Joe Biden

I remember this one really well because I was in France.

I flew to London to take a flight to the US and then flew back to London to interview Tom all within 24 hours.

When I spoke with Tom Holland, he shared something deeply personal, his decision to quit drinking.

In a world that celebrates alcohol, he stepped away to protect his mental and emotional health.

And he's not alone.

Surveys show more young people are choosing sobriety than ever before, with many saying they feel healthier and more present.

Here's Tom on how that choice changed his life.

One of the things that you mentioned recently was that you gave up drinking about a year and a half ago.

Yes.

And you said it was the hardest thing you ever did.

Yes.

And I wanted to know what was so hard about it for you?

Why was it so hard?

It's interesting.

I didn't one day wake up and say, I'm giving up drinking.

I just...

Like many Brits, I'd had a very, very boozy December.

Christmas time, I was on vacation.

I was drinking a lot.

And I've always been able to drink a lot.