No More Booze - The Podcast
No More Booze is hosted by Olivia Farrelly, an alcohol-free coach mentor. In each episode she interviews people who have removed alcohol from their lives, exploring how drinking affected them positively and negatively, the tips they learned, and the advice they would give others. The show goes beyond sobriety to examine alcohol culture and how to untangle from it on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and genuine happiness. Olivia also shares guidance on motivation, goal-setting, accountability, and healthier coping mechanisms for living alcohol-free.
Episodes
A Sober Love Story with Natalie and Shane
This week on No More Booze I’m joined by not one, but two guests: Natalie and Shane from @soberight, a sober couple with two very different stories and one shared mission: making alcohol-free life look (and feel) normal, doable and actually really cool. We chat about growing up in Scotland and Ireland where drinking is just what you do, the anxiety and blackouts that can come with 'normal' weeke
Go Sober for October with Coolmine TC
This week I'm join by Lisa Larkin and Anna Hanbury from Coolmine Therapeutic Community. @coolmine.tc. Coolmine offers community, day and residential services with a self help approach to help people overcome addiction. This podcast was recorded to help raise awareness for this year's Sober October. Go Sober in October is a challenge to raise vital funds for Coolmine and help to break intergenerat
Dr. Joe Dispenza Retreat Basel- My Takeaways
This week on No More Booze is a special solo episode where I’m bringing you behind the scenes of my very recent trip to Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Progressive Retreat in Basel, Switzerland and yes, it’s a bit of a stream of consciousness. I chat through what the weekend was really like: 8,300 people from 52 countries, six one-hour meditations, Swiss calmness, new retreat besties and the big concepts that
A Grateful Heart: Thriving Without Alcohol
This week on No More Booze, I’m joined by Jill Nastase @addictionuncovered from Omaha, Nebraska who is almost three years alcohol-free. In this episode, Jill opens up about how wine became her go-to coping tool, why working in mental health made it easy to compare herself to worse cases and the Thanksgiving moment that proved moderation wasn’t on the cards. We talk grief and fear in early sobriety
Jen-Dress With Drama, Live Without Booze
Jen from @dresswithdrama is a year alcohol-free and she’s bringing all the sparkle, honesty and pizzaz to No More Booze this week. Jen is a personal stylist and we start the conversation talking clothes from leopard-print confidence, vintage bargains and why your favourite outfit is basically your superhero cape. Then the conversation goes deeper: Jen shares the health scare that made her take thr
Beth's Story People-Pleasing Broke My Sober Streak
This week on No More Booze, I'm joined by Beth @sobrietyislovely, who’s coming up on a year alcohol-free. Beth completed a year-and-a-half stint off the booze, had a slip for about a year and then found her way back to alcohol-free living. Beth opens up about starting drinking at 17 to fit in, how weekend drinking quietly became a crutch for anxiety and socialising and the scary physical symptoms
From Sober October to Sober Life: Carla’s Story
This week on No More Booze, I’m joined by Carla Piera Fitzgerald (aka @halfofcarla) and we go deep on what really changes when you actually change a part of who you are. Carla is the Queen of Change, having completely transformed herself by losing 180lbs over the past 7 years. Carla shares how food was her coping mechanism for what was happening internally, while alcohol helped her cope externall
From Wine to Joy: Joe’s Alcohol-Free Life
This week on No More Booze, I’m joined by Joe Curtis (aka @xjolenexx) and we quickly realise we’re soberversary twins, both alcohol-free since the 4th of July, 'Independence Day' in more ways than one. Joe shares how weekend drinking, wine, cocktails and rugby culture slowly turned into something she couldn’t switch off and how COVID, working from home and even a DIY bar at home ramped everything
Angela Carney: Rewiring the Subconscious
This week on No More Booze, I’m joined by Angela Carney @flowstate_hypnotherapy calling in from Westport, Mayo, with nearly three years off the booze and a powerful story of resilience, relapse and recovery. Angela is now a hypnotherapist helping others through addiction and she brings serious insight into how the subconscious mind drives our habits. We talk about growing up with alcoholism, why a
Solo Episode; Life Update- A Big Leap, Summering & Self Reflections
