The way we drink is shaping how we feel… more than we realize.

In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Blair Horton, creator of Holistic Rendezvous and author of Everyday Elixirs, to explore the growing shift away from alcohol and what’s replacing it. From college party culture to intentional, ingredient-driven drinks, this conversation challenges the assumption that alcohol is the only way to relax, celebrate, or connect.

Blair shares her journey from studying nutrition science to creating herbal mocktails and “elixirs” rooted in real food and seasonal ingredients. Together, they unpack why so many modern drinks are overloaded with sugar, what alcohol actually provides (and what it doesn’t), and how simple ingredients like herbs, citrus, and tea can create depth, ritual, and satisfaction without the crash.

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:
✔️ Why more people are drinking less alcohol
✔️ The difference between mocktails and intentional beverages
✔️ How alcohol impacts energy, stress, and daily rhythms
✔️ Why most non-alcoholic drinks are still just sugar bombs
✔️ The role of herbs, teas, and bitters in creating depth
✔️ How to build a “drink ritual” without caffeine or alcohol
✔️ Simple ways to elevate drinks using real ingredients
✔️ The surprising audience embracing these drinks (hint: kids)
✔️ Why labeling trends like “sober curious” miss the bigger picture
✔️ How to make drinks that feel special, not restrictive

🧠 More About This Episode:
Blair Horton is the creator behind Holistic Rendezvous, where she shares beautifully crafted, ingredient-focused drinks designed to elevate everyday rituals. With a background in holistic nutrition and a passion for seasonal living, Blair’s work blends wellness, creativity, and practicality, helping people rethink what they reach for in their glass.

This episode reframes the role of alcohol entirely. Instead of asking what to remove, it focuses on what to replace it with. For anyone feeling burnt out, overstimulated, or simply wanting something better, this conversation offers a more grounded, intentional approach to how we drink.

📚 Resources & Links Mentioned:
📍 Blair’s Book – Everyday Elixirs - https://a.co/d/0h83IsxG
📍 Minerals and Chill – Live Healthillie - https://livehealthillie.com/products/live-healthillie-minerals-chill
📍 Follow Blair – https://www.instagram.com/holisticrendevous
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