No More Booze - The Podcast (Olivia Farrelly)
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| 27 Dec 2023 | Áine O'Neill | 00:38:20 | |
Welcome to No More Booze, a podcast that explores our relationship with alcohol. In this podcast, we will explore the benefits of an alcohol free life by assessing it's role in our lives, making a decision based on the costs and benefits of it and how we go about removing it. For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 01 Jan 2024 | Aideen Hennessy | 00:43:56 | |
Aideen is 38 and is living in Dublin. She has been alcohol-free since June 2020 over 3.5 years. For a long time she thought that alcohol was a big part of her identity but now as she reflects back, she realises that alcohol slowly chipped away at her confidence and self-belief. She credits giving up alcohol with unleashing a new perspective on her life and her abilities. She has gained a new lease of life, oodles of self-belief and is here to tell us that giving up alcohol will only add to your life, not detract. For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 04 Jan 2024 | Anna Sudbury | 00:43:55 | |
Meet Anna, 43, married with 2 kids and off the booze almost 5 years. The changes that followed giving up alcohol were so transformational for Anna that she retrained as a sober coach. She is really engaging, funny and honest and peppers our chat with so many tips on how to navigate the world alcohol free. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 11 Jan 2024 | Catherine Doherty | 00:39:28 | |
Today's episode is Catherine a mother of 3 from rural Donegal who decided that after drinking for 30 years there had to be more to life than the morning after. She gave up drinking in 2020 in the height of the pandemic and shares her journey in the most eloquent, thought-provoking and natural way. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 18 Jan 2024 | Melanie Coey | 00:34:46 | |
Melanie is an accountant and entrepreneur. She gave up alcohol 3 years ago after a breast cancer diagnosis and she has never looked back. For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 | Dec Murphy | 00:48:41 | |
Meet Dec who gave up alcohol 15 years ago. As a sensitive soul, he feels that alcohol never suited him, it took too much away. But this is a hard realisation to make in Ireland! Many profound changes have happened in the past 15 years and Dec is now halfway though a PhD in behavioural health with an emphasis on addiction and recovery. Dec is gas and a right laugh! Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 23 Jan 2024 | Amy Kiernan | 00:46:50 | |
Meet Amy, who has been alcohol-free for almost a year. Amy spent 10 years in Canada before returning to her native Cork. She found that alcohol made her mind spiral and she felt that as she got older the more anxious she got. She made a conscious decision to remove alcohol to improve her overall feelings of clarity and well-being. The time, space, energy and creativity that followed spurred Amy on to open her business, a boutique shop selling beautiful, premium non-alcoholic drinks. For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 11 Feb 2024 | Lisa Brady | 00:53:42 | |
Meet Lisa, who has been alcohol-free for the past 14 months. Lisa is the mother of two girls and works as a journalist here in Ireland. She offers a really candid account of how she has used alcohol to deal with anxiety, panic and grief. A series of events, including a health issue, led to Lisa giving up alcohol. She did One Year No Beer in 2020 and that was the beginning of her sober curious journey. She credits reading QuitLit as a big inspiration to keeping her motivated. The clarity, energy and joy she has experienced since giving up alcohol has been revolutionary! She is really confident now that her life is way better without alcohol. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 17 Feb 2024 | Gillian O'Gorman | 00:56:45 | |
Meet Gillian, who has been alcohol-free for the past 4 years. Gillian is a coach who specialises in burnout recovery. She began questioning her relationship with alcohol when she noticed that drinking had moved into her home especially around during the pandemic. She gave up alcohol after joining a 66 day challenge with her friend. Giving up alcohol has given Gillian a great sense of freedom, incredible clarity and she is really enjoying becoming more and more herself in the years since. She enjoys the clarity that has come with this path and is incredibly proud of herself. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 24 Feb 2024 | Stephanie Meagher | 00:47:18 | |