It’s a solo episode this week and I’m sharing a big life update. After 19 years in the same job, I’m taking a career break from 1st September to put my full focus into No More Booze, coaching and community. It feels exciting, scary, emotional and very aligned. I talk about the concept of Ikigai, burnout and what my body has been trying to tell me, plus a sober summer recap (London, Wembley, Boroug
Sober Stretches with Gráinne O’Regan; Concerts, Conditioning & Building Confidence
This week on No More Booze, I’m joined by my lovely friend Gráinne O’Regan@grainneoregancoaching who completely overhauled her relationship with alcohol three years ago. Gráinne shares how personal development, responsibility and gratitude became the foundations for this big life change and the ways in which alcohol stopped adding and started taking. We talk perimenopause, conditioning in Irish cu
Carmel Anne Brennan: 18 Months Alcohol-Free
This week on No More Booze, I’m joined by my beautiful friend Carmel Anne Brennan who’s 18 months off the booze and someone who thought drinking was just part of life until her body started sending louder messages. Carmel Anne talks honestly about how alcohol gave her confidence and helped her socialise, especially while living overseas and how that slowly shifted after a breast cancer diagnosis,
Lisa Kelleher: Podcasts Helped Me Quit the Booze
A note before you listen Today’s conversation includes significant discussion around suicide. These conversations are incredibly important and they are also difficult to hear. Please listen with care and put your wellbeing first. If this topic feels too close to home right now, you may wish to skip this episode or come back to it another time.This week on No More Booze, I’m joined by Lisa Kelleh
Oonagh O'Keeffe; Two and a Half Years Alcohol-Free
A note before you listen Today’s conversation includes discussion around childhood sexual abuse. These conversations are incredibly important and they are also difficult to hear. Please listen with care and put your wellbeing first. If this topic feels too close to home right now, you may wish to skip this episode or come back to it another time.On this week’s episode of No More Booze, on a rare
Designing Your Alcohol Free Life with Caoimhe de Fréin
This week on No More Booze, I’m joined by my gorgeous friend Caoimhe de Fréin @de_frein, a mum of three and a life design coach who’s been alcohol-free for two and a half years. Caoimhe shares how she went from engineering and data in the tech world to building her own business DEFRÉIN, after being made redundant and how giving up alcohol gave her the clarity, energy and grit to back herself. We
The Power of I Believe in You: Quitting Booze with Karl Elliott
This week on No More Booze, I’m joined by Karl Elliott @thekarlelliott, who’s coming up on 10 years alcohol-free and living near Ascot in the UK. Carl takes us right back to drinking at 13, the daily pub routine and the moment he realised he couldn’t keep rolling the dice—especially when he became a dad. We talk about One Year No Beer, why community and accountability can change everything and wha
Lauren Golden-Alcohol Free in Honour of Dan
* A note before you listen *Today’s conversation includes significant discussion around suicide. These conversations are incredibly important and they are also difficult to hear. Please listen with care and put your wellbeing first. If this topic feels too close to home right now, you may wish to skip this episode or come back to it another time.This week I’m joined by psychotherapist Lauren Gold
Six Years AF with Ian Thurlbeck
Ian Thurlbeck from @alcohol_uncensored joins me this week to chat about his six years off the sauce. Ian is a dad, husband and business owner from the North East of England and co-host of the Alcohol Uncensored podcast with Kelly Cooney. We chat about how “normal” drinking crept from uni into work networking, home life and parenting, until the balance tipped into anxiety, paranoia and not liking
Soul Assignments, Gratitude & Building a New Life with Steffani LeFevour
As regular listeners know, I'm a massive fan of metaphysics and all things manifestation. So today, I'm beyond thrilled to welcome, mindset and manifestation coach, Steffani LeFevour @coachwithsteff. We have an incredible conversation about what really changes when we use the clarity that not drinking brings and start creating life from a totally different place.Stephanie shares her STAR New Reali
From Hangovers to CEO: Hannah Joyce’s AF Story
Flexera Founder @joinflexera, Hannah Joyce @hannahleighjoyce joins me for a brilliant, honest chat about going alcohol-free at 26 and what’s possible when you stop breaking promises to yourself. Six years off the booze, Hannah shares the signs that were there from the start: brutal hangovers, lingering anxiety and that inability to “just have one or two”. We talk about how COVID was a forced paus
I’m Done: Aisling Burke on Quitting Booze
