explain why sobriety feels like such a gift.  Bryony has written tones of amazing books. But on the theme of this episode, check out ‘Glorious Rock Bottom’ Resources: ‘Me? I Don’t Drink Any More’ - Clemmie wrote a piece for Mother of All Lists when she first gave up drinking.  Brene Brown on Sobriety Sober Girls Society Book ‘Sober Diaries’ by Clare Pooley Love Yourself Sober by Mandy Manners& Kate Bailey For Help & Support: Alcohol Change Alcoholics Anonymous Al Anon for Families of Alcoholics Contact: Do you have a But Why? You’d like discussed? Or maybe you just want to say hi. Whatever the reason get in touch on butwhy@clemmietelford.com Shameless plug: Clemmie’s Debut book “But Why? How to Answer Tricky Questions from Kids by Having Honest Conversation with Yourself’ is available to preorder now. It includes a section on ‘But Why do adults get drunk and what does it mean?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Clemmie Telford sets about unpicking tricky topics via honest conversations with an array of guests from all walks of life. Guests have included: Matt Haig, Caitlin Moran, Bryony Gordon, the Holistic Psychologist, Jess Ennis-Hill, Helen Thorn, Giovanna Fletcher, Ed Miliband, Davina McCall, Will Young, Natalie Lee, Gemma Styles, Steve Bland, Emma Gannon, Anna Mathur, Poorna Bell and Julia Samuel plus many more. Find us on @butwhy_podcast on Instagram and get in touch via butwhy@clemmietelford.com