Quitting Alcohol? Why Non-Alcoholic Drinks Might Be a Trap

2025-04-07

On the surface, non-alcoholic drinks seem like a smart alternative—safe, inclusive, even empowering. But what if they’re just the Liquid Lie wearing a new label? In this episode, I unpack the EU’s latest regulation that lets winemakers remove the alcohol but still call it “wine”—and why that matters more than you think. I share a story about a friend who drinks NA from SELF… and contrast it with what I see most often: people reaching for NA drinks from PARTS, from fear, shame, and a desperate need to fit in.

On the surface, non-alcoholic drinks seem like a smart alternative—safe, inclusive, even empowering. But what if they’re just the Liquid Lie wearing a new label?

In this episode, I unpack the EU’s latest regulation that lets winemakers remove the alcohol but still call it “wine”—and why that matters more than you think. I share a story about a friend who drinks NA from SELF… and contrast it with what I see most often: people reaching for NA drinks from PARTS, from fear, shame, and a desperate need to fit in.

This isn’t about the drinks. It’s about why you’re drinking them.

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