<![CDATA[Sober, Alcohol Free Stories]]>565428b0-e75c-5b48-b6fc-c724afe63ea6Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:42:31 +0000Captivate.fmVictoria https://artwork.captivate.fm/fe867ba4-654b-4d48-80ce-ade8e064bb90/ZFHY7NSTC6E_kEiLu2eM9GZD.jpgSober, Alcohol Free StoriesVictoria Victoria If you’ve ever googled “do I drink too much” this podcast is for you! This is for those of you who end up wondering what’s wrong with you, questioning how your friends can possibly drink so slowly, or worse can just have one with dinner (aliens). For those of you who have tried to moderate, just a Thursday, only red wine, not before 6, not after 9, not if I’m wearing blue 😊 For those of you who secretly don’t enjoy the theatre because you know the show will be an interruption to a booze filled evening. For those who fall out with loved ones, lose handbags, feel lonely or shameful the morning after, wear sunglasses on the school run, or enjoy way too many mints for an average human. For those who need something to change but feel it it’s impossible to break up with their loyal companion – booze. The good news is you are NOT weird, or alone, there’s millions of us, just like you. You CAN stop drinking alcohol. I know this because until Jan 2022 I was all the above, and now “I don’t drink”. In this podcast we will delve in to what it takes to become alcohol free in a society that’s quite frankly obsessed with drinking! I’ll talk to people just like you and me, some near the beginning of their alcohol-free life, and some further along, but all with one thing in common, the courage to stare booze in the face and say NO, NOT ME, NOT ANYMORE! They will share their sliding doors moments, regrets, loves, pink clouds and the tools that have helped them to succeed. We will show you that life without the “wine witch” is actually pretty amazing, how we all thought we were losing something, but what we have gained is insurmountable. We will share how our lives transformed, skin began to glow, sleep became deep and relaxing, bodies became healthy, relationships flourished, careers progressed, and our minds were at peace. WE will show you that you deserve the chance to be happy and free and turn what may seem impossible into possible. Listen along and join me in making your catchphrase “I don’t drink”. https://sober-alcohol-free.captivate.fmtrueepisodicnopodcastVic and Jo Aug 2025Vic and Jo Aug 2025  Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I talk to Joe. Joe has been sober for over 25 years. In this episode, she teaches us how becoming sober, healed her heart, mind, and soul. Joe is my oldest guest and unfortunately had to leave recording early because a visitor arrived at her door.

I have to say I was envious of her friend arriving. I could have sat and talked with Joe all day long.

]]>  Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I talk to Joe. Joe has been sober for over 25 years. In this episode, she teaches us how becoming sober, healed her heart, mind, and soul. Joe is my oldest guest and unfortunately had to leave recording early because a visitor arrived at her door.

I have to say I was envious of her friend arriving. I could have sat and talked with Joe all day long.

]]>e65f6e2f-7d82-47fd-936d-c13e9031524cMon, 01 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +010020:02truefull3113113Vic and Sid, Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and the locus of controlVic and Sid, Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and the locus of control Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Tonight I'll talk to Sid. Sid is an old friend and one I shared some of my drinking evenings with many moons ago. It's lovely to hear how he has successfully turned his life around. Sid's drinking was exacerbated by a series of stressful events in his life, and finally he decided it was time to stop.

Sid shares his story with a real optimism for his future, and his wise realisation that fear of failure can be just the motivation that we sometimes need to succeed.

]]> Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Tonight I'll talk to Sid. Sid is an old friend and one I shared some of my drinking evenings with many moons ago. It's lovely to hear how he has successfully turned his life around. Sid's drinking was exacerbated by a series of stressful events in his life, and finally he decided it was time to stop.

Sid shares his story with a real optimism for his future, and his wise realisation that fear of failure can be just the motivation that we sometimes need to succeed.

