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Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Claire T** TRIGGER WARNING ** In this week's episode of 'Sober Stories from Everyday People' I am chatting all things spiritual with Claire who is a Reiki practitioner, a shamanic healer and a clairvoyant. Claire is 136 days sober at the time of this recording. It is not Claires first bout of sobriety although things feel very different this time round. In this episode I talk openly about my own spiritual awakening which has been happening progressively over the last 6-8 months. It is a deep conversation and a vulnerable one for me personally as...2025-05-201h 12
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: NinaIn this week’s ‘Sober Stories from Everyday People’ podcast I am chatting with Nina in London who is 116 days sober at the time of this recording. Nina is a member of my THRIVE online women’s Community and has also worked with me directly for several weeks.Nina talks openly about the twists and turns that kept her drinking regularly in her life up until her late 40’s. With two children and a husband, Nina feels like she is really thriving in life and growing stronger every day in sobriety.You can find and connect wi...2025-05-071h 20
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Daniel TRIGGER WARNING (references suicidal thoughts)In this week's episode of the "Sober Stories from Everyday People" podcast, host @sassysobermum interviews Daniel, a 47-year-old from Jersey who has been sober for six years. Daniel discusses Jersey's strong drinking culture and reflects on his chaotic youth, which included a traumatic childhood and early marriage with children. He worked his way up in the IT sector but faced challenges with alcohol. After quitting cold turkey, he experienced severe depression and contemplated suicide. Thankfully, he sought support from colleagues, leading to personal growth and active involvement in the sober co...2025-04-081h 01
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Catriona This week I am talking with Catriona in Kilkenny, Ireland. Catriona is 10 months sober at the time of this recording. She lives with her husband and two young children and is a small business owner. Catriona talks candidly about the destructive impact alcohol had on her life and how she managed to get sober. Catriona talks about life changes, getting stronger everyday and how the prescribed drug Antabuse helped her begin the journey of quitting for good. You can connect with Catriona on Facebook under Catriona Byrne. I hope you enjoy the episode. 2025-03-121h 07
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Hana In the first episode of 2025 I chat with Hana in New York City who is 2 years sober at the time of the recording. Hana's journey is littered with stories of going too far and having no off switch. Hana drank for over 2 decades before deciding enough was enough and quitting for good in the festive season. Hana is brave, inspiring and open with her story. I hope you find it comforting. You can connect with Hana on Instagram at @hanaziggyHelpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting...2025-03-041h 19
Sober Stories from Everyday People100th Episode Special: Reflections of a Sober Life Welcome to this special episode to mark 100 episodes of the Sober Stories from Everyday people podcast. During this episode I explore reflections from my own life and from the lives of the many people I have worked with. Sobriety is a challenging, beautiful and scary process, especially during holiday seasons. I offer insight, wisdom and reassurance for all things early sobriety and hope that you take at least one positive thing from listening, to help you navigate the impending Christmas period.Sending love and best wishes this Christmas.You can do it!2024-12-171h 03
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Nancy In this episode I am talking to Nancy from Essex who is sober 10 months at the time of this recording. Nancy is married with 2 children. Nancy talks about growing up in a sociable household and trying alcohol-pops for the first time. The transition from carefree childfree days to mortgage, kids and work pressures, Nancys drinking followed a similar path to many other guests on this show. Once Nancy decided to quit she threw herself into the learning and mindset work to be successful. You can follow Nancy on instagram at lil_miss_kiddy...2024-12-061h 13
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Anastasia In this week's episode of Sober Stories from Everyday people podcast I am chatting with Anastasia in Essex who is 228 days sober at the time of this recording. Anastasia is a 37 year old mum of twins who is currently studying psychology and counselling via distance learning. She talks openly about her life with alcohol and how it became something she became fed up with, especially after having her twins. You can find Anastasia on TikTok here @fresh_and_sober and also in instagram at the same handle. Helpful links: ...2024-11-191h 21
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Gareth In this week's episode of Sober Stories from Everyday People I am talking to Gareth in Hollyport, Berkshire. Gareth is 129 days sober at the time of this recording. He is 38 years old and lives with his partner and two dogs, Otis and Isla. Gareth talks about drinking and smoking for most of his adult life to a point where it became toxic and dark. Gareth has also very recently been diagnosed ADHD after listening to this podcast and exploring the traits in himself. After alcohol played a part in almost every occasion, he is living life free...2024-11-071h 03
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Hannah B In this episode of Sober Stories from Everyday People we explore the story of Hannah in Australia. Originally from Leicester, UK, Hannah runs 3 businesses and lives with her 4 children and Husband. Hannah is 268 days sober at the time of this recording. Hannah talks about starting her family young and receiving an early cancer diagnosis. Hannahs relationship with alcohol slowly crept up over the years eventually resulting in blackouts and sober curiosity. Hannah tried 90 days sober and then went back to trying to moderate, before quitting completely in November 2023. Hannah is a complete inspiration and so...2024-10-2959 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Lucy WIn this episode of Sober Stories from Everyday People Podcast, I am chatting to Lucy from Chichester in West Sussex.Lucy is 7.5 months sober at the time of this recording and is a mum of five children. Lucy is also a DDPYoga fitness instructor after getting into it alongside her partner.Lucy and I talk ADHD, over drinking, moving around a lot, relationships and all the chaos that comes with undiagnosed ADHD and alcohol!Lucy managed 5 months of sobriety before this stint, going 'cold turkey' and finding it so hard. She talks openly...2024-10-151h 10
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Carrie This week's episode of Sober Stories from Everyday People podcast is with Carrie from St. Neots in Cambridgeshire. Carrie, a medical secretary and mum of 3 boys, is 126 days sober at the time of this recording.Carries talks openly about alcohol and its impact on her health and wellness. Her drinking was weekend driven always resulting in hangovers, until enough became enough.So many people will relate to Carries story and journey with alcohol and quitting for good.You can find Carrie on instagram at @sobermumofboys.Happy listening!...2024-09-251h 02
