Back Seat Driver – When Alcohol Takes the Wheel

Podcast Summary:

In this episode of 420 Reasons Why I Quit Drinking, I share a story from a road trip that should’ve been a celebration—my BFF’s graduation. But instead of feeling present and proud, alcohol took the front seat… and I found myself slipping into the back seat, both literally and emotionally.

It was one of those moments when you think you don’t have a care in the world—windows down, music up, drinks flowing—but really, you should care. You should care about where you're going, how you’re showing up, and who you’re becoming. But alcohol doesn’t want you to care—it wants control.

That road trip revealed more than just a few poor decisions. It exposed how easily I handed over the wheel—how alcohol took over my sense of judgment, direction, and even my understanding of right and wrong.

Reflection & Message:
So here’s the question I want you to sit with: Who or what is in the driver’s seat of your life?
Are you choosing the direction—or is alcohol steering you off course?

This episode is a wake-up call wrapped in a story—because sometimes, you don’t realize how far off track you’ve gotten until you finally stop and look around. It’s never too late to take back the wheel