# Why Your Emotions Can Feel Bigger When You Stop Drinking - James Swanwick

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Podcast: [Alcohol-Free Lifestyle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/alcohol-free-lifestyle-839512)
Published: 2026-08-25T14:56:00+00:00
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