G’Day Sober Mates! Meet Trish and Madi from Unwstd From The Land Down Under

March 07, 2021

Please meet our newest Sober Curators, Trish and Madi from unwstd., a sober movement that has taken roots in Sydney, Australia. They currently offer a bottle shop full of alcohol-free options, local events, and a blog that gives all of the positive vibes. We Sober Now! We Global Now!

What is unwstd.?

Unwstd. is the future of socializing. They are about social wellness: socializing that’s good for you & never the opposite. They are a community for people who give AF — the dreamers, the doers, and the entrepreneurs. They are for spending less time nursing hangovers and more time nursing passions. For choosing how to spend our time and where we spend our money\. And, for moving our bodies and slowing down our minds. They believe that clear-headed mornings and late nights getting dizzy with conversation are the surest ways to feel alive and that having purpose means being part of something bigger than ourselves.

Meet Trish

Trish created unwstd. after a really sh*tty time in her life. She was in her early 20’s when her mom attempted suicide. Trish was depressed and barely surviving each day. She couldn’t afford to sprinkle on booze-filled all-nighters with 2-day hangovers. After experiencing how fragile life could be, Trish craved purpose & authenticity. She didn’t want to drink to be someone she wasn’t. She wanted to be out in the world doing what made her happy. Trish ditched the booze and she hasn’t looked back….

Trish left her demeaning corporate job & chaotic New York life behind. She moved across the world and started spending her free time exploring the world around her. Finally, her social life found real meaning & purpose. She was hiking, camping, running, sailing, surfing, dancing, climbing, and reading. Once she found this new way of living, she realized it was way too precious to be spent wasted.

Trish needs unwstd. in her life just as much as the next person. She spent several years exploring the best alcohol-free drinks & events around the world. This means she can offer you damn good drinks for damn good times. In a world where we are conditioned to believe alcohol is the only way to socialize, it is a rebellious decision to choose a different path. So cheers to us rebels! Trish is on this journey with you learning more every day about what it means to live life unwstd.

 

Meet Madison

Meet Madison, but everyone calls her Madi! She’s only 24 years old and is formerly from Palm Beach, Florida USA. She took a huge leap and moved to Australia at 21 years old in order to pursue her dreams of traveling and doing something out of the ordinary. She was only going to stay one year, but JK! Madi has been living in Sydney now for almost four years.

Madi is currently working for unwstd. in the e-commerce and digital marketing space and she absolutely loves her job. Not only that, Madi is also alcohol-free (for over a year now- woo!). This goes hand in hand with her job at unwstd, working for an alcohol-free startup company. She writes articles and blog posts for unwstd, which is where she truly shines. Her passion is creative writing. Getting to write and create content about mental health and alcohol-free topics is such a highlight for her at this time in her life. Madi cannot wait to continue her journey with unwstd as the company grows and we are thrilled to have her join our Sober Curator squad! Follow along with her on social media @girls_who_health

More on unwstd.

Good Drinks

We’d be lying if we told you we don’t like to kick back with a wine every now and then – but we take our alcohol (and hangover) free! Our bottle shop and events will always be stocked with the creme de la creme of alc free products.

Better Company

Humans are wired for connection. Alcohol inhibits the brain’s ability to connect. We know… quite the contradiction. unwstd. fosters reaaaal connection & a community built on a solid foundation. without the booze (or regrets & headaches).

Best Times

We think days spent without drinking are the most fun. From booze less brunches to paint & sips and boat cruises. Our events will leave your social calendars full and the good times rolling at unwstd.

Connect with unwstd. socially

 

Sober Curator Pro Tip: This isn’t the first time we’ve been obsessed with Australia. Check our HAPPY EVERY HOUR review: Bundaberg Brewed Diet Ginger Beer from the land down under is made with the finest, Australian-grown ginger and sugar cane and it’s the real deal!

Check back frequently as this global sober collaboration continues between The Sober Curator and uwstd. Need more reasons to love Australia??? One word. QUOKKA.

Resources are available

If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties surrounding alcoholism, addiction, or mental illness, please reach out and ask for help. People everywhere can and want to help; you just have to know where to look. And continue to look until you find what works for you. Click here for a list of regional and national resources.

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