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The Sober RebelJacqui on Relationships, Relief from Anxiety and Restorative Sleep In this episode Jacqui talks about the conversation that she had with her son that led to her going sober and how, as a result, all of her relationships have improved as has her anxiety. She is an amazing example of how shifting your mindset from 'hoping you can do it' to 'going for it' really helps.About Louisa:Louisa is a therapist based in the UK but she also works worldwide via zoom so if you’d like to find out more about working with her 1-2-1 to support you in sobriety or wi...2025-05-0657 min
The Sober RebelWill on Living Life, Self Awareness and Reclaimed MorningsIn this episode Will shares how quitting alcohol has positively impacted his life even though he didn't really feel his drinking was a problem, he felt it could have headed that way when he found himself reaching for a beer because he 'needed' it. What's amazing about this conversation is how it highlights that you don't need to wait until alcohol is a problem before walking away from it and that spotting those initial signs of it not being good for you or becoming too much of a habit is a really good idea. Will shares how he has...2025-04-221h 01
The Sober RebelSarah on Health, Parenting and Finding Mental PeaceIn this conversation Sarah talks about how sobriety has improved her fitness levels, how present she now feels as a Mum and how going sober has helped to quiet that awful wine chatter that can take over your thoughts.About Louisa:Louisa is a therapist based in the UK but she also works worldwide via zoom so if you’d like to find out more about working with her 1-2-1 to support you in sobriety or with any other areas such as anxiety, low mood or overthinking then head to www.louisaevans.com....2025-04-0859 min
The Sober RebelSam on Joy, Confidence and Feeling SafeIn this conversation Sam talks about being a serial 'day oner' and how she'd known for many years that her drinking was something she wanted to do something about, even though she didn't drink every night and even had long sober stints. She didn't let not being a daily drinker stop her. In sobriety she has improved relationships, has rediscovered joy, has boosted her confidence and talks about how now she feels so much safer.About Louisa:Louisa is a therapist based in the UK but she also works worldwide via zoom so if you’d...2025-03-2559 min
The Sober RebelIssy on Sleep, New Hobbies and Learning New ThingsHaving celebrated her 1 year soberversary at the end of 2024, Issy shares her three benefits of sobriety. She shares how she now has improved sleep and menopause symptoms, how she's embraced a love of hiking instead of the pub and has now gone back into education since going sober.About Louisa:Louisa is a therapist based in the UK but she also works worldwide via zoom so if you’d like to find out more about working with her 1-2-1 to support you in sobriety or with any other areas such as anxiety, low mood or...2025-03-1157 min
The Sober RebelLinda on Work Life, Home Life and Mental WellbeingIn this conversation, Linda shares how her work and home life have both been positively impacted by her decision to go sober over a year ago. She's been in the police force for the last 21 years and has even noticed a shift in attitudes towards alcohol with younger generations.About Louisa:Louisa is a therapist based in the UK but she also works worldwide via zoom so if you’d like to find out more about working with her 1-2-1 to support you in sobriety or with any other areas such as anxiety, low mo...2025-02-251h 02
The Sober RebelAmy & Mark on Health, Freedom and Going Sober TogetherThis is an amazing chat with husband and wife sober team, Amy and Mark who went sober just over two and a half years ago. They've each approached sobriety differently but there is one thing they definitely agree on and that's the positive changes it's made to their lives.About Louisa:Louisa is a therapist based in the UK but she also works worldwide via zoom so if you’d like to find out more about working with her 1-2-1 to support you in sobriety or with any other areas such as anxiety, low mo...2025-02-111h 08
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 30 - MichelleWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-3019 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 29 - Alex Welcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-2915 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 28 - HadleyWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-2817 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 27 - LauraWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-2718 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 26 - SamWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-2612 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 25 - SallyWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-2516 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 24 - JoWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-2417 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 23 - DianeWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-2317 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 22 - MegWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-2221 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 21 - SteWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-2118 