Meet Stephanie, who began a sober curious journey two years ago. She is the founder of the incredibly successful Babes With Beers Community with organises meet ups for people who are sober, sober curious or those who just want to drink less. Stephanie reflects on the learning and evolution that has happened since she chose to rethink how she drinks. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 03 Mar 2024 | Melissa Kelly | 00:51:41 | |
Melissa has been alcohol free for the past four years. She is the founder of the wonderful sober/sober curious community SoberSocial.ie. Initially in her teens, she used alcohol to connect, relieve anxiety and enjoy herself. At 24 she began a PhD in Queens University Belfast, she then began to use alcohol to relax and unwind. After many attempts to give up alcohol, she achieved her goal in May 2020. Removing alcohol improved Melissa's life so drastically that going back to drinking was no longer appealing. She created a community because she just wanted to meet new people with similar interests and hence sobersocial.ie was born! Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 10 Mar 2024 | Kate Gunn | 00:45:22 | |
Kate is the author of The Accidental Soberista, Ireland's first QuitLit Book. She never intended to give up alcohol for good, she only signed up for a 30 day challenge! She enjoyed drinking and fully intended to return to it after the 30 days but ended up feeling so many benefits that she decided to give it another month. And that was 7 years ago. Since giving it up, Kate has accomplished more than she ever thought possible, including writing her book. She has completed a marathon, completed a digital marketing diploma, become a better parent and feels healthier, happier, more confident and less anxious than when she was drinking. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 17 Mar 2024 | Wendy Riordan | 00:52:54 | |
Wendy Riordan is the organiser of the wellness event Nourish and Flow. She has been alcohol free since 2019. Wendy drank like every body else in her teens and twenties, without many downsides or side effects. As she got older and she began to study nutritional therapy, drinking alcohol just didn't sit well with her any longer. Noticing herself getting annoyed at her Dad's funeral prompted the life-changing event of giving up alcohol. Wendy is a deeply spiritual person and we talk at length about how profound giving up alcohol has been for her. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 24 Mar 2024 | Danni Carr | 00:39:48 | |
Danni gave up alcohol on the 1st of January 2018. After years of partying and excessive binging she decided that enough was enough and joined her friend in committing to a year alcohol-free. Danni is more confident, more driven and now has a hugely successful podcast called How I Quit Alcohol. She is introspective, wise and deeply passionate about helping people to break their problematic relationships with alcohol. She is a life coach, a breathwork and meditation teacher and completed a year long Professional Compassionate Inquiry Training with Dr Gabor Maté. Find her @howiquitalcohol or iquitalcohol.com.au. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 31 Mar 2024 | Una Ní Mhaoldhomhnaigh | 00:49:16 | |
Meet Una Ní Mhaoldhomhnaigh, who is speaking for the first time about leaving alcohol in the past. She describes the benefits that accompanied her journey into an alcohol-free life. She describes how alcohol kept her stuck and how she was seduced by the fanciness of cocktails and prosecco whilst ignoring the negative after effects. We chat about how we end up chasing the frivolous highs from our younger drinking day about being stuck in a stage of glorifying and romanticising alcohol. She is wise, reflective and beautifully analytical. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 07 Apr 2024 | Alison Canavan | 00:57:37 | |
Alison @alisoncanavanwellness chats to me on the day of her 9 year soberversary! She describes beautifully how giving up alcohol has transformed her life. She chats about what alcohol did for her and her road to recovery and healing. She has spent years studying and a fountain of knowledge of all things spiritual. She is wise, clever and has such a beautiful honest perspective on healing. My favourite quote is 'Life is not what happens to you, it's about who you become as a result of what happens to you'. Enjoy and be inspired! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 21 Apr 2024 | Sarah Rusbatch | 00:48:57 | |
Sarah Rusbatch @sarahrusbatch gave up alcohol in 2019 and hasn't looked back since. Since giving it up she has retrained as a coach and now works with women all over the world to remove alcohol from their lives. She discusses her stop story, shares how giving up alcohol has changed her life and chats about her book 'Beyond Booze', Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 14 Apr 2024 | Jodi Clark | 00:43:56 | |
