I feel like the fact that things like run clubs, Pilates classes, playing pickleball are becoming more popular is because we are CRAVING community after lockdown
My opinion: 1. I think rising cost of living has caused many Gen-Zers and Millennials to cut back on their alcohol consumption. They don't have the disposable income that their parents had and thus they got to make some sacrifices. 2. This may seem odd, but follow me on this. Streaming may be a factor. Because of streaming, many Gen-Zers and Millennials aren't going to bars, restaurants, and other socials spots where alcohol maybe served. Once upon a time, there was this thing called Happy Hour. That drinking-money is now paying for all those subscriptions to watch House of the Dragon and Bridgerton. 3. Sadly, more Gen-Zers and Millennials are being diagnosed with health issues usually associated with older adults, that could also be a contributing factor for many of them to cut back on drinking alcohol or stop drinking all together.
Cost! Huge factor!! Drinking feels just as bad, worse even, than throwing money at the lottery. Not only are you not going to get anything out of it, but you're going to feel awful the next day too.
@@KeltieOConnor Too bad they don't have healthy drink/smoothie bars (not like a smoothie bar but like a bar, bar that serves smoothies and healthy drinks lol)
@@rajmathew6220That would be so fun. You know how marathon races feel like a music festival? With the lights, crowd, and music? The. We’d do the same for a bar, with music and dancing and fun, but they serve “healthy” drinks. “Healthy” being a really flexible term because that’s going to mean different things to different people.
I’ve even noticed in the last 2 years I used to say I wasn’t drinking and people would say why what’s wrong with you, but now people are so much more accepting of it!
It’s true! I, personally, don’t drink because I can’t tolerate the side effects. Sooo many people would question me and ask “Why?” - as though I had some secret or something was wrong with me. I was super confused.
I've been sober almost 7 years and I still often go to places people are drinking (live music bars, parties) and can probably count the negative reactions on one hand. If that. I think a lot of people realize alcohol is doing them no good and wish they could stop too.
I haven't had much of an issue irl, but online people REALLY want to act like alcohol is imperative to their mental health. And deny that that in itself is a problem
As someone who did more hard drugs, alcohol, and partying from ages 14-21 and living in Amsterdam, than most people consume in their life. I can proudly say ive been sober and healthy for almost 2 years and life is exponentially better. I can still go out and party and have fun, and its still fun even without drugs and alcohol
@@Golden_Mercedes Why not? Trying these drugs implies that you have a decent enough social life, popularity and economic means to be constantly invited and offered these drugs. If they are reserved to a special group of people, there is something of value at the end
@@Eltipoquevisteayer i don’t think what you’re saying applies to every case. try going to a music festival. you can just be sitting there doing nothing and offered hard substances. it has nothing to do with how popular, well off, or successful socially. in fact many people who turn to abusing these drugs have some sort of self image, social issue that they feel substances “fix”
@@Golden_Mercedes music festivals tends to filter out many kinds of people tbh, which coincide with many of the aspects i previously mentioned, what can a loner loser get by going to a festival?
I lost a decade of my life to alcoholism, but 5+ years sober now, so I really appreciate this video, and knowing the younger generations are leaning away from the path me and so many of my generation ended up on. Literally everything in my life got infinitely better when I quit drinking.
It feels like alcohol is becoming a relic of the past. People used to drink to unwind after a long day or to socialize, but with the loneliness epidemic hitting the U.S., fewer folks are going out. Plus, many are struggling to make ends meet, focusing more on surviving than socializing. We’re living in tough times where community and friendship are essential, especially for everyone-men and women alike. With the weight of politics, wars, and the grind of corporate life, it’s no wonder many aren’t reaching for a drink anymore. We need to support each other and find new ways to connect.
I don't understand how you guys are struggling so much. I make 18/hr plus tips and I always have money to go out and socialize. Maybe you guys buy too much material stuff? That is very counter productive too we are in a loneliness epidemic, but nobody is going out to socialize? Too many people make politics into their lives which if you can't go to a place to socialize without bringing up politics you may be the problem
@@owlfollower3759It’s a complex issue with so many variables. Sure, $18 plus tip might seem reasonable in a place like Kentucky or Minnesota, but for those of us juggling kids, pets, it can feel overwhelming. And let’s not forget the added burden of medical expenses for disabilities or chronic conditions which most people now a days have too. Living in places like New York or California often means high costs with little option to move elsewhere, especially when safer neighborhoods come with a price tag. Mental health matters too; we want environments that uplift us, not stress us out. Sure, some of us splurge on small things like skincare or makeup as a form of self-care, and that’s okay. It’s about balance-being mindful without sacrificing our well-being. And believe me, not everyone wants to talk about politics, but the reality of taxes and living costs is something we can’t ignore, especially when they’re squeezing the working class. It’s a lot to navigate!
@@owlfollower3759 some places simply cost a lot to live and so there is less money to go out. Also exchange rates can be a factor and some things are more expensive because of that.
I am from Eastern Europe. So, drinking in this part of the world has always been a huge thing. Many countries had insane problems because of extensive use of alcohol from a very early age (like 12, 13-year-old kids). But honestly, I have noticed a huge shift lately, especially for young people in the cities. We now have an ever-growing community of people who did sober summer and are talking about the causes of alcohol in their lives. Even people who were like the best-known party people are going sober for good. So yeah, I think it is shifting a lot.
I'm so glad this is where things are going since I never liked alcohol all that much, I have super upset stomach and bad hangovers. It was always tough living in Poland I was the odd one. In the last few years I'm getting pressured to have it less and less.
My wife is from Bulgaria. I thought the US had an over the top drinking culture, but the expectation to drink there is much greater. Everyone has a shot of brandy with their salad and it goes from there.
I think we are born at a time with so much knowledge. People are waking up and want to grow. Had anything ever good come from alcohol ? Its a literal toxin. 1.5 years sober and dnt miss it one bit. The amout of clairty and becoming who you really are is amazing.
I'm 36, and I just opted to go alcohol-free. If I'm honest, it's b/c I want to have the calories for something else and also b/c of all of the studies that came out recently that no amount of alcohol is healthy. I'm not getting sick from something I've caused. I'm glad people are beginning to understand that you CAN have fun in social settings w/o alcohol.
38 yr old millennial here - been sober curious for a couple years. Currently 7 months dry and never going back. This is after 2 decades of binge drinking. Our bodies and priorities change.
36 here, I sort of realized one day I am not in my late 20's anymore and I had been drinking for like 20 years straight a good 15 of that daily drinking and 5 of that near 24-hour drinking. like Whoa. Been sober 3 months.
This is a great video. As others mentioned in the comments, I think people are genuinely tired of feeling bad all the time, and the number of people experiencing this has increased significantly. It’s a result of the food we eat, social isolation, and environmental toxins. Personally, I’ve cut out alcohol because I love how good I feel when I wake up. I enjoy going to the gym in the morning, and even one drink (I know it sounds dramatic) throws me off. I think I might be addicted to feeling good naturally, without substances.
You said, "and is it really worth ditching all those late night fun moments?" Xennial here and throughout my adult life I never went to any of those about monthly events without drinking. Always had a great time, always had a killer headache the next day. Over the past year, I decided that since I enjoy the taste of alcohol free beverages as much as those with alcohol, might as well have those instead. Went to an event with my friends this summer and woke up feeling great. They all had the headaches and were like, "wait, you weren't even drinking last night?!" All this time, I thought I was more fun with a few drinks in me, but it turns out I'm just as much fun without them. I'm glad I finally learned that and a little sad that younger me never knew it.
Why do yall always drink to the point of hangover??? Do you not eat? No chasers?? Go to bed hammered?? It's so easy to feel out your limits and not have a hangover the next day 😂
@@jahoytodiesforahoy4615 ONE GLASS OF WINE. ONE COCKTAIL. ONE BEER. ONE. When most of us were in our twenties, we could handle more alcohol...at 47 ONE glass of wine at dinner ruins my entire week. No love lost at giving THAT up for the foreseeable future. It's not worth it. I'd rather have a seltzer, be present and be optimized for my workout the next day.
@@jahoytodiesforahoy4615 c'mon, let's not be rude. I am one of those "lucky" folks whose body just reacts to alcohol that way. I can have 2-3 drinks and still have a headache because even that little disturbs my sleep and I am already prone to migraines.
I feel like getting drunk is just too expensive now. I'm an athlete and I spent my first week of summer break getting wasted and having fun. It was awesome, but afterwards I was so over it. Spent over 300 euro's in a weeks time!!! I like having fun, but I also like having money and waking up not feeling terrible.
Recovering alcoholic here. 1 year. Also an RN. I know the cumulative damage I’ve done to my body. I only hope my good genetics win out over my poor habits. I just signed up for AG1 sub. Running, yoga. Love the way I feel now. Kick the drink to the curb. It’s just not worth it. Thanks for the hug and claps.