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 20 - NikWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-2018 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 19 - JustinWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-1915 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 18 - EmilyWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-1816 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 17 - CarmelaWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-1717 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 16 - AnnieWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-1620 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 15 - HarryWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-1519 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 14 - MitchWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-1417 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 13 - RichWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-1317 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 12 - LeanneWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-1216 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 11 - MichaelWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-1118 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 10 - IanWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-1014 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize 2025 - Day 9 - DuncanWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-0915 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 8 - LinseyWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-0817 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 7 - FranWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-0717 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 6 - AustinWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-0619 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 5 - JodiWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-0520 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 4 - JasonWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-0420 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 3 - LucyWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE 544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-0319 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 2 - LiaWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-0220 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan Bitesize - Day 1 - PearlWelcome to this Sober Rebel Bitesize series for Dry January 2025. The main Sober Rebel podcast has been running for nearly two years and in that time Louisa has spoken to so many amazing guests. This mini series is revisiting a bitesize piece of each of those conversations every day throughout January to keep you focussed on why you’re doing this and for a spot of sober inspiration.Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy...2025-01-0118 min
The Sober RebelMichelle on Perimenopause, Feeling Capable and Strengthening RelationshipsMichelle is just about to celebrate 1 year of sobriety in the New Year and is over the moon at the positive changes she's experienced over that time. What's absolutely fascinating is the reduction in her perimenopause symptoms not that she isn't drinking alcohol but also how her relationships have been strengthened.As a weekend drinker, Michelle didn't quite expect the changes she experienced and how much her mood was impacted 24/7 and not just when she was drinking alcohol.Here is a link to Michelle on Instagram @shelleypezz and also to Louisa @stepping_into_sobriety.2024-11-121h 00
The Sober RebelAlex on Change, Connection and Giving BackHearing his son say "Dad, I need you" spurred Alex into recovery and became his 'why'. From heavy drinking in his younger years through to the grips of addiction, Alex admits he turned to alcohol in order to avoid connection and dealing with difficulties in life so when he was faced with potentially losing his sight, he only knew one way to cope and that was to drink to zone out. Fast forward to today and he's just celebrated two years sobriety, volunteers at his local gym and runs 'Club Claritee' to show people you can still have fun...2024-10-2956 min
The Sober RebelHadley on Parenting, Mental Health and Valuing IntroversionIn the past Hadley was known as the fitness coach who 'loved her wine' and so when she decided to go sober she really had to rethink her identity. She went from an enthusiastic social drinker most of her life to being a published author of 'The Dirty Truth On Social Drinking' and sobriety hype girl.In this conversation Hadley talks about being a sober parent, on how her mental health has improved in sobriety and also how she now feels more able to embrace the fact she is really an introvert... it's a must listen.2024-10-1557 min
The Sober RebelLaura on Clarity, Connection and ResilienceCelebrating over two years and three months sober, Laura shares so much insight into what sobriety has brought her in that time. This conversation covers so many topics including mummy wine culture, embracing challenges and making friends when you've ditched alcohol.As promised, here is a link to Laura on Instagram @lc_alcohol_free and also to Louisa @stepping_into_sobriety.You'll find Louisa's latest online course 'Building Your Sober Resilience' here and you can head to her website for more information. Use the code SOBERREBEL544 then you'll get a 30% discount making it just £66.50 for 11 h...2024-10-0158 min
