Is Sobriety the New Flex? | Engagement Party

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0 October 9, 2026 07:00

Former Gawker editor A.J. Daulerio got sober before “sober-curious” was trending. As an original arbiter of internet culture, he’s got a long view of today’s drinking discourse — and advice for anybody questioning their relationship with their vices.

0:00 Why is sobriety content taking off online?
5:07 Sober or just drinking less? We’re seeing trends intersect
6:25 It’s OG arbiter of internet culture turned sobriety writer AJ Daulerio
16:35 The difference between abstinence and sobriety
20:33 Sobriety as a movement has something to offer all of us
28:50 Scroll and Tell: Skydiving from hot air balloons?!
32:12 Touch Grass: Sometimes it really is sunshine and rainbows

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