I'm sober curious slowly drifting toward permanent sobriety because I watched alcohol literally kill a significant other. And it wasn't quick. Addiction is awful and I have to believe the data has helped push people away from alcohol. Whether you're day one or day one thousand into sobriety, keep going. You're all doing great.
Great timing, Keltie! As someone who has had alcohol as a huge part of her identity for the last 10 years since reaching drinking age (drinking pretty heavily almost every weekend through my 20’s, being a “beer nerd”, planning whole trips around wine tasting) I decided to take a break 60+ days ago and am completely re evaluating my relationship with it. It’s been so eye opening the mental clarity and lift I’ve received since stopping drinking and I’m not going back anytime soon. It’s healthy to look at your life and decide who you want to be outside of alcohol and it’s empowering to say no and gets easier over time. I don’t know if it’s a forever choice but I’m really excited about the progress I’ve made since stepping away and the increase of N/A options helps with some of the social anxiety. Cheers to sober curious!
I absolutely love this!! Regardless of what you decide to do in the future it’s so important to re-evaluate our lives every couple years to make sure our lifestyles are serving us! This is so inspiring to read 🫶👏
I come from a similar background (beer/bourbon nerd, regular at my local wine bar) and I am doing an extended sober October to take some time to evaluate my relationship with it. I absolutely love how well I sleep, my memory is better, I feel less guilty about indulging in ice cream or peanut butter cups because I'm not "saving" calories. I think I will still drink on special occasions, but definitely not like I used to.
I've only had a handful of drinks in my life, but I just don't like the idea of a substance that alters your state of mind or the attitude that comes around it. Love your channel!!❤
This is exactly my experience. Also something was going on with me that I didn't feel fully present in my 20's, adding alcohol would make feel more absent.
Personally I think it’s okay but every once in a while(I.e a couple of month, or bi annually) but you should never reply or it to feel social or happier. And to a lesser extent I feel the same with coffee, thoguh I don’t drink much coffee either
Yes! But my biggest gripe is they cost only $1-2 less than an actual cocktail. Regardless I’m still happy to see mocktails on offer, just grumpy about the price grab because it’s the new thing that’s on the rise.
@@andventureaas they take just as much time to make it is only fair. Also a shot of alcohol is not very expensive. Remember that we are purchasing a service and not just raw ingredients.
Love that this is happening! I never started drinking in the first place, never understood the appeal, and would always get questioned, pressured and looked at funny by friends for not drinking..still happens, but it's not as bad since it is becoming a little more normalised
Do you know the name of the video? I don't deinl, and haven't for idk....10 years more or less? I don't miss it but I am curious about what he could've say to have poeple give up alcohol
I think it's cultural more than anything else. There are cultures, countries where alcohol is not normalized. We celebrate, have parties, weddings ..where no alcohol is served and it's the norm it doesn't stop us from dancing and having a good time with family and friends. I'm a 43 years old muslim woman and I never drinked in my entire life although I lived in Europe for years and had friends who were big drinkers. So, I think it's just a matter of perspective and habits. Good luck to all those who are in their "sober" journey. Sending you support from here. You got this💪✌️
I came here to say this. In most events I have been in it's extremely normal to not drink at all. It's okay to work wine and it's absolutely fine to go through entire events with soda and no one will question if you have issues with alcohol or if you are pregnant/ have health issues. But at the same time, I come from a country that going out every day after work wasn't normal. It was normal to go for a coffee,but not to get drunk. Unless you were early 20s. It just surprises me (as a person who spends a lot of time online) to see how in some cultures drinking daily is so normal that it's considered a huge change to...stop drinking daily.
Mocktails are awesome too! I’m 10 weeks pregnant and keeping it a secret until I’m 4 months, and no one says or suspects anything if you get a mocktail and don’t make a deal about it
I’m 29 and quit drinking 10 months ago, it was the best decision I’ve ever made. I was a heavy drinker in my early to mid 20s. Since 26, I slowly reduced my alcohol intake and eventually quit.
Going to uni in the 2010s as a person with zero interest in alcohol (never liked the taste and didn't get why I should spend money to get "used to it") was just 4 years of people assuming I was either A) super judgy of them for wanting to drink B) religious or C) the designated driver for always. The school I went to had a sober living community and dorms and it was full of folks who fit the vibe of this video. They just had other things to do. No judgemental to those who did, we just didn't want booze 😅 I love this cultural shift and really appreciate these deep dives you do. You could put these in a playlist of "Covid changed...." and 15 years from now sociologists can use it as a primary source for understanding nuanced changes caused by the pandemic.
As someone who went to college in the 2010s I can just picture what people said 🙈 so glad you found a group of people that normalized it so much for you!! Ooooo I love that idea! Will be so cool to look back in 10 years and see this as a moment in history that shifted ☺️ thank you for that!
A complete 180. If you did a 360 you would be in the same spot :) Some of my retired friends drink EVERY FREAKIN' DAY! I drink usually 1x or 2x a week on Fri and/or Sat. No more Sunday Funday bc I work at the doggie daycare on Monday and I can't be tired or hungover.
Keltie- I SO appreciate you doing a video on this topic! I have turned more sober in my relationship with alcohol after discovering that my father was a high-functioning alcoholic. It opened my eyes to all of the health effects and a million other things. Alcohol is a poison and I think that it has a much bigger grip on a lot of people than we realize. Thank you for having a moment for alcoholism.
Doing sober October currently and this video was perfect timing! I don’t know that I’ll ever quit completely but I’ve definitely been questioning my relationship with alcohol!
Good for you!! I too have become way more mindful about it ! I was commenting above that- (for the last year) I've changed from drinking every weekend to every other weekend PLUS 3 one month breaks a year. Shockingly those changes reduce yearly consumption by 3/4 and you still get to enjoy it sometimes. Isn't that wild? Thought you might find that helpful! Good luck with your journey! 💙😃
I literally stopped drinking because of that huberman podcast lmao. It's been almost 8 months and probably one of the best decision I ever took for myself. I reallyyyyyy don't miss it. Saving so much money, sleeping better, not being hungover ever(!!!), mental clarity, etc. I mean the list goes on. Highly recommend it to all!
I just never started drinking in the first place because I have a mental illness and I don’t need to throw gasoline on that fire. I would die of alcoholism if I took it as a coping mechanism. Full stop.
I never know the trends, but somehow always align with them! Glad to know I’m not the only one questioning the norms. I speculate that access through technology and social media to health and wellness information helps us all question things more than our parents.
I’m 26 and it’s been 3 years since I drank. I got sick with this autoimmune disease, and couldn’t eat gluten and other small things and forced me to eat a healthier diet. I’ve always hated the taste of alcohol, just did it cause of the social pressure, but now I’ve never felt more better
I’m 24 and have a similar story. I was a pretty heavy drinker throughout my early 20s until I had mono a few months back. I drank a little (2 drinks) while still somewhat sick (BAD decision) and had an afib episode the following morning. I’ve also since developed autoimmune complications and nervous system issues (also have had to go GF) and couldn’t imagine drinking at all with this. I’m now 3 months sober and 6 weeks GF and my mind really does feel so much clearer it’s insane.
52 years old and never had a drink of alcohol in my entire life and I don’t regret it at all! People might think “look at all you missed out on”…. Yeah, exactly!
I've lost an uncle to alcohol indused liver cirrhosis. That uncle also lost an uncle to the same thing. I also grew up finding my dad's stashes of beer cans he would hide around the house. When I turned 21, I didn't feel the desire to go drink. I did drink once in a while. Got drunk twice in my life. I never really felt any attachment or anything. Now, I have a medication I take for mental health that interacts with alcohol in a very strong way. So I can't any amount anymore. And I'm not sad about it. The mocktails culture that's popping up is amazing!
Excellent video!!! I'm in the group of "sober curious millenials." Over the last year I've really changed my relationship with alcohol and become way more mindful. It was partially due to discovering Huberman's video and reading other research. I, like you, had no idea how awful it really was (carcinogen, affects the brain, cortisol levels, gut microbiome). What I did was honestly an easy change (for me at least), feels refreshing, and reduces my yearly consumption by 3/4!!! I used to drink every weekend (maybe taking a weekend off every other month or so) and have been doing this since college- so for about 15 years. Instead of drinking every weekend (Friday and Saturday) as I used to, now it's more like every other weekend and even so- if I do drink, sometimes just Saturday. Also 3 x a year I take a 1 month break. Approximately in August, January and April. Just those changes alone reduce your yearly consumption by 3/4 AND you still get to enjoy it. Maybe in the future I'll plan to reduce it even further or remove it all together, but in the meantime, I"m taking the "harm reduction" approach and feel good knowing the consumption is reduced so much! 💙
Currently watching this video and LOVE it! I have been living in sobriety for over 11 years now and this sober curious move has been amazing. It’s not as weird to say no thank you to a drink and mocktails are everywhere! Not (non-alcoholic, because sometimes those have alcohol in them) but fun mocktails. I’m loving watching young people drink responsibly and truly enjoying life. Love following you keep up the positivity and in case it matters I’m 44 Gen X baby!