Mayo woman Aisling Burke @aislingalcoholfree joins me from Manchester for a really lovely, honest chat about why she decided she was done with drink and why this time it wasn’t a I’ll try situation. Seven months alcohol-free, Aisling talks blackouts mid-conversation, midweek hangovers that stole days and that feeling of always rushing life at 100 miles an hour. We get into what changed when she fi
Two Year Soberversary Check in with Sinead Crowe
Sinead Crowe @thisismresinead is back for her third No More Booze check-in; we spoke at 12 weeks, 12 months and now she’s 24 months alcohol-free. And this episode follows who she’s become in that time. Sinead opens up about self-belief, confidence and learning to cope without reaching for wine or anything else even through depression, anxiety, HRT chaos, injury and a year that tested her more th
A Clear Channel: Psychic Medium Nadija Bajrami Goes Alcohol-Free
This week on No More Booze, I’m joined by Nadija Bajrami, a multi-award-winning trauma-focused hypnotherapist, coach, psychic medium, Reiki master, grief educator and end-of-life doula and my own personal psychic reader. As regular listeners know I am deeply spiritual and this conversation with Nadija goes way beyond the drink. We talk intuition, spirituality, near-death experiences and what it re
No First Drink: Matt Wing on 2.5 Years Alcohol-Free
This week on No More Booze, I’m joined by Matt Wing @midlife.mentor, who’s two and a half years alcohol-free, for a raw and really honest conversation about what it looks like to quit after decades of all or nothing drinking. Matt shares how alcohol became his go-to coping mechanism for a life lived in fear, anxiety and self-loathing and how the simple rule of don’t have the first drink helped cha
10 Months Sober: Getting Our Power Back with Caroline Williams
This week on No More Booze, I’m joined by my gorgeous friend Caroline Williams, who’s 10 months off the booze and we are taking a real, honest look at what early sobriety actually feels like. Caroline shares how her drinking progressed from normal nights out to daily wine, blackouts and that brutal 4am fear and shame. We talk about family, stigma, self-trust and the moment she finally admitted: on
Sober & Flourishing; Visualising the Person You’ll Become After Booze with Jodi Clark
Jodi Clark (aka @soberflourish) is back on No More Booze three and a half years off the drink and we go way beyond just quitting alcohol. We talk identity shifts, bravery, leaving corporate, launching a business and how Jodie lost over six stone by building daily non‑negotiables alongside sobriety: steps, sleep, water, food, routine and discipline. This episode dives into subconscious rewiring, fu
When It Finally Clicks with Louisa Evans
This week on No More Booze, I’m chatting to hypnotherapist and CBT therapist Louisa Evans, @stepping_into_sobriety who’s nearly three and a half years sober and bringing all of her insight to the conversation.We talk about what alcohol *gave* her at the start escape, distraction, “a friend” and what it slowly took away: self-trust, health and peace. Louisa opens up about relationships and the mome
Megan Boggs Alcohol-Free at 25
This week I'm chatting to Megan Boggs @getmellow_withmeg, who gave up alcohol 4 years ago at the tender age of 25. We chat about how this impacted all areas of her life, especially her connections with her friends. Megan is a Dublin-based life coach originally from Tyrone who helps people change their relationship with alcohol - whether that means removing it completely or softening its impact. He
What 10 Years Alcohol-Free Looks Like with Casey Davidson
This week on No More Booze, I'm joined by Casey Davidson from Seattle, host of the brilliant Hello Someday podcast, as she celebrates 10 years alcohol free. Casey unpacks how red wine, motherhood, anxiety and high-achieving pressure kept her stuck in a bottle-a-night cycle and why moderation simply wasn’t an option for her. She shares the shame, the 3am wake-ups and what finally helped: support,
Doing a Bomber Into the World of Sobriety with John Boland
***Please note that this is a episode includes a conversation about suicide***This week on No More Booze, I'm joined by the effervescent John Boland @bolandjohn0, a man I literally met on the side of a mountain! We talk about what 30 years of drinking (and living behind a mask) really cost him and what sobriety has given back. John shares the moment with his son that changed everything and how ir
Solo Episode- Listeners Questions Answered
It’s a solo episode this week on No More Booze and I’m answering your Instagram AMA questions.We start with the Stages of Change (the trans-theoretical model): pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, relapse/recycling and termination. I break down what each stage looks like in real life, why ambivalence is so normal for grey area drinkers and how identity (and neuroplas
Anna Donaghey- What Are You Thirsty For?
