Have you quit the booze? Sober curious? Thinking about reducing your alcohol intake? Tips, advice and motivation from experts, authors and sober heroes and importantly we want to celebrate self-care in sobriety. We look at the issues around alcohol with no judgement and hope to inspire you to be all that you can be, joyful, healthy happy and brave! Janey Lee Grace is a UK based former BBC presenter, author of Happy Healthy Sober - ditch the booze and take control of your life. fave a TEDx ta ...
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Anna explores our shifting drinking culture by talking to the people rethinking and reshaping it. With the trademark lightness and non-judgement that define her as an Alcohol Mindset Coach, she invites us to consider our own perspectives, as she shares the knowledge, insights and tools that can help us make our own good, healthy life choices.
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Navigating Sex & Relationships - Anna Kingsley
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For this episode we have teamed up with Mocktails Mocktails the award-winning alcohol-free ready-to-drink cocktails brand was set up as a mixology inspired drinks company in 2018 by Bill Gamelli and two other founders. The Mocktails mixologists have spent years sourcing exactly the right botanicals and combining them in precisely the right quantiti…
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Ep 34: Alcohol & Health: Its Journey through the Body
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How does alcohol really affect your health? Anna is joined by Professor Charlie Knowles, a renowned medic and author, to shed light on the complex relationship between alcohol and our bodies. They explore the popular perception that a glass of red wine a day is beneficial and address its potential role in increasing the risk of serious health issue…
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Ep 33: Alcohol Advertising: It's Time for a Rethink
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Anna unravels the calculated persuasion behind glossy alcohol ads and their seductive campaigns, exposing how they obscure the true realities of alcohol's impact on our lives. In this compelling solo episode of The Big Drink Rethink Anna talks from the heart. With her 25 years of experience in the advertising world, she examines the insidious world…
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The Sober Club is 5 years old in September, we’ve teamed up with Club Claritee to host a celebration in London – tickets only £10 join us Click on Wed 18th Sept (the Eventbrite link may not include The Sober Club yet) https://rb.gy/a59sj2 How do we regulate our nervous system in sobriety. Hormones of habituation- journey into our brain chemistry on…
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Ep 32: Toolkit '101' - Principles For a Successful Alcohol-Free Break
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Imagine taking a break from alcohol that's not just a pause, but a transformative experience. In this episode, your host Anna, is exploring how you can make the most of any alcohol-free break. She is also sharing the fundamental principles behind her self-guided programme, sharing how taking a break from the book can be a productive, insightful, an…
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Insights from 2400 Days of Sobriety & The Sober Club 5th Birthday
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Janey is over 2400 Days sober and shares some insights into the suprising benefits and lessons, please share yours!Read the accompanying blog post at Substack https://rb.gy/a59sj2 The Sober Club is 5 years old in September, we’ve teamed up with Club Claritee to host a celebration in London – tickets only £10 join us Janey chats to Alex Clapp to sh…
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Ep 31: From Grey Area Drinking to Holistic Health with Janey Lee Grace
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We’re exploring the positive impact of stepping off the booze elevator with none other than Janey Lee Grace. She is an author, public speaker, Life Coach, and fervent advocate for healthy living. In this episode she shares her personal struggle with alcohol and how she navigated through the societal norms and medical attitudes surrounding drinking,…
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Janey chats about the power of a good coach, and how exciting that the mainstream press are talking about it. One of the coaches Janey trained was featured in the I paper as she coached the journalist who is now having a sober summer! If you'd like to work 1-1 with Janey email janey at janeyleegrace.com or message @janeyleegrace You can visit the F…
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Ep 30: Sobriety Milestones, with Sober Dave
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In today's episode, we're diving deep into the journey of sobriety milestones with David Wilson, better known as ‘Sober Dave’. This is Dave’s second time on the podcast, and he has returned to discuss the physical and emotional changes that come with giving up alcohol, and how envisioning future benefits can help make sobriety non-negotiable. Both …
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Supporting others, compassion and forgiveness
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The Sober Club is 5 years old in September, we’ve teamed up with Club Claritee to host a celebration in London – tickets only £10 join us Click on Wed 18th Sept (the Eventbrite link may not include The Sober Club yet) https://rb.gy/a59sj2 There is an excerpt from an interview with mystic healer Sonja Grace where she talks about the challenge ofsupp…
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Ep 29: Toolkit '101' - Our Toolkit So Far
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In this special episode, Anna offers a comprehensive summary of the free tools and resources discussed throughout the series so far. A fantastic collection of strategies, practical tips and reflection exercises to support listeners as they rethink their drinking - whether they are on a mindful drinking journey, or looking to totally quit alcohol. T…
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The impact of Alcohol on Gut Health - Helena Tibocha