The Sober RebelSam on Connection, Cold Water Therapy and The FutureThis is an amazing conversation with Sam who has completely turned his mindset and attitude around in going sober. His path to sobriety wasn't straightforward, but when is it ever for anyone? He talks of how connection was vital for his sobriety to have firm foundations, how he decided to throw himself into the north sea every day for a year (and where that led him) and also his exciting plans for the future.It's an episode full of emotion and also of great advice from someone who really has been there.As...2024-09-1759 min
The Sober RebelSally on Mindset, Body Shape and Self CareSally has just celebrated 18 months of sobriety and in this episode she talks about the many benefits she's discovered since going sober including a change to her body shape, a real change in mindset and an uptick in self care.As promised in the episode, here is the link to Louisa's latest online course 'Building Your Sober Resilience' for more information and if you use the code SOBERREBEL544 then you'll get a 30% discount making it just £66.50 for 11 hypnosis recordings, 21 lessons and so much more.You'll also find a range of links and resources on Louisa's w...2024-09-0358 min
The Sober RebelDiane on Freedom, Health and GratitudeDiane has just celebrated 6 months of sobriety after a 'stop/start' relationship with alcohol and by her own confession not feeling that she had an off switch. She didn't have a rock bottom moment, she'd just had enough and felt it was time to retire from drinking. What she's discovered in sobriety is improved mental and physical health, she's completely shifted her mindset around alcohol and doesn't feel like she is missing anything at all.You'll find a range of links and resources on Louisa's website www.louisaevans.com. As a sober rebel listener use...2024-07-0958 min
The Sober RebelMeg on Intuition, Trusting Herself and Being Okay with the PeaceFeeling tired of the daily 'detox to retox' loop that Meg found herself in with alcohol, she decided to do something about it but it wasn't an instant fix as you'll hear in this episode. Along the way she uncovered so many intoxicating lies about alcohol that she even went on to write a book about it.Now she is nearly 5 years sober and embraces how connected she feels in sobriety, how she is now listening to her intuition and has found a way to really be okay with the peace that surrounds her rather than the...2024-06-251h 00
The Sober RebelSte on Happiness, Feeling Proud and Making New MemoriesFrom running around a car park to try to clear his head in early recovery outside the treatment facility and in his words 'hating every second of it' to now holding regular runners and fitness meet ups in the local community for anyone to join in... Ste's story really does demonstrate how many unexpected doors open in sobriety.Embracing happiness, feeling proud and making so many new memories are Ste's three benefits alongside so many other things that are discussed in this interview.Follow Ste on Instagram @recoveryrunners and Louisa @stepping_into_sobriety...2024-06-111h 00
The Sober RebelNik on More Time, Feeling Connected and Facing ThingsIn this conversation with Nik, it's really clear how one path to sobriety is not the same as the next. Nik's route to finding the sober life wasn't a straight forward one, as it often isn't, but he attributes it to changing so many areas of his life and also to how he approaches things.From having more time to get things done, feeling more authentic and more connected with his loved ones as well as facing things head on and not avoiding them. He is thoroughly enjoying what being clear headed and present is bringing to...2024-05-2857 min
The Sober RebelJustin on Health, Rethinking His Diet and SpiritualityJustin is simply a ball of positive energy who turned his life completely on its head when he went sober nearly a decade ago. From being an extremely social drinker for most of his younger years to finding himself alcohol dependant over a period of months, his story really shows how quickly things can descend. In this episode he covers so many benefits to sobriety that he has noticed in that time but in particular how it's impacted how he interacts with the world from a spiritual perspective, his diet and his health.This episode...2024-05-1459 min
The Sober RebelEmily | Relationships, Health and How She Views HerselfListen in as Louisa catches up with Emily who credits her sobriety with changing so many things in her life that it was difficult to pick out just three.Emily is such a ball of positive sober energy but by her own admission she wasn't always like that when alcohol was a part of her life. From struggling with Mummy Wine Culture in the past to now embracing sober dating, self development and viewing herself in a totally different light... this is an amazing look at how many different things change when you go sober....2024-04-3059 min
The Sober RebelCarmela | Self Discovery, Being Reliable and Finding Her VoiceAfter a lovely Easter Break the podcast is back with some amazing guests lined up for you and lots of sober positivity. Join Louisa as she talks to Carmela about how alcohol impacted her life and what made her say enough was enough.Carmela is a real example of what a positive mindset can achieve and she is thriving and in her career in hospitality, not the easiest job to be sober in! She is about to celebrate 4 years of sobriety in July but what scared her the most was how she would black out as a...2024-04-1659 min