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Steph JThis week on Sober Stories from Everyday People podcast I'm talking with Steph from London who's been sober for 4 years and 2 months at the time of this recording. Steph, who is enjoying midlife, loves fashion and works in advertising. Steph is also ADHD and we talk about the links to alcohol and neurodivergence, how hard quitting was, finding the joy in sobriety and trusting the process. Steph is a delight to listen to and full of wisdom. You can follow her on instagram at @flouncingabout. Enjoy.Helpful links: Get help from me directly...2024-09-181h 21
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Donna In this week's episode of Sober Stories from Everyday People I am talking with Donna in Thirroul, New South Wales, Australia. At the time of recording, Donna is 4 years, 3 months and 10 days sober.Donna is originally from Melbourne and has been married for 25 years. Donna discusses having a relatively normal farm up bringing with relatively normal drinking habits until she sadly lost her mother and first husband. During and after that period of her life, she went slightly off the rails and got into using more alcohol. Donna was a self confessed party girl who began enjoying...2024-09-021h 22
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Vinay This week's Sober Stories from Everyday People Podcast is with NHS worker; Vinay who lives in Hale, Cheshire. Vinay is 319 days sober at the time of this recording and assigns a lot of the motivation to get sober to getting healthy for his young family. An avid long distance runner, he talks about life before running and life before quitting drinking. A life that was very different and often destructive, with some regrets. Vinay is open, brutally honest and a real inspiration to anyone considering quitting drinking. You can find Vinay on instagram at @runningtowardssobriety. Enjoy the episode!2024-08-221h 12
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Grace This week on the Sober Stories from Everyday People Podcast I am chatting with Grace from London who now lives in Stoke-on-Trent. Grace is 1 year sober at the time of this recording. Grace had been a member of the THRIVE Sober online community for virtually all of her sobriety and has found peace, confidence and guidance in being connected with a sober community. She talks about work, relationships, sobriety wobbles and mindset changes that helped her reach a year sober. You can follow Grace on instagram at @sobermum2023.Helpful links: Get help from...2024-08-141h 02
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Penny In this week's episode of Sober Stories from Everyday People I am discussing all things sobriety with Penny in Kingston-Upon-Thames. Penny is an opiate recovery worker in Camden and has masters in public health. Penny is 130 days sober at the time of this recording.Penny describes a typical drinking life with minimal consequences until it started to affect the things she really cared about. She talks about hearing a voice inside which was trying to save her and how important it was to set a goal and get support.You can find Penny on instagram...2024-08-0558 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Marie This week's Sober Stories from Everyday People podcast episode is with Marie Shaw from @unfunk_your_soul and @unfunk_your_soul_podcast. Marie lives in Staffordshire and is 576 days sober at the time of this recording.Following redundancy, Marie changed her career and moved into the wellness space, training as an Exhale meditation instructor and offering clients healing, growth and relaxation through music, movement and meditation.Marie started to realise that alcohol was not aligning with who she wanted to be. Marie became fed up with drinking 'just because' and decided to start a journey...2024-07-301h 15
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Hannah C This week's Sober Stories from Everyday People podcast episode is with Hannah C from Surrey, UK. Hannah, a self employed gardener, is one year and one month sober at the time of this recording. We discuss how being a young parent, a parent of a child with extra needs, and being a single parent for a period of time, can impact your reliance on alcohol to cope. We also talk about alcohol and ADHD following my recent diagnosis and Hannah's strong suspicion of it.You can follow her on instagram at @hanbag.97.Helpful...2024-07-201h 14
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Owen TRIGGER WARNING - family member suicideThis week's episode is with Owen from Halesowen, near Birmingham. Owen is 13 months sober at the time of this recording. Owen, who lives with his wife and young daughter, talks about trying alcohol relatively late, at 16 (on the last day of school).After starting, Owen got into a drinking crowd and drank as part of the 'sesh' with mates most weeks. After unexpectedly losing his father, Owen recalls drinking for more emotional reasons. Being an emotional person, he found solace in alcohol but it brought chaos and shame to...2024-05-161h 04
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Jade This week's episode is with the face behind instagrams @scottishandsober, Jade. Jade is almost 3.5 years sober and lives in Aberdeen, North East Scotland. Jade speaks openly about her life with alcohol, how it slowly crept into weekly life and was normalised for most occasions. Following a difficult relationship and some mental health challenges, Jade decided to stop drinking and is now helping others by supporting people via her hugely popular instagram page. Enjoy listening.Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober...2024-05-081h 01
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Vanessa In this week's episode of Sober Stories from Everyday People I am chatting to Vanessa in the Ribble Valley in Lancashire. Vanessa, who is113 days sober at the time of this recording, shares her life with alcohol and why she stopped drinking at New Year. Vanessa is warm, open, and direct about her life growing up, her drinking experiences and how she is currently navigating her new alcohol free life. I hope you enjoy the episode. You can follow Vanessa on Instagram here: @vanessagrey1717 or @vanessagrazeHelpful links: Get help from me directly...2024-04-291h 09
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Sebastian This weeks Sober Stories episode is with 24 year old Sebastian from Bolton, who is 6 months sober.Sebastian is raising money for charity by going 12 months alcohol free after losing his mum to cancer 2 years ago and meeting some incredible health mentors on BBC3's Go Hard or Go Home (2023) TV show.Seb is big into fund raising and raising awareness for mental health, cancer and now all things alcohol free. Sebastian is open, honest and good fun to listen to. As a young person stopping drinking he has a great insight into the challenges younger...2024-04-2252 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Jessica In this weeks episode I speak to Jessica in Norwich, UK, who is 5.5 years sober at the time of this recording. Jessica talks about the infamous 90's drinking culture and how it helped to cement her desire to fit in and feel interesting. Drinking became part of her identity and ramped up dramatically during her university years. After having her first child at 29, Jessica became more aware of the mummy wine culture that traps so many of us into weekly drinking and drinking as a 'reward'. Now sober, Jessica enjoys volunteering at festivals, crocheting and planning trips in her...2024-04-081h 06