I rarely drink, I don't like the way it makes me feel. When I was in college and my early 20s, I always got so many questions about why I didn't want to drink and just always felt this pressure when me being sober or not makes no difference to anyone else. I am happy to say at 30, things have shifted. I noticed more people also don't drink and no one berates me for declining a beverage. Also mocktails are on the rise, and I am lovin' it!
European straight edge millennial vegetarian here. Went through high school sober and was stigmatised as fuck. I tried alcohol when I was 22-23 just for the sake of finding out and didn’t like the idea of using a substance to be disinhibited. I always thought it had to come from within, so I went back to being sober. It’s definitely becoming more and more socially accepted. In high school none of my friends were abstained, in college most of them were. Same for smoking. I’m finding the same to be true in families. A lot of families here in Italy used to drink a glass of wine at lunch and dinner every single day. Now I see them having a drink on Sunday at the family lunch AT THE MOST.
Another straight edge vegetarian (Gen Z)! It is crazy how after college the lifestyle goes from “boring” and “lame” to “desirable” and seen as almost a status symbol
I was a big drinker in college and in a frat. After graduating alcohol started giving me headaches and making me nauseous after just a few sips. Like I developed an allergy
I feel like there’s something to be said for learning the skill of managing your mind while intoxicated it helps you in ways that nobody can teach you but aside from that you’re pretty much right on the money
I’m gen x and am on this trend. I have stopped drinking this year after reflecting when a friend of mine died of alcohol addiction in 2020. I am 100% happy with this choice although I do miss occasional margaritas. Things like Poppi and such has been working for me when I’m around drinking friends. I even had a sober Madi Gras and it was awesome! Thanks for sharing. I didn’t realize how many people were not drinking!
I've been a non-drinker since 2018. Back then, when i would go out to the bar with my friends as the DD, there were quite a few times where servers or bartenders would get nasty with me if i asked for anything virgin. It was wild to me. Or if i asked if they had coffee instead. One straight up told me she wouldn't make me a mocktail lol. It's so nice to see mocktails starting to show up on physical menus at restaurants now.
i asked for a ginger ale at a bar, the bartender made me a ginger beer cocktail, i was shocked when i took a sip and it was alcohol. i have been sober for many years so i told him i wasn't drinking it, and he yelled at me until i cried. never went back there...i know some places find it annoying that you won't spend the money on alcohol, but i was there with my partner, he drank, and he wouldn't have gone without me, so.
i stopped drinking because of gerd but realized that my alcohol consumption was one my biggest problems for my mental health (bpd girlie and other), i used to drink and fell further in a hole i didn't know how to escape back up, and it led to very dark places, i was such a heavy drinker, i really thought i was never gonna stop drinking and i am almost 4 years sober from alcohol now and never been happier and more stable overall, i miss the taste and all but at the long run, it ain't worth it. and it's so nice to see like-minded individuals nowadays and also a lot of people around me had expressed how proud they are because not anyone can do it (it's a state of mind but i understand). tysm for this video, feeling relatable among a generation that brushes everything off with alcohol is so inspiring. stay strong xx
collective effervescence is a term that describes the feeling of harmony and levity you often get from concerts (or church)! i stopped drinking this year. first by doing dry January, then commiting to Q1 sober, then to my birthday, then for the full year, and now probably for the rest of my life. i spent YEARS trying to moderate my alcohol intake and failing miserably every time. cutting out alcohol is a lot easier than trying to moderate.
I appreciate you bringing up alcoholism and how others' drinking habits can negatively affect you. My friends always gave me a hard time in high school for refusing to drink, and I still don't (I've just acquired better friends who dont look for reasons to make me feel othered) because I grew up around alcoholics and I guess I associate it with a lack of safety. As an adult, I've talked to others who, once they've learned I dont drink, have brought up that they really dont enjoy drinking but always feel pressured by the people around them to drink when they do. I kind of wonder how many people are only drinking because of the social expectations but actually hate it.
Gen Z here, i drank enough thru high school to cover it for the rest of my life. Went to all the college/ liver rot parties for miles around. Mistakes were made, i got into a bit of legal trouble and lost a ton of money. Havent drank for 3 years and im 22. Really turned my life around, i have a highly skilled job that demands 60+ hours a week, and a house to take care of. Also i handle matinence on my house vehicle(s), tractor and property. I cannot afford to lose an entire night and next day just so i can feel dizzy for 5 hours.
I just don't feel the need to. It costs a lot, makes me feel yucky (autoimmune issues), and I don't like feeling like I have to pee constantly. It doesn't help depression or anxiety and is obviously addicting.
I am from Poland I can not speak for the whole Europe but even here many people started to alter their drinking habits. The history is different here a lot of people drink a lot especially during autumn and winter. The sober curiosity is also judged upon here and you will feel pressure from others to drink. However I learned to ignore that. Myself I did dry January in 2023 and did not give it up fully however turned it down to 1 maximum 2 times a month with my max 3 drinks set. With will to go sober 100%. I have also lost 11kg from April this year and it just stopped fitting into my new healthy routine of 10k steps, drinking more tea. eating clean etc. Myself being 25 I finally feel in control of my life and habits including drinking. Also I never comment on your videos but watch them every time so thank you for your work! I have built my running habit back. Thanks to you will do my first organised 15km run soon.
I always attributed the reduction of alcohol consumption to drinking and driving and drinking at work being cracked down on very strongly. In the 1980s and earlier it was normal to drive after a few and to have a few drinks at work. Everyone did it, nobody was going to call you out unless you were taking it too far and making problems. I know for most jobs you can't drink at work because even if you had a bottle on you at work and didn't drink it you'd probably get in serious trouble. I think anyone driving home from a bar has that thought in their head of "I hope that 1 drink doesn't mean that I'll blow over the limits if I get stopped.". In general, it's much less acceptable to have drinks during daily life. It's now something to be done in more specific situations. Can't be working or on call, can't have to drive after, can't openly drink in public, maybe not drink around the kids. There's a lot more social and legal concerns when drinking now.
I am from Germany and here the legal drinking age is 16. I turned 16 during the first year of the pandemic and started drinking at 17 when it was allowed to meet up again but never was into partying because I never experienced it pre pandemic and I think its boring. After one year of drinking I stoped because I like to drive everywhere and was finally allowed to drive on my own so I chose beverages without alcohol and performed better health and fitness wise so I never went fully back to the level when I was 17. After half a year of zero drinking I started with a small amount again and drink once or twice a month maximum. In my direkt environment everyone drinks more or less but regular unless you are much into fitness and health.
I'm 25 and have only been drunk a handful of times. I've seen a lot of people live as functional addicts. They don't notice the gradual weight gain and organ damage. I have a couple of relatives who drank themselves to death before age 50. One of my best friends has been in and out of rehab since 21 because of alcohol. It gave him ulcers, panick attacks, hand shakes, seizures, and a beer gut.
I stopped drinking when I started my weight loss journey in 2022. In the beginning it was really hard because all of a sudden I had realised an underlined pressure or expectations to drink when I went out or had family events. A lot of people called me boring for not drinking but I’ve stuck with it and don’t really miss it🤷🏾♀️
I'm a millennial who cut alcohol a few years into the pandemic - down to no more than one drink at a time, and only about once a month. I wasn't drinking every day in 2020, but I was living alone and struggling, and when I did drink, I was binging like never before. Other life factors led to the decision, too, though - plus the ever-growing awareness of just how bad alcohol is for us. I think the way the pandemic impacted most for me was interrupting pub culture and going-out culture. By the time we re-emerged, my best friend had a baby, and our lives just don't have space to revolve around alcohol anymore, anyway.
I have adhd and generalized anxiety. I can easily drink my anxiety away, but that was before zoloft. I lost 5 lbs immediately bc I wasn’t drinking so much and now I am way more mindful when I do drink. Love the video
i went sober for 90 days for a workout program and it truly helped me see i didnt need alcohol and i could say no. My relationship with it now is same as you, i dont feel pressured to have a drink just because anymore! my husband and his father also have a huge drinking problem which has caused issues for years. just trying supporting my husband to finally see for himself he needs to quit hard alcohol for his own sake.
Same, but I drink (rarely). I have a healthy respect for it like a unique activity. Like taking shrooms 🍄. And now my life consists mostly of sports and other social activities. Only regret was not doing this sooner
Sounds like we’re at the turning point where having option a other than alcohol are starting to decrease the young peoples propensity to drink I’m glad all the years of probation I did were worth something
Now that people are socializing on their phones, and meeting others via apps, drinking culture is on the way out. Alcohol and bar culture were due to people socializing in public. In the past, if you wanted to meet someone romantically, the primary way to meet a romantic partner was going to a bar. Today that's not the case.