The Sober RebelAnnie | Awakening the Senses, Her Inner Child and Raising AwarenessIn this last episode of the first series, Louisa catches up with Annie who works for the NHS and has found amazing ways to incorporate her sobriety into every aspect of her life including her work.Going from being a teenager that didn't really like alcohol but drank to fit in, through to later in life using alcohol to unwind and cope with the stresses of her job during the pandemic, shows how gradually alcohol can take hold. The way that Annie talks about connecting to her senses in sobriety really sells the concept of ensuring you're...2024-03-0559 min
The Sober RebelHarry | Being Available, Sober Slimming and the Magic of the MundaneJoin Louisa in a very special episode when she catches up with an old school friend who decided to go sober 6 months ago.Harry is an absolute inspiration in everything he's achieving. From winning the Slimming World's 'Biggest Loser' and losing a massive 5 stone (and counting), through to being more available for his family in sobriety and rediscovering a joy of the every day.Follow Louisa on Instagram @stepping_into_sobrietyYou'll find a range of links and resources on Louisa's brand new website www.louisaevans.com. As a sober rebel listener use...2024-02-2059 min
The Sober RebelMitch | Family, Relationships and Having 'Smart Feet'Join Louisa and Mitch as they talk about the difference that sobriety has made to his life in general, his career, his relationships and also about how having 'smart feet' has been key for him.Mitch found himself in the depths of addiction at a very young age and now has 17 years sobriety and experience in the recovery sector to pull from. He has an amazing way of sharing advice and tips that anyone can benefit from. Whereas his story is one of extremes, to quote Mitch "it doesn't need to get that bad to ask for...2024-02-0658 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | So what now? | Day 31So what now? Dry January is over and what do you want to do with everything you've learned about yourself and your relationship with alcohol going forward?In this episode, Louisa wraps up the series with snippets from the regular Sober Rebel podcast where she asks her guests to talk about the many benefits they noticed in sobriety.If you're already planning on sobriety being a more permanent change for you then this episode will give you even more reasons to keep going and of course, it would be lovely if you continued to listen...2024-01-3114 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | On creating a meaningful life | Day 30Inspired by the book 'Why has nobody told me this before' by Dr Julie Smith, Louisa delves into the idea of how we can life a life that is meaningful to us.This is about working out what matters to you and how you can incorporate your values into your everyday life. It's another way to nurture your mental health and is a useful subject to ponder especially when you think about your goals in life.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time...2024-01-3013 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Building a sober identity | Day 29To begin with in sobriety, you are focussed on what you're not doing... as in not drinking. A happy, healthy sobriety then comes from turning that attention to other things, to building your sober identity. By creating a strong identity as someone who doesn't drink, should you have any cravings further down the line, you'll be giving up too much to go back to alcohol which is an empowering place to be.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one...2024-01-2915 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Let's talk about sleep | Day 28Sleep... important, health giving and yet it can so often elude us especially in early sobriety. For some they plunge into the depths of sober sleep easily and for others they struggle more without their nightcap to send them off into the land of nod. The thing is, although alcohol may have given the impression it's helping with sleep, it really isn't. Louisa looks at other ways you can help yourself fall to sleep and stay asleep without the artificial aid of a drink.This series has been written and created to support you in your first...2024-01-2822 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Types of therapy | Day 27There is no one way or right way to go sober and there certainly isn't a one size fits all solution for people when it comes to therapy. In this episode, Louisa runs through some of the more popular types of therapy and how they can be used to support you.