Meet Jodi, the lady behind the phenomenally successful sober inspiration account @soberflourish. Jodi gave up alcohol 18 months ago and in the time since has seen her life totally transform in so many areas - work, home, health. She has been on a beautiful journey of self-discovery and has such great insights about how and why she drank. She also talks really openly about her IVF journey. She is exceptionally open, really positive and a true inspiration. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 28 Apr 2024 | Roisin Murphy | 00:57:12 | |
Meet Roisin who is in her forties and has been off the booze for over 14 months. She is really articulate and a great conversationalist. She shares some amazing insights into how she removed alcohol and how her life has changed as a result. We chat about how when we became Mam's alcohol just didn't mix well with this. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 05 May 2024 | Gráinne Lavin | 00:53:48 | |
Meet Gráinne Lavin gave up alcohol a year ago on the day this podcast was recorded! She is a mom to two ND girls and runs the beautiful business @graforwellness where she supports other ND mams do the inner work so they can enjoy a peaceful life. She thought about giving up alcohol for about a year before giving it up. She describes beautifully her journey and how giving up alcohol has transformed her. She has done an immense amount of healing work on herself and therefore gifts us with lots of insights. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 12 May 2024 | Amanda Kuda | 00:42:14 | |
Amanda gave up booze 7 years ago and her life completely transformed. She is now a holistic life coach, an alcohol-free expert, speaker and author living, working and playing in Austin, Texas. As a coach, Amanda helps ambitious, soul-centred women stop drinking and start manifesting the life they deserve and desire. She teaches a modern approach to personal development, self-actualization and spiritual enlightenment through the lens of elective sobriety. She is the author of ‘Unbottled Potential: Break Up With Alcohol And Break Through To Your Best Life’. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 09 Jun 2024 | Brice Hancock | 00:36:38 | |
Brice is the CEO of @milehighrecoverycenter in Denver, Colorado in the US. He talks us through his childhood and college experiences and how alcohol took away his fears and made him feel sociable. He talks about his cross addiction to alcohol, heroin and crack. We then talk about doing the work and how to live a life of purpose after we get sober. His path lead him on a spiritual journey and he set up the Mile High Recovery Center that helps others tackle their addictions. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 22 May 2024 | Linda Monahan | 00:51:33 | |
Linda Monahan @corporatetocalm has been alcohol free for the last two years. In this podcast, we talk about how she came to the point in her life where she realised she had enough and it was time to quit the booze. We talk about pandemic drinking. her ADHD diagnosis and how removing alcohol has made her life better. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 26 May 2024 | Isabelle Geraghty | 00:42:43 | |
Isabelle Geraghty is a yoga teacher and travel blogger and has been alcohol free for the past 18 months @isabelledoesthings. We chat about alcohol, travel, body image and self love. Isabelle has lots of nuggets of wisdom and I have learned a lot from her and her unique perspective on life. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 02 Jun 2024 | Susan Hodgson | 00:45:28 | |
Susan is from Donegal but now lives in Paris- Ooh La La! She gave up alcohol 4 years ago and is loving life alcohol-free. We chat about how alcohol helped her shyness and how it was part of the culture growing up in Donegal. We also chat about motherhood, living away from home and how her life has improved since giving up the booze. She has since trained as a Coach with This Naked Mind and now helps people Lose the Booze! You can follow her on instagram @losetheboozewithsuz. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 23 Jun 2024 | Faye Louise Hughes | 00:43:54 | |
Faye Louise joins me on her 450 day soberversary and details her journey to alcohol free living. She lives in Sydney and talks about the many breaks from alcohol she had before she gave it up for good. She details how alcohol free living helps her to be a better version of herself, she eats better, goes to the gym and sticks to her self development goals of journaling, meditating and reading. She is a ball of youthful energy and paints a really positive picture of life without alcohol. Enjoy! Follow her and her fabulous life in Sydney @fayelouise_____ For more information on Alcohol Free Living, For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 30 Jun 2024 | Luke Clerkin | 00:52:32 | |