As a Gen Zer here, I've already been traumatized enough several times involving episodes of drunken rage from others even before hitting legal age to drink has convinced me enough not to drink along several other different reasons as I don't want to become one of those instances to someone else either. Even though I could dive into the other reasons as well- I feel like it's not talked enough especially in this comment section how much alcohol is often coleralated to traumatic events and can cause them to more likely happen, even though we aware of incidents such as drunk driving car related incidents or abusive alcoholics. I feel like it could be some cases just want to break trauma related cycles as well.
I've stopped drinking at the beggining of this year, as after my first visit with a psychiatrist I was diagnosed with depression and of course, I was coping with it with a wine glass in my hand :) Since I saw "alcohol abstinence" in my prescription it shook me and changed my relationship with alcohol completely. I did not have a single drop of alcohol for almost a year and I see no reason for going back. Btw living in Poland where we drink A LOT was not easy at the beggining. I was even at my first ever sober festival, it was awesome, it probably helped a lot that it was a reggae fest so we had varierty of weed there :D but that is also not even a quarterly occurence. I am just working my ass off at therapy and do not want any substance to control me. Thanks for the video, it was very informative and fun to watch, as always!
My husband and I are in our mid to late 20s and we’ve never had any interest in drinking. I love that it’s becoming more normalized because we’ve always been the “weird ones” that don’t drink. So happy to see places offering mocktails now!
I've never been interested in drinking and always got dumb questions whenever I was in a situation when I got offered alcohol and politely refused. So I really appreciate people becoming more aware of what alcohol consumption can do to you and just respect and accept it when someone just doesn't want to drink.
I’ve cut back a lot. I use to be straight edge until 21 but then went hard in my 20s and half my 30s. It gets old after a while. I love people are embracing more sober lifestyle with support. the non alcoholic drinks been fun to explore as well.
Here in Australia alcohol addiction is huge, and even the hefty price tag doesn't deter people from dinking. I hate how normalised it is to just get wasted any day of the week. I've never liked the taste of alcohol or how it made me feel, so especially now that I have kids I don't drink anything, ever. Feels great!
Yes I live in Australia and I still can’t get over the costs and the fact people still pay those prices for alcohol, people even choose to go without food or skip a bill so they can pay for their weekly alcohol, I think the country does have issues with alcoholism though and I definitely feel like an outcast for not drinking at social events
KELTIE!!! I literally just said today that I'm thinking about going sober and finding ways to make mocktails due to family genetics! This was such a great video and I love that you touched on this!
it has been almost 25 years since my last drink....it was the birth of my first child that was to moment I decided to make the change. I grew up with a parent with a drinking problem and I told myself I would never be that person. I am not perfect because I did see myself going down the road of having a problem with it being young and stationed in Germany for most of my twenties, but I was able to make the change for myself and family. The best thing I can truly say I have never missed it
My dad his dad his grandpa and great grandpa all died of alcohol related cirrhosis of the liver at age 33 ...that's y I never touch the stuff especially this year I'm a 33yr old mom of two it hits hard😞
I've never been a drinker, but whenever I was at restaurants I'd look at alcohol prices and think where do people get the money? I know there's cheap alcohol, but in my limited understanding you have to drink more of the cheap alcohol to get drunk.
As someone who spent his 20s at the bottom of a bottle, I can say with utmost certainty that price of alcohol is detached from how potent it is. Some of the most expensive beer I had had a very low ABV and gas station tall boys and malt liquor are super cheap and often very strong. $100 and $12 bottles of whiskey will get you equally drunk.
For me, I never grew up wanting or caring for alcohol I hardly ever think about it or think about buying it. I know people from school that talk about it as if they're excited when they're of age. I never wanted to risk my health when I could have fun in other ways.
When I turned 30 , I just wanted to get my health in check and I went sober for 6 months , you’d be surprised how much weight you can lose from ditching it . I haven’t quit but it’s certainly a healthier life choice when you drink in small doses
I'm glad this is becoming a trend! In my circle, alcohol is still the norm for going out to eat and people ask questions if you order soda. The cost to order drinks out is so out of control, I don't know why more people aren't put off just for that!
Lol, Ironic i’m on a 2 week vacation and you drop this haha, i think the bigger problem that i’ve noticed is this all or nothing mentality (same with diet) “if i can’t have a ton all the time then don’t bother having one”…. Moderation is key,I’ve noticed drinking once/twice a week on the norm is no prob…but excess (same with junk food) can cause issue. (Side note you look amazing DJing 😎🥂)
Definitely enjoying learning more about drinking and helping me better understand my new relationship with alcohol. We have been enjoying California Sober and just being more mindful about our drinking!
I stopped like 7-8 months ago when I got on anti-depressants, and I'm not looking back. I don't feel bad in the morning anymore, and I just appreciate the mental clarity more than anything else. Life's better without alcohol.
I'm speaking as a French young girl. Alchohol is now passed, people like to drink beer without alcohol or just softs. We like to stay at home and don't go that much at clubs. Everyone is going at the gym, eating good food and taking care of ourselves. I think it's worldwide that people don't drink alcohol
I rarely drink any more, as a younger millennial, because I was in high school/college during the 2010’s “party rock” hook up era and I socially overindulged then, despite my body being really opposed to it. I didn’t have health issues, but I started paying attention to how my body felt the next day and I didn’t hold my alcohol well. My wellbeing just became more important to me. My dad was also an alcoholic and he passed when I was 24, so that has influenced my choice as well. I’m happy it’s socially acceptable to turn down alcohol now, because when I first started cutting back I started encountering peer pressure for the first time in my life- I was like 27-28 years old. My partner also rarely drinks so it’s great that I don’t have to explain myself to him or have to deal with social pressure from him to indulge.
I feel like the fact that things like run clubs, Pilates classes, playing pickleball are becoming more popular is because we are CRAVING community after lockdown
Physical activity is so much better than drinking! I wish my generation (X) had others things for young adults to do. I just stayed home.
Real lol
Too much alcohol during the pandemic.
It’s also that fitness has become cool. It’s no longer for dumb meatheads but for everyone
My run club meets at a bar so we get the best of both worlds.
My opinion:
1. I think rising cost of living has caused many Gen-Zers and Millennials to cut back on their alcohol consumption. They don't have the disposable income that their parents had and thus they got to make some sacrifices.
2. This may seem odd, but follow me on this. Streaming may be a factor. Because of streaming, many Gen-Zers and Millennials aren't going to bars, restaurants, and other socials spots where alcohol maybe served. Once upon a time, there was this thing called Happy Hour. That drinking-money is now paying for all those subscriptions to watch House of the Dragon and Bridgerton.
3. Sadly, more Gen-Zers and Millennials are being diagnosed with health issues usually associated with older adults, that could also be a contributing factor for many of them to cut back on drinking alcohol or stop drinking all together.
These are amazing 3 points!!! 👏
Cost! Huge factor!! Drinking feels just as bad, worse even, than throwing money at the lottery. Not only are you not going to get anything out of it, but you're going to feel awful the next day too.
Completely agree with the streaming factor. 💯 %
Exactly on point. You save so much money being sober and mental health increases
All my streaming services combined cost less than 1 evening of bar priced drinks.
I stopped drinking because I want to be sexy into my 60s
Sexy sixties, I like it
@@KeltieOConnor Too bad they don't have healthy drink/smoothie bars (not like a smoothie bar but like a bar, bar that serves smoothies and healthy drinks lol)
I dream of this, @rajmathew6220 there are some sober bars in big cities now. So maybe it'll catch on. I predict it will
@@nikkibleh8045 I hope so! And thanks for pointing that out. I wonder if NYC has some good options outside of Hekate
@@rajmathew6220That would be so fun. You know how marathon races feel like a music festival? With the lights, crowd, and music? The. We’d do the same for a bar, with music and dancing and fun, but they serve “healthy” drinks. “Healthy” being a really flexible term because that’s going to mean different things to different people.
I’ve even noticed in the last 2 years I used to say I wasn’t drinking and people would say why what’s wrong with you, but now people are so much more accepting of it!
It’s true! I, personally, don’t drink because I can’t tolerate the side effects. Sooo many people would question me and ask “Why?” - as though I had some secret or something was wrong with me. I was super confused.
Miss Abigail can I ask you a question
I've been sober almost 7 years and I still often go to places people are drinking (live music bars, parties) and can probably count the negative reactions on one hand. If that.
I think a lot of people realize alcohol is doing them no good and wish they could stop too.
I haven't had much of an issue irl, but online people REALLY want to act like alcohol is imperative to their mental health. And deny that that in itself is a problem
Yes this happened to me I had to explain it over and over!
As someone who did more hard drugs, alcohol, and partying from ages 14-21 and living in Amsterdam, than most people consume in their life. I can proudly say ive been sober and healthy for almost 2 years and life is exponentially better. I can still go out and party and have fun, and its still fun even without drugs and alcohol
Are party drugs worth it tho?
@@Eltipoquevisteayerno.