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a...2024-01-2721 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Overcoming social anxiety (with exercise) | Day 26Social anxiety is really common, the over focus on what others are thinking of you especially in social situations and when you remove alcohol this can be something that some people need support with.In this episode, Louisa takes you through an exercise that she uses with clients to help with this kind of anxiety to bring your focus back off you and into the room so that you feel more calm. You don't have to suffer from this to benefit as this over focus on our own internal reactions in situations is often what causes discomfort...2024-01-2620 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Find your tribe | Day 25There is no denying that sobriety can change some of your relationships and friendships so in this episode Louisa has researched and talked to the sober community to find out how they found their sober tribe and shares their responses.The biggest message of all is to google events near you and not to do it alone because you won't be alone in how you feel about alcohol.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released...2024-01-2518 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Dealing with slip ups | Day 24Another difficult subject to cover but it needs to be talked about because slips can be so demoralising if they happen. Louisa's start to sobriety wasn't a smooth one and that's something that she is very open about. There were a few false starts before sobriety stuck for her. In this episode, she looks into how to pick yourself back up if you have had a slip so that it doesn't mark the end of your want to go sober.Disclaimer: although this series hasn't been designed for dependant drinkers, relapses and slips can be fatal if...2024-01-2417 min
The Sober RebelRich | Being His True Self, Better Sleep and The Narnia EffectIn this episode. Louisa is joined by Rich who found that when he went sober he had to make some pretty radical adjustments to his life. As someone who'd built a career in the alcohol industry, he found that sobriety brought him clarity but also posed a challenge as to how it fitted in with that line of work.Listen in to find out what benefits Rich found in sobriety and how he harnessed his skillset to bring a new alcohol free beer brand, Clean Break, to life.Follow Rich and Louisa on Instagram. Louisa...2024-01-2358 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Let's talk moderation | Day 23Moderation is a controversial subject but it needs to be discussed. For some, Dry Jan is very much about taking a break from alcohol, they aren't alcohol dependant and they want to reintroduce it in a more moderate way once the month is over. For others, moderation is not possible and so in this episode Louisa explores the reasons why she's decided that moderation just isn't for her and looks at why alcohol seems to be so difficult to limit or apply rules to. Why is it so hard to just have one or two and why does consumption...2024-01-2324 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Self esteem vs self compassion | Day 22Today the focus is on the concept of self esteem vs self compassion. Self compassion is a different way of looking at building your confidence and is far more sustainable in the long run.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Hypnotherapist who helps people with habit change.Head to Amazon and...2024-01-2218 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Know your values | Day 21Do you know your values and if you don't, how could knowing them help you and support your interactions and mental health?Here is a link to a list of values online for you to look at alongside this episode, just write down about https://jamesclear.com/core-values though you'll be able to find lists in many places, this is just one to choose from.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering...2024-01-2115 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | The science behind gratitude | Day 20Let's talk about the science of gratitude. When we express gratitude and receive the same, our brain releases dopamine and serotonin, the two crucial neurotransmitters responsible for our emotions, and they make us feel 'good'. They enhance our mood immediately, making us feel happy from the inside which is a key ingredient in enjoying a happy and healthy sobriety. In this episode Louisa looks into ways you can incorporate a gratitude practice into your daily routine.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year...2024-01-2018 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Routines to boost mood | Day 19When it comes to mental health, there are certain things that you can incorporate into your daily routine that will help to boost your mood naturally. They are like pillars of good mental health that you can ensure are in place to support you.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Hypnotherapist who helps...2024-01-1918 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Dopamine and the brain | Day 18Dopamine and the brain is a massive subject and so this only scratches the surface of the subject. The link between the two and that reward system that you'll have been using alcohol to stimulate is a fascinating subject and the more you understand about it then you can begin to look for healthier sources of dopamine in your sobriety.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other...2024-01-1817 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Sugar cravings in sobriety | Day 17One of the common comments from people in early sobriety is that their desire for sugar increases. In this episode, Louisa talks about her own personal experience of weight loss, why she believes those cravings may have happened and what she did about it.