Shrubbish: A Sober Drinks & Thinks Podcast
There's plenty of content out there about alcohol. Everybody loves cocktails and mixology, right? But what about those of us who have stopped drinking -- whatever the reason? Shrubbish: A Sober Drinks & Thinks Podcast aims to explore the world beyond booze. From lightly fermented drinks around the world to health claims and beverage apparatuses, Sarah investigates a variety of beverage-related topics, along with discussing her own personal relationship with addiction and recovery. Plus, every episode includes a taste & review of everyone's favorite little sprit-free elixir: The Shrub. Bespoke new flavor each week!
Shrubbish: A Sober Drinks & Thinks Podcast
The Honey
Sarah and The Shrub start in on a honey-centric two-parter with a little background on bees, honey production, and health benefits, in anticipation of more honey loving to come! Also, a look at that "fresh restart" that comes with the new year, seasonal depression, and the cycle of going on a bender.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey - Base Article
https://www.honey.com/about-honey/how-honey-is-made - 2nd Base Article
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095754825000195#sec5 - Health Claims/Uses
https://www.webmd.com/allergies/features/does-honey-help-prevent-allergies - Allergies Defunct
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bamse - The Bear
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/12/nx-s1-5637405/honey-flavor-reaches-new-depths-with-spotted-lanternfly-droppings - Spotted Lanternyfly
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/honey-cave-painting - Cave Paintings
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email: shrubbishpodcast@gmail.com
While I want to bring levity to the table, this podcast does contain descriptions of substance abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