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The Sober Club is 5 years old in September, we’ve teamed up with Club Claritee to host acelebration in London – tickets only £10 join us Click on Wed 18th Sept (the Eventbrite link may not include The Sober Club yet) https://rb.gy/a59sj2 Janey chats to Helena Tibocha on the 'icky' but essential topic of Gut Health, the impact of alcohol on Candida …
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Ep 28: The Big Drink Rethink - The Need & The Story So Far…
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In this special edition of the "Big Drink Rethink" podcast, host Anna Donaghey steps away from the usual guest format to reflect on the journey so far and welcome new listeners. She revisits her personal transformation from alcohol addiction to becoming an alcohol mindset coach, she recounts some of the key moments from the past five months of the …
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From Rock Bottom to No More Craving! Christine Cant
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Janey chats to a former client who has literally transformed her life, Christine Cant can now be found @no_crave on Instagram She shares her powerful story from being at rock bottom to having NO cravings and finally being free from the alcohol trap. WE NEED YOU FOR CONSTELLATIONS! Its hard to promo it, but its amazing work! Sun 21 July in Herts htt…
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Ep 27: Conscious Consumption: Choosing Alcohol-free & Planet-Friendly
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In today's episode, host Anna Donaghey explores the world of conscious consumption with Anna Chalov, co-founder of Bemuse Drinks. They discuss the rising trend of honey for its health and sustainability benefits and dive into Bemuse's B- Corp certification and environmental commitments. The two Anna’s shed light on the environmental impact of tradi…
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Workplace Wellbeing - Alex Clapp from Claritee
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Janey chats about the recent news reports about Gen Z's not dirnking and shares her frustration over the additional headline that actually moderate drinkers live longer..er no! Read Janeys substack article and sign up to get regular articles. WE NEED YOU FOR FAMILY CONSTELLATIONS! Join us Sunday 21 July for our special workshop, its life changing. …
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Ep 26: Toolkit ‘101’: 20 Tips for Alcohol Moderation
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In this episode, Anna shares 20 expert-backed tips and hacks to help you navigate your drinking choices with more mindfulness and control. From strategic drinking during meals and alternating between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, to avoiding rounds or kitties that speed up your intake, she’s got you covered. She also discusses practical shopp…
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Bonus Episode! Sobar Sessions with Woody Cook Sun 14 July
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A bonus episode of the Alcohol Free Life podcast to share news of the Sobar Sessions event in Brighton. (There will be the usual podcast on Friday) Janey chats to Isadore who is sober and runs events. She wanted to celebrate sobriety, dance and have fun and she has jacked up none other than Woody Cook, whose parents are, of course Zoe Ball and Norm…
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Live in conversation with author & sober hero Clare Pooley
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Janey shares some info about upcoming events includingFamily Constellations on Sun 21 July in Herts and then there is a chance to hear the live recording from the Sober Club meet up in London on 2 July https://www.thesoberclub.com/events/ Janey’s special guest was Clare Pooley whose first book The Sober Diaries was the catalyst for Janey to ditch t…
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Ep 25: The Hidden Drivers of Behaviour and Addiction
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Anna interviews Dr. Manoj Krishna, a former spine surgeon turned mindfulness advocate, who shares his journey from setting up his medical practice to founding The HappierMe project, which focuses on understanding the mind to overcome human suffering. Wonderfully insightful, Manoj sheds light on the thought processes that can lead to addiction, and …
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Setting Boundaries - Susan from Hola Sober
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Janey shares some thoughts about staying connected. Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration and the whole holistic shebang Just go to The Sober Club.com Come to an event! A few tickets left for the Alcohol Free Life podcast Live at Club Soda Tues 2 July and Sun 21 July Family Constellations in Herts Dates are also announced for Janey's book tour …
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Ep 24: Addressing the Alcohol Middle Ground with Russell Lamb
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Anna explores lower alcohol wines with her special guest, Russell Lamb, co-founder of 6Percent Wine. Russell shares the story behind their innovative 6% alcohol wine, designed to offer a full-flavoured drinking experience without the excess. He shares their business journey from wine tastings to finding the perfect Bordeaux producers, and the surpr…
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Sober is Dope! Artist and musician POP Buchanan
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Janey chats about the importance of harnessing the energy of the summer solstice, if you’re Day one, commit to being sober at least from solstice to solstice! Join us in The Sober Club for accountability and connection www.thesoberclub.com This week we are rerunning an interview from last year with POP Buchanan, author,music artist, and the founder…
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Ep 23: Toolkit '101': Measuring Your Personal Happiness