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Hypnotherapist who helps...2024-01-1719 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | How friendships and relationships may change | Day 16In this episode, you'll hear from different experiences and feedback from the sober community when it comes to how relationships or friendships may change in your sobriety and how to deal with it. Thank you to everyone who contributed.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Hypnotherapist who helps people with habit change.2024-01-1615 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Cognitive restructuring and how to do it | Day 15Now we've identified which thinking errors you may be doing in the previous episode, we can then look at ways of changing the language around them, distancing from them and swapping them for more helpful cognitions.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Hypnotherapist who helps people with habit change.Head to...2024-01-1519 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | What are thinking errors? | Day 14Thinking errors happen when your thoughts and reality don’t match up, often without you even realising. We all do it to one extent or another. They’re basically faulty patterns of thinking that are self-defeating, meaning it’s possible to get caught in a loop of negative thinking that can end up becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy. In this episode Louisa talks through the different thinking errors and begins the process of helping you understand how you can overcome them.This is a longer episode as it's quite a hefty subject but once you get into the habit...2024-01-1423 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Expanding your comfort zone | Day 13The comfort zone is anything but comfortable. In this episode Louisa talks through what the comfort zone is, how it can shrink your behaviour and how it can even cause phobias in extreme circumstances. She talks through how you can expand your comfort zone gently and in the right way so that life feels exciting without feeling overwhelming.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of...2024-01-1322 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Emotional regulation and mindfulness | Day 12Sobriety won't change the natural ups and downs of your life but it will help you to deal with them better as long as you're learning and applying good emotional regulation tools in stressful moments. In this episode Louisa goes through good techniques you can use to help and how mindfulness c an also support your mental health in difficult times.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also...2024-01-1220 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Embracing emotions | Day 11Today is the subject of emotions in sobriety and how to embrace and experience them in a healthy way rather than seeking to suppress them. Emotional sobriety is such a big topic so this is an introduction to how you'd be taught to process your emotions in therapy.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist...2024-01-1117 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | The first sober changes | Day 10It's day 10, double figures, and today the subject is the first sober changes. Those physical changes that you notice in the early days of sobriety and how those develop over time.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Hypnotherapist who helps people with habit change.Head to Amazon and Audible for Louisa's...2024-01-1015 min
The Sober RebelLeanne | Being Organised, Feeling Energised and Overcoming Panic AttacksJoin Louisa as she talks to Leanne about how alcohol creeped into her life over a long time period and the three main benefits she's now found since going sober.Leanne suffered from panic attacks in the past and to the outside world looked like an incredibly moderate drinker didn't like the feeling of being drunk. As an ODP working in a hospital, she was used to dealing with the effects of alcohol and it didn't make a difference until one day she said enough was enough and the changes she's experienced are phenomenal.Follow...2024-01-0957 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | The parasympathetic nervous system and stress | Day 9It's day 9 and we're continuing the conversation about ways of controlling your body's natural stress response by understanding the parasympathetic nervous system and by using deep relaxation. If you suffer from anxiety, this episode is for you.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Hypnotherapist who helps people with habit change.Head...2024-01-0913 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | The autonomic nervous system | Day 8It's the start of the second week and today Louisa talks through the autonomic nervous system and how you can use it to help you to relax and overcome unhelpful feelings of anxiety or stress so that you aren't tempted to turn to alcohol in those moments.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and...2024-01-0815 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | The influence of others | Day 7Today the subject is the influence of others and that's not just in the shape of your friends and family but also in the wider influence of social media, advertising and society as a whole. Realising how much we're being influenced in all these ways helps to take back control from alcohol.