TRIGGER WARNING- This podcast episode contains discussions of suicidal thoughts. If you of somebody you know is struggling with the topics discussed in this episode, please reach out for help by calling the Samaritans on 116 123. For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 07 Jul 2024 | Leanne Price | 00:51:05 | |
Leanne Price is from Limerick and living in Tipperary. She is a holistic practitioner, female empowerment coach and a reiki master. She has been alcohol-free since New Years Day this year. She talks very openly and candidly about her life and how she has come to where she is. We chat about what it is like to be early in your alcohol-free journey, the struggles and the triumphs! She is incredibly positive and has a deep, seep spirituality just like yours truly! Follow her on her hugely inspirational page @holistic_healing_and_happiness. For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 14 Jul 2024 | Sinead Burke | 00:48:37 | |
I've been getting lots of requests recently to speak to somebody who is early in their journey of giving up alcohol so may I present Sinead Burke! Sinead is from Donegal and now living in Dublin. She is the owner of the beautiful florist shop in called town called Adonis. She is 90 days off the sauce and gives us a really honest account of her journey so far, what's going well and what is taking time to adjust to. Sinead has kindly agreed to come back in another 90 days and tell us of her progress. Enjoy! You can follow Sinead here: @thisismeandfoodnobooze, @adonisflowerdesigners For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 21 Jul 2024 | Barry McCaffrey aka Tess Tickles | 00:47:09 | |
Barry is originally from Cavan and now living in Athlone. He is 18 months off the booze. He performs as the formidable Drag Artist Tess Tickles. Barry recalls how moving to London really accelerated his drinking and how he came to a point 18 months ago where he was DONE WITH BOOZE. We chat about how he navigates being a gay man who doesn't drink in a notoriously alcohol-fuelled scene. Since giving up alcohol he is happier than he has ever been and has seen his potential and ambition increase exponentially. Follow him @its.tesstickles For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 28 Jul 2024 | Andy Ramage | 00:40:12 | |
Andy @andyramage is a former professional footballer, who after injury, created two major financial brokerages. After taking a break from alcohol Andy’s mind, body, career and life were transformed. 10 years later Andy is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading performance coaches. Andy is the founder of the AreteWay Coaching Institute, which is one of the world's leading boutique coach training providers with a specific focus on training executive/life coaches on their treble-accredited (ICF, AC, EMCC) diplomas in Coaching & Positive Psychology. Andy also specialises in training Alcohol-Free Performance Coaches ™. Andy has written two best-selling books,‘The 28-day alcohol-free challenge’ and ‘Let’s Do This! How to use motivational psychology to change your habits for life” and delivered a TEDx talk, “The limitless pill”.Andy has also appeared on the world's biggest stages and top podcasts,, including The Rich Roll podcast, The Feel Better Live More podcast with Dr Rangan Chatterjee, The Slo Mo podcast with Mo Gawdat, and The Virgin Breakfast Show with Chris Evans to name a few.Andy also co-founded the OneYearNoBeer movement and recently co-created the Dryy (with two y's) app & alcohol-free community, which collectively have helped hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of middle-lane drinkers, transform their health, work performance and happiness by taking a break from alcohol.As a coach, Andy is in an elite group trained at the Master's Degree level in coaching psychology and positive psychology and is currently coaching at every level, from everyday heroes to premiership footballers and CEOs. In the background, Andy is working on a major documentary to create a ‘Game Changers’ style documentary for alcohol-free, due to be released in early 2025. For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 04 Aug 2024 | Siobhán McKillen | 00:49:36 | |