@@Golden_Mercedes Why not? Trying these drugs implies that you have a decent enough social life, popularity and economic means to be constantly invited and offered these drugs. If they are reserved to a special group of people, there is something of value at the end
@@Eltipoquevisteayer i don’t think what you’re saying applies to every case. try going to a music festival. you can just be sitting there doing nothing and offered hard substances. it has nothing to do with how popular, well off, or successful socially. in fact many people who turn to abusing these drugs have some sort of self image, social issue that they feel substances “fix”
@@Golden_Mercedes music festivals tends to filter out many kinds of people tbh, which coincide with many of the aspects i previously mentioned, what can a loner loser get by going to a festival?
I lost a decade of my life to alcoholism, but 5+ years sober now, so I really appreciate this video, and knowing the younger generations are leaning away from the path me and so many of my generation ended up on. Literally everything in my life got infinitely better when I quit drinking.
I did sober October in 2019 and never started again! Feels great to feel great every morning 😊
Happy 5 year sober October anniversary!!!
i have 399 days today! thank you for covering this
Congratulations ❤❤
Proud of you!! Keep it up 🎉🎉
so proud of you!! xx
congrats on 400!
Congratulations!!!🎉 keep up the great work 💪🏽
Amazing! Happy 401 days:))
It feels like alcohol is becoming a relic of the past. People used to drink to unwind after a long day or to socialize, but with the loneliness epidemic hitting the U.S., fewer folks are going out. Plus, many are struggling to make ends meet, focusing more on surviving than socializing.
We’re living in tough times where community and friendship are essential, especially for everyone-men and women alike. With the weight of politics, wars, and the grind of corporate life, it’s no wonder many aren’t reaching for a drink anymore. We need to support each other and find new ways to connect.
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I don't understand how you guys are struggling so much. I make 18/hr plus tips and I always have money to go out and socialize. Maybe you guys buy too much material stuff? That is very counter productive too we are in a loneliness epidemic, but nobody is going out to socialize? Too many people make politics into their lives which if you can't go to a place to socialize without bringing up politics you may be the problem
@@owlfollower3759It’s a complex issue with so many variables. Sure, $18 plus tip might seem reasonable in a place like Kentucky or Minnesota, but for those of us juggling kids, pets, it can feel overwhelming. And let’s not forget the added burden of medical expenses for disabilities or chronic conditions which most people now a days have too.
Living in places like New York or California often means high costs with little option to move elsewhere, especially when safer neighborhoods come with a price tag. Mental health matters too; we want environments that uplift us, not stress us out.
Sure, some of us splurge on small things like skincare or makeup as a form of self-care, and that’s okay. It’s about balance-being mindful without sacrificing our well-being. And believe me, not everyone wants to talk about politics, but the reality of taxes and living costs is something we can’t ignore, especially when they’re squeezing the working class. It’s a lot to navigate!
@owlfollower3759 interesting
@@owlfollower3759 some places simply cost a lot to live and so there is less money to go out. Also exchange rates can be a factor and some things are more expensive because of that.
I am from Eastern Europe. So, drinking in this part of the world has always been a huge thing. Many countries had insane problems because of extensive use of alcohol from a very early age (like 12, 13-year-old kids). But honestly, I have noticed a huge shift lately, especially for young people in the cities. We now have an ever-growing community of people who did sober summer and are talking about the causes of alcohol in their lives. Even people who were like the best-known party people are going sober for good. So yeah, I think it is shifting a lot.
I'm so glad this is where things are going since I never liked alcohol all that much, I have super upset stomach and bad hangovers. It was always tough living in Poland I was the odd one. In the last few years I'm getting pressured to have it less and less.
My wife is from Bulgaria. I thought the US had an over the top drinking culture, but the expectation to drink there is much greater. Everyone has a shot of brandy with their salad and it goes from there.
Good! :)
@@gilesclonebro we had prohibition and still have dry counties. We are amongst the weakest drinking cultures
I think we are born at a time with so much knowledge.
People are waking up and want to grow.
Had anything ever good come from alcohol ?
Its a literal toxin.
1.5 years sober and dnt miss it one bit.
The amout of clairty and becoming who you really are is amazing.
So much knowledge, he? Doesn't seem like it after last night, really.
I'm 36, and I just opted to go alcohol-free. If I'm honest, it's b/c I want to have the calories for something else and also b/c of all of the studies that came out recently that no amount of alcohol is healthy. I'm not getting sick from something I've caused. I'm glad people are beginning to understand that you CAN have fun in social settings w/o alcohol.
38 yr old millennial here - been sober curious for a couple years. Currently 7 months dry and never going back. This is after 2 decades of binge drinking. Our bodies and priorities change.
Same and the cost of healthcare is giving me even more incentive to do so
Sober curious means?
36 here, I sort of realized one day I am not in my late 20's anymore and I had been drinking for like 20 years straight a good 15 of that daily drinking and 5 of that near 24-hour drinking. like Whoa. Been sober 3 months.
This is a great video. As others mentioned in the comments, I think people are genuinely tired of feeling bad all the time, and the number of people experiencing this has increased significantly. It’s a result of the food we eat, social isolation, and environmental toxins. Personally, I’ve cut out alcohol because I love how good I feel when I wake up. I enjoy going to the gym in the morning, and even one drink (I know it sounds dramatic) throws me off. I think I might be addicted to feeling good naturally, without substances.
Amen 🙏 I feel a bit crappy and dehydrated after one drink. It’s not worth it.
@@CF. isnt it crazy how just one drink can do that to you?
You said, "and is it really worth ditching all those late night fun moments?" Xennial here and throughout my adult life I never went to any of those about monthly events without drinking. Always had a great time, always had a killer headache the next day. Over the past year, I decided that since I enjoy the taste of alcohol free beverages as much as those with alcohol, might as well have those instead. Went to an event with my friends this summer and woke up feeling great. They all had the headaches and were like, "wait, you weren't even drinking last night?!" All this time, I thought I was more fun with a few drinks in me, but it turns out I'm just as much fun without them. I'm glad I finally learned that and a little sad that younger me never knew it.
Another Xennial and I've found the same. The hangover isn't worth it, man.
Why do yall always drink to the point of hangover??? Do you not eat? No chasers?? Go to bed hammered?? It's so easy to feel out your limits and not have a hangover the next day 😂
@@jahoytodiesforahoy4615 ONE GLASS OF WINE. ONE COCKTAIL. ONE BEER. ONE. When most of us were in our twenties, we could handle more alcohol...at 47 ONE glass of wine at dinner ruins my entire week. No love lost at giving THAT up for the foreseeable future. It's not worth it. I'd rather have a seltzer, be present and be optimized for my workout the next day.
@@jahoytodiesforahoy4615 c'mon, let's not be rude. I am one of those "lucky" folks whose body just reacts to alcohol that way. I can have 2-3 drinks and still have a headache because even that little disturbs my sleep and I am already prone to migraines.
@@alexiso7732ignore that person! I totally get what you meant. :) everyone gets what you meant.
I feel like getting drunk is just too expensive now. I'm an athlete and I spent my first week of summer break getting wasted and having fun. It was awesome, but afterwards I was so over it. Spent over 300 euro's in a weeks time!!! I like having fun, but I also like having money and waking up not feeling terrible.
In college, drinking is a sport.
Recovering alcoholic here. 1 year. Also an RN. I know the cumulative damage I’ve done to my body. I only hope my good genetics win out over my poor habits. I just signed up for AG1 sub. Running, yoga. Love the way I feel now. Kick the drink to the curb. It’s just not worth it. Thanks for the hug and claps.
Same!!
I'm sober curious slowly drifting toward permanent sobriety because I watched alcohol literally kill a significant other. And it wasn't quick. Addiction is awful and I have to believe the data has helped push people away from alcohol. Whether you're day one or day one thousand into sobriety, keep going. You're all doing great.
Great timing, Keltie! As someone who has had alcohol as a huge part of her identity for the last 10 years since reaching drinking age (drinking pretty heavily almost every weekend through my 20’s, being a “beer nerd”, planning whole trips around wine tasting) I decided to take a break 60+ days ago and am completely re evaluating my relationship with it. It’s been so eye opening the mental clarity and lift I’ve received since stopping drinking and I’m not going back anytime soon. It’s healthy to look at your life and decide who you want to be outside of alcohol and it’s empowering to say no and gets easier over time. I don’t know if it’s a forever choice but I’m really excited about the progress I’ve made since stepping away and the increase of N/A options helps with some of the social anxiety. Cheers to sober curious!
I absolutely love this!! Regardless of what you decide to do in the future it’s so important to re-evaluate our lives every couple years to make sure our lifestyles are serving us! This is so inspiring to read 🫶👏
I come from a similar background (beer/bourbon nerd, regular at my local wine bar) and I am doing an extended sober October to take some time to evaluate my relationship with it. I absolutely love how well I sleep, my memory is better, I feel less guilty about indulging in ice cream or peanut butter cups because I'm not "saving" calories. I think I will still drink on special occasions, but definitely not like I used to.