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Your host, Anna, explores happiness and its intricate relationship with alcohol consumption. Drawing inspiration from the pioneering work of psychologist Barbara Fredrickson, Anna introduces a straightforward but brilliant tool, designed to give listeners a unique and quantitative measure of their own personal happiness. Anna guides listeners throu…
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Janey shares some thoughts on resilience, and just how wonderful it is to be able to come back to balance rather than being 'buffeted' around when you're drinking. Janey was a guest on the Alcohol Tipping Point podcast and this week the favour is returned. Deb Masner is the founder of the Alcohol Tipping Point - a place to find free resources, tool…
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Ep 22: Overcoming Addiction and Redefining Masculinity with Alex Clapp
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Anna Donaghey sits down with Alex Clapp, an entrepreneur and advocate for sober socialising. In this episode, you're invited to journey through Alex's personal battle with alcohol addiction and his quest to challenge societal norms surrounding masculinity and emotional vulnerability. You’ll hear Alex’s story unfold, from growing up in an environmen…
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Giving a f**k - David Hamilton on kindness
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Please vote for the Alcohol Free Life podcast from The Sober Club in the British PodcastAwards Listener Choice! Just go to www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting Search forAlcohol Free Life and vote THEN clickthe email they send to register your vote THANK YOU! Janey chats to Dr. David Hamilton, renowned author, speaker, and advocate for the science o…
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Ep 21: Key Drivers of Happiness and the Influence of Alcohol
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Anna Donaghey sits down with Matt Phelan, co-founder of The Happiness Index, to explore what makes us happy and the profound effects of alcohol on personal well-being, safety and relationships. They challenge the notion of alcohol as a social adhesive, advocating instead for genuine friendships that thrive beyond the presence of a drink. Together, …
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288: Meditation to reduce stress with Rory Kinsella
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Janey shares some thoughts on raising your vibration and meditation and chats to Rory KInsella a vedic meditation teacher from AustraliaWise Monkey Way: https://www.wisemonkeyway.com/Try a free stress-busting meditation: https://www.wisemonkeyway.com/stressJoin us in The Sober Club for inspiration, connection, accountability, and a huge library of …
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Ep 20: Toolkit '101': Mindful Mastery: The Science & the Know-how
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In this episode of Big Drink Rethink, host Anna Donaghey dives into the world of mindful mastery, exploring the science and know-how behind cultivating self-awareness and emotional literacy to rethink drinking habits. Through personal stories from guests Nick Elston and Sam Williams in previous episodes, Anna emphasises the role of alcohol as a cop…
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287: Raise your vibration! (The negative impact of alcohol)
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Alcohol lowers our vibration and hinders our spiritual connection. How can we raise our vibration and focus on better physical and mental health underpinned by choosing to be sober Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, connection, accountability, and a huge library of wellbeing content https://www.thesoberclub.com/ Always reach out if you're s…
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Ep 19: Alcohol-Free Peace: Self-Love, ADHD & Perimenopause
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Welcome back to the Big Drink Rethink podcast, where our host Anna Donaghey is chatting with the incredibly inspiring Sam Williams. Sam, a Certified Specialist ADHD Coach and Menopause Coach, shares her journey of self-discovery and transformation after giving up alcohol. She describes her drinking habits during lockdown, the social aspect of drink…
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Janey shares some info on events - Family Constellations and upcoming training to be a Sober Coach, and chats to Liam Browne about the power of ceremonial cacao Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, connection, accountability, and a huge library of wellbeing content https://www.thesoberclub.com/ Always reach out if you're struggling. Follow Ja…
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Ep 18: Beyond the Bottle: Nick Elston on Mental Health
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Welcome to another episode of The Big Drink Rethink, where your host, Anna Donaghey, is thrilled to bring you an enlightening conversation with mental health advocate Nick Elston. An inspirational speaker on mental health, Nick shares his own lived experience of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and generalised anxiety disorder. He believes that …
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285: From Trauma to Triumph - Colette Safhill founder of Myth Drinks
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Janey chats to the founder of Myth Drinks Colette Safhill about her journey from trauma to triumph and shares info about family constellations Read more about Myth and vote for them in the Platinum Awards https://imperfectlynatural.com/janey-loves-2024-platinum-awards-myth-drinks/ Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, connection, accountabilit…
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Ep 17: Toolkit '101': Overcoming the Fear of Change
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In today’s toolkit episode, Overcoming the Fear of Change, your host Anna Donaghey invites you to start a transformative journey towards a healthier, alcohol-free future. She discusses how changing your ‘drinker’ identity can be seen as an opportunity rather than a threat. Anna also talks about adopting an experimental mindset and focusing on the g…
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284: Where health and anxiety meet sobriety with Katy Georgiou