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Lauren In this weeks episode of Sober Stories from Everyday People I am chatting to Lauren in Leeds who's been sober for almost 2 years at the time of this recording. Lauren lives with her 2 children and her husband, and runs her own business hiring TV & film locations around the UK, which she loves.Lauren was a weekend binge drinker, abstaining in the week but usually drinking with no off switch at the weekend. This lifestyle was fun for a long time but Lauren talks openly about how it dragged her down in the days following big weekend binges...2024-03-251h 11
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Alisha & Ricci Apologies for the not quite up to standard sound quality of this episode In this episode of "Sober Stories from Everyday People" podcast, listeners are introduced to the podcasts first sober husband and wife team, Alisha and Ricci, team from West London who are navigating their journey through sobriety. With a combined 650 days of sobriety, they share their powerful stories of transformation and newfound freedom from alcohol.Alisha opens up about her upbringing, where alcohol was normalized due to her father's struggles with alcoholism. Growing up, she found herself in environments where drinking was prevalent...2024-03-181h 08
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Sarah L Trigger warning (contains reference of suicide)In this week's episode of the Sober Stories Podcast, sassysobermum sits down with Sarah, a guest from Chichester who is 105 days sober at the time of recording. Sarah, who runs a hair salon and offers online support to aspiring hair colorists through groups and workshops, opens up about her journey to sobriety. She shares candidly about her struggles with alcohol, which eventually led her to a point of feeling suicidal before she decided to stop drinking.Throughout the episode, Sarah discusses the intersection of alcohol and motherhood, as well...2024-03-041h 13
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Natalia This week's episode of the "Sober Stories from Everyday" podcast features Natalia from Toronto, who is 31 years old and has been sober for 262 days at the time of the recording. She resides with her husband and dog and has a fulfilling career in HR that she loves. Natalia enjoys baking, hiking, spending time with family, and going to the gym.Natalia shared her journey with alcohol, describing it as a slow climb followed by a steep drop. She began drinking relatively late but found herself relying heavily on alcohol to cope with life's challenges after experiencing several...2024-02-261h 17
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: TrishaIn this week's episode of the Sober Stories from Everyday People podcast, Trisha from Sligo, North West Ireland, shares her journey of sobriety, having been sober for 136 days. Trisha resides with her husband and three children and opens up about losing her mother at 60 to alcohol-related causes. She discusses her attempt at moderation before ultimately accepting that sobriety was the path for her. Trisha has been working with a mindset coach, which, coupled with her sobriety, has led to numerous opportunities in her life. Her top tips for getting sober include changing things up, such as rearranging furniture to...2024-02-1258 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Hayley In this week's episode of "Sober Stories from Everyday People," we dive into the journey of Hayley, a 35-year-old from Worthing in West Sussex, who is almost five months sober after numerous attempts to quit drinking in recent years. Hayley's story is one of resilience and self-discovery as she delves into her struggles with alcohol, recreational drugs, and emotional challenges.Raised without knowing her biological father until her mid-30s, Hayley speaks openly about her journey toward sobriety, which has been intertwined with her passion for yoga—a newfound outlet she discovered along the way. Despite facing is...2024-02-051h 11
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Chris B In this weeks episode of Sober Stories From Everyday People we hear the inspiring journey of Chris, a 46-year-old father who has been sober for 18 months at the time of the recording.Chris shares his experiences of navigating the drinking culture during the hedonistic 1990s, where rock music and smoking were prevalent. In his early 20s, he worked in Ibiza, which intensified his drinking habits. Returning home, he pursued a career as a stone mason, eventually settling down and becoming a father to an 8-year-old daughter.The challenges escalated during the COVID-19 pandemic, managing a...2024-01-291h 15
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Rosie This week's "Sober Stories for Everyday People" podcast features Rosie Gill Moss from Kent, a brave individual who has been sober for nearly two years as of March 2024. Rosie, the host of her own podcast, "Widowed AF," shared her inspiring journey to sobriety and the challenges she faced along the way.Rosie's story takes a poignant turn as she discusses the tragic loss of her husband at sea in 2018. He went out for a day of scuba diving and never returned, succumbing to a drowning accident. With young children at the time of becoming a widow, Rosie...2024-01-221h 14
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Jen In this week's episode of "Sober Stories from Everyday People," the guest, Jen from Shepperton, Middlesex, shares her journey to sobriety. A 35-year-old mother of three under 4 years old, Jen reached 7 months of sobriety in January 2024. She began drinking in university, initially as an average drinker, but soon realized she had no off button, turning it into an everyday habit. After attempting moderation for six months, Jen decided to quit for good, especially with her wife expecting their third child.Jen's decision to quit surprised many, but she found support in the THRIVE Sober online community, which...2024-01-1558 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Anna K In this week's episode of "Sober Stories from Everyday People" hosted by SassySoberMum, Anna, a resilient individual from South Wales, takes the spotlight. At just over a year sober, Anna shares her transformative journey filled with resilience, determination, and newfound purpose.Aged 44 and a mother to a 13-year-old daughter, Anna's relationship with alcohol began in her teenage years, initially as a means to fit in. However, as time passed, her drinking habits grew heavier through her twenties and beyond. Despite expectations that motherhood might ease her consumption, her reliance on alcohol persisted as...2023-10-3048 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Cate In this week's episode of the "Sober Stories from Everyday People" podcast, host SassySoberMum is joined by Cate, a 48-year-old artist living in Oxford. Cate's story is a powerful exploration of the lasting impact of alcoholism on families, as she candidly discusses her experiences growing up with a functioning alcoholic father.Cate's childhood was marked by the presence of her father's alcoholism, which left a significant imprint on her life. She approaches this subject with compassion, acknowledging that many people at the time didn't fully understand the consequences of heavy drinking. Cate's narrative is a...2023-10-231h 10
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Rich C In this week's episode of "Sober Stories with Everyday People," we sit down with Rich, a remarkable individual from Leeds who has been on a transformative journey to sobriety for the past 20 months. Rich's story is another testament to the power of resilience, personal growth, and the boundless potential of life sober. This episode offers a candid and heartfelt conversation with Rich, who, despite being a "middle-lane" drinker for most of his life, decided to make a change and hasn't looked back since.Rich's relationship with alcohol began in his early teens, as...2023-10-161h 04
