Virtual Workshop: How To Sober Socialise – 11th December 2024

Virtual workshop with Sober Girl Society on how to sober socialise

Virtual Workshop: How To Sober Socialise – 11th December 2024

Join Emily and Millie Gooch, founder of Sober Girl Society for a live Q+A workshop all about how to socialise sober!

This workshop will guide you on how to navigate and enjoy social situations without alcohol, while staying true to yourself-perfect for the festive season. 

Millie will be interviewing Emily, followed by a Q&A so that you can ask anything that might come up! 

We will cover the following topics…

✨Navigating social gatherings during the festive season

✨Building genuine connections without a drink in hand

✨Managing peer pressure and setting boundaries

✨Staying energised and joyful without alcohol

When: This online workshop will take place 7pm-8pm on December 11th

Where: Zoom (you will be sent the Zoom link when you have purchased your ticket).

Tickets: Grab yours here! We would both really love to have you there. 💛

Emily

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Festive AF – 3rd December 2024

Festive alcohol-free social event

Festive AF – 3rd December 2024

An Alcohol-Free Holiday Celebration at LABS House!

GRAB YOUR TICKET HERE

LABS is hosting ‘Festive AF’, a first of its kind alcohol-free holiday celebration that redefines how we experience the festive season. 

Taking place in the stunning Sky Lounge at LABS flagship ‘LABS House’, Holborn, Festive AF promises an evening of zero-proof cocktails crafted by expert mixologists, live music, canapés, and inspiring talks, all in a sophisticated setting perfect for connection and celebration.

In partnership with Club SodaDella Vite Zero Prosecco, and us! Festive AF invites attendees to enjoy an inclusive, mindful approach to holiday celebrations.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 3 December
Time: 6 PM – Late
Location: LABS House, Holborn – 7th Floor Sky Lounge
Tickets: Free Admission: grab yours here!

Emily

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Exploring the 8 Step Recovery Program: A Path to Healing

Exploring the 8 Step Recovery Program: A Path to Healing

Exploring the 8 Step Recovery Program: A Path to Healing

As I move deeper into my hangover-free journey, I remain open to exploring new practices and approaches to empower my journey. A few months ago, I began diving into Buddhist teachings and reading more about the 8 Step Recovery Program. This experience has been incredibly insightful, inspiring, and transformative. I wanted to share some of what I’ve learned from this journey, offering a fresh perspective for those navigating their own paths to recovery.

Unlike the traditional 12-step program, the 8 Step Recovery Program is rooted in Buddhist principles. It emphasizes mindfulness, self-awareness, and the impermanence of suffering, which I find deeply relatable and easier to digest.

The 8 Steps to Recovery

  1. Accepting that this human life will bring suffering.
  2. Seeing how we create extra suffering in our lives.
  3. Embracing impermanence to show us that our suffering can end.
  4. Being willing to step onto the path of recovery and discover freedom.
  5. Transforming our speech, actions, and livelihood.
  6. Placing positive values at the center of our lives.
  7. Making every effort to stay on the path of recovery.
  8. Helping others by sharing the benefits we have gained.

What resonates most with me is the program’s universal application. These steps are not limited to overcoming addiction to alcohol or drugs; they can be applied to anything that no longer serves us—social media, food, shopping, or even our thought patterns. This adaptability makes the 8 Step Recovery Program a powerful tool for creating a more positive and intentional life.

Addiction is part of the human condition. For some, it leads to destructive behaviors, but all of us can struggle with compulsions that distract us from pain or suffering. Whether it’s food, alcohol, work, or social media, these behaviors often serve as self-medication to cope with life’s hardships.

The Buddha understood the human mind’s tendency to chase pleasure and avoid pain, often leading to harmful cycles. His core teaching of the Four Noble Truths provides a framework for breaking free:

  1. There is suffering.Life inevitably involves suffering—birth, aging, illness, death, and the pain of separation or unfulfilled desires.
  2. Suffering is caused by craving.Our desires and attachments create a vicious cycle of craving, leading to more suffering.
  3. The end of craving can end suffering. Liberation comes when we relinquish addictions and let go of our cravings.
  4. There is a path leading away from suffering.The Noble Eightfold Path (understanding, motivation, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration) provides a way to live free from suffering.

In my journey, the 8-Step Recovery Program has helped me better understand my tendencies and cultivate a healthier, more intentional way of life. It’s not just about abstaining from harmful habits—it’s about replacing them with values, connections, and practices that nourish the mind and spirit.

If you’re curious to learn more, I highly recommend reading Eight Step Recovery by Valerie Mason-John.  Recovery isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress. It’s about showing up for yourself every day, even when it’s difficult, and discovering the freedom and peace that comes from living in alignment with your true self.

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Festive Mix ‘n’ Mingle – 27th November 2024

Festive mix n mingle sober and social event

Festive Mix ‘n’ Mingle – 27th November 2024

Join us for the Sober & Social x Social Wellness Club Festive Social! 

GRAB YOUR TICKET HERE!

As the year is coming to a close, we’re bringing together two amazing communities—Social Wellness Club and Sober & Social—for an unforgettable, alcohol-free festive social!

On arrival, kick off the evening with a choice of alcohol-free champagne from Wednesday’s Domaine or a refreshing Lucky Saint beer, and get ready to socialise in style!

We’ll start the night with a warm welcome, where Marius and Emily will share a bit about their sober curious journeys. Then our DJ will set the perfect vibe for an evening of mixing, mingling, and getting into the festive spirit. 

Highlights of the night include:

– Mini wine-tasting sessions (sign up at the event – first come first serve)

– A Tarot reader for those looking to glimpse into the future (sign up at the event – first come first serve)

– Good vibes, meaningful connections, and reflection with like-minded people

Whether you’re there for the delicious alcohol-free drinks, the festive fun, or just to soak up the positive energy, this is the perfect way to celebrate the end of the year approaching with friends—old and new.

Date & Time: Wednesday 27th November 2024, 19:00 – 21:00

Location: The Hearth, 16 Lonsdale Rd, London, NW6 6RD

Schedule:

7:00 PM: Arrival & Networking

7:15 PM: Welcome speech

7:30 PM: Enjoy the evening 

9:00 PM: Event Conclusion

GRAB YOUR TICKET HERE!

*Please note that we have photographers at our events to capture key moments and share them with our wider community!

Emily

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