Episode 26: Navigating Boozy Families & Trips Down Memory Lane: Love, Travel & Healing Old Wounds with Didi & Pete

What happens when you explore the heart of England—its historic pubs, family homes, and cobblestone streets without a drop of alcohol? In this deeply honest episode, host Didi Jordan is joined by her partner Pete as they travel together through England completely sober.

Together, they share how navigating British pub culture, family reunions, and memories of a difficult past became a powerful journey of connection, clarity, and healing. For Pete, it’s a cultural immersion from Canada into the pub-centric traditions of England; for Didi it’s a return to her roots, facing old wounds and rewriting her story from a grounded, alcohol-free perspective.

The two reflect on what it means to build a romantic relationship without alcohol, how sobriety helps maintain clear emotional boundaries, and how deeply healing it can be to meet your past with presence rather than numbing. With non-alcoholic IPAs on tap and a growing cultural shift toward mindful drinking, they also highlight how sober travel is becoming more accessible than ever.

Whether you’re new to sobriety or already walking your alcohol-free path, this episode offers inspiration for how travel can become a portal for personal growth, spiritual insight, and relationship transformation.

You’ll Hear About:

• How pub culture reflects deep-rooted social structures in the UK
• Introducing a sober partner to a wine-loving parent
• Visiting emotionally charged places from the past, without numbing
• Sobriety’s role in improving relationship communication & polarity
• Building confidence in your alcohol-free identity while traveling
• Tips for starting your sober travel journey gradually and joyfully

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