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Emily D In this week's episode of "Sober Stories from Everyday People," I sit down with Emily, a 32-year-old Personal Assistant currently residing in Bristol. Emily's journey from Essex to Bristol has been more than just a geographical change; it's been a transformation in her relationship with alcohol.Emily's story is one that many can relate to. She began drinking in her university days as a way to combat shyness and fit into a heavy drinking culture. Alcohol seemed to provide her with the confidence she needed in social situations, but it came at a cost – crippling ha...2023-10-091h 08
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: JakkiIn this podcast episode, the guest Jakki from Berkshire shares her personal journey to sobriety. Jakki is 33 years old, married for two years, and has two stepsons and a dog. Unlike some, she didn't grow up in an environment of excessive drinking, but like many teenagers, she began drinking alcohol at a young age.The turning point in Jakki's relationship with alcohol occurred during the COVID-19 lockdown. She began to feel "sober curious" in 2021, questioning her drinking habits. To explore her sobriety further, she attended Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings but found that it wasn't the right fit for her...2023-10-011h 12
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Anit The podcast episode featured a guest named Anit, who has been sober for eight years. He is currently 47 years old and resides in Hove, East Sussex. Anit's journey to sobriety began during a holiday to Malta in 2015 when he had a realisation, with the help of a bartender at his hotel, that he had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Upon returning from his trip, he made the courageous decision to quit drinking.Over the course of several years of sobriety, Anit also adopted a vegan lifestyle. He is known for being warm, open, and wise...2023-09-2258 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: JoanneThis week I am talking to Jo in Essex who is 6 months sober at the time of this recording. Jo is 41-year-old skincare therapist and a mum of three. Jo talks about how she didn't grow up in a big drinking family and as an adult, wasn't a very heavy drinker. She stopped drinking because she felt less than great and wanted to live a healthier life. It's a simple story with a big impact. Enjoy!Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com 2023-09-141h 16
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Mike CTodays episode is with Mike from Colchester, Essex. Mike is 39 and has been sober for 4.5 years at the time of this recording. Mike talks about how alcohol didn't have any significant role in his childhood and it wasn't until he started higher education that he tried to get into social drinking just to try and fit in. After a while, Mike got fed up of feeling the damaging effects of alcohol and decided to quit for good. This story is another great example of taking the decision to stop drinking just because it makes you...2023-09-0648 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: May**TRIGGER WARNING** References of child sexual abuse.This week I am chatting to 30 year old May in Streatham, London, who is 8 months sober at the time of this recording. Like many people her age she is into traveling, eating out, catching up with friends and reading. Her story with alcohol was relatively tame for most of her teenage years and early 2o's but it ramped up after a significant break up, and then 'tipping point' being shut away alone in covid lockdown.This is a great episode. Enjoy!2023-08-301h 13
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Luke B In the 60th episode of Sober Stories, I am chatting to Luke B from Stratford-Upon-Avon who now resides in Wales, UK. Luke is almost 10 months sober after a couple of stints in The Priory. He has also recently been diagnosed with ADHD. Luke talks about drinking to fit in, mini rock bottoms and how he always had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. He is now into running and getting outdoors and is absolutely loving his sober adventure and where it is taking him. Enjoy the episode.Helpful links: Get help from me directly...2023-08-211h 00
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: LeahThis weeks episode is with Leah who is living in Belgium after growing up in New Hampshire USA. Leah runs a bar with her husband (who is also sober) after working in hospitality all her life. She is coming up to one year sober very soon. Happy listening!Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober Coaching for sobriety guidance & resources here www.thrivesobercoaching.com Get access to my new online sobriety self-paced course here https...2023-08-151h 11
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Suzanne F This weeks episode is with Suzanne from Stratford Upon Avon. Suzanne is almost 2 years sober and has noticed everything has improved since quitting drinking. Happy listening!Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober Coaching for sobriety guidance & resources here www.thrivesobercoaching.com Get access to my new online sobriety self-paced course here https://checkout.teachable.com/secure/1930842/checkout/order_jmr0kg9w(use coupon code HALFPRICE) Join my super...2023-08-081h 05
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Fran This weeks episode is with Fran in Battersea, London, who is 194 days sober at the time of this recording. Fran talks about challenges in her family dynamic at a young age and slowly watching the wheels come off that eventually lead her to quitting drinking, and finding her inner creativity again. I hope you enjoy it!Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober Coaching for sobriety guidance & resources here www.thrivesobercoaching.com Get access to my new...2023-07-2855 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Julia This weeks episode is with Julia from Dumfries in Scotland. Julia is 2.5 years into sobriety and is feeling calmer, more happy and more grateful following her decision to quit drinking. She is recently married, has a toddler and is pregnant with her second child. Julia shares lots of tips and wisdom including her 'joy list' and looking for 'glimmers'. Happy listening!Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober Coaching for sobriety guidance & resources here www.thrivesobercoaching.com 2023-07-2249 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: CatrinaThis week I am talking with Catrina from Glasgow who is 21 months sober. Catrina shares such a similar story to many of us who fall into drinking as a teenager and then just continue on throughout 20's & 30's without questioning it. After working for 9 years in a call centre, Catrina's sobriety has lead her to seeking a job as a recovery worker, helping local young people with addiction, which she is really excited about. Catrina is warm, candid and incredibly relatable. Enjoy!Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum...2023-07-1446 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: HeatherThis weeks episode is with Heather from Hazlemere in Buckinghamshire. Heather is celebrating 1 year alcohol free today (at the time of releasing this episode). Heather explains brilliantly how alcohol can just be the thing you do for a long time and how it can eventually negatively impact your mental wellbeing. She is super down to earth and shares so much helpful wisdom. I hope you enjoy the show and congratulations Heather!Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober Coaching for sobriety...2023-07-071h 12
