Essays

an argument for a slower pace of life

intentional living after burnout

Jul 30 •

honest reflections on five summers without alcohol

how i got through my first sober summer

Jul 17 •

things that help me feel like a person again after burnout

just because rest is necessary, doesn't mean it's easy

Jun 25 •

navigating self-love when you're not really sure who you are anymore

an evolution of my Substack newsletter

Jun 11 •

Summertime sadness is real: Your guide to handling spring/summer seasonal depression

Go touch some grass and have an iced latte

May 15 •

It's officially been five years

A return to Substack and reflections on five years alcohol-free

May 2 •

It's been almost five years since my last hangover...

Here's the story.

Apr 6 •

Ireland will mandate cancer warning labels on alcohol products in 2026

Here's what you need to know

Mar 2 •

Feeling nostalgic for your drinking? Here's EXACTLY what I do when I start missing alcohol

Almost five years of sobriety later...

Feb 16 •

How the media confuses consumers about the effect alcohol has on health

plus de-bunking the 'red wine is good for you' myth

Feb 9 •

Everything I know about starting over

why I stopped starting over in order to quit drinking

Feb 2 •

Your drinking is a symptom of the problem... not the actual problem

Insights into the root cause of our bad habits

Jan 26 •

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