]]>7e65574c-20c5-47d8-bbc9-378e3e4092baFri, 01 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +010029:59truefull39393Vic and Ellen, Sober Alcohol Free Stories , always knowing and sobriety bubbles!Vic and Ellen, Sober Alcohol Free Stories , always knowing and sobriety bubbles! Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Vic and I don't drink! Today I talked to Ellen, who bravely made the decision to stop drinking at the age of 30 and just three months before her wedding, she's never looked back and has swapped her drinking music for running music. Super inspiring.

]]> Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Vic and I don't drink! Today I talked to Ellen, who bravely made the decision to stop drinking at the age of 30 and just three months before her wedding, she's never looked back and has swapped her drinking music for running music. Super inspiring.

]]>68e22fab-b43d-47e1-b06e-fa96816286a6Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +010030:48truefull38383Vic and Sharon, Sober, Alcohol free stories and getting a new sat nav!Vic and Sharon, Sober, Alcohol free stories and getting a new sat nav! Hi everybody and welcome to Sober, Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Sharon, whose severe drinking sent her in and out of rehab for years and experiencing many failed moderation attempts. Sharon finally found what worked for her in spirituality and transformed her life into the tranquil world where she now lives. Happily reaching out to support others and help them along the way utilising scientific techniques including belief coding.

]]> Hi everybody and welcome to Sober, Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Sharon, whose severe drinking sent her in and out of rehab for years and experiencing many failed moderation attempts. Sharon finally found what worked for her in spirituality and transformed her life into the tranquil world where she now lives. Happily reaching out to support others and help them along the way utilising scientific techniques including belief coding.

]]>0ad92c40-1f25-4bec-af51-d1e7c8c3cb5fFri, 18 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +010034:22truefull37373Vic and Lara, Sober Alcohol Free Stories and trusting yourselfVic and Lara, Sober Alcohol Free Stories and trusting yourself Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I talk to Lara Lara's. Drinking went from social to behind closed doors after experiencing postnatal depression. In our chat, she reflects on the issue that was probably there all along, and how learning to trust herself has really set her free.

]]> Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I talk to Lara Lara's. Drinking went from social to behind closed doors after experiencing postnatal depression. In our chat, she reflects on the issue that was probably there all along, and how learning to trust herself has really set her free.

]]>fe5c6217-8235-4032-9de8-1811d65503adFri, 11 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +010032:02truefull36363Vic and Becky - Sober, alcohol free stories, grief, family and the butterfly effect!!!Vic and Becky - Sober, alcohol free stories, grief, family and the butterfly effect!!! Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I talk to Becky. Becky began drinking a little later in life with college laying the foundations that told her she was more confident with booze. The sudden death of her brother left her drinking to numb the pain and her drinking became more frequent and began to impact her life considerably.

It was when she was looking to lose a little weight that she began to educate herself on the effects of alcohol on the body and mind, and as a result, became alcohol free, gaining way more than she ever could have expected. Becky can now be found helping others as the Sober Serenity Coach

]]> Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I talk to Becky. Becky began drinking a little later in life with college laying the foundations that told her she was more confident with booze. The sudden death of her brother left her drinking to numb the pain and her drinking became more frequent and began to impact her life considerably.

It was when she was looking to lose a little weight that she began to educate herself on the effects of alcohol on the body and mind, and as a result, became alcohol free, gaining way more than she ever could have expected. Becky can now be found helping others as the Sober Serenity Coach

]]>63b1e3ff-1373-452e-9815-87444255599aFri, 04 Jul 2025 05:45:00 +010032:22truefull35353Vic and Philippa, Sober, alcohol free stories, from falling down the stairs to Taylor Swift!Vic and Philippa, Sober, alcohol free stories, from falling down the stairs to Taylor Swift! Hi everyone, and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria, and I don't drink. Today I'm talking to Philippa. Philippa's. Drinking was a way to mask anxiety developed through trauma at an early age. In her relationships, drinking was a central fixture until a fall down the stairs filled her with shame and planted the seed and dawning realization that continuing to drink was really no longer an option for her.

]]> Hi everyone, and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria, and I don't drink. Today I'm talking to Philippa. Philippa's. Drinking was a way to mask anxiety developed through trauma at an early age. In her relationships, drinking was a central fixture until a fall down the stairs filled her with shame and planted the seed and dawning realization that continuing to drink was really no longer an option for her.

