HerMoney Classic: The Surprising Link Between Alcohol and Financial Freedom

Today, in honor of #DryJanuary, we’re bringing back this episode with Laura McKowen, author of We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life.

We explore the evolving conversation around alcohol consumption, sobriety, and how they intersect with women’s lives, careers, and finances. Laura also shares her personal journey with alcohol addiction, recovery, and how sobriety improved her financial habits and overall life.

CHAPTERS:

2:30: Alcohol and Culture: Why We Don’t Talk About It

8:00: A Turning Point: Laura’s Sobriety Journey

17:45: The Financial Cost of Drinking

26:00 Practical Tips for the Sober Curious

Additional Resources:

• “Is That Drink Worth It To You?” By Susan Dominus
• This Naked Mind by Annie Grace



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