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as...2024-01-0717 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Alcohol as a reward | Day 6This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist.It's day 6 and today Louisa tackles the common misconception that alcohol is a reward at the end of a hard day. She looks at the truth behind that idea and offers some better ways of rewarding yourself this month.Head to Amazon and Audible for Louisa's...2024-01-0615 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Tips for sober socialising | Day 5This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist.It's day 5 and today Louisa has gathered together advice and tips from the sober community on social media regarding socialising sober and how to navigate your first sober weekend if you're going out.Head to Amazon and Audible for Louisa's audiobook 'Becoming a Sober Rebel' if...2024-01-0514 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Challenging your beliefs about alcohol | Day 4It's day 4 of the Dry Jan like a Sober Rebel series and today we're looking at how to challenge your beliefs about alcohol because it isn't enough to simply not pick up a drink, you want to be in a position of enjoying your sober time.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist....2024-01-0417 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Be clear on your why's | Day 3This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist.Today Louisa goes through identifying your 'why's' and how that can help you in any low moments. She's also garnered feedback from the sober community to give you ideas as to other people's motivators in going sober to help with inspiration.Head to Amazon and Audible...2024-01-0316 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | How to deal with cravings | Day 2This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist.Today the focus is on what to do if you experience a craving and how to reframe it so that it passes. All of these suggestions and tips are simply one way to do things, they aren't the only way but they may be able to help.2024-01-0216 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Setting off on the right foot | Day 1This series has been written and created to support you in your sobriety, whatever the time of year. It is ideally listened to at the start but there are a lot of elements that you may find useful regardless of how long you've been sober. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist.In this first episode, Louisa takes you through how important it is to get your mindset right to begin with, whether you are looking...2024-01-0119 min
The Sober RebelMichael | Friendships, Mental Health and a Positive OutlookIn this special Boxing Day episode, Louisa talks to Michael who has a wonderful way of combining his amazing sense of humour with raw honesty.It's difficult to narrow down and highlight just a few topics that were covered. So, just to dangle a conversational carrot... amongst other things you'll enjoy listening to Michael's sober exploits of getting stuck in leather lederhosen in public as well as learning all about his dream of one day owning a donkey to take on picnics in the Welsh countryside.One thing is for sure, you won't be bored...2023-12-2659 min
The Sober RebelIan | Kindness, Achieving at Work and Having More FunThe subjects touched upon in this episode are wide ranging including what to put in your sober toolbox as we approach Christmas alongside some more sensitive topics.Ian's openness and honesty is so inspiring as he talks about an eating disorder he developed later in life which he attributes to his unhealthy drinking habits and how he overcame it in sobriety.His approach to life is now one of being more playful and he now looks for ways to help others so they don't struggle in the way he once did.Follow Ian...2023-12-1258 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | Cognitive restructuring and how to do it | Day 15Now we've identified which thinking errors you may be doing in the previous episode, we can then look at ways of changing the language around them, distancing from them and swapping them for more helpful cognitions.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Hypnotherapist who helps people with habit change.Head to...2023-12-0919 min
The Sober RebelDuncan | Meditation, Presence and Gaining ControlBuckle up and settle down for a deep one today. Duncan is now in his second year of sobriety and has found so many benefits to his whole life but in particular to his inner world by quitting alcohol. From discovering a love of meditation through to tapping into a feeling of presence in order to calm and focus his mind.You'd be mistaken for thinking that he's always enjoyed these practices as you listen but in fact, it's sobriety that unlocked them allowing him to control his thoughts and his inner peace... some may say the...2023-11-2858 min
The Sober RebelDry Jan like a Sober Rebel | The first sober changes | Day 10It's day 10, double figures, and today the topic is the first sober changes... those things that people noticed first of all when they were in early sobriety.This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Hypnotherapist who helps people with habit change.Head to Amazon and Audible for Louisa's audiobook 'Becoming a Sober...2023-11-1715 min
