Dancing it Out with DJ Hanzi

DJ Hanzi , founder of sober dance party, Reprieve , DJ Hanzi, founder of sober dance party, Reprieve, talks about the healing power of music and dance, and how to navigate the nightlife as a non-drinker. In the episode we discuss: -How his experiences of going clubbing sober led to him setting up his sober dance party, Reprieve -How he kept the party going during Covid – and how it became a place for people to release tension and find hope -The therapeutic value of music and dancing when it comes to our mental health -Why dancing sober can be so intimidating – and how to overcome your shyness on the dance floor -Hanzi’s journey to sobriety – and why alcohol was the last substance he got around to giving up -Why problem drinking sometimes doesn’t look like “problem drinking” – and why sobriety isn’t just for alcoholics -How “partying” comes to be equated with getting high, and how to reclaim our right to play -The value of creating a more mainstream conversation about mental health, alcoholism, and addiction -How making time for FUN can fight fatigue and fuel us in our fight for a most just and equal world Learn more about Hanzi and Reprieve HERE and follow along on Instagram @djhanzi and @reprieveparty Big thanks to Curious Elixirs for partnering on this episode! Ship online at curiouselixirs.com where you can use the code RUBY22 for $10 off any order worth $50 or more.

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Dancing it Out with DJ Hanzi is an episode from Sober Curious by Ruby Warrington.

This episode is 01:05:58 long.

This episode was published on Jun 23, 2022.

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