August 7, 2025

Have you seen headlines like this? Alcohol sales have suffered – and some blame the rampant rise of the “sober curious”! So, I ran an impromptu experiment: stop drinking for 100 days and report back. The benefits surprised me! And although I am back to enjoying a spirit or two, I learned a few really important lessons that changed me for the better (just not the lessons I expected). This report includes a dash of news with a mix of personal reflection. What’s our next “SmartHER in 100 days”??
Show Notes:
- In the red: global wine sales fall to lowest levels since 1961 (The Guardian)
- Wine industry uncertainty tied to shifts in drinking habits (NBC Bay Area)
- Lower-end wines drag on Constellation Brands Q1 results just before big sale (North Bay Business Journal)
- Young men are binge drinking less than young women for the 1st time. What’s going on? (Yahoo)
by Stephanie Wagner, based in Florida




