Mindful Drinker Documentary Premiere - Non Alcoholic Short Doc for the Sober Curious & Mocktails

[@Allseeingeyeris]

I agree with the “shift” going on. I’ve been doing dry January and other months through out the year. I actually decided to quit after watching psyched substances video on “top 5 drugs everyone tries”. What he said about alcohol I guess made me realize how conditioned we are to drink. I feel better and although I lost some friends, it’s probably for the best if they have a problem with my choices lol

[@clayryan1196]

This video came up suggested. I have been sober for over 5 weeks after an ER visit with Pancreatitis and Acute Withdrawal Syndrome. I have quit and failed so many times due to the social pressures. Alcohol has been the culprit for most of my life's issues. I'm ready to start living again at 46. The push from celebrities, tv, movies, commercials, etc of alcohol as being normal and harmless is the addiction. So glad you made this video!

[@eyeswideopenpod]

It's been awhile since you posted this comment. I hope that you're doing well and are happy. I've been clean and sober 16 years and I know it's not always an easy start but it's possible to do it. I'm sending tons of love and positive vibes. You got this! I believe in you!

[@kylep8514]

8 years ago, I was going hard. I asked my brother how he quit,his answer saved my life. He told me this- You don’t have to quit, you just need to not drink tonight. Quitting for forever seems impossible, but one night isn’t that hard.

[@ChristopherHawkins-j5m]

Alcohol ruins so many lives and families. I can’t believe that it’s so much in twined in our culture. I so happy this movement has come

[@katedanaj1146]

Such an important message, Joshua. Thank you for all that you do to elevate the non-drinking mindset and lifestyle. You’re a visionary and a true gem. ❤️

[@JoshTheNonAlcoholic]

Oh thank you so much Kate! Can’t wait to see what you’re doing in #manhattanbeach for your #nonalcoholic popup! Keep an eye out for @ClarityZeroProofLounge everybody!

[@katedanaj1146]

@@JoshTheNonAlcoholic thank you for the shout-out!! ❤️

[@DeviDalyYoga]

I just stumbled upon Ocean Beach Café today and was blown away. The vibe, the food and drink, the employees, I loved it all! I’m 19 years sober but not heard about this until today. Already looking forward to my next visit! 🍺

[@JoshTheNonAlcoholic]

Aww thanks for checking out not only the Cafe but the doc too! Yayyy!

[@RubyWilliamsCoaching]

This documentary is fantastic! I'm really proud of what you accomplished here Josh. Keep dreaming and making an impact on the alcohol free movement - you are inspiring!

[@JoshTheNonAlcoholic]

Thank you so much Ruby! I’m gonna take it on the road as soon as I can!

[@JamieTall]

This is amazing! I love how sobriety is totally normalized here and we can still have fun without affecting our health and our freedom!

[@Eplovesjesus]

I wish something like this store was in my area! I love non alcoholic drinks.

[@helpfulcommenter]

Best of luck in Temperance Bar - SF is such a ruthless market for restaurants and bars, but your vision is clear and it sounds like a wonderful idea so I hope it succeeds. It's definitely an exciting time to lose interest in drinking alcohol haha! Thanks for the doc

[@martinolson761]

5 weeks sober and loving it! I gotta come visit your cafe...I'm in the Bay Area.

[@BrianOSheaPlus]

This is fantastic, I can't wait to check out Ocean Beach Cafe.

[@JoshTheNonAlcoholic]

We're still here and going strong!

[@Adam-dc6rb]

Brah! Just watched this. Awesome work. Well done 👏. Thank you for what you're doing. Aloha bradahood!

[@melissathw]

Thank you for making this 💗

[@ryangood4595]

MNNABEER here suiting up, showing up, bringing the best NA beer with me, bravo Josh!

[@uncleloof]

I am here because of From Inches to Miles, the documentary. I'm learning a lot about non alcoholic beer and drinks. Love it.

[@onthewagon]

Dude!! Incredibly well done, and super inspirational. Love seeing a fellow dead head taking this journey also. I’m 5 months in to this, and love every second. And as far as finding my thing, many past passions are resurfacing now that my head is clearing up, like flying again, scuba certification, and experimenting with all these NA drinks. Never a dull moment brother.

