Spirits and Spirits | Ep 12

Spirits and Spirits | Ep 12

Author: Linehan Entertainment April 9, 2026 Duration: 1:03:01
From communion wine to Manischewitz, alcohol shows up in some of our most sacred and social rituals, but the way we each experience it can be wildly different. In this episode, Maxine and Isabelle take a funny, honest look at alcohol, religion, and tradition, from hosting styles (never wanting the party to end vs. leaving at 9:30 sharp) to completely opposite feelings about Easter: the pastels, food, and clothing! They explore the contradictions between what religion teaches and what culture ...

Happy AF! is a bold, funny, and deeply personal podcast from Linehan Entertainment that celebrates joyfully living alcohol-free. Irish performer Maxine Linehan and French-Canadian businesswoman Isabelle Laurier share what it is like to choose a life without alcohol after growing up in cultures where drinking is a national sport. Expect candid conversations, sharp humor, and real talk about the hilarious moments and hard-won freedom that come with changing habits and rewriting social rules. With a mix of Society, Comedy, Education, Self Improvement, Culture, Personal, and Journals, each episode explores mindset shifts, identity, community, and the everyday wins of staying alcohol-free. Tune in, listen episodes, and discover how this podcast turns honesty into laughter and a clearer, happier way of living.
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