This week on No More Booze, I’m joined by fellow podcaster Anna Donaghey, host of The Big Drink Rethink Podcast, coach and author of the brilliant new book ‘What Are You Thirsty For?’Anna shares how she quit alcohol five years ago after a long bouncing along the bottom period. There was no dramatic rock bottom, just exhaustion and that constant inner tug-of-war.We talk grey area drinking, why awa
If You Don’t See It, You Can’t Be It with Sinead Anderson
This week on No More Booze, I’m joined by Sinead Anderson @anderson.sinead a Galway woman living in the south of France, who’s three and a half years alcohol-free and wishes she had done it sooner. We chat about growing up shy, using booze for confidence and the years of 'it’s fine, everybody does it' attitude until the switch finally flipped.Sinead shares how quitting alongside her husband chang
Joanne McCarthy Colbert- Removing Alcohol Was the Missing Piece
This week on No More Booze, I’m chatting with my beautiful pal Joanne McCarthy-Colbert @jomccointeriors about what it looks like to quit drinking without a rock bottom and how finding the words grey area drinker was the switch that finally changed it all. Joanne shares her story of starting young, having no off switch and the years of trying to figure out where she fit (not dependant on alcohol bu
Brenda Dennehy-The Comeback Queen
This week on No More Booze, I'm joined by fellow podcaster Brenda Dennehy, to talk about addiction, recovery and what it really takes to rebuild a life.Brenda is the host of The Comeback with Brenda Dennehy and the Brenda and Alan podcast. She is a former BBC, ITV, and Sky News television producer, as well as an experienced radio producer. Originally from Ballydesmond on the Cork–Kerry border, B
Sandra & Sarah's Sober Journey
This week on No More Booze, I’m joined by the dynamic duo, Sandra Healy and Sarah Mills, co-founders of the TABB platform, dedicated to helping women take a break from booze. We talk about their personal journeys with alcohol, touching on the good, the bad and the moments of realisation that led them to an alcohol-free life.Sandra shares her experience as a mother navigating her relationship with
Dry January & Beyond with Susan Hodgson
This week, I chat with a great friend of the pod, Alcohol Free Coach Susan Hodgson @losetheboozewithsuz. We reflect on the journey of Dry January. As we wrap up the month, we discuss the challenges and triumphs of taking a break from alcohol and how to carry that momentum forward.Join us as we explore self-compassion and the reality of feeling overwhelmed in a booze-soaked world. Suz shares her ow
Conor Pope - The Unexpected Power of a Dry January
This week I sit down with Conor Pope @conorpope who has recently documented how a dry January turned into a dry forever, but insists he is not a judgemental Holy Joe. Conor shares how this began rather casually but evolved into a significant lifestyle change over the years. Conor Pope is a journalist, author and broadcaster. As The Irish Times Consumer Affairs Correspondent he writes about everyth
She Built a Wine Business, Then Gave Up Booze; Alison Calder’s Incredible Story
This weeks guest is Alison Calder @alisoncalderalcoholcoach whose story absolutely intrigues me. She worked in the alcohol industry for all of her career, even owning her own wine company, until she gave up drinking at 39.Alison shares her journey into sobriety. For 15 years she grappled with her drinking, ignoring her intuition and desperately clinging to the hope that one day she would manage
Kelly Cooney Building an Alcohol Free Community
In this episode of No More Booze, I welcome Kelly Cooney, founder of Alcohol Uncensored @alcohol_uncensored to discuss, among other things Dry January. Alcohol Uncensored is a warm and inclusive space for anyone rethinking their relationship with alcohol borne out of Kelly’s experience of community in various stages of her sobriety journey.Kelly shares her personal recovery journey, including r
Nicki Maye's Year Without Booze
Nicki Maye @inspiredbynicki in her 40s from Dublin who spent years in the grey area of drinking, never out of control but always felt awful the next day. She gave up alcohol on November 30th, 2024, and is now proudly one year alcohol-free. Nicki is passionate about sharing what life looks like with zero booze: clearer mornings, calmer days, and a sense of confidence she didn’t expect. Through hone
Manifesting Your Best Life with Yvonne Tchrakian
This week I welcome my gorgeous friend and Manifestie Bestie Yvonne Tchrakian @yvonnetchrakian_manifest. Yvonne is a lawyer, founder of Pause.Penny and host of The Manifest Movement Podcast. Yvonne is one of the brightest, most positive people I know. Her vibrant energy and unapologetic authenticity are absolutely contagious. We talk about the transformative power of using manifestation techniques
10 Sober Commandments for a Joyful Christmas with Siobhán O'Connor
Another Christmas special episode today with our gorgeous friend Siobhan O'Connor @reelmammy. Siobhán unveils her 10 Sober Commandments of Christmas! We share our personal experiences of a combined 13 sober Christmases and give tips on navigating the festive season alcohol-free. These tips range from the importance of self-preservation, dressing to impress, setting boundaries and creating new
How to survive the Christmas Season Alcohol-Free with Lisa Doolan
In this festive special episode of No More Booze, join me and my wonderful friend Lisa as we dive into the challenges and joys of staying alcohol-free over Christmas. We reflect on our personal journeys, discussing the allure of Christmas parties and the importance of planning how to manage social pressures. The key is to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN. Together, we share tips for navigating family gathering
Reflections on 100 Episodes of No More Booze
Welcome to a landmark 100th episode of No More Booze! Join me as I reflect on the incredible journey of this podcast, celebrating the wealth of inspiring conversations and stories shared over the past two years. In this milestone episode, I take a moment to honour the transformative power of alcohol-free living, highlighting the personal growth and community connections I've made along the way.
