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Episode 94 | Millie Gooch

I Drank to Escape My Anxiety. I Was Making It Worse.

Why do we drink to feel less anxious when alcohol can be the very thing making our anxiety worse?

This week, Jimmy is joined by Millie Gooch, founder of Sober Girl Society and author of Hangxiety, for an eye-opening conversation about alcohol, mental health and the science behind why drinking makes us feel the way it does.

Millie shares how university drinking culture led to blackouts, crippling hangovers and an exhausting cycle of drinking to quiet a mind that never seemed to switch off.

They explore the connection between alcohol and anxiety, the impact of ADHD and autism, why alcohol-fuelled confidence isn't necessarily real confidence, and the surprising challenges that can appear after getting sober.

They also discuss Britain's habit of laughing off dangerous drinking, the pressure of becoming a public face of sobriety, and why you don't need to hit rock bottom to question your relationship with alcohol.

Whether you're sober, sober curious or simply wondering why drinking leaves you feeling worse than it used to, this conversation is for you.

Choose tomorrow. Stay sober today.


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