In the media.
ABC Radio: Jacinta Parsons in the afternoon
Jacinta explores why it’s becoming more socially acceptable to drink less, and to use alcohol-free products - so much so that they’d run out when she tried to buy her supplies!
Untoxicated founder and sober coach Faye chats with her about all things sober socialising, @untoxicated_aus and how relationships can change when you cut out the booze.
Australians are drinking less, but what's behind this new-found thirst for sobriety? Body + Soul Magazine
Australia’s penchant for booze is on the decline, a trend largely driven by young people and reflected in a raft of research. So what has led to this monumental shift in our culture, and what does it say about us when the hottest trend in drinking is now not drinking alcohol at all?
Faye Lawrence is a sobriety coach who holds a degree in psychology and says her clients are predominantly women aged 35 to 55. “I think when people reach their late 30s and beyond, hangovers get worse and they question whether they want this lifestyle for another 10 years,” she says. “They’re recognising the impact of alcohol on their health, finances and ability to achieve goals.” Click for the full article!
ABC Weekend Breakfast show - Why more Australians are cutting back on alcohol
Many of us welcomed in the New Year by raising a glass but non-alcoholic drinks are also having a real moment with more brands creating alternatives for non-drinkers. So are we seeing a shift in Australia's drinking culture? And what impact is that having on public health? Professor Rosemary Calder from Victoria University's Mitchell Institute and also Faye Lawrence who is the founder of alcohol free social group Untoxicated and sober coach join us to discuss.
Australian Women’s Weekly: The Sober Curious Wake-Up Call
We’ve been drinking our way through a global crisis but it might be time to press pause on the pinot.
“It was when I found myself sitting on my deck with a glass of wine, drunk, sobbing and thinking ‘ I don’t even want to drink this, but I can’t stop’ that I realised I’d hit rock bottom,” recalls Faye Lawrence, 48, a sober coach and founder of booze-free social group Untoxicated. “Drinking had stopped being fun. I felt like I’d lost control.”
Going sober without surrendering the fun -TEDxBrisbane
Having been a heavy but high functioning drinker since her teens – almost 30 years – Faye Lawrence found herself in inpatient detox in late 2017 after "the wheels really fell off". Determined not to let her sobriety ruin her social life, Untoxicated was born.
In this talk I explain talk why I started Untoxicated, the challenges people face when they cut back or quit, and what needs to happen for the pressure around alcohol consumption to stop. A call to action for every Australian, if you like.
And such an amazing opportunity to be part of shifting the narrative around socialising without alcohol and normalising people's choice - regardless of the reason - to drink less or not at all.
ABC TV National News: COVID has helped give Australians the space to quit drinking alcohol
Faye talks to the ABC about why, despite all the reports to the contrary, COVID has actually been the catalyst for some people to reevaluate their drinking.
ABC Radio National, Life Matters: Brand new sobriety
It's not just Dry July — sobriety is having a moment, as demand for non-alcoholic spirits, wine and beer soars in big chain bottle stores and behind boutique bars. So why are non-drinkers still feeling judged?
Guests: Professor Steve Allsop, National Drug Research Institute at Curtin University and Faye Lawrence, founder of alcohol-free social group Untoxicated
Channel 9 News: Are mummy wine memes on the way out?
Faye and Victoria from Drunk Mummy Sober Mummy talk with Channel 9 News about how Mums are turning to online groups and non-alcoholic products to move away from the mummy wine culture.
ABC Radio, Weekend Evenings program
Faye talks to Sirine Demachkie about shifting cultural norms in Australia around alcohol consumption, why venues should catch on to the NA trend, socialising sober and why she started Untoxicated.
Prevention Magazine: Sober Curious - A New Way Forward?
From life of the party to teetotaller, Faye Lawrence shares her story as a high functioning drinker (until she wasn’t), the importance of a sober community and tips to shake off the boozy lifestyle.
JOY FM Radio: Finding your social identity without alcohol
Russ and David are back in the studio! Faye Lawrence joins them over the phone to talk about the Untoxicated community she founded when she decided she wanted to be able to socialise away from alcohol.
How do you change the social norms about what it means to be sober? Can you enjoy dinner out without drinking? Why is laughter so important?
Studio 10, Channel 10: Wine O’Clock Mums
Who doesn't look forward to winding down with a glass at the end of a tough day? Gal pals and sober leaders Faye Lawrence and Katy Graczer are here to tell us why sober doesn't mean boring, why so many mums are turning to booze, and when they realised boozing was becoming a problem for them
ABC Brisbane Breakfast Radio: Dating sober or sober curious: what the?!’
Faye talks to morning hosts Loretta Ryan and Craig Zonca about dating sober or sober curious. And the extra layer of difficulty in dating sans booze and finding a partner, because of the pervasive drinking culture pervasive in Australia.
Business Insider: Sober is the new sexy
‘Going out for drinks’ is a common refrain among Australians, whether it’s for a celebration or as a way to catch up with friends. And while ‘drinks’ usually means alcohol, there is a growing trend of Aussies opting to not only curb their alcohol intake but even reach for a non-alcoholic bevvy instead. I talk about high functioning drinkers and why peer pressure to drink can keep people stuck.
7.30 Report, ABC : Alcohol-free social club challenging Australia’s reliance on drinking
For many of us, catching up with friends and family involves having a drink. But a new alcohol-free social group in Brisbane founded by Faye Lawrence is offering sober fun and support for people wanting to give up the booze. Here she shares her story.