The Sober RebelLinsey | Overthinking, Physical Wellbeing and Gaining ConfidenceAs a weekend drinker, Linsey was initially worried about how she'd socialise and enjoy herself without alcohol but as she soon found out, she needn't have worried at all.The benefits she's discovered in sobriety are endless, but the biggest is in feeling more in control of her mind when it comes to overthinking. Join Louisa and Linsey for a heartwarming conversation full of honesty and laughter as she reflects on how she can now train and run at the weekends and how sobriety has given her the confidence to walk away from situations that no longer...2023-11-1459 min
The Sober RebelFran | Clarity, Pride and Enjoying Every DayIn today's episode Louisa is joined by Fran, a fellow extrovert, who found her weekend drinking habits got out of control towards the end of last year.Join them as Fran talks about the clarity and focus that she's gained in sobriety and the pride in her accomplishment of getting and staying sober.Follow Fran and Louisa on Instagram. Louisa - @stepping_into_sobriety & Fran - @the_sober_extrovertYou'll find a range of links and resources on Louisa's brand new website www.louisaevans.com.Head to Amazon and Audible for Louisa's audiobook...2023-10-3156 min
The Sober RebelAustin | Contentment, Self Discovery and The Power of TodayJoin Louisa as she talks to Austin who has an amazing 3180 days sober (and counting!) to talk about his approach to his sobriety and what it's brought to his life.From finding a contentment in his life through to learning who he really is, Austin's sobriety has unlocked so many areas of self discovery and this episode is packed full of useful advice and tips for ensuring your sobriety is a happy and healthy one too.Follow Austin and Louisa on Instagram. Louisa - @stepping_into_sobriety & Austin - @austinjkarrYou'll find a...2023-10-1759 min
The Sober RebelJodi | Fitness, Relationships and Advancing Her CareerWelcome to this latest episode where Louisa talks to Jodi who's now in her second year of sobriety and is reaping the benefits in so many areas of her life.One of the biggest results for Jodi would be on her health and fitness after an astonishing amount of weight loss, but she also says her relationships with her children, her family and even herself have improved immeasurably.Thank you for taking the time to come on the podcast Jodi, it was a pleasure.Follow Jodi and Louisa on Instagram. Louisa - @stepping_into_sobriety...2023-10-0356 min
The Sober RebelJason | Congruency, Listening More and Overcoming DepressionThis weeks guest is Jason, an entertainer and singer who quit drinking a month before his 50th birthday after seeing an unflattering photo that was taken of him when he was drunk and he hasn't looked back since.In this episode Jason shares the reality of how low his mental health got as a drinker and how much he was sabotaging his physical health with poor choices around food and alcohol. Thankfully, he now feels a world away from that place.From feeling overwhelmed to being back in the driving seat. He's making positive choices...2023-09-1957 min
The Sober RebelLucy | Health, New Friends and Embracing PeaceThis weeks guest, Lucy signed up to a One Year No Beer challenge to kick start her sobriety and has truly embraced all of the positive changes sobriety brings.Spurred on by the space that quitting alcohol created in the early days, she decided to connect with the @soberbutterflycollective where she has found her social circle has exploded with like minded sober friends and she's had so many opportunities to join in challenges.From sober camping, forest bathing and sound baths through to gorge scrambling... she's now tried so many amazing things with her attitude...2023-09-0558 min
The Sober RebelLia | Self Love, Endorphins and Letting Go Of AngerLouisa is joined in this episode by Lia who, in her own words, 'dragged herself through fire to get here' and now she's determined to enjoy life... and that's exactly what she's doing. From falling in love with herself and letting go of anger, through to finding new ways to get her endorphins... you can't help but be inspired.Lia's openness when talking about really challenging times in her life, teamed with her hilarious sense of humour will have you hooked on her every word.Follow Lia and Louisa on Instagram. Louisa - @stepping_into_sobriety & Lia...2023-08-2255 min
The Sober RebelSoph | A Zest for Life, Grief and Saying Yes | Episode 02Welcome to The Sober Rebel, the show that brings you a positive look into sobriety and all of the opportunities it brings your way. In this episode Louisa is joined by Soph, who talks about the many benefits she's found in the sober life and also what it was like resetting to day one after four years of sobriety and attempting moderation last year.From discovering a newfound zest for life and also dealing grief in a more present way, Soph's energy and love of sobriety is infectious.Follow Soph and Louisa on Instagram. Louisa...2023-08-0854 min
The Sober RebelPearl | Sex, Food and Rock 'n' RollWelcome to this very first ever episode of The Sober Rebel.In this episode Louisa is joined by Pearl who talks about the many benefits she's found in the sober life. From finding a renewed love of life to discovering a passion for the mundane, as she puts it.Pearl has been sober for 2 and a half years and credits her sobriety with being life changing on all levels. Have a listen as we delve into the fruity subjects of sex, food and rock 'n' roll in sobriety and how much better they are!2023-07-2557 min