Holly Whitaker

2 months ago | rojospinks.substack.com | Rosie Spinks |Chloe George |Holly Whitaker

A few weeks ago, I asked paying subscribers and folks in the Substack chat if they had any questions for an AMA (ask me anything). Unsurprisingly, I ended up spoiled for choice. The questions below cover AI, the mental load, work, childcare, culture shock, writing, and more. I had a really hard time whittling this list down and not allowing this post to get absurdly long, so I’ve included an audio version if you prefer that.

Feb 10, 2025 | unravelingwithbrooke.substack.com | Brooke Baldwin |Holly Whitaker

Dearest Unravelers and Unravelers-to-be – ALCOHOL. Let’s talk about it. Just writing those five little words is making me a little… itchy. That’s exactly why I know I need to be brave and tackle this today. I’m wondering if there’s a there there. Not at all in a “I have a problem” kind of way. (I feel fortunate to even get to write that sentence.

Jan 11, 2025 | mindfullibrarian.substack.com | Elizabeth Berg |Traci Thomas |Anna Maltby |Holly Whitaker

Hello readers! Yet again, I am sharing five things I simply had to tell you, and would love if you would respond either in the comments or via email with something you simply have to tell me in return ♡ Would you like even more chatty musings on midlife, even more book recommendations, and exclusive downloads and book collections delivered right to your inbox each week?

Jan 9, 2025 | thehandbook.com | Holly Whitaker |Sarah Hepola |Bryony Gordon |Annie Grace

From memoirs and self-help, to science-based discussion around addiction, these sobriety books take an eye-opening look at the psychology of drinking and mental health, and share practical ways to help you kick the booze for good. All the best bars are serving up a huge range of delicious mocktail options these days, and staying sober socially is now more accessible than ever – but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.

Sep 22, 2023 | sarahllevy.substack.com | Sarah Levy |Holly Whitaker

I first encountered online in early 2014. It had been a little over a year since I graduated college and moved to New York City and my blackouts were getting scarier. One bleary hungover morning I typed “how to stop blacking out” into Google and found an early version of Holly’s then-blog, Hip Sobriety. I pored over her posts, desperate for the answer to my plea.