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Clare S This week I am chatting to Claire from Wokingham. Claire is 46 years old and has been sober for several months. She explored sobriety originally because a best friend decided to stop drinking and she found she was envious of her choice. Since then, her husband has also stopped drinking and they are enjoying a new lease of life without alcohol. Claire has recently qualified as a sobriety coach and is loving helping others to change their relationship with drinking. I hope you enjoy it!Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting...2023-06-301h 01
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Aideen This week's episode is with Aideen from Dublin who is celebrating 3 years of sobriety this month. Aideen realised she had a problematic relationship with alcohol after a breakup with a partner and then living on her own and drinking at home. Aideen took a slightly different journey into quitting drinking in that she turned to her family for help and then took strength and inspiration from events happening in her life. These events helped her to redefine who she wanted to be and gave her new purpose and identity. I hope you enjoy the episode....2023-06-231h 15
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Meggie In this episode I am speaking with Meggie in Minnesota, USA, who is 237 days sober at the time of this recording. Meggie has 4 small children and keeps herself busy with a variety of different projects including teaching hot yoga and freelance writing. Meggie's story with alcohol is similar to many others in the way it progressed through her 20's and 30's, but an early drunken experience would change the course of her life forever. Meggie is a breath of fresh air; she is open, warm and already has so much sober wisdom to share. I hope you enjoy it!2023-06-161h 04
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Noreen This week I chat to the lovely Noreen from West Byfleet who's just turned 9 months sober. Noreen has had several previous years of sobriety under her belt, but went back to drinking before getting fed up and quitting again. She has worked really hard on making sobriety different this time and focusing much more on her emotional sobriety and overall wellbeing. Noreen is honest, she is frank and we both share a deep connection with our painful 'mother wounds'. Happy listening.Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com 2023-06-0957 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: BeckyIn this episode I chat with 32 year old Becky from Leeds who's 133 days sober at the time of this recording. What I love bout Becky's story is she challenged her relationship with alcohol a single person in her early 30s. Becky started drinking to help her cope with social anxiety in her late teens, which just carried on as a pattern at weekends until she decided to stop drinking altogether. I hope you enjoy her story as much as I did!Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com 2023-06-021h 03
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Mike Trigger Warning - Suicide. This week's episode is with Mike in Devon who is just about to celebrate being clean and sober for 4 years (in June 2023). Mike opens up about his trauma and his journey with alcohol and drugs, and how a few failed sobriety attempts, resulting in relapses, finally lead him to the help and support he had been craving. Mike got the help he needed and now he is giving back in more ways than one, to the community to help others seek happiness in sobriety. He is open, candid and vulnerable. It's an emotional story, but...2023-04-171h 13
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Steve BThis weeks episode is with Steve from Canada, who lives just outside of Toronto. He is sober 1 year this week (at the time of the episode release). Steve recounts a childhood where his dad would drink every night and how he fell into a similar pattern, because it was the social norm. He talks of becoming aware of how alcohol was impacting his life, not resonating with AA, how Annie Grace's 'This Naked Mind' changed his life and the importance of education to transform your mindset. I hope you thoroughly enjoy this chat.Helpful links: 2023-04-121h 10
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Sara This week's episode is with Sara from Durham, UK. Sara has three children and is currently at university studying Occupational Therapy. In our chat we cover growing up with alcohol in the home, teenage drinking, living overseas and sober curiosity. Like many, Sara flip flopped between drinking and sobriety before taking the final plunge into living completely alcohol free one year ago. I hope you enjoy the episode!Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober Coaching for sobriety guidance & resources here...2023-04-041h 14
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Sarah ZThis week I am chatting to Sarah from East Yorkshire who is 214 days sober at the time of recording. Sarah is a mum to two teenagers and like many of us, used alcohol to enjoy life, have fun and embrace handling a busy life. Sarah is warm, funny, relatable and powerfully frank in her story of typical binge drinking and how she is enjoying sobriety. I hope you love the episode!Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober Coaching for sobriety...2023-03-271h 01
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Julia This week I am chatting to Julia from Tasmania. Julia is 6 months sober and has also been a member of my THRIVE Community since the beginning. After decades of heavy sociable drinking, Julia started to drink more at home and more on her own. After graduating in midwifery at 49 and meeting her current partner, she decided enough was enough and something had to change. Julia is honest, brave and relatable. I hope you enjoy listening.Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE...2023-03-201h 22
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Katy This week I am talking to Katy from Chelmsford in Essex. Katy is a mental health nurse who has been sober for 6 months. Katy drank like many of her friends until one day she suffered some health issues that would transform her life forever. After working hard on her early sobriety and becoming a much loved member of THRIVE, Katy is now settling nicely into her alcohol free life. It's another very relatable story. I hope you enjoy it!Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com 2023-03-121h 04
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Luc This week I am delighted to bring another male voice to Sober Stories. Luc from Toronto is six years sober at the time of this recording. After a hedonistic career in tech sales, Luc quit drinking to pursue a better quality of life for himself and for his future family. A wake up call during a visit to a therapist took Lucy into drug and alcohol therapy services and started his successful journey with sobriety. Luc is a passionate runner and an avid coach in the mens sobriety space. I hope you enjoy the episode....2023-03-051h 01
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Michelle This week I chat to Michelle from Brisbane, Australia. Michelle is 503 days sober at the time of recording this episode. She described her drinking style as a high functioning woman having everything in order from the outside whilst feeling a fraud on the inside. After signing up for a 3 month challenge to remove alcohol from her life, her sober journey quickly blossomed and grew from strength to strength. She now continues with her own personal development as well as focusing her attention to helping and connecting with others in a similar place she was pre-sobriety....2023-02-271h 03