[@JoshTheNonAlcoholic]

You saw the patch on the backpack! Haha, nice! 🤘🏽 You said it perfectly there too. The brain clears up so much. I learned in the Friendship House here in SF what happens to the brain at about 6 months, AND 1 year and it’s unreal how much the brain lights up like a Christmas tree. Find your thing! I’m ticketed I get to still do what I love to do and that’s make drinks and share all the new beverages with everyone. Stoked. Thanks for that comment On the Wagon!

[@onthewagon]

@@JoshTheNonAlcoholic 🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@roberttheodorow5815]

STOKED!

[@JoshTheNonAlcoholic]

Ahh thanks Robert! It’s calling card of sorts. I want to make a much larger one and have a NA travelling show in the future. Let me know if you know anyone at Netflix. 😉

[@sweep_auto]

i have reduce my booze intake as i get older a bunch so NA stuff like Athletic brew is great , but man if i have to stop enjoying the depth and wonder of the world cocktails entirely for whatever reason i would be so sad.

[@SpellsandCurses]

Very cool stuff, Josh!

[@JoshTheNonAlcoholic]

Ahh thanks so much! This is what one gets for taking a year off drinking! Thanks for following after all these beers! I mean years!

[@stephenlathbury_photos]

Hi Josh....I just came across this channel today. I live in San Francisco but didn't know of your cafe. Taking a booze break,1 month as of today. Loving non-alcoholic beers and can't wait to stop by Ocean Beach Cafe!!! Thanks for videohand-purple-blue-peace

[@pedarbruce6373]

Well done! On my list to visit you the next time we’re in SF!

[@scottallen2190]

Amazing documentary! Got a little emotional at the end.

[@saramari1957]

Fantastic documentary!!! Thanks Josh and Ian. Hope it gets more visibility.. I'm sure it will

[@betterrhodes]

Super cool! You'll have to stop in Connecticut next time!

[@JoshTheNonAlcoholic]

I’ll be taking it on the road for sure!! East coast chapter will be an awesome one!

[@fhowland]

Great idea! Wish there was a place like this here in Boston.

[@milesmckirdy3136]

Epic documentary Joshua, great to see such a strong community out there.

[@melissarushefski6072]

SUPER EXCITED FOR THIS!!!

[@JoshTheNonAlcoholic]

Yayyyy, thanks Melissa! So glad you made it. And thanks so much for the immense amount of energy and support you give. I feel it, this industry is moving forward because of it. Thank you!

[@arnsebs6996]

Great doc!Super inspiring!

[@PrincessChild22]

Can’t wait to check out Temperance soon!!!

[@JoshTheNonAlcoholic]

Go to this link: meetup.com/nondrinkers to get notice when I’m doing an event there! That’s the Non Drinkers Social Club SF

[@welding4fun]

Great video man, it’s a topic I think a lot about, I appreciate what you said about shifting your identity, it can be tough.

[@justindrpepper]

So amazing, Josh! You have inspired me to stop drinking and go non alcohol beverage’s instead .

[@freefalling419]

I love this concept, I like the bar/dance atmosphere but everyone there is either on the drink or the drugs and you can tell they truly aren’t themselves. I look forward to this becoming more mainstream.

[@CreatingMagicalMoments]

This is so amazing congratulations it’s very inspiring

[@MarcusRonaldi]

My order is always simple, Topo Chico. This is a very cool establishment especially the secret room.

[@sarahinsf]

So glad Ocean Beach Cafe is still going strong! I hope you got some help so those 90-hour weeks are a thing of the past! Though I know starting such a banging business is a huge deal! 🙂 I came for Dry January 2022 for a "Temperance Tastings" hosted by you, Josh, and it was a blast. I also grabbed some a/f wines to try that day, really great stuff. Thank you. But then in February 2022, I went back to drinking -- and I just decided it was time to quit for real-real yesterday. I'm 51 and was gaining weight I definitely didn't need from the booze and accompanying snacks. Way more scary, I realized my memory was getting damaged from the binge-drinking of alcohol. Oh HELL no. Like I'd totally forget conversations or facts from the day before, or even just a few hours before. Getting chubby was not great, but losing my brain power, HUGE NOPE. I'll be up to see you all soon to get more a/f bevs! Right now, just drinking a lot of tea, haha! Peace and

[@JoshTheNonAlcoholic]

Yayyyy Sarah! 90 min. NA Mixology Classes have been a blast too!