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Anxious about your health? Janey chats to Katy Georgiou and shares some tips for anxiety and mental wellbeing in sobriety Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, connection, accountability, and a huge library of wellbeing content https://www.thesoberclub.com/ Always reach out if you're struggling. Follow Janey on social @janeyleegrace #thesoberc…
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Ep 16: When Drinking is part of your Identity with Sober Dave
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Welcome back to "The Big Drink Rethink," where we challenge popular notions about alcohol and explore how our drinking culture is changing and evolving. In this episode, your host, Anna Donaghey, is joined by David Wilson, also known as Sober Dave, who brings an incredible story of personal transformation from a life overshadowed by alcohol to one …
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Janey talks about feeling resistance, and how if we can embrace it we can actually experience more growth and transformation. Whats holding you back? Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, connection, accountability, and a huge library of wellbeing content https://www.thesoberclub.com/ Always reach out if you're struggling. Follow Janey on soci…
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Ep 15: Exploring Alcohol and Family: The Power of Storytelling
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In this episode, Anna has the pleasure of speaking with Helen Jeffery, an incredibly talented writer, performer, director, and creative facilitator who uses the arts to challenge and provoke debate around our relationship with alcohol. Helen’s play, ‘Buckled’, explores navigating sobriety in a world that revolves around drinking. The play focuses o…
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282: Sober Sex - Tawny Lara Author of Dry Humping
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Janey and Tawny deep dive into Sober Sex along with relationships, (and breakups) Tawny Lara, AKA The Sober Sexpert, is the author of Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze, Join The Sober Club for connection and inspiration accountability, and a huge library of wellbeing content https://www.thesoberclub.com/ Alw…
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Ep 14: Alcohol & Parenting: Talking to Teens with Anita Cleare
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Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of the Big Drink Rethink. Today we're dialling into one of the difficult aspects of modern parenting: how to talk to your teens about alcohol. Listen in as host, Anna Donaghey, talks to Anita Cleare, an acclaimed parenting expert. Anita’s insights help us understand the teenage brain and together, they d…
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281: Say YES! to it all! - Live podcast with Michael -Happy without the Hooch
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Janey chats to Michael (Happy without the hooch) live from Club Soda in front of an audience of Sober Club membersBy Janey Lee Grace - Alcohol Free Life from The Sober Club
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Ep 13: Toolkit ‘101’: Managing Peer Pressure
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In a culture where drinking is nearly synonymous with socialising, standing up to peer pressure is a skill - a skill that's essential for those of us reevaluating our relationship with alcohol. This episode is packed with insights and practical tools to help you navigate social expectations, understand self-imposed pressures, and stay steadfast in …
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280: Fading Affect Bias - Janey & Hola Sober Susan
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Janey & Susan from Hola Sober chat about FAB – Fading Affect Bias, the phenomenon of looking back with rose coloured specs.By Janey Lee Grace - Alcohol Free Life from The Sober Club
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Ep 12: Crafting a New Drinking Narrative with Laura Willoughby
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Anna Donaghey, sits down with the indomitable Laura Willoughby, campaigner, and founder of Club Soda. Laura shares her insightful journey from founding Club Soda in 2014 to spearheading the mindful drinking movement. Through her mission to educate and guide, Laura explores the evolution of the non-alcoholic drinks industry, challenges mainstream dr…
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Janey talks detox, and another chance to hear The Happy PearBy Janey Lee Grace - Alcohol Free Life from The Sober Club
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Ep 11: Let’s Talk about Alcohol at Work with Tabbin Almond
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Your host, Anna Donaghey, looks at the way in which businesses often fail to ‘do right’ by their employees - on the one hand encouraging a drinking culture, but failing to educate and provide adequate support when it is needed. She examines the threads that tie alcohol culture to the workplace, with this week’s guest, Tabbin Almond, a fellow coach …
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278: Sobriety Q & A & Fave Classic Quit Lit
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Janey answers some FAQ's on sobriety and shares her favourite classic quit lit books. Connection is key, join us for a live podcast recording Wed 10 April, and a Vision board workshop & family constellations day Sat / Sun 20-21 April in Herts www.thesoberclub.com/eventsBy Janey Lee Grace - Alcohol Free Life from The Sober Club
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Ep 10: Toolkit '101': Tools to Manage Habitual Evening Drinking
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Have you ever found yourself reaching for that habitual alcoholic evening drink and wondering if there's another way to unwind? In this episode your host Anna will unpack a treasure chest of alternatives, strategies, and heart-to-heart advice to support you in addressing habitual evening drinking. Anna also dives into the reality behind our 'enjoym…
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