Siobhán McKillen is 46, from Dublin and has been alcohol-free for the past 8 years. We talk about the booze culture we grew up in and the insidious nature of alcohol. We also speak about how motherhood caused a loss of identity and how it changed us. Siobhán talks about how the cost of alcohol became too much. Siobhan is incredibly candid about her journey and she tells it in such a funny and easy way. Her instagram is an absolute hoot too @siobhanmckillen - Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 11 Aug 2024 | Jane Williamson Ballard | 00:47:34 | |
Jane Ballard, LCSW-S, CEDS, PMH-C is a licensed psychotherapist, certified eating disorder specialist and perinatal mental health certified clinician in Dallas, TX. As an enneagram 5, Jane has a love of learning and continually honing her knowledge and expertise to meet the unique needs of her clients. She’s on a mission to walk alongside women of all ages, particularly those experiencing anxiety, OCD, infertility, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, peri/menopause and disordered eating/body image concerns. For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 25 Aug 2024 | Claire Fullam | 00:56:03 | |
Claire Fullam is from Dublin and has been off the booze for the past three and a half years. You might know her from her instagram account @claire_balding, that she set up to help her deal with losing her hair due to alopecia 8 years ago. For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 01 Sep 2024 | Rachel Graham- The Menopause Nutritionist | 00:52:26 | |
As promised, No More Booze is branching out to incorporate guests that listeners have requested. Today’s guest is Rachel Graham who is a Nutritional Therapist & Medicinal Chef with over 25 years Food & Nutrition experience. Rachel works predominantly in Women’s Health with an emphasis on Menopause. She is an accredited Menopause educator from The British Menopause Charity. She is a qualified to advise women of the various treatment options available to manage the symptoms of the menopause, including: HRT, Alternatives to HRT (supplements, lifestyle & alternative therapies) and Nutrition for Menopause. Rachel’s 10 week transformation program MENO-MORPHOSIS starts 18th September, Early Bird enrolment opens 2nd September - 5th September with a €200 discount! Places extremely limited! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 08 Sep 2024 | Jennifer Davy | 00:54:12 | |
Jennifer Davy @wellbeingwarrior.ie is a life coach for women based in Waterford, Ireland. At the time of recording she was 71 days alcohol free and loving it. She is really enjoying her journey so far. She talks about being sober curious for about a year before actually giving up, stopping and starting. She emphasises the importance of being clear on your WHY at the beginning of your journey. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 15 Sep 2024 | Leanne Moran- Emotional Eating & Overeating Specialist | 00:59:33 | |
Today's guest is Leanne Moran @leannemoran_com. Leanne is a Nutritional Therapist who specialises in emotional eating and binge eating. This is a vulnerable and hugely interesting conversation where we talk about diet culture, weight and weight loss fads. We talk about where the obsession with weight and weight consciousness came from e.g. the media. Leanne has so many insights in this area and I learned a lot from it. Leanne gives us lots of techniques about how to heal from a troubled relationship with food. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 22 Sep 2024 | Maggie Klaassens | 00:51:08 | |
Maggie @thesobersummit is the founder of The Sober Life Collective and the host of The Sober Summit, a free virtual event that brings together top authors, podcasters, experts, and influencers from the sober community. Passionate about the sober movement, Maggie is dedicated to curating resources that help others discover the benefits of living an alcohol-free life. She is also a certified alcohol-free coach, guiding individuals on their journey to personal and professional growth without alcohol. We chat about Mommy Wine Culture and how easy it is to get sucked into that way of thinking. We also chat about Maggie's event The Sober Summit that is starting this Wednesday and is totally FREE! Sign up here: The Sober Summit (soberlifecollective.com) For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 29 Sep 2024 | Aoife Hughes - Alcohol Free ADHD Coach | 00:53:48 | |
Aoife Hughes @aoifehughescoaching is an ICF accredited life coach, specialising in ADHD, based in County Sligo, Ireland. She is a late diagnosed ADHD adult who knows too well how hard it can be to navigate life with a neurodivergent brain. Aoife started her sober-curious journey in April of 2020 and has been living alcohol-free since August 2021. Aoife is incredibly honest in describing her journey to alcohol free living and how this was an incredibly helpful step in learning more about herself. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 06 Oct 2024 | Meg Geisewite | 00:50:10 | |
