<p>This week on The Life of Bryony, I’m joined by my wonderful friend Millie Mackintosh to talk about something so many of you have been asking for – how to survive and actually enjoy the festive season without alcohol. Millie shares her honest and heartfelt experiences of giving up drinking, the challenges of those first few Christmases sober, and practical tips for navigating parties, family gatherings, and the pressures of December without drowning out your feelings with booze. We discuss how to plan your social calendar, finding your tribe, and the small wins that make all the difference. If you’re sober curious or newly sober, this episode will remind you you’re not alone. Bryony xx</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE</p><p>Millie’s book, Bad Drunk, is available in paperback on the 8th January 2026.</p><br><p>LINKS TO SUPPORT GROUPS</p><p>If the content of this episode resonated with you today, and you would like support, please consider the following:</p><br><p>DRINKLINE – For anyone who is concerned about their drinking, or someone else's.</p><p>To speak to someone call 0300 123 1110&nbsp;(weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm)</p><br><p>ALCOHOL CHANGE UK&nbsp;– For anyone seeking help with their own or someone else’s drinking.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://alcoholchange.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alcoholchange.org.uk/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>THE FORWARD TRUST – For anyone needing support to recover from addiction.</p><p>Chat to someone online at <a href="https://forwardtrust.org.uk/talk-to-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://forwardtrust.org.uk/talk-to-us</a> (weekdays 9am-5pm)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - For anyone who feels their drinking is causing problems or who has a desire to stop drinking.</p><p>Call 0800 917 7650 visit <a href="https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/</a></p><br><p>IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-life-of-bryony/id1763828544?i=1000684650952" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bad Drunk: Millie Mackintosh on Sobriety, Motherhood, and Healing</a></p><br><p>WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU</p><p>Got something to share? Message us on @lifeofbryonypod on Instagram.</p><br><p>If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it – it really helps! Bryony xx</p><br><p>CREDITS:</p><p>Host: Bryony Gordon</p><br><p>Guest: Millie Mackintosh</p><br><p>Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig</p><br><p>Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard</p><br><p>Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm</p><br><p>Editor: Luke Shelley</p><br><p>Exec Producer: Jamie East&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Life of Bryony

Daily Mail

Millie Mackintosh: How to Survive a Sober Christmas

DEC 1, 202554 MIN
The Life of Bryony

Millie Mackintosh: How to Survive a Sober Christmas

DEC 1, 202554 MIN

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<p>This week on The Life of Bryony, I’m joined by my wonderful friend Millie Mackintosh to talk about something so many of you have been asking for – how to survive and actually enjoy the festive season without alcohol. Millie shares her honest and heartfelt experiences of giving up drinking, the challenges of those first few Christmases sober, and practical tips for navigating parties, family gatherings, and the pressures of December without drowning out your feelings with booze. We discuss how to plan your social calendar, finding your tribe, and the small wins that make all the difference. If you’re sober curious or newly sober, this episode will remind you you’re not alone. Bryony xx</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE</p><p>Millie’s book, Bad Drunk, is available in paperback on the 8th January 2026.</p><br><p>LINKS TO SUPPORT GROUPS</p><p>If the content of this episode resonated with you today, and you would like support, please consider the following:</p><br><p>DRINKLINE – For anyone who is concerned about their drinking, or someone else's.</p><p>To speak to someone call 0300 123 1110&nbsp;(weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm)</p><br><p>ALCOHOL CHANGE UK&nbsp;– For anyone seeking help with their own or someone else’s drinking.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://alcoholchange.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alcoholchange.org.uk/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>THE FORWARD TRUST – For anyone needing support to recover from addiction.</p><p>Chat to someone online at <a href="https://forwardtrust.org.uk/talk-to-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://forwardtrust.org.uk/talk-to-us</a> (weekdays 9am-5pm)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - For anyone who feels their drinking is causing problems or who has a desire to stop drinking.</p><p>Call 0800 917 7650 visit <a href="https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/</a></p><br><p>IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-life-of-bryony/id1763828544?i=1000684650952" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bad Drunk: Millie Mackintosh on Sobriety, Motherhood, and Healing</a></p><br><p>WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU</p><p>Got something to share? Message us on @lifeofbryonypod on Instagram.</p><br><p>If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it – it really helps! Bryony xx</p><br><p>CREDITS:</p><p>Host: Bryony Gordon</p><br><p>Guest: Millie Mackintosh</p><br><p>Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig</p><br><p>Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard</p><br><p>Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm</p><br><p>Editor: Luke Shelley</p><br><p>Exec Producer: Jamie East&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>