Ruby Warrington joins Sober Stories host Beth Bowen to talk about the rapid evolution of the sober curious movement. Ruby shares the origin story of the term “sober curious,” and what it was like to begin to put words to a new way of conceptualizing ones’ relationship with alcohol. Beth and Ruby talk about how alcohol is portrayed in media, and how it actually separates us from others when we desperately want to connect. Ruby shares how her creative process as a writer has changed since she removed alcohol from her life, and Beth and Ruby discuss her upcoming book about choosing to not have children, Women Without Kids. Ruby shares what her story would be called: "Sober Curious"   Ruby Warrington is creator of the term Sober Curious. Author of the 2018 book of the same title, her work has spearheaded a global movement to reevaluate our relationship to alcohol. Other works include Material Girl, Mystical World (2017), The Numinous Astro Deck (June 2019), and The Sober Curious Reset (Dec 2020). With 20+ years’ experience as a lifestyle journalist and editor, Ruby is also the founder of self-publishing imprint Numinous Books, and is known as a true innovator in the “Now Age” space. Her new book, Women Without Kids, will be published with Sounds True in early 2023.   Key Takeaways:   Coining the term “sober curious.” How Ruby discovered her sober curiosity and where she is today. Alcohol in the media from a journalist's perspective. Personality types and the commonalities with alcohol addiction.   Resources mentioned:   Episode 14 - “Against the Grain” Sober Curious with Jordan Grainger https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/against-the-grain-sober-curious-with-jordan-grainger/id1612979571?i=1000564172297 Sober Curious Workshop https://www.eomega.org/workshops/sober-curious/sober-curious Join Ruby’s newsletter - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5fff55528e3856b921432a8a   Connect with Ruby: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rubywarrington/ Website - http://www.rubywarrington.com/ Podcast - http://www.rubywarrington.com/podcasts/   Support Sober Stories: Follow us on Instagram - @wearesoberstories Follow us on TikTok - @wearesoberstories Receive email updates   From our sponsors: Use code SOBERSTORIES for 15% off your next De Soi order.