Meg Geisewite @intoxicatingliebook is an ordinary mom who found herself trapped in the mommy wine culture. She began her sober curious journey in November of 2019 where her love of science led her to discover the real truth about alcohol and its seductive lies. We have a great conversation about Grey Area Drinking and what giving up alcohol has given us both. This is a really deep conversation and we touch on lots of spiritual topics. Enjoy! Meg's website is intoxicatinglies.com For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 13 Oct 2024 | Dr Brooke Scheller - Expert nutrition advice to support alcohol-free living | 00:53:32 | |
Dr. Brooke Scheller @drbrookescheller is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and the author of "How to Eat to Change How You Drink,". Dr. Scheller has dedicated her career to revolutionising the approach to alcohol recovery and holistic well-being. Inspired by her journey to sobriety in 2021, Dr. Scheller embarked on a mission to empower others to reclaim their lives through nutrition and functional medicine. Drawing upon her extensive expertise, she crafted an innovative approach that not only liberates individuals from the grips of alcohol but also fosters profound improvements in brain health, mood regulation, energy levels, focus, gut health, and hormone balance. In 2022, Dr. Scheller launched Functional Sobriety, a groundbreaking approach that has since garnered global recognition and acclaim. Serving as a beacon of hope for those seeking an alcohol-free lifestyle, Functional Sobriety provides a comprehensive platform encompassing a supportive wellness community, educational resources on alcohol recovery through nutrition, and pioneering custom supplement solutions tailored for both the sober and the sober-curious. Beyond her role as a visionary entrepreneur, Dr. Scheller is a motivational speaker, captivating audiences with her passionate advocacy for functional nutrition, alcohol-free wellness, and the transformative power of sobriety. For further insights and guidance on your journey to wellness, connect with Dr. Brooke Scheller on Instagram (@drbrookescheller) or visit her websites at brookescheller.com and functionalsobriety.com. Links Website: www.functionalsobriety.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrookescheller/?hl=en Book Website: www.functionalsobriety.com/book Amazon: How to Eat to Change How You Drink – https://a.co/d/6hjCXTE For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 20 Oct 2024 | Solo Episode- Blackouts, Shame & How to Live a More Authentic Life | 00:29:32 | |
This is my first solo episode talking about Blackouts, Shame and How to Live a More Authentic Life. For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 27 Oct 2024 | Karen Coakley - Alcohol Free Life Begins at 50! | 00:46:00 | |
Karen Coakley @kenmarefoodtours_karencoakley is a food blogger, TV cook, and owner of Kerry Food Tours. She is from Bantry, West Cork, and currently lives in Kenmare, Co. Kerry with her family. Karen is passionate about home cooking, local produce, and the South Kerry and West Cork areas. Karen gave up alcohol on the 1st of January 2024 and is absolutely loving her alcohol free life. She details this adventure on @mywinelesslife. Karen is deeply enthusiastic about the benefits she has experienced in the last 10 months. For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 03 Nov 2024 | Sophie Colgan - Living Alcohol Free in NYC | 00:47:07 | |
This week on No More Booze, I chat with Sophie Colgan @sophiecolgan1 who is an Events & PR Consultant, Auctioneer, Emcee and host of the Podcast Navigating New York @navigating_newyork. Originally from Co Down and now thriving in NYC, Sophie shares her inspiring journey to a booze-free life and how it’s opened the door to oodles more freedom, meaning and purpose. We dive into her university years in Belfast, exploring the intense drinking culture we both experienced at university in Northern Ireland. Now, living her best sober life in New York, Sophie reveals how going alcohol-free has brought clarity, fulfilment and a whole new set of dreams. This is a light conversation full of insights, laughs and honest reflections about becoming free from booze. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 10 Nov 2024 | Deb Masner - Life Beyond the Alcohol Tipping Point | 00:46:52 | |
