# Why I Didn’t Drink On My Birthday Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/athlete-with-asthma-show-7074011/why-i-didn-t-drink-on-my-birthday Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/athlete-with-asthma-show-7074011/why-i-didn-t-drink-on-my-birthday.md Podcast: [Athlete with Asthma Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/athlete-with-asthma-show-7074011) Published: 2026-01-23T18:22:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/podcasts/athlete-with-asthma-show/episodes/2149155762 Audio file: https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149155762.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/athlete-with-asthma-show-7074011/episodes/why-i-didn-t-drink-on-my-birthday Duration seconds: 735 ## Resource ►► Download FREE Guide → How I lost 2 lbs a week as an athlete with asthma: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide I spent my 21st birthday drinking my way through London, chasing the idea that alcohol equals celebration. Nearly 15 years later, I did the exact opposite.     In this episode, I share the three reasons I no longer drink on my birthday and what I do instead to feel happier, healthier, and more present. This is not about judgment or rules. It is about noticing how alcohol affects mood, digestion, recovery, and motivation, especially on a day that is meant to celebrate life.     I break down why alcohol drops my mood, why mixing alcohol with birthday food made me feel miserable for years, and why drinking keeps me from showing up as my best self. Then I walk you through how I celebrated my birthday this year without alcohol, from running with my dog to spending deep, meaningful time with friends, eating my favorite foods guilt free, sleeping better, and actually feeling rejuvenated afterward.     If you have ever woken up the day after your birthday feeling flat, foggy, or disappointed, this episode offers a different way to think about celebration. You get to choose what makes you feel alive, not what society expects. Chapters:   00:00 Welcome to the Athlete with Asthma Show 00:51 My 21st birthday in London and the drinking culture 01:33 Why I stopped drinking on my birthday 02:22 Reason one: alcohol drops my mood 03:51 Reason two: alcohol and birthday food do not mix 05:15 Reason three: alcohol keeps me from my best self 07:28 How I celebrate my birthday without alcohol now 11:26 Healthy living guide and final thoughts ▶️ Other Helpful Videos:   I Drank for the First Time in 14 Months — Here’s Exactly… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/athlete-with-asthma-show-7074011/episodes/why-i-didn-t-drink-on-my-birthday/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/athlete-with-asthma-show-7074011/why-i-didn-t-drink-on-my-birthday.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.