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Sophie This weeks episode is with Sophie, the person behind instagram's @sober_and_happy and also someone who I consider a friend. Sophie, like me, is celebrating 4 years of sobriety in April 2023. We were connected very early on in our sober journey's and we've been in and out of contact up until several months ago, when we became proper mates. Sophie's story is so relatable; starting with drinking in her teens to getting regularly blackout drunk. She is warm, direct, charismatic and full of wisdom. I hope you enjoy the episode.Helpful links: Get...2023-02-191h 04
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Jo E This episode is with Jo E from London. Jo is 7 months sober at the time of this recording. Jo is a nurse who is just about to complete her masters in Professional Practice. The daughter of a teetotal mother and an alcoholic father, Jo references a chaotic relationship with alcohol starting like many of us, in her teenage years. Jo recently suffered from bouts of anxiety and depression on top of being peri-menopausal which plays a big role in getting sober. She is into festivals, running, yoga and is embracing sobriety (and all its benefits) with both hands. I...2023-02-141h 18
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: SusannahThis week I am chatting to Susannah in Hampshire, England, who turned sober 9 months on the day of recording. After some traumatic events during her 20's and early 30's, Susannah's drinking slowly increased from weekend fun drinking to wine after the kids had gone to sleep. This gradual increase meant that moderation was always a big focus and feeling lethargic and below average every day became the norm. Susannah found her way into sobriety via local AA meetings and listening to podcasts. She is thoroughly open and honest, and has a story of strength following loss and trauma that...2023-02-061h 01
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Pearl TRIGGER WARNING This weeks conversation is with Pearl from London who has just turned 1 year sober! Pearl has been through many ups and downs in her early life and like many of us, used alcohol on and off to cope when things got difficult. Pearl's story contains topics that some listenings might find triggering, including talking about potential parental suicide. Pearl is energetic, brave, positive and inspiring. She talks openly and from the heart. I hope you love the chat as much as I did.Helpful links: Get help from me directly by...2023-01-301h 21
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: ChristyThis weeks conversation is with American expat Christy who is a women's sobriety coach based in London, UK. Christy is almost 3 years sober at the time of recording. We talk mummy wine time, trauma, postpartum depression and changing from a law career to creating a sober coaching business helping other women (especially mums) change their relationship with alcohol. Happy listening!Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober Coaching for sobriety guidance & resources here www.thrivesobercoaching.com Get...2023-01-2355 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Callum This week I am chatting to Callum in London who is 4.5 years sober at the point of recording this show. Callum is an actor and Musician who had a fairly typical relationship with alcohol in his teens and twenties. After a health scare that sent him into hospital and gave him a bleak prognosis, he had no choice but to remove alcohol and get sober. Thankfully his health has dramatically improved and he is getting stronger and happier every day. Callum is brutally honest and so relatable; I hope you enjoy this wisdom-packed episode.Helpful...2023-01-161h 07
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Jodi This week I chat to Jodi from Nottinghamshire who was 107 days sober at the time of recording. Jodi discusses how like many of us, she got into drinking as a teenager by raiding her parents booze cupboard with friends. Jodi recalls how everyone around her was drinking the same way and no one questioned if it was bad, or creating issues. Following some fertility issues after her first child, she medicated her trauma with wine. It was a target of losing some weight after lockdown that spurred her into her alcohol free journey, which she is fully embracing and...2023-01-101h 01
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Sarah CIn this chat I am talking to Sarah C from Colchester who has been sober for 4 months. Sarah talks about drinking before becoming a parent and how much happier she is now she is free from alcohol. This is a lovely chat. Enjoy.Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober Coaching for sobriety guidance & resources here www.thrivesobercoaching.com Get access to my new online sobriety self-paced course here https://checkout.teachable.com/secure/1930842/checkout/order_jmr0...2023-01-031h 10
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Christmas Special 2022Its Christmas week!! I wanted to add some tips and help to support you in navigating this party period. This episode is taken from the LIVE recording on instagram with Patrick from The Alcohol ReThink Podcast. We talk through six tips to THRIVE this Christmas with a few listener questions at the end. Sending love and best wishes.Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober Coaching for sobriety guidance & resources here www.thrivesobercoaching.com Get access to...2022-12-2144 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Isabelle This chat is with Isabelle from Holland who has been sober for seven months (at the time of the recording). Following knee surgery earlier this year, she decided that quitting drinking was a good idea after many years of living on ‘planet wine’. Like Isabelle, wine was also my drink of choice, and we share many similar experiences around post drinking shame, embarrassment, ‘hanxiety’ and general ill health. Isabelle has such a fresh and direct way of explaining things, I know you will get a lot from this episode. Enjoy!Helpful links: Get help fro...2022-12-181h 05
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Mike This week’s episode is with Mike in New Zealand, who is also the host of his own podcast show called ‘Sober Sunday Check-In Podcast’. Mike, born in Scotland, talks about his life and relationship with alcohol throughout teenage years where he recounts feeling different to his peers, to his twenties and thirties where he used alcohol to cope with pretty much everything life was throwing at him. After several stints of sobriety, he decided to pin a date in the diary (1st Jan 2022) as his day to get sober and stuck to it. He talks through the highs and lo...2022-12-141h 18
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Emily This week’s episode is with Emily from Gloucestershire who at 28 years old, has been sober for 6 months. Emily, like me, always took it too far. Our stories cross over so much apart from the fact Emily had much more awareness and intention to stop drinking under 30. She is wise, relatable and really interesting to listen to. I hope you enjoy the episode.Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober Coaching for sobriety guidance & resources here www.thrivesobercoaching.com ...2022-12-081h 06