Deb Masner @alcoholtippingpoint is the founder of the Alcohol Tipping Point - a place to find free resources, tools and tips to help people change their drinking. In addition to her weekly podcast, Alcohol Tipping Point, Deb runs 30 Day Dry Months where she helps people practice not drinking. Deb shares all of her alcohol-free wisdom and lots of the lessons that she has learned along the way. She's a Registered Nurse, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, SMART Recovery Facilitator, Mindfulness Instructor, Podcast Host and Alcohol-Free Badass. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 17 Nov 2024 | Rachel Mallon - Alcohol and Cancer-Free! | 00:48:45 | |
Rachel Mallon is 37 years old and from Co. Dublin. She’s the Mam of two girls. Rachel was diagnosed with cervial cancer in June of 2021. She had a radical hysterectomy in July and has been cancer-free since then. Rachel decided to give up alcohol after she realised it was no longer her friend. The affect alcohol was having on her mental health just wasn't worth it. She has been alcohol-free since December 8th 2023. Rachel shares her story with lightness and lots of humour. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 24 Nov 2024 | Hadley Sorensen - Finding purpose and meaning in alcohol-free living | 00:45:09 | |
Hadley Sorensen @hadley_sorensen is a mom of three boys, a lifelong runner and a writer. Her debut book, The Dirty Truth on Social Drinking: “Everything in Moderation” and Other BS, was released on May 11th. As an enthusiastic social drinker, she always felt like her relationship with alcohol was problematic. It wasn't about how much or how often she drank. It was about how she felt when she did. Over 3 years ago, she woke up with her last hangover, her heart screaming that sobriety was the right choice. She had no idea that a whole new, beautiful life was about to unfold. Now, she uses her social media platform to tell her story with the hopes it will reach someone struggling as she was. Her goal is to help others realise that anyone can quit drinking, at any time, for any reason – no rock bottom required. For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 01 Dec 2024 | Eileen Heneghan - Spiritual Awakening and Healing Post Alcohol | 00:51:14 | |
Eileen Heneghan is a practitioner and teacher of Reiki, Aura-Soma and Divine Essence Crystal Healing as well as being a Seichem Master. She facilitates Yoga, meditation groups andrevival retreats in Ireland and abroad. With over 20 years of accomplishment and training, Eileen teaches experiences in awakening empowerment and healing, in particular through her newly developed Fire Up Your Inner Dragon and Cosmic Heart Sequence courses. Having originally qualified as a nurse and midwife, Eileen introduced changes in her Nursing Management role to improve patient care and comfort. Eileen has a deep appreciation for both physical and spiritual wellness and continues to learn and hone her skills today. Eileen has been an integral part of my healing journey ✨ Enjoy ☺️ For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 08 Dec 2024 | William Porter - Alcohol Explained | 00:49:00 | |
William Porter @alcoholexplained is the bestselling author of Alcohol Explained and a leading voice in the alcohol-free movement. With a unique blend of scientific insight and personal experience, he unpacks the psychological and physical effects of alcohol, helping us understand why we drink and how to give it up. William’s uncomplicated perspective has inspired countless people to rethink their relationship with alcohol and embrace a healthier, happier lifestyle. William has an extensive knowledge on all things alcohol and his book is a must read. Enjoy ☺️ For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 15 Dec 2024 | Lindsay Sutherland Boal - Paving the way for alcohol-free living | 00:46:25 | |
Lindsay Sutherland Boal has been alcohol free since January 2020. She is the founder of She Walks Canada @shewalkcanada, an innovative initiative launched in 2022 to inspire and support women in transforming their relationship with alcohol. She has also developed an alcohol-free living app called The Uncovery App @theunrecoveryapp. Lindsay's career spans personal development coaching, executive leadership, the performing arts and public advocacy. We chat about the alcohol centric culture we find ourselves in and ways in which we can exit this alcohol heavy lifestyle. We discuss how giving up alcohol has produced a healthier, more fulfilling life for us both. Enjoy! For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 22 Dec 2024 | Finding Grace - Amanda Grace's road to No More Booze | 00:54:36 | |
**Please be advised that this episode contains talk of pregnancy loss and eating issues**
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| 29 Dec 2024 | Solo Episode- 10 Traits that help us become alcohol-free & Dry January | 00:29:40 | |