]]>b7514a18-425a-4895-a988-47a57d305bacFri, 27 Jun 2025 06:15:00 +010024:24truefull34343Vic and Elise, Sober, alcohol free stories, fractured skulls and three peaks!Vic and Elise, Sober, alcohol free stories, fractured skulls and three peaks!Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I talk to Elise. Elise explains how her drinking as a young teenager taught her to hide from her pain. Her drinking became a tool which slowly ruined her life, and finally she accepted that enough was enough. Elisa's sobriety has taken her from two fractured skulls to the three peaks, and she's giddy with excitement as she talks to her about her hopes for her future.

]]>Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I talk to Elise. Elise explains how her drinking as a young teenager taught her to hide from her pain. Her drinking became a tool which slowly ruined her life, and finally she accepted that enough was enough. Elisa's sobriety has taken her from two fractured skulls to the three peaks, and she's giddy with excitement as she talks to her about her hopes for her future.

]]>201c321d-7382-4196-8e76-3d7534bf16c9Fri, 20 Jun 2025 06:15:00 +010033:38truefull33333Vic and Chloe, Sober, alcohol free stories and finding a million reasons to stop drinkingVic and Chloe, Sober, alcohol free stories and finding a million reasons to stop drinking Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink today. I'll talk to Chloe. Chloe's drinking began as a shy teenager and it gave her the confidence to kiss a boy! Growing up with an alcoholic father she adored Chloe sadly ended up becoming his carer, and the irony of using alcohol as her choice of stress relief led her to stop drinking and to create a whole new self.

]]> Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink today. I'll talk to Chloe. Chloe's drinking began as a shy teenager and it gave her the confidence to kiss a boy! Growing up with an alcoholic father she adored Chloe sadly ended up becoming his carer, and the irony of using alcohol as her choice of stress relief led her to stop drinking and to create a whole new self.

]]>02b8441a-4950-4db4-b250-d2328508414eFri, 13 Jun 2025 06:30:00 +010033:35truefull32323Vic and Beth, Sober, alcohol free stories and being "dramatic"Vic and Beth, Sober, alcohol free stories and being "dramatic"Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I talk to Beth. Beth's story will resonate with so many drinking, a bottle of wine a day. Didn't feel quite enough for the support groups that Beth had tried to stop drinking with. And 10 months into her sobriety, Beth convinced herself that she had control.... Then lockdown happens. The rest is Beth's story to tell.

]]>Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I talk to Beth. Beth's story will resonate with so many drinking, a bottle of wine a day. Didn't feel quite enough for the support groups that Beth had tried to stop drinking with. And 10 months into her sobriety, Beth convinced herself that she had control.... Then lockdown happens. The rest is Beth's story to tell.

]]>dc868461-342d-4ad6-9c78-218538ddb335Fri, 06 Jun 2025 06:30:00 +010031:58truefull31313Taking a break! See you for season 3!Taking a break! See you for season 3! Hi everybody and thanks for listening to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. , I hope that this podcast has helped you to think about why you drink, to realise that you're not a weirdo, not alone, and to consider the possibility of the alternative option of life without booze.

I'm taking a break for a while from the podcast But I'll be back for season three when I have new, wonderful guests who are ready to share their sober, alcohol free stories. Lots of love, Vic. P. S. I don't drink. Do you?

]]> Hi everybody and thanks for listening to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. , I hope that this podcast has helped you to think about why you drink, to realise that you're not a weirdo, not alone, and to consider the possibility of the alternative option of life without booze.

I'm taking a break for a while from the podcast But I'll be back for season three when I have new, wonderful guests who are ready to share their sober, alcohol free stories. Lots of love, Vic. P. S. I don't drink. Do you?