Jennifer Salzman- Living Alcohol-Free with ADHD
In this episode of No More Booze, I’m thrilled to welcome Jennifer Salzman @rebelwithoutadrink a mindfulness coach from upstate New York, who has been alcohol-free for five years. Jennifer shares her unique journey with alcohol, revealing how it initially helped her cope with the challenges of ADHD and social anxiety, transforming over time into a crutch she relied on. We discuss the struggles of
Niall Davison; From Betting & Booze to Clarity & Confidence
In this episode of No More Booze, I chat with Niall Davison from County Down, who has been living an alcohol-free life for two and a half years. Niall shares his journey of self-discovery, the challenges he faced while breaking free from alcohol and the profound difference it has made in his life. We chat Niall's past relationship with alcohol and how it provided temporary comfort but masked deep
Sharon Ledwith: 927 Days Alcohol-Free
*** This episode contains references to and conversation around suicide***Today, I chat with Sharon Ledwith from Galway about her incredibly transformative journey to living an alcohol free life. Sharon shares her thoughts on 927-days without alcohol, remembering the ups and downs that led to her decision. Turns out that myself and Sharon actually met 21 years ago at a house party in Bondi Beac
Gail Richardson- Embracing AF Life After Lymphoma
In this episode, Gail Richardson from Dublin shares her powerful journey of giving up alcohol, driven by her diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Gail, who is now cancer free guided us through her diagnosis, treatment and recover and reflects on how this has completely transformed her perspective on life and her relationship with alcohol. She discusses the impact of an incredibly supportive partn
Embracing Sober Life: Lessons from Lily Shanks
In this episode of No More Booze,I welcome Lily Shanks from Dallas, Texas. Lily opens up about her journey from heavy drinking to sobriety, sharing details that led her to seek help on September 3, 2018. Lily talks about her early relationship with alcohol, how it initially seemed like an escape from her insecurities and the pivotal moments that made her realise alcohol wasn’t the solution, lead
John Waters
In this episode of No More Booze, I’m joined by my incredible friend John Waters, who shares his candid journey through the different phases of his drinking life and the profound realisation that ultimately led him to sobriety. We dive deep into the societal pressures surrounding alcohol and how it has shaped John's identity over the years. John reflects on his drinking experiences, from carefree
Jamie Burke: From Pub Owner to Sober Coach
This weeks guest is my good friend and fellow alcohol-free advocate, Jamie Burke @sober_in_south_mayo Jamie shares his experiences from intermittent drinking to owning a pub, revealing how his relationship with alcohol evolved and the challenges he faced along the way. We chat about the life-changing realisation that led Jamie to sobriety after years of on-and-off stints. The conversation centres
Orlagh Reid - Mommy Wine Culture
In this episode of No More Booze, we welcome back psychotherapist Orlagh Reid to tackle the topic of 'mommy wine culture'. We explore how societal norms around alcohol can influence mothers' perceptions of parenting and coping, often promoting the idea that wine is essential for survival in motherhood. Orlagh shares insights from her extensive experience working with women who drink to manage st
Solo Episode- All About Sober October
In this solo episode of No More Booze, Olivia chats about the potentially transformative journey of Sober October, just in time for the month that encourages many to take a break from alcohol. She shares insights on the origins of the movement and how it started as a fundraising effort back in 2014. Olivia explores the immense benefits of going alcohol-free for 30 days, from improved sleep and e
Tracy Ollerenshaw - How a 100 Day Break from Alcohol Changed Everything
In this episode of No More Booze, join me as I chat with Tracy Ollerenshaw @soberglimmers who has been alcohol-free for two and a half years. Tracy shares her journey through the challenges of drinking, especially during the pandemic and how it led her to reassess her relationship with alcohol. We dive deep into her experiences with trying to moderate her intake, the social pressures that kept he
Betty Guadagno- Transformed by a Near Death Experience
