# Ep 98: How to Survive and Actually Enjoy Christmas Parties | Alcohol Coaching |

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Podcast: [The Big Drink Rethink](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-drink-rethink-6691442)
Published: 2025-12-11T01:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thebigdrinkrethink.com/podcast
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Duration seconds: 2062

## Resource

What if the festive season could bring more connection, confidence, and genuine fun… without the dread (or the hangover)? In this episode of The Big Drink Rethink, your host Anna shares how to survive Christmas parties, whether you’re alcohol free, moderating, or just rethinking your relationship with drinking. Drawing on personal stories and practical coaching insight, Anna covers how Christmas parties often trigger reflex drinking and cultural pressures, and shares simple, powerful strategies to help you stay true to what you want from the season. From pre-party mindset resets to mastering your exit plan (hello, Irish Goodbye!). This episode is packed with real-life tools, gentle encouragement, and tips for waking up clear-headed, proud, and totally FOMO-free. Here are the Highlights: 00:41 Why Christmas parties stir up both excitement and anxiety 03:25 How cultural scripts and past habits hijack our choices 08:05 The three key questions to set your party intentions 11:25 Alcohol free versus moderation, how to pick your best path 12:50 Busting myths, you’re not the only one cutting down! 16:23 Pre-party grounding and creating “joy drinks” 22:05 Social pressure, responses, and the power of changing the subject 24:22 Finding your wingman and safe spaces 26:42 Micro check-ins: Don’t confuse boredom with wanting a drink 27:52 Planning your exit and mastering the Irish Goodbye 30:37 End of night rituals for real rewards Ready to rethink your Christmas party season? Tune in to get inspired, energised, and equipped for whatever December throws your way. Anna’s group coaching community ‘Unstuck!’ helps identify your alcohol ‘stories’ and beliefs, breaking the cycle of alcohol and all the shame that goes with it. For more information and to find out how to join, please follow…

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