Hilary Sheinbaum: Betting on Dry January

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#109: Hilary Sheinbaum (she/her) is the author of The Dry Challenge and founder of GoingDry.co, an organization focused on creating unique and fun non-alcoholic spaces and curating non-alcoholic menus. As a strong proponent of Dry January and other sober months, Hilary introduces folks to experiences that don't involve booze, letting individuals explore sobriety in a fun and safe environment.
Check out the conversation with Hilary to hear her story and more, including:

• Her experience first doing Dry January in 2017, and how her whole life has evolved since then.
• Experiencing events for the first time without alcohol, like dating and weddings, and how daunting this feels but how rewarding and fun it can be.
• How GoingDry.Co was created and their recent adventure to Hawaii.
• The rise of non-alcoholic beverages and how important it is to educate individuals about these options.

Check out GoingDry.co and Hilary's own website hilarysheinbaum.com
Check out Hilary's book The Dry Challenge: How to Lose the Booze for Dry January, Sober October, and Any Other Alcohol-Free Month
Preorder Hilary's next book: Going Dry: A Workbook: A Practical Guide to Drinking Less and Living More
Follow Hilary on Instagram @hilarywritesny and @goingdry.co

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If you are experiencing a medical/mental health emergency, dial 911.

• Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7
• Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line. Available 24/7
• Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7
• Call/text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line. Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of SUD. Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST

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