In this episode of No More Booze, I chat with Betty Guadagno, a fierce advocate for recovery hailing from Brooklyn, New York. Betty shares he journey through addiction, trauma and a transformative near-death experience that changed the course of her life. With raw honesty, she delves into her family’s generational struggles with addiction and the profound impact of her near-death encounter. She s
Dr Sheila Gilheany CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland
This week I sit down with Dr. Sheila Gilheany, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland, an influential voice in alcohol policy advocacy. We chat about the profound implications of alcohol consumption on both individual health and societal well-being. Dr. Gilheany shares startling statistics on alcohol-related harm, including the staggering number of children affected by parental drinking. We discuss how m
Professor David Nutt
This week on No More Booze, I welcome the renowned Professor David Nutt, psychiatrist and psychoneuropharmacologist and author of the ground breaking book, "Drink: The New Science of Alcohol and Your Health." In this incredible conversation, Professor Nutt dives into the complexities of alcohol, exploring its profound effects on the brain and body. He discusses societal views on alcohol, the e
Caroline Donoghue's Alcohol-Free Journey
This weeks guest is Caroline Donoghue @lovemuddoglasy who shares her inspiring journey to sobriety, which she embraced two years ago after grappling with the challenges of grief and motherhood. Throughout this candid conversation, Caroline reflects on her tumultuous relationship with alcohol, how it impacted her life and parenting and the unexpected joys that have come with sobriety. She highligh
Jen Crawford- Alcohol-Free For the Health of It
This weeks guest is the beautiful Jen Crawford @jen_crawford_coaching, who gave up alcohol for the health of it.Jen, has spent her adult life supporting families. From working with a charity supporting premature and sick babies, to founding Irelands only ever Doula Agency @doulacare_academy, her path has lead her to becoming a Life and Business Coach for people seeking balance in their lives. Jen’
Mary Alice Stephens- Finding Freedom Beyond Alcohol
In this episode of No More Booze our guest is Mary Alice Stephens @maryalicewrites who is the author of the powerful memoir *Uncorked* which was released on Friday. With 14 years of sobriety under her belt, Mary shares her inspiring journey from a life consumed by alcohol to one filled with authenticity and self-discovery. Mary candidly discusses the pivotal moments that led her to quit drinking
Faye Lawrence - Navigating Alcohol-Free Living in an Alcohol-Centric World
This weeks guest is the incredible Counsellor and Coach Faye Lawrence @_fayelawrence_Having been a heavy but high functioning drinker since her teens, Faye wound up in inpatient detox in 2017 after realising the party wasn’t any fun anymore. Determined not to let her sobriety ruin her social life she founded Untoxicated, which went on to become Australia’s largest alcohol-free social community wi
Siobhan O'Connor - The Spectacular Joy of an Alcohol-Free Life
This week's guest is my beautiful pal Siobhan O'Connor @arewenearlythereyet_ @reelmammy. Siobhan is a Journalist and broadcaster who worked at the Irish Mirror for 10 years having previously been at 98FM (Dermot, Dave and Siobhan Show). Siobhan has been alcohol free for the past 3 years, since the 4th of July 2022. We share the same stop date! We chat about realising when it's time to stop,
Lisa Doolan - The Wellbeing Queen
In this week's episode, I’m thrilled to welcome the gorgeous, funny and deeply inspiring Lisa Doolan, also known as the Wellbeing Queen @thewellbeingqueenx . With over four and a half years of sobriety, Lisa shares her personal journey from co-dependency to embracing an incredible alcohol-free life. Together, we dive deep into the transformative power of letting go of alcohol and exploring the j
Solo Episode- 7 years alcohol-free
In this special solo episode of No More Booze, I celebrate my seven-year journey of living alcohol-free. Reflecting on my personal evolution, I open up about the profound changes I’ve experienced since ditching the booze on July 4th, 2018. I details the highs and lows of sobriety, addressing questions from listeners on friendships, identity shifts and coping mechanisms without alcohol. I share
Veronica Valli
