Progress not perfection when you change your drinking
Can the philosopy of "progress not perfection" help you create and sustain long-term change?
Club Soda co-founder & author of How To Be A Mindful Drinker
Articles for Club Soda
I write regular articles for Club Soda with practical insights on everything aspect of changing your drinking. Here are some recent highlights.
How can I drink less this Christmas?
The holiday season is a booze-soaked as a Christmas pudding. If you're going to drink less, you'll need a plan.
Can I start drinking again after a break?
Did you stop drinking for a month? Here's what to know if you’re wondering about reintroducing alcohol into your life.
How can I relax without drinking alcohol?
Relaxation is a priority for many people right now because the world is a stressful place. But can you relax without drinking?
Struggling with drinking wine and cutting down?
It's hard to cut down when you're drinking wine. Discover ten reasons why you struggle to moderate.
How can I cope with heartbreak without drinking?
Heartbreak happens. But you don't need to drown your sorrows. You can grow beyond grief without turning to alcohol.
Do alcohol and mindfulness mix?
Alcohol and mindfulness pull in oppositive directions. But meditation can help you change your drinking.
Can I drink without getting drunk?
You want to drink without getting drunk, but exactly how drunk do you want to get? You've got some thinking to do.
How can I quit alcohol and drugs?
If you want to quit alcohol and drugs, you're not alone. Read this essential advice and take practical steps to change.
How can I cut back my drinking?
Many people can learn how to cut back on drinking. Here are nine key questions to reduce your alcohol consumption.
Day 4, no alcohol. Why do I feel like I'm in the danger zone?
You stopped drinking four days ago and you're feeling OK now. But did you overreact? Do you really need to change?
Is there LGBTQ+ life beyond gay drinking culture?
Gay drinking culture damages the LGBTQ+ community. Fortunately, there's a fabulous life beyond the booze.
Podcasts and lives
I host the Club Soda podcast and guest on other people's shows. I am frequently live on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
On being a mindful drinker
Interview about being a mindful drinker, with the Mindfulness for Learning podcast.
Live mindfulness meditation
For World Meditation Day 2021, a 15-minute live mindfulness meditation.
Mindful drinking in hospitality
Interview for the Burnt Chef Project podcast on drinking in the drinks industry.
The Sober Lush
Discussion with award-winning authors Jardine Libaire and Amanda Eyre Ward.
Elsewhere online
I am available for media interviews, contribute to articles and write guest blogs. Here's a selection.
What to do when you're waiting for treatment
Article on available support if you're waiting for alcohol treatment.
Lockdowns have allowed us to reappraise our drinking
Interview with the Financial Times on lockdown drinking.
Drinking alcohol affects your anxiety, but why?
Contributions to an article for Stylist on alcohol and anxiety.
When it comes to drinking, what is ‘normal’?
One of a series of guest blogs for DRINKiQ on behaviour change.
About Dru Jaeger
*dru-: Proto-Indo-European root meaning firm, solid and steadfast with specialised meanings wood, tree and oak. It forms all or part of druid, endure, shelter, trust, truth, tryst.
jaeger (n): from German Jäger, literally hunter. From Old High German jagon meaning to hunt, related to Old Norse jaga meaning to drive or to chase.
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