]]>6535eaff-fd87-4081-af92-8204a0e32a39Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +010000:34truefull2122122Vic and Beckie - Sober, Alcohol free stories and removing the moody effect!Vic and Beckie - Sober, Alcohol free stories and removing the moody effect! Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Beckie. Beckie, like many, noticed her drinking was changing over the years and what was once fun became a bit dark. , fed up of the moderation roller coaster, and the moody effects her drink choice was having on her, she gave up trying to drink and chose her freedom instead.

]]> Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Beckie. Beckie, like many, noticed her drinking was changing over the years and what was once fun became a bit dark. , fed up of the moderation roller coaster, and the moody effects her drink choice was having on her, she gave up trying to drink and chose her freedom instead.

]]>c8ea8f76-8850-4df9-923c-ecfc025e94f1Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:30:00 +010028:39truefull2112112Vic and Dupe - Sober, alcohol free stories and the truth that set her free!Vic and Dupe - Sober, alcohol free stories and the truth that set her free!  Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Dupe. Dupe from the outside appeared to be winning at life, the family, the house, the job health, but she felt that something was missing. It just wasn't quite right. After deciding to try a 21 day alcohol free challenge, Dupe realized that alcohol had been holding her back, and by letting that go, her truth would set her free.

]]>  Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Dupe. Dupe from the outside appeared to be winning at life, the family, the house, the job health, but she felt that something was missing. It just wasn't quite right. After deciding to try a 21 day alcohol free challenge, Dupe realized that alcohol had been holding her back, and by letting that go, her truth would set her free.

]]>bdc53bfe-bdcf-4c70-895b-ee2b98b2b5c5Fri, 07 Mar 2025 07:45:00 +010037:49truefull2102102Vic and Katie - Sober, alcohol Free Stories and feeling real!Vic and Katie - Sober, alcohol Free Stories and feeling real! Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Katie. Katie's drinking was complicated as it attached itself to eating disorders, creating a very complex path for her to navigate. In today's episode it's hard not to feel emotional as Katie takes us on her journey from some very dangerous drinking to artistic talent she never knew she had and finally being able to feel real.

]]> Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Katie. Katie's drinking was complicated as it attached itself to eating disorders, creating a very complex path for her to navigate. In today's episode it's hard not to feel emotional as Katie takes us on her journey from some very dangerous drinking to artistic talent she never knew she had and finally being able to feel real.

]]>db3f9f5c-8bba-4fd9-b684-a2fd9ee05552Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:45:00 +010034:01truefull29292Vic and Victoria Vanstone (Sober Awkward), Sober Alcohol Free Stories, the power of humour and the enormous gratification found in being who we were always supposed to be!Vic and Victoria Vanstone (Sober Awkward), Sober Alcohol Free Stories, the power of humour and the enormous gratification found in being who we were always supposed to be! Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Victoria Vanstone, podcaster and author of A Thousand Wasted Sundays. This is a really special episode for me because Vic's podcast has kept me company for three years in my sobriety and she's one of the reasons that I chose to make this podcast for you.

We will hear all about her drinking evolution and the moments that led to her decision to seek therapy and then sobriety. And I'll get the chance to thank Vic and tell her myself that she means way more to me than being the lady who blew her finger off with a firework.

]]> Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Victoria Vanstone, podcaster and author of A Thousand Wasted Sundays. This is a really special episode for me because Vic's podcast has kept me company for three years in my sobriety and she's one of the reasons that I chose to make this podcast for you.

We will hear all about her drinking evolution and the moments that led to her decision to seek therapy and then sobriety. And I'll get the chance to thank Vic and tell her myself that she means way more to me than being the lady who blew her finger off with a firework.

]]>8ce2b683-af7c-4b23-aef0-4d4bbea47433Fri, 21 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +010039:25truefull28282Vic and Matt , Sober Alcohol Free Stories and weighing it up!Vic and Matt , Sober Alcohol Free Stories and weighing it up! Today I'll talk to Matt. Matt tells us how his journey to sobriety took a gradual approach until one day he realised that booze was taking away far more than it could ever give back. A pros and cons list gave him the clarity he needed to pursue a life with no place for drinking.