Last time I went out in LA, the clubs drink was on average $15-$17 😭😭😭
I've only had a handful of drinks in my life, but I just don't like the idea of a substance that alters your state of mind or the attitude that comes around it. Love your channel!!❤
I have several friends just like that! 🫶
Thank you so much ❤️
This is exactly my experience. Also something was going on with me that I didn't feel fully present in my 20's, adding alcohol would make feel more absent.
Personally I think it’s okay but every once in a while(I.e a couple of month, or bi annually) but you should never reply or it to feel social or happier. And to a lesser extent I feel the same with coffee, thoguh I don’t drink much coffee either
Spot on and personally my body can’t handle the taste without it being masked by sugar & fruit flavors which can be equally unhealthy😂
@@SuilujM hahaha this is me with cocktails, same goes for coffee, I drink it with creamer and sweetened 😅.
For me, mental health is hard enough these days, why would you start your week in a hole and try and dig out of it?
THIS! The Monday scaries will scare anyone sober
As a non drinker due to alcohol allergy, ive been enjoying the rise in mocktails and other options!
I love this for you!! Every deserves to have fancy drinks regardless of alcohol 😍
Yes! But my biggest gripe is they cost only $1-2 less than an actual cocktail. Regardless I’m still happy to see mocktails on offer, just grumpy about the price grab because it’s the new thing that’s on the rise.
We are all technically allergic to alcohol, heh
YES Ive noticed this too! I don't drink because of health issues and I have been seeing mocktail menus everywhere!
@@andventureaas they take just as much time to make it is only fair. Also a shot of alcohol is not very expensive. Remember that we are purchasing a service and not just raw ingredients.
Love that this is happening! I never started drinking in the first place, never understood the appeal, and would always get questioned, pressured and looked at funny by friends for not drinking..still happens, but it's not as bad since it is becoming a little more normalised
Stopped drinking and smoking 2.5 years ago. It was the Huberman video that did it for me in regards to alcohol. I dont miss it one bit
Yeah there really isn’t a worse drug by any metric than alcohol heroin is better than alcohol by basically every metric other than social stigma
And alcohol does more social harm than heroin 80% of violent crime involves alcohol
Do you know the name of the video? I don't deinl, and haven't for idk....10 years more or less? I don't miss it but I am curious about what he could've say to have poeple give up alcohol
@ivonnegallegos58 th-cam.com/video/DkS1pkKpILY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=2v3ZBIbMsDie4-aV
I think it's cultural more than anything else. There are cultures, countries where alcohol is not normalized. We celebrate, have parties, weddings ..where no alcohol is served and it's the norm it doesn't stop us from dancing and having a good time with family and friends. I'm a 43 years old muslim woman and I never drinked in my entire life although I lived in Europe for years and had friends who were big drinkers. So, I think it's just a matter of perspective and habits. Good luck to all those who are in their "sober" journey. Sending you support from here. You got this💪✌️
I came here to say this. In most events I have been in it's extremely normal to not drink at all. It's okay to work wine and it's absolutely fine to go through entire events with soda and no one will question if you have issues with alcohol or if you are pregnant/ have health issues. But at the same time, I come from a country that going out every day after work wasn't normal. It was normal to go for a coffee,but not to get drunk. Unless you were early 20s. It just surprises me (as a person who spends a lot of time online) to see how in some cultures drinking daily is so normal that it's considered a huge change to...stop drinking daily.
What drugs did people do where you grew up instead of alcohol?
I’m sure tea and coffee were big as well as nicotine maybe opium as well?
Mocktails are awesome too! I’m 10 weeks pregnant and keeping it a secret until I’m 4 months, and no one says or suspects anything if you get a mocktail and don’t make a deal about it
I’m 29 and quit drinking 10 months ago, it was the best decision I’ve ever made. I was a heavy drinker in my early to mid 20s. Since 26, I slowly reduced my alcohol intake and eventually quit.
Going to uni in the 2010s as a person with zero interest in alcohol (never liked the taste and didn't get why I should spend money to get "used to it") was just 4 years of people assuming I was either A) super judgy of them for wanting to drink B) religious or C) the designated driver for always.
The school I went to had a sober living community and dorms and it was full of folks who fit the vibe of this video. They just had other things to do. No judgemental to those who did, we just didn't want booze 😅
I love this cultural shift and really appreciate these deep dives you do. You could put these in a playlist of "Covid changed...." and 15 years from now sociologists can use it as a primary source for understanding nuanced changes caused by the pandemic.
As someone who went to college in the 2010s I can just picture what people said 🙈 so glad you found a group of people that normalized it so much for you!!
Ooooo I love that idea! Will be so cool to look back in 10 years and see this as a moment in history that shifted ☺️ thank you for that!
That’s so cool
I went to uc Santa Cruz in 2006 and had a hand full of of drinks. I never really partied. I view it this way: I am as much as an asshole sober or not.
Started out Sober Curious and never looked back. 1.6 years sober today, thank you for covering this
A complete 180. If you did a 360 you would be in the same spot :) Some of my retired friends drink EVERY FREAKIN' DAY! I drink usually 1x or 2x a week on Fri and/or Sat. No more Sunday Funday bc I work at the doggie daycare on Monday and I can't be tired or hungover.
Keltie- I SO appreciate you doing a video on this topic! I have turned more sober in my relationship with alcohol after discovering that my father was a high-functioning alcoholic. It opened my eyes to all of the health effects and a million other things. Alcohol is a poison and I think that it has a much bigger grip on a lot of people than we realize. Thank you for having a moment for alcoholism.
Doing sober October currently and this video was perfect timing! I don’t know that I’ll ever quit completely but I’ve definitely been questioning my relationship with alcohol!
Not ironic I posted in October 👀 good luck with the challenge!!!!
Good for you!! I too have become way more mindful about it ! I was commenting above that- (for the last year) I've changed from drinking every weekend to every other weekend PLUS 3 one month breaks a year. Shockingly those changes reduce yearly consumption by 3/4 and you still get to enjoy it sometimes. Isn't that wild? Thought you might find that helpful! Good luck with your journey! 💙😃
@@trtlduv07 that’s a great idea! Thank you 😊
I literally stopped drinking because of that huberman podcast lmao. It's been almost 8 months and probably one of the best decision I ever took for myself. I reallyyyyyy don't miss it. Saving so much money, sleeping better, not being hungover ever(!!!), mental clarity, etc. I mean the list goes on. Highly recommend it to all!
which podcast, please share
the way your posts are always so relevant and are my inside thoughts is wild!!! you’re amazing keltie!!!!!! have a great day!
You not have to ditch those late night moments, just don’t drink 0:36
You can also put your finger up your ass and smell it at night but that’s not what we mean
I just never started drinking in the first place because I have a mental illness and I don’t need to throw gasoline on that fire. I would die of alcoholism if I took it as a coping mechanism. Full stop.
Yeah and alcohol isn’t even a good option you wouldn’t even get much benefit out of it it’s basically all harm
I never know the trends, but somehow always align with them! Glad to know I’m not the only one questioning the norms. I speculate that access through technology and social media to health and wellness information helps us all question things more than our parents.
I’m 26 and it’s been 3 years since I drank. I got sick with this autoimmune disease, and couldn’t eat gluten and other small things and forced me to eat a healthier diet. I’ve always hated the taste of alcohol, just did it cause of the social pressure, but now I’ve never felt more better
I’m 24 and have a similar story. I was a pretty heavy drinker throughout my early 20s until I had mono a few months back. I drank a little (2 drinks) while still somewhat sick (BAD decision) and had an afib episode the following morning. I’ve also since developed autoimmune complications and nervous system issues (also have had to go GF) and couldn’t imagine drinking at all with this. I’m now 3 months sober and 6 weeks GF and my mind really does feel so much clearer it’s insane.
52 years old and never had a drink of alcohol in my entire life and I don’t regret it at all! People might think “look at all you missed out on”…. Yeah, exactly!
I've lost an uncle to alcohol indused liver cirrhosis. That uncle also lost an uncle to the same thing. I also grew up finding my dad's stashes of beer cans he would hide around the house.
When I turned 21, I didn't feel the desire to go drink. I did drink once in a while. Got drunk twice in my life. I never really felt any attachment or anything. Now, I have a medication I take for mental health that interacts with alcohol in a very strong way. So I can't any amount anymore. And I'm not sad about it. The mocktails culture that's popping up is amazing!
Same reason we're not buying houses or having kids. Too damn expensive!