Today, I’m joined by someone whose work has transformed thousands of lives across the globe—Veronica Valli. Veronica is a psychotherapist, sobriety coach and the host of the brilliant Soberful podcast. She’s also the author of several groundbreaking books on sobriety and emotional recovery. Veronica is changing the narrative on sobriety. Continuously sober since May 2nd, 2000, and with over 2
Luke Jones
When it comes to changing your relationship with alcohol, you don't need to have it all figured out. You just need to be willing to START.This week on No More Booze, I chat with@lukejonescoaching - someone who embodies gradual change. We talk about how he gently, incrementally moved along the stages of change - not with a dramatic rock bottom moment, but with quiet awareness, small shifts and cons
Sober & Thriving -Tips for an Empowered Life with Jen Hirst
Jen Hirst @jenleehirst is a Sober Coach who is empowering women to feel their best in sobriety. Jen Hirst boosts women's confidence from day one by integrating 6 science-backed habits to help them feel their best and make sobriety stick Her sold-out group coaching programs have helped hundreds of women worldwide embrace their sobriety with a GET TO mentality, all within a supportive community
Who Am I Without Alcohol? A Conversation on Identity & Growth with Amy Kiernan
This week we have the incredible Transformation Coach Amy Kiernan @heycoachamyIn this episode we ask different questions about ourselves, specifically around Identity.Instead of asking questions like ‘is the booze really serving me anymore’ we can begin to ask questions along the lines of:‘What do I want out of my life?’ ‘What’s important to me? ‘What do I believe in?’ ‘What do I li
Bonus Episode- Releasing with Alex Kyriakidis
This week, there is a bonus episode of healing from our wonderful previous guest Alex @alexk_coachingNext week, Alex will run a 90 minute guided experience for women ready to let go of the tension, frustration and anger that has been building up. The aim is to feel lighter, freer and more alive.Wednesday June 11th7pm1.5 hoursZoomWomen onlyhttps://tulatherapies.com/angher-release-workshop/
Annie Murray - Strong, Confident and Thriving in Midlife
Strong, Confident & Thriving in Midlife – Annie’s FitnessAnnie Murray @anniesfitnesssteyning has been alcohol free for 8 years. She is a certified fitness coach and founder of Annie’s Fitness. She specialises in helping midlife women build strength, feel confident through menopause and achieve sustainable fat loss. With a blend of personalised coaching and expert support, A
Jennifer Mugan
Jennifer Mugan is a Professional Nutrition & Health Coach based in Kildare and operates online over zoom.Jennifer specialises in Chronic, Inflammatory and Female Hormonal Health Conditions working alongside her clients to educate, empower and support them toward better health and an improved lived experience using a science backed, evidence based holistic approach.Jennifer is alcohol free and
Dr Ginny Trierweiler
This week’s guest is Dr Ginny Treirweiler @drginnytrierweiler.Dr. Ginny is the author of the #1 best selling book “Slender for Good After 50: Eat More, Stress Less, and Never Diet Again.” She has been alcohol free for the past 8 years.She is a psychologist with over 30 years’ experience helping people transform their thinking and habits for healthier living. In this episode we chat all about eatin
Daren Knight
This week I'm joined by my great friend and Coach Daren Knight @amatsudundanuclinic, an Amatsu therapist who has been alcohol-free for nearly seven years. This conversation is raw and deeply moving. Daren shares the profound story of losing his son, Conor and how that unimaginable loss cracked him open, forever changing him, his relationship with himself, with life and with alcohol. Daren reflects
Sarah Turner- The Unmumsy Mum
This weeks guest is Sarah Turner @theunmumsymum. She lives in Devon with her husband, three sons and Frank the cat. She stopped drinking booze in October 2022 on what wasn’t the worst hangover of her life but she wanted it to be the last!She has written four Sunday Times bestsellers: The Unmumsy Mum, The Unmumsy Mum Diary, The Unmumsy Mum A-Z and her first n
Ricci And Alisha
Ricci And Alisha @blacksoberpod are the married duo behind BlackSoberPod. After making the life-changing decision to remove alcohol from their lives, Ricci and Alisha have been on a mission to share their journey openly and connect with who are done with drinking culture. They are ambassadors for @alcoholchaangeuk. As a couple, they bring a unique and authentic voice to the conversation, showing h
Sinead Crowe - 12 MONTHS off the booze!
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