]]> Today I'll talk to Matt. Matt tells us how his journey to sobriety took a gradual approach until one day he realised that booze was taking away far more than it could ever give back. A pros and cons list gave him the clarity he needed to pursue a life with no place for drinking.

]]>d5ea6615-15e6-4833-83e5-b0af8da8da0eFri, 14 Feb 2025 06:30:00 +010038:16truefull27272Vic and Rachel - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and being a sober mama!Vic and Rachel - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and being a sober mama!  📍 Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink today. I'll talk to Rachel. Rachel's drinking was of its time as a teen, but it took a dark turn after a family tragedy. Today, Rachel sober and healthy, a great mum and storyteller to her boys and the author of Sober Mama, a hopeful and funny book that will give you a roadmap to help you navigate your way to sobriety.

]]>  📍 Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink today. I'll talk to Rachel. Rachel's drinking was of its time as a teen, but it took a dark turn after a family tragedy. Today, Rachel sober and healthy, a great mum and storyteller to her boys and the author of Sober Mama, a hopeful and funny book that will give you a roadmap to help you navigate your way to sobriety.

]]>66a274d8-0b90-4113-ba8d-da81f5055215Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +010032:03truefull26262Vic and Justine, Sober Alcohol Free Stories and getting tired of your own bullshit!Vic and Justine, Sober Alcohol Free Stories and getting tired of your own bullshit! Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Justine. Justine's drinking became problematic and after clinking down the drive with her empties in lockdown and meeting up with an inspiring friend, she made the decision to stop drinking altogether and change her life forever.

]]> Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Justine. Justine's drinking became problematic and after clinking down the drive with her empties in lockdown and meeting up with an inspiring friend, she made the decision to stop drinking altogether and change her life forever.

]]>60fd8520-d80f-441d-accb-9ae79a990522Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +010034:11truefull25252Vic and Janet - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and priceless gains!Vic and Janet - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and priceless gains! Today I'll talk to Janet. Janet's drinking rocketed during lockdown and although she could still function, she knew that she was drinking a dangerous amount. In partnership with her identical twin, she ditched the booze and is beaming with pride as she shares her success in sobriety with us today.

]]> Today I'll talk to Janet. Janet's drinking rocketed during lockdown and although she could still function, she knew that she was drinking a dangerous amount. In partnership with her identical twin, she ditched the booze and is beaming with pride as she shares her success in sobriety with us today.

]]>18cc6578-fb62-4c00-a1c3-d9e72901491fFri, 24 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +010032:18truefull24242Vic and Ben, Sober Alcohol Free Stories and changing the world!Vic and Ben, Sober Alcohol Free Stories and changing the world! Welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. Today I'll talk to Ben. Ben realised that drinking was stopping him from reaching his full potential, so he took action. After one year off the beer he tried moderation, but it turned out that wasn't possible. So Ben stopped drinking in search of his authentic self, leading to a total career change and the realisation that he was actually a very capable and decent chap.

]]> Welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. Today I'll talk to Ben. Ben realised that drinking was stopping him from reaching his full potential, so he took action. After one year off the beer he tried moderation, but it turned out that wasn't possible. So Ben stopped drinking in search of his authentic self, leading to a total career change and the realisation that he was actually a very capable and decent chap.

]]>1304696c-0007-4bfd-9327-7bf79d4a9a2bFri, 17 Jan 2025 07:15:00 +010036:22truefull23232Vic and Richie, Sober Alcohol Free Stories, and stopping the pain of familiar mistakesVic and Richie, Sober Alcohol Free Stories, and stopping the pain of familiar mistakesHi everybody, I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. Today I'm talking to Richie. Richie turned to alcohol following trauma during his childhood and teens and a sporting injury that chaned the pathway his life was taking. Ritchie describes to us his toolkit, the growth of sober muscles and how he successfully navigated a pathway to sobriety and now uses those sober skills to help many others to do the same with his coaching company thestrongandsobermind.com