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Sally TRIGGER WARNING (Suicide)This week’s episode is with Sally from Derbyshire who has been sober for three years. Sally has suffered from mental health challenges over the years, which came to a head after a life changing incident happened. Sally approached sobriety, day by day, almost in competition with herself to keep moving forward. She is honest, raw, open and very, very lovely.Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober Coaching for sobriety guidance & resources here www.thrivesobercoaching.co...2022-12-031h 05
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: George This week’s episode is with George in Brighton, UK, who is currently 7 months sober. After an accident whilst under the influence, George explains how he felt he had no choice but to stop drinking, but he never realised the benefits and joy it would bring to his life and relationships. It’s a story of courage and ups and downs, and it really helps to paint a picture of just how much can be achieved if you just dive in and go for it. Happy listening!Helpful links: Get help from me dire...2022-11-2751 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Olivia In today’s episode I speak with Olivia based in Dublin who has been successfully sober for four years and 3 months. Olivia classes herself as a grey area drinker with many bouts of light drinking. After alcohol became too much, she developed her intentional energy and with steely determination she stopped drinking completely. She has transformed her life for the better and she is a delight to listen to. Enjoy.Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober Coaching for sobriety guidance & re...2022-11-201h 08
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Graham In this episode I chat to Graham from Leeds who is 5 months alcohol free at the time of recording this podcast. Graham has a story that many of us relate to in that he found his drinking more on the binge drinking side, often manageable (and ‘normal’) and very much to manage stress. It was controlled drinking but on reflection there were many times alcohol created problems and left him feeling depressed. After a few bouts of cutting alcohol out, he finally took the plunge to quit for good earlier this year. Graham is warm and approachable and bravely open...2022-11-1358 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Annie In this episode I chat with Annie from Scotland who’s been sober for 3 years. Annie is also the host of her own podcast ‘Behind the Mother Mask’ covering issues women face around masking pain, challenges and discomfort. She also offers a coaching service helping women live a purposeful and energised life. Annie talks openly about her history with drugs and alcohol, and getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. She talks about overthinking, poor health and feelings of overwhelm before taking the plunge to remove alcohol from her life, initially short term. Annie is now living her best life a...2022-11-0659 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Becca This week’s episode is with Becca from Jersey, a mum of two young girls who has been sober for 14 months. Becca talks about her early drinking days in the 90’s and noughties and the shift in her drinking when her children came along. Trying to keep up the pace but resenting herself for not being able to achieve living her old life and settling into her new one. Becca is warm and articulate and very easy to relate to. I hope you enjoy it.Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visi...2022-10-311h 01
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: SarahThis week I chat with Sarah who is a mum of two in East Sussex. Sarah has been sober just over a year and reports improved mental health, a general feeling of wellness and reduced anxiety. Sarah is candid in her story of binge drinking and getting sober. She has so many nuggets of wisdom to share, including her Christmas toolbox which helped her navigate her first sober Christmas only weeks into living alcohol free. Happy listening!Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com ...2022-10-241h 15
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: LukeI am delighted to have another male voice on my show to open up about alcohol, drugs and sobriety, please meet Luke who is currently living in Salford, UK.Luke has been sober for 18 months at the time of recording this show. He talks very openly about his drinking and drug use, and the process he went through to get sober after another night on the booze pushed him to breaking point. I hope you get a lot from his very real story.Helpful links: Get help from me directly by...2022-10-1757 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: RochelleIn this week’s episode I am speaking to Rochelle from Lancashire, living and running her coaching and wellness business in London. Rochelle is almost a year sober after a few attempts at sobriety. She originally tried the AA route but found working with a sobriety coach to be the way forward that unlocked her full sober potential. It is easy to connect with Rochelle as her story contains many common factors around not feeling good enough, some early life trauma and masking her pain with alcohol. More recently, Rochelle has switched her high-profile business career to nurture her ca...2022-10-1041 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: AlannahIn this episode I chat to Alannah from Derry in Northern Ireland about turning 30 and getting sober. Alannah explains she didn’t realise how much of an impact alcohol was having in her life, until she quit just over five months ago. As a parent to young children and after an extensive new house build, drinking had become a frequent habit that was starting to create some inner frustration. She felt like she wasn’t fully enjoying life’s experiences when drinking, as the next day would bring tiredness, sluggishness and a general feeling of not living at her full p...2022-10-0349 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Jade This week I am chatting to Jade from Lincolnshire in the East Midlands. Jade has been sober for almost one year at the time of this recording, sharing her story of drinking and how she finally got sober a few months before the Christmas period. She is a married mum of twin four-year-old boys. Jade talks openly about trying and slipping up several times, and how she trained and changed her mindset, to make sobriety work for her. Full of tips and wisdom, I hope you love this episode.Helpful links: Get help...2022-09-2649 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Chris In this week’s episode, I speak to Chris from Surrey who has been sober since December 2019. Chris talks about a hedonistic lifestyle working in the media industry in London and how a sharp exit of his job prompted a big change of lifestyle. He is open and relatable, sharing much wisdom and stories of hope. Chris uses AA to assist his recovery and now volunteers on their phone helplines as a way of giving back. I hope you enjoy this episode.Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.co...2022-09-2059 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Dawn This week I speak to Dawn, who at 26 years old, has 5 months of sobriety under her belt. Dawn is wonderfully honest about her relationship with alcohol and getting sober. She is a breath of fresh air and just says it as it is. Dawn’s drinking escalated due to a family issue that spiralled during lockdown. She knew she needed to tackle it and sought great comfort and help being part of the AA programme. Now, full of enthusiasm and passion for sobriety, Dawn shares her wisdom and tips around what helped her.Helpful links: ...2022-09-1348 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Hannah In today’s episode, I chat to Hannah in Cornwall who has been sober since late 2018. Hannah has a very relatable story of heavy social drinking pre-kids that turned into wine o’ clock when the kids were down to sleep. Hannah almost stumbled into sobriety after seeing an online friend post lots of positive sober experiences, which helped her take the leap into getting sober herself. Hannah is very open and shares great tips for staying successfully sober. I hope you like it!Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sass...2022-09-0535 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: MichelleThis week I am chatting to Michelle from Los Angeles who is well known as @soberinlosangeles on Instagram, running sober events and strengthening the sober community. She lives with her two Boston terriers and at the time of this recording is celebrating 8 months sobriety, after a relapse during the covid pandemic. Michelle is so relatable and honest. Community is the thing that really made the difference this time round.Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober Coaching for sobriety guidance & resources...2022-08-3032 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Patrick This week I chat with Patrick J Fox who is a men’s Life Coach specialising in alcohol and sobriety. Patrick is also the host of ‘The Alcohol Re-Think Podcast’ of which I am a big fan. He is based in Watford, just outside London, and lives with his partner, dog and children. Patrick talks candidly about his relationship with alcohol and what lead him to quit for good at the end of 2018. It is a refreshing and inspiring listen. Enjoy!Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com ...2022-08-2252 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Abi In today’s episode, I chat to Abi in New Zealand who has been sober 138 days at the time of this recording. Abi has three daughters and runs a restaurant with her husband. Originally from the UK, Abi moved to NZ in 2005 and set up life in the North Island. As a typical drinker in her 20’s and 30’s, it slowly progressed into getting too much; managing a new business and having three kids under three, before deciding to quit. After a 30-day alcohol free challenge and then another 90-day challenge, Abi was off and on with her approach to alc...2022-08-1556 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Lou M This week I chat to a local lady, Lou from Poole. Lou was a weekend binge drinker that felt the grip of weekend drinking taking up most of her week. Sick and tired of the highs and lows of drinking, she quit for good in 2021. Lou had two previous bouts of sobriety but explains the things that clicked with her this time round. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it.Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit...2022-08-0542 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: StephThis week I chat to Steph from Teeside about her relationship with alcohol over the years. Sober 4 months at the time of recording, Steph had some health concerns that helped her change her relationship with drinking for good. She has so many words of wisdom and a fantastic approach to change. Enjoy!Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober Coaching for sobriety guidance & resources here www.thrivesobercoaching.com Get access to my new online sobriety self-paced course...2022-08-0245 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: ZackI am delighted to present my first male guest: Zack from Leicester. Zack has been sober for 18 months at the time of this recording. He shares his story with openness and vulnerability that will hopefully pave the way for more men to open up about their relationships with alcohol. Zack is a breath of fresh air and I am delighted to share his wisdom and insights this weekHelpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober Coaching for sobriety guidance & resources here...2022-07-2559 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Heidi In this podcast episode, Heidi from Portsmouth takes us through her story with alcohol and 7 months of sobriety. Starting at 13, Heidi never saw her drinking as a real issue until she reflects on it with the benefit of hindsight. Much like myself, Heidi shares that she drank alcohol to ‘get drunk’, almost from the get-go. Since quitting, she has improved her relationship with her 14-year-old daughter and her husband, as well as created many new healthy lifestyle habits.Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Vi...2022-07-1849 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Jackie This week I am joined by the very lovely Jackie from Norwich. Jackie has been sober for 8 years after a long history with drinking on and off. Jackie explains she had lots of little warning signs to stop drinking, but it wasn’t until she had some major surgery in 2014, that alcohol started to become a distant memory for her. Now, after many years of successful sobriety, she shares her story properly for the first time.Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit TH...2022-07-121h 00
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: MaryIn this weeks episode I get to chat to Mary from New York, USA about her relatively short, but relatable drinking life. Mary decided to change her relationship with alcohol at 23 years old and is now successfully one year sober, and loving it!Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober Coaching for sobriety guidance & resources here www.thrivesobercoaching.com Get access to my new online sobriety self-paced course here https://checkout.teachable.com/secure/1930842/checkout/order_jmr0...2022-07-0543 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: LouiseThis week I chat to the absolutely lovely Louise from South East London. Her story is so similar to mine, from just drinking like a 'regular' person with her friends and family, to getting blackouts and managing feelings of anxiety and shame. Louise opens up about when it all started to go wrong for her, how she tackled getting sober and most importantly, what she loves about her sober life now.Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober Coaching for sobriety...2022-06-2852 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: KatherineKatherine joins me from Brisbane in Australia, on the day she celebrates 4 months sober. Describing her journey with alcohol, in her words, it was 'lots of little rock bottoms' that added up to lead her to a decision to finally stop drinking.Not only does she eloquently explain her journey and how she got sober, she shares fantastic tips for sobriety. The two books she mentions are:Sobering by Melissa RiceThe Sober Diairies by Clare PooleyKatherine is honest, open and very relatable. You can follow her journey on Instagram @turk.bird.2022-06-2140 min
Sober Stories from Everyday PeopleSober Stories: Sassy Sober MumIn this first episode of Sober Stories, Instagram's @sassysobermum answers seven questions about drinking alcohol and successful sobriety.You can follow @sassysobermum on Instagram and visit www.sassysobermum.com for further information and inspo.Helpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting www.sassysobermum.com Visit THRIVE Sober Coaching for sobriety guidance & resources here www.thrivesobercoaching.com Get access to my new online sobriety self-paced course here https://checkout.teachable.com/secure/1930842/checkout/order_jmr0kg9w(use coupon code...2022-06-1437 min