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
BOOKS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE
Millie’s book, Bad Drunk, is available in paperback on the 8th January 2026.
LINKS TO SUPPORT GROUPS
If the content of this episode resonated with you today, and you would like support, please consider the following:
DRINKLINE – For anyone who is concerned about their drinking, or someone else's.
To speak to someone call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm)
ALCOHOL CHANGE UK – For anyone seeking help with their own or someone else’s drinking.
Visit https://alcoholchange.org.uk/
THE FORWARD TRUST – For anyone needing support to recover from addiction.
Chat to someone online at https://forwardtrust.org.uk/talk-to-us (weekdays 9am-5pm)
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - For anyone who feels their drinking is causing problems or who has a desire to stop drinking.
Call 0800 917 7650 visit https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
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CREDITS:
Host: Bryony Gordon
Guest: Millie Mackintosh
Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig
Assistant Producer: Tippi Willard
Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm
Editor: Luke Shelley
Exec Producer: Jamie East
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