Excellent video!!! I'm in the group of "sober curious millenials." Over the last year I've really changed my relationship with alcohol and become way more mindful. It was partially due to discovering Huberman's video and reading other research. I, like you, had no idea how awful it really was (carcinogen, affects the brain, cortisol levels, gut microbiome). What I did was honestly an easy change (for me at least), feels refreshing, and reduces my yearly consumption by 3/4!!! I used to drink every weekend (maybe taking a weekend off every other month or so) and have been doing this since college- so for about 15 years. Instead of drinking every weekend (Friday and Saturday) as I used to, now it's more like every other weekend and even so- if I do drink, sometimes just Saturday. Also 3 x a year I take a 1 month break. Approximately in August, January and April. Just those changes alone reduce your yearly consumption by 3/4 AND you still get to enjoy it. Maybe in the future I'll plan to reduce it even further or remove it all together, but in the meantime, I"m taking the "harm reduction" approach and feel good knowing the consumption is reduced so much! 💙
Currently watching this video and LOVE it! I have been living in sobriety for over 11 years now and this sober curious move has been amazing. It’s not as weird to say no thank you to a drink and mocktails are everywhere! Not (non-alcoholic, because sometimes those have alcohol in them) but fun mocktails. I’m loving watching young people drink responsibly and truly enjoying life. Love following you keep up the positivity and in case it matters I’m 44 Gen X baby!
I rarely drink, I don't like the way it makes me feel. When I was in college and my early 20s, I always got so many questions about why I didn't want to drink and just always felt this pressure when me being sober or not makes no difference to anyone else. I am happy to say at 30, things have shifted. I noticed more people also don't drink and no one berates me for declining a beverage. Also mocktails are on the rise, and I am lovin' it!
European straight edge millennial vegetarian here. Went through high school sober and was stigmatised as fuck. I tried alcohol when I was 22-23 just for the sake of finding out and didn’t like the idea of using a substance to be disinhibited. I always thought it had to come from within, so I went back to being sober. It’s definitely becoming more and more socially accepted.
In high school none of my friends were abstained, in college most of them were. Same for smoking. I’m finding the same to be true in families. A lot of families here in Italy used to drink a glass of wine at lunch and dinner every single day. Now I see them having a drink on Sunday at the family lunch AT THE MOST.
Another straight edge vegetarian (Gen Z)! It is crazy how after college the lifestyle goes from “boring” and “lame” to “desirable” and seen as almost a status symbol
I was a big drinker in college and in a frat. After graduating alcohol started giving me headaches and making me nauseous after just a few sips. Like I developed an allergy
I feel like there’s something to be said for learning the skill of managing your mind while intoxicated it helps you in ways that nobody can teach you but aside from that you’re pretty much right on the money
@@beatrizalves2050everyone becomes boring and lame eventually anyway
I’m gen x and am on this trend. I have stopped drinking this year after reflecting when a friend of mine died of alcohol addiction in 2020. I am 100% happy with this choice although I do miss occasional margaritas. Things like Poppi and such has been working for me when I’m around drinking friends. I even had a sober Madi Gras and it was awesome! Thanks for sharing. I didn’t realize how many people were not drinking!
127 days!! Thank you for that applause. It means so much and made me tear up haha ❤
I've been a non-drinker since 2018. Back then, when i would go out to the bar with my friends as the DD, there were quite a few times where servers or bartenders would get nasty with me if i asked for anything virgin. It was wild to me. Or if i asked if they had coffee instead. One straight up told me she wouldn't make me a mocktail lol. It's so nice to see mocktails starting to show up on physical menus at restaurants now.
i asked for a ginger ale at a bar, the bartender made me a ginger beer cocktail, i was shocked when i took a sip and it was alcohol. i have been sober for many years so i told him i wasn't drinking it, and he yelled at me until i cried. never went back there...i know some places find it annoying that you won't spend the money on alcohol, but i was there with my partner, he drank, and he wouldn't have gone without me, so.
i stopped drinking because of gerd but realized that my alcohol consumption was one my biggest problems for my mental health (bpd girlie and other), i used to drink and fell further in a hole i didn't know how to escape back up, and it led to very dark places, i was such a heavy drinker, i really thought i was never gonna stop drinking and i am almost 4 years sober from alcohol now and never been happier and more stable overall, i miss the taste and all but at the long run, it ain't worth it. and it's so nice to see like-minded individuals nowadays and also a lot of people around me had expressed how proud they are because not anyone can do it (it's a state of mind but i understand). tysm for this video, feeling relatable among a generation that brushes everything off with alcohol is so inspiring. stay strong xx
collective effervescence is a term that describes the feeling of harmony and levity you often get from concerts (or church)! i stopped drinking this year. first by doing dry January, then commiting to Q1 sober, then to my birthday, then for the full year, and now probably for the rest of my life. i spent YEARS trying to moderate my alcohol intake and failing miserably every time. cutting out alcohol is a lot easier than trying to moderate.
Sober for 7 years.
I've been working in a lot of jobs where people drink and I'm so happy to be out of them. Self-respect and health are hot.
I appreciate you bringing up alcoholism and how others' drinking habits can negatively affect you.
My friends always gave me a hard time in high school for refusing to drink, and I still don't (I've just acquired better friends who dont look for reasons to make me feel othered) because I grew up around alcoholics and I guess I associate it with a lack of safety.
As an adult, I've talked to others who, once they've learned I dont drink, have brought up that they really dont enjoy drinking but always feel pressured by the people around them to drink when they do. I kind of wonder how many people are only drinking because of the social expectations but actually hate it.
Stopped drinking at 29, I'm 31 now never going back.
Gen Z here, i drank enough thru high school to cover it for the rest of my life. Went to all the college/ liver rot parties for miles around. Mistakes were made, i got into a bit of legal trouble and lost a ton of money. Havent drank for 3 years and im 22. Really turned my life around, i have a highly skilled job that demands 60+ hours a week, and a house to take care of. Also i handle matinence on my house vehicle(s), tractor and property. I cannot afford to lose an entire night and next day just so i can feel dizzy for 5 hours.
I just don't feel the need to. It costs a lot, makes me feel yucky (autoimmune issues), and I don't like feeling like I have to pee constantly. It doesn't help depression or anxiety and is obviously addicting.
I am from Poland I can not speak for the whole Europe but even here many people started to alter their drinking habits. The history is different here a lot of people drink a lot especially during autumn and winter. The sober curiosity is also judged upon here and you will feel pressure from others to drink. However I learned to ignore that.
Myself I did dry January in 2023 and did not give it up fully however turned it down to 1 maximum 2 times a month with my max 3 drinks set. With will to go sober 100%.
I have also lost 11kg from April this year and it just stopped fitting into my new healthy routine of 10k steps, drinking more tea. eating clean etc.
Myself being 25 I finally feel in control of my life and habits including drinking.
Also I never comment on your videos but watch them every time so thank you for your work! I have built my running habit back. Thanks to you will do my first organised 15km run soon.
I always attributed the reduction of alcohol consumption to drinking and driving and drinking at work being cracked down on very strongly. In the 1980s and earlier it was normal to drive after a few and to have a few drinks at work. Everyone did it, nobody was going to call you out unless you were taking it too far and making problems.
I know for most jobs you can't drink at work because even if you had a bottle on you at work and didn't drink it you'd probably get in serious trouble.
I think anyone driving home from a bar has that thought in their head of "I hope that 1 drink doesn't mean that I'll blow over the limits if I get stopped.".
In general, it's much less acceptable to have drinks during daily life. It's now something to be done in more specific situations. Can't be working or on call, can't have to drive after, can't openly drink in public, maybe not drink around the kids.
There's a lot more social and legal concerns when drinking now.
I love that I can go to the bar with friends and the bartender literally offers me mocktails and I feel 0 judgement ♥️
I am from Germany and here the legal drinking age is 16. I turned 16 during the first year of the pandemic and started drinking at 17 when it was allowed to meet up again but never was into partying because I never experienced it pre pandemic and I think its boring. After one year of drinking I stoped because I like to drive everywhere and was finally allowed to drive on my own so I chose beverages without alcohol and performed better health and fitness wise so I never went fully back to the level when I was 17. After half a year of zero drinking I started with a small amount again and drink once or twice a month maximum. In my direkt environment everyone drinks more or less but regular unless you are much into fitness and health.
I'm 25 and have only been drunk a handful of times. I've seen a lot of people live as functional addicts. They don't notice the gradual weight gain and organ damage. I have a couple of relatives who drank themselves to death before age 50. One of my best friends has been in and out of rehab since 21 because of alcohol. It gave him ulcers, panick attacks, hand shakes, seizures, and a beer gut.
I stopped drinking when I started my weight loss journey in 2022. In the beginning it was really hard because all of a sudden I had realised an underlined pressure or expectations to drink when I went out or had family events. A lot of people called me boring for not drinking but I’ve stuck with it and don’t really miss it🤷🏾♀️
I'm a millennial who cut alcohol a few years into the pandemic - down to no more than one drink at a time, and only about once a month. I wasn't drinking every day in 2020, but I was living alone and struggling, and when I did drink, I was binging like never before. Other life factors led to the decision, too, though - plus the ever-growing awareness of just how bad alcohol is for us. I think the way the pandemic impacted most for me was interrupting pub culture and going-out culture. By the time we re-emerged, my best friend had a baby, and our lives just don't have space to revolve around alcohol anymore, anyway.
