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Lala Kent (0:00)
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Tom Schwartz (1:05)
What if I'm bored? What if I'm boring? What if I'm less charming? What if I'm lonely? Oh my God, what if I'm less me? Will ever I want to go out again? These are some questions I've heard echoed from my recently sober friend. Sober, curious. And maybe they're not so much worried about losing alcohol, but losing their social identity. I know it's a little extreme, but it's legitimate concern. Just ask any of my sober friends, by the way, and they'll regale you with all the benefits and the upsides of getting high in your own supply of endorphins. I mean, but yeah, drinking culture, the times are changing and you guys know I love my margaritas, maybe a baby shot. And no, despite what you may have seen on Benipam Rules, I can self regulate. I'm blessed to not have to worry about becoming an addict. But for many, it's a slippery slope. One drink too much, 20 drinks, not enough. And just. Yeah, having seen what drinking did to my brother, I've seen firsthand the havoc it can wreak on your mind, body, soul. Man, I've witnessed it guys. Once it gets a hold of you, it's got you and it owns you. Yeah, the times are a change. And I mean drinking all calls not going anywhere, let's face it. But just looking at some stats around the web, recent survey found 49 of Americans are actively trying to drink less in 2025. That's a 44 increase from 2023. Also, this has been low key, championed by Gen Z and kind of a generational shift or something. I mean, look at this. Among Gen Z, 21% abstain entirely and 39% drink only occasionally. These are big numbers. They consume approximately 20% less alcohol per capita than millennials or boomers. That said, with love, boomers. But yeah, nearly half of us adults are embracing the sober, curious movement of reducing alcohol consumption. And it's a good thing. Again, you guys know I love a nice, healthy retox. I'm an advocate for drinking in moderation. But again, for many that's just. It's not an option. It's not an option. But yeah, this episode, it's not really about addiction or sobriety per se. It's more just about how, how people who are sober like to let loose, you know. And by the way, there's no implication there that life without these vices is not fun, obviously. On the contrary, for a lot of people it's a redefining moment, kind of an eye opening revelation. Yes, life can still be rich and fun and adventurous and weird and awesome without drugs or alcohol or whatever vice you're vicing. But yeah, I'd like to have some reoccurring episodes where we kind of dive into specific ways that sober and sober curious still stimulate their minds. Because like one of my, not my favorite, one thing I love about having a drink or maybe smoking a J, you know, besides the obvious, is how it shifts my perspective. It kind of loosens the grip a little, you know, helps me be a little more reflective, maybe, maybe even get a little more honest with myself. And yeah, sometimes too honest. Like I'm talking mini shame spiral anxiety. Talking to you. 20 milligram chocolate edibles. Sons of bitches. No, thank you. No, thank you very much. But yeah, lately I, I just, I've been curious. What are some other ways that people get a mental reset? The introspection, the, the insight without the, the, the hangover or anxiety. Existential dread. Yeah, of course, all the, you know, all the. You guys, again, we know this. Running, reading, travel, cold plunges, maybe your California sober meditation, maybe you're a foodie, you like to feast, travel. But yeah, yeah, this is a fun one. This is a fun one. Today we're giving LA la. I already did the interview. But yeah, we tried something that I learned about when I was in Thailand from Thai culture. I was in Bangkok. I didn't actually try it, but it's called Yadam, which is like, that's Y A D O M. It's like a little herbal inhaler that boosts your mood or calm you down, bring you a little Zen, a little peace. It also can help with nausea, dizziness, maybe helping clear like a mental block. I mean, yeah, we do it, we try it together. And yeah, it's essentially just aromatherapy. It's got a little menthol in there. Camphor, which Camphors like the crystalline substance with a kind of a crisp, cooling scent that's supposed to help you alleviate or can help you alleviate dizziness. And Borneo, which is like a look in here. It's like a fragrant substance known for its mild pain, relieving, and cooling effects. Borneo. I know camphor comes from a tree, but yeah, I mean, you can get this, you guys, by smelling a rose. More or less. Aromatherapy, Maybe some lavender, some eucalyptus. But, yeah, this was a fun one. I had a really good time. Lala made me laugh a lot. And, yeah, I'm just happy to see her happy. All right, guys, let's get into it. You guys, I am here live. I on the couch. The Love Sack with the lovely miss Lala Kent. Mamacita.