In this week’s solo episode I discuss the following ten traits that come help us realise our alcohol free goal and accelerate our growth. By cultivating these traits, you can create a strong foundation for an alcohol-free life. Over time, these qualities not only make it easier to live without alcohol but also enhance your overall sense of emotional well-being and empowerment. 1. Self-Awareness 2. Resilience 3. Confidence 4. Self-Compassion 5. Discipline 6. Open-Mindedness 7. Emotional Intelligence 8. Patience 9. Purposefulness 10. Gratitude I also discuss the benefits of Dry January. I discuss the 2019 study conducted by the University of Sussex, led by Dr. Richard de Visser that examined the effects of participating in Dry January—a month-long alcohol abstinence challenge—on various aspects of participants’ lives. The research compared individuals who took part in Dry January 2019 with adult drinkers who did not participate, assessing outcomes at the beginning of the year and six months later. Key Findings: • Sense of Achievement: 87% of Dry January participants reported a sense of achievement. • Control Over Drinking: 80% felt more in control of their drinking habits. • Financial Savings: 84% saved money during the month. • Improved Sleep: 72% experienced better sleep quality. • Enhanced Well-being: Participants reported improvements in physical health and psychological well-being. • Sustained Benefits: Six months after Dry January, participants maintained reduced alcohol consumption and increased self-efficacy compared to their pre-challenge levels. The study also noted that individuals who registered for Dry January and utilised support tools such as the official website, mobile app, or email support were twice as likely to complete the month without consuming alcohol. Academic Reference: de Visser, R. (2019). Evaluation of Dry January 2019. University of Sussex.
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| 05 Jan 2025 | Women and Alcohol with trailblazer Ann Dowsett Johnston | 00:46:14 | |
Ann Dowsett Johnston @anndowsettjohnstonofficial is the bestselling author of Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol, named one of the top 10 books of 2013 by the Washington Post. In Drink, Ann blew the whistle on the pinking of the alcohol industry, revealing the targeting of women. A seasoned award-winning journalist, Ann became a psychotherapist five years ago. As well, she runs a popular online memoir-writing course for women called Writing Your Recovery. Well-known for her advocacy in the worlds of mental health and addiction, Ann has received numerous awards, included an honorary degree from Queen’s University. She lives in Toronto, Canada. For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 12 Jan 2025 | Jessica Cooke - Unlearning Alcohol | 00:46:00 | |
Jessica Cooke @jessicacooke is a qualified fitness and breathwork coach dedicated to helping women over 40 achieve fitness, health and freedom from unhealthy habits. Through her Thrive Coaching Program, she has guided thousands of women in transforming their lives without resorting to dieting or calorie-counting. Jessica shares her personal journey of giving up alcohol. She describes how alcohol once made her feel trapped and unhappy and how changing her perspective on alcohol was pivotal in her decision to quit. Jessica emphasises the empowerment and freedom she gained from becoming alcohol-free, offering insights and support to others considering a similar path especially during Dry January. Jessica’s approach combines fitness, mindfulness and personal experience to inspire and support women in making positive lifestyle changes, including overcoming challenges related to alcohol consumption. For more insights from Jessica visit her website: For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||
| 19 Jan 2025 | Susannah Toynbee-Clifton - Sobriety isn't the end, it's the beginning | 00:48:44 | |
Susannah @suzesober lives in West Berks, UK with her husband and their three young boys. She’s been sober since April 2022, after many years of attempted moderation and struggles around alcohol intake. In this episode, we talk about the dark places that alcohol can bring us to and the redemptive nature of going alcohol free. Susannah is incredibly honest and open and her story is incredibly inspirational. Today's episode is kindly sponsored by Drink Nolo @idrinknolo. Drink Nolo is an Irish company based in County Cork selling a beautiful range of luxurious and premium non alcohol drink options. Order some gorgeous drinkies here: An exquisite selection of non-alcoholic drinks in Ireland – DrinkNolo.ie | ReplyForwardAdd reaction For more information on Alcohol Free Living, | |||