]]>Hi everybody, I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. Today I'm talking to Richie. Richie turned to alcohol following trauma during his childhood and teens and a sporting injury that chaned the pathway his life was taking. Ritchie describes to us his toolkit, the growth of sober muscles and how he successfully navigated a pathway to sobriety and now uses those sober skills to help many others to do the same with his coaching company thestrongandsobermind.com

]]>c1d60d5e-96ab-4446-b877-d4f83c037164Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +010030:00truefull22222Vic and Neil, Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and reversing all kinds of health complications!Vic and Neil, Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and reversing all kinds of health complications!Today I talk to Neil whose drinking style as a teen was a pathway to some unhealthy drinking as an adult. His health deteriorated as his drinking increased leaving him overweight, diabetic, coping with gout and with liver problems. His incredible 360 turn around to alcohol free living corrected all of these conditions and gave him the confidence to help others as a sobriety coach.

]]>Today I talk to Neil whose drinking style as a teen was a pathway to some unhealthy drinking as an adult. His health deteriorated as his drinking increased leaving him overweight, diabetic, coping with gout and with liver problems. His incredible 360 turn around to alcohol free living corrected all of these conditions and gave him the confidence to help others as a sobriety coach.

]]>f9bd9f60-9f8b-48db-89d6-4b4787554a73Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +010032:25truefull21212Vic and Sarah - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and the moderation fallacy!Vic and Sarah - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and the moderation fallacy!Today I talk to Sarah who shares how her need to fit in was a red thread through her drinking days, how she felt shame and terrible anxiety as a young mum, and how societies mummy drinking culture fed the narrative that wine time was a solution. Sarah's good friends question on why she was fighting to moderate when alcohol made her so miserable made her realise that she had been looking the wrong answer all along!

]]>Today I talk to Sarah who shares how her need to fit in was a red thread through her drinking days, how she felt shame and terrible anxiety as a young mum, and how societies mummy drinking culture fed the narrative that wine time was a solution. Sarah's good friends question on why she was fighting to moderate when alcohol made her so miserable made her realise that she had been looking the wrong answer all along!

]]>323a0b5c-9c69-4bbb-ac91-92cbade7d583Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +010027:10truefull1131131Vic and Anne - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and becoming the Bright eyed sober girl!Vic and Anne - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and becoming the Bright eyed sober girl!Today I talk to Anne who as a child swore she would never drink having experienced the turbulence of having a parent who did. Anne soon realised in adulthood that she too was turning to alcohol to soothe stress and anxiety. Anne is now alcohol free, has found peace and solace in Jesus and has replaced her anxious existence with a fabulous legacy to her Dad in her Instagram account the Bright eyed Sober Girl!

]]>Today I talk to Anne who as a child swore she would never drink having experienced the turbulence of having a parent who did. Anne soon realised in adulthood that she too was turning to alcohol to soothe stress and anxiety. Anne is now alcohol free, has found peace and solace in Jesus and has replaced her anxious existence with a fabulous legacy to her Dad in her Instagram account the Bright eyed Sober Girl!

]]>e544232b-4f44-4ed7-af58-edb7e5e85e4eFri, 06 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +010030:37truefull1121121Vic and Jilly - Sober, Alcohol free stories and living into life!Vic and Jilly - Sober, Alcohol free stories and living into life!Today I talk to Jilly about how her drinking escalated and simultaneously stopped offering her the confidence and connection she was searching for. Jilly's positivity is contagious as she teaches us to create a life we love and to truly "Live into it"

]]>Today I talk to Jilly about how her drinking escalated and simultaneously stopped offering her the confidence and connection she was searching for. Jilly's positivity is contagious as she teaches us to create a life we love and to truly "Live into it"

]]>3a11d2e7-7037-4f50-a814-b55fa31adbd5Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +010032:03truefull1111111Vic and Lauren - Sober Alcohol Free Stories and building a life to celebrates adventureVic and Lauren - Sober Alcohol Free Stories and building a life to celebrates adventureToday I talk to Lauren who shares how her thrill seeking antics may have previously caused her trouble, but she harnessed as a springboard to build a life full adventure though her fabulous sober travel company "We love Lucid"