[@NonAlcoholicBeerChannel]

Good stuff, my man.

[@larryjohnny]

Cool idea and great to have options at a restaurant and bar. Also great not be around idiots drinking and thinking they’re so cool, sophisticated when they’re really just obnoxious and arrogant. Honestly, I don’t need any calories and I pretty much tolerated the taste of alcohol to get the effect. So, I think I’ll stick to ordering food and sparkling water.. and leave a big tip!

[@harveyking5038]

caffeine is a massive filter too but many people will drink every day all their life and never experience full reality

[@wendym2544]

You're right about the fact the many (most) people will never experience what it's like to be caffeine free. It honestly is a spiritual experience. For me it was anyway. And is so many days.

[@harveyking5038]

it is for everyone. it might taste nice but ir's a drug. @@wendym2544

[@arnsebs6996]

Doesn’t make you black out and act like an idiot though!!😳

[@marccas10]

Great documentary! Im one week alcohol free and am going to try for the year. Just a quick question if you dont mind? What kind of camera did you use for this as it looks very good? Many thanks. 👍

[@silviahoffmann158]

Sobar😊

[@extrememinimalistparent]

gave up alcohol. currentlt giving up caffiene. caffiene is harder. but i guess its because i drank it daily compared to alcohol at most once every two weeks.

[@kylep8514]

To those who are thinking about or in the middle of quitting. Remember this- You don’t have to quit for the rest of your life!!! You just need to not drink tonight.

[@csparksnc1]

I’m California sober, as they say.

[@zed5129]

There's a lot of value in facing reality though eh.

[@RiaG]

🖤🖤

[@saidchadly4845]

💥

[@JoshTheNonAlcoholic]

Nice to see you at the premiere Said! Much Mahalos!

[@stuntman321]

Watch on 2x speed, it's an experience like none other. Just like drinking beer without the reason you drink beer

[@barrymurphy1982]

My only problem with non-alcoholic drinks is this: If I'm in a bar, I can usually only have a couple of non-alcoholic drinks before feeling full. With alcohol, I can drink more and therefore stay out for longer, which I like. Anyone else have the same problem?

[@notyourdamnbusiness8795]

i stopped drinking for over a year.......and nothing changed. 0. if alcohol ruins your life, by all means: stop drinking. but: alcohol is never the problem.....its you. and dont try to shift the blame. again: props to everybody who makes the decision to stop drinking......but you just gor rid of the symptom......not the cause.

[@JustinLopezPROD]

So Bar-ring

[@yeah_right88]

This guy looks drunk even though he is sober. These are the kinds of people that should definitely stay away from alcohol. Some can enjoy it periodically for what it is, and some need to 100% stay away. There was little to no alchohol in my family growing up, it not a huge part of my family outside of using it to cook like rum cakes at christmas. I didn’t start drinking until my late 20s and have never thrown up or blacked out. I just never liked overconsumption.

[@JoshTheNonAlcoholic]

I take that as a compliment! Feels amazing to share the story of what’s happening as far as society drinking less, and destigmatizing not drinking at all. I was def sober in that video. But I brought alcohol back into my life about a year later… and yes, I do not need to be drinking, and very happily sober now, and for the rest of time. But NA Beer and Wine has been the reason this whole campaign, business, and lifestyle has happened. While at the same time, NA beer and wine is definitely not for everyone, especially those in early or significant recovery.

[@jvg3fiona]

Sorry I don’t get it; I take breaks from drinking and have been drinking less, but why not tea, or just water or something not like booze- when I eat vegetarian I don’t seek out fake meat either- plus part of the draw to not drinking is the money I save, this looks like another way to blow loads of money

[@robust3276]

May be the vibe, music at this place is cool. Right non alcoholic cocktail is also full of sugar and kinda unhealthy

[@mattabouttrails]

Yep, you're right. It's a weak substitute like vegetarian sausages/bacon. All power to not drinking booze. I'm happy to save the money and stay away from all craft beers, including 0% ones...

[@monroegadoury384]

💔 ｐｒｏｍｏｓｍ

[@drewhenni2277]

He’ll no