I have adhd and generalized anxiety. I can easily drink my anxiety away, but that was before zoloft. I lost 5 lbs immediately bc I wasn’t drinking so much and now I am way more mindful when I do drink. Love the video
i went sober for 90 days for a workout program and it truly helped me see i didnt need alcohol and i could say no. My relationship with it now is same as you, i dont feel pressured to have a drink just because anymore! my husband and his father also have a huge drinking problem which has caused issues for years. just trying supporting my husband to finally see for himself he needs to quit hard alcohol for his own sake.
Me and most of my friends have alcoholic families. We don’t wanna be like them.
100% growing up was all I needed to see that I don’t need alcohol in my life
Same, but I drink (rarely). I have a healthy respect for it like a unique activity. Like taking shrooms 🍄. And now my life consists mostly of sports and other social activities. Only regret was not doing this sooner
Sounds like we’re at the turning point where having option a other than alcohol are starting to decrease the young peoples propensity to drink
I’m glad all the years of probation I did were worth something
Now that people are socializing on their phones, and meeting others via apps, drinking culture is on the way out. Alcohol and bar culture were due to people socializing in public. In the past, if you wanted to meet someone romantically, the primary way to meet a romantic partner was going to a bar. Today that's not the case.
sad but true
As a Gen Zer here, I've already been traumatized enough several times involving episodes of drunken rage from others even before hitting legal age to drink has convinced me enough not to drink along several other different reasons as I don't want to become one of those instances to someone else either. Even though I could dive into the other reasons as well- I feel like it's not talked enough especially in this comment section how much alcohol is often coleralated to traumatic events and can cause them to more likely happen, even though we aware of incidents such as drunk driving car related incidents or abusive alcoholics. I feel like it could be some cases just want to break trauma related cycles as well.
It blows my mind that no one here is talking about hidden manifestation by oliver mercer
It blows my mind that this is the new marketing strategy people are going for
I've stopped drinking at the beggining of this year, as after my first visit with a psychiatrist I was diagnosed with depression and of course, I was coping with it with a wine glass in my hand :) Since I saw "alcohol abstinence" in my prescription it shook me and changed my relationship with alcohol completely. I did not have a single drop of alcohol for almost a year and I see no reason for going back. Btw living in Poland where we drink A LOT was not easy at the beggining. I was even at my first ever sober festival, it was awesome, it probably helped a lot that it was a reggae fest so we had varierty of weed there :D but that is also not even a quarterly occurence. I am just working my ass off at therapy and do not want any substance to control me. Thanks for the video, it was very informative and fun to watch, as always!
Noooo, Keltie. It's "a complete 180," not 360 😂 2:47 but great video 👍
My husband and I are in our mid to late 20s and we’ve never had any interest in drinking. I love that it’s becoming more normalized because we’ve always been the “weird ones” that don’t drink. So happy to see places offering mocktails now!
Fascinating! You made some really good points
Thank you Shiri🫶🫶
I've never been interested in drinking and always got dumb questions whenever I was in a situation when I got offered alcohol and politely refused. So I really appreciate people becoming more aware of what alcohol consumption can do to you and just respect and accept it when someone just doesn't want to drink.
Lyme made my body alcohol intolerant. I don't miss drinking in the least. only real downside; however, drunk folks become 1000% more annoying.😅
I’ve cut back a lot. I use to be straight edge until 21 but then went hard in my 20s and half my 30s. It gets old after a while. I love people are embracing more sober lifestyle with support. the non alcoholic drinks been fun to explore as well.
Here in Australia alcohol addiction is huge, and even the hefty price tag doesn't deter people from dinking. I hate how normalised it is to just get wasted any day of the week. I've never liked the taste of alcohol or how it made me feel, so especially now that I have kids I don't drink anything, ever. Feels great!
Yes I live in Australia and I still can’t get over the costs and the fact people still pay those prices for alcohol, people even choose to go without food or skip a bill so they can pay for their weekly alcohol, I think the country does have issues with alcoholism though and I definitely feel like an outcast for not drinking at social events
@@erinnadia0409that's insane, to skip a protein rich multivitamin meal for beer is insane
KELTIE!!! I literally just said today that I'm thinking about going sober and finding ways to make mocktails due to family genetics! This was such a great video and I love that you touched on this!
I was conditioned from early age to only drink in social context. Turns out I’m not social at all, so I only drink a handfull of nights a year 😂
Love your videos! The editing is amazing and so entertaining to watch, and you’re a great speaker 🧡 thank you for what you do!
No one has the disposable income to go out drinking anymore
The amount of people who do go out drinking daily means people do 😂 maybe you and your immediate friends don’t, but people do.
The video is great. The comment section is equally great. Thanks for covering this, and giving a place to collectively share!
26:50 literally what's in my hand rn
A mocktail is like a junkie doing saline. Just a new way to sell sugary fruity drinks at a premium in a nicer cans
So.. what? This is about people quitting alcohol, not sugar. What are you suggesting? People drink water at a bar 😂😂😂
it has been almost 25 years since my last drink....it was the birth of my first child that was to moment I decided to make the change. I grew up with a parent with a drinking problem and I told myself I would never be that person. I am not perfect because I did see myself going down the road of having a problem with it being young and stationed in Germany for most of my twenties, but I was able to make the change for myself and family. The best thing I can truly say I have never missed it
My dad his dad his grandpa and great grandpa all died of alcohol related cirrhosis of the liver at age 33 ...that's y I never touch the stuff especially this year I'm a 33yr old mom of two it hits hard😞
WOW you did such an amazing job speaking about what can be such a polarizing topic. Well done, and so much love 💗
I've never been a drinker, but whenever I was at restaurants I'd look at alcohol prices and think where do people get the money? I know there's cheap alcohol, but in my limited understanding you have to drink more of the cheap alcohol to get drunk.
The prices especially here in Canada are enough to make anyone sober
As someone who spent his 20s at the bottom of a bottle, I can say with utmost certainty that price of alcohol is detached from how potent it is. Some of the most expensive beer I had had a very low ABV and gas station tall boys and malt liquor are super cheap and often very strong. $100 and $12 bottles of whiskey will get you equally drunk.
For me, I never grew up wanting or caring for alcohol
I hardly ever think about it or think about buying it.
I know people from school that talk about it as if they're excited when they're of age. I never wanted to risk my health when I could have fun in other ways.
Oh, we drink.. just in moderation 😅
I fit that demographic haha
When I turned 30 , I just wanted to get my health in check and I went sober for 6 months , you’d be surprised how much weight you can lose from ditching it . I haven’t quit but it’s certainly a healthier life choice when you drink in small doses
Cannabis is going to be the next problem reaction because that is also not good for your body. Then drugs in general.
I'm glad this is becoming a trend! In my circle, alcohol is still the norm for going out to eat and people ask questions if you order soda. The cost to order drinks out is so out of control, I don't know why more people aren't put off just for that!
Lol, Ironic i’m on a 2 week vacation and you drop this haha, i think the bigger problem that i’ve noticed is this all or nothing mentality (same with diet) “if i can’t have a ton all the time then don’t bother having one”…. Moderation is key,I’ve noticed drinking once/twice a week on the norm is no prob…but excess (same with junk food) can cause issue. (Side note you look amazing DJing 😎🥂)
Hope you’re enjoying vacay!!! Moderation is so much harder than it sounds
Thank you so much 👏
Definitely enjoying learning more about drinking and helping me better understand my new relationship with alcohol. We have been enjoying California Sober and just being more mindful about our drinking!
You got parents to say drinking is better than a plant just to sent you to the store and buy drinks??!!! Yeah no thanks.
I stopped like 7-8 months ago when I got on anti-depressants, and I'm not looking back. I don't feel bad in the morning anymore, and I just appreciate the mental clarity more than anything else. Life's better without alcohol.
Pharmaceuticals are worse than drinking. Even the ones prescribed by doctors. They are designed to make lifelong patients not cure.
I'm speaking as a French young girl. Alchohol is now passed, people like to drink beer without alcohol or just softs. We like to stay at home and don't go that much at clubs. Everyone is going at the gym, eating good food and taking care of ourselves. I think it's worldwide that people don't drink alcohol
I rarely drink any more, as a younger millennial, because I was in high school/college during the 2010’s “party rock” hook up era and I socially overindulged then, despite my body being really opposed to it. I didn’t have health issues, but I started paying attention to how my body felt the next day and I didn’t hold my alcohol well. My wellbeing just became more important to me. My dad was also an alcoholic and he passed when I was 24, so that has influenced my choice as well.
I’m happy it’s socially acceptable to turn down alcohol now, because when I first started cutting back I started encountering peer pressure for the first time in my life- I was like 27-28 years old. My partner also rarely drinks so it’s great that I don’t have to explain myself to him or have to deal with social pressure from him to indulge.
…but AG1 is seriously a scam. Just a multivitamin with a huge advertising budget that the company passes on to the consumer via a dumb high price.
Just because they don’t print their formula, apparently they’re a scam according to wanna be TH-camrs 😂😂😂