]]>Today I talk to Lauren who shares how her thrill seeking antics may have previously caused her trouble, but she harnessed as a springboard to build a life full adventure though her fabulous sober travel company "We love Lucid"

]]>12ee9c9f-50c5-4b45-a886-e4450dfdae9bFri, 22 Nov 2024 08:15:00 +010031:04truefull1101101Vic and Gill - Sober, Alcohol free stories and finding natural highs!Vic and Gill - Sober, Alcohol free stories and finding natural highs!  Today Gill shares her story of how reading one book meant she could not un-see the reality of alcohol, and how joining a stop drinking challenge on Facebook changed her life for ever, leading to a successful coaching career and a new house by the sea!

]]>  Today Gill shares her story of how reading one book meant she could not un-see the reality of alcohol, and how joining a stop drinking challenge on Facebook changed her life for ever, leading to a successful coaching career and a new house by the sea!

]]>decc98f0-086d-4bb2-bb29-690bc75eaa3fFri, 15 Nov 2024 08:15:00 +010030:32truefull19191Vic and Lucy Rocca, Soberistas Founder - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and removing the cloak of shameVic and Lucy Rocca, Soberistas Founder - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and removing the cloak of shameToday I talk to Lucy. The fateful night when Lucy's hazardous drinking left her unconscious and hospitalised, changed the lives of thousands of women around the world forever.

Lucy became sober in a time when resources ans support were limited, and born from her experience was "Sobersitas", an online community to connect and feel safe wherever you are on your path to sobriety.

This episode is an opportunity to hear Lucy's story, to thank her and celebrate her contributions to the sober community. Thankyou Lucy from all Soberistas worldwide, you are a legend xxx

]]>Today I talk to Lucy. The fateful night when Lucy's hazardous drinking left her unconscious and hospitalised, changed the lives of thousands of women around the world forever.

Lucy became sober in a time when resources ans support were limited, and born from her experience was "Sobersitas", an online community to connect and feel safe wherever you are on your path to sobriety.

This episode is an opportunity to hear Lucy's story, to thank her and celebrate her contributions to the sober community. Thankyou Lucy from all Soberistas worldwide, you are a legend xxx

]]>fdcf124a-aa51-4f2f-91f8-63d313107ee7Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +010030:36truefull18181Vic and Jayne - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and finding your tribeVic and Jayne - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and finding your tribeToday I talk to Jayne about some of her best tools, how the reality of telling friends and family that she was no longer drinking was way easier than she anticipated, and how without alcohol her future is full of promise because she has more time and energy to invest in herself!

]]>Today I talk to Jayne about some of her best tools, how the reality of telling friends and family that she was no longer drinking was way easier than she anticipated, and how without alcohol her future is full of promise because she has more time and energy to invest in herself!

]]>ba451f91-8d15-4849-82b2-6b1b2ec443fcFri, 01 Nov 2024 08:15:00 +010027:36truefull17171Vic and Herm - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and being braveVic and Herm - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and being braveToday I talk to Hermoine about her sober curious journey, how Christmas wine from school parents was a temptation too far, and how she continues to try to understand her relationship with alcohol shifting the balance of control in her favour. Hermoine reminds us beautifully that it's not always a one off decision to stop drinking, and that self compassion and reflection is key to learning and evolving.

]]>Today I talk to Hermoine about her sober curious journey, how Christmas wine from school parents was a temptation too far, and how she continues to try to understand her relationship with alcohol shifting the balance of control in her favour. Hermoine reminds us beautifully that it's not always a one off decision to stop drinking, and that self compassion and reflection is key to learning and evolving.

]]>e566358d-b0ac-463c-8ebe-38dac4ce6404Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +010029:16truefull16161Vic and William Porter - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and leaving despair behindVic and William Porter - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and leaving despair behindToday I talk to William Porter, author of Alcohol Explained 1&2. William shares his personal story, the dark days and nights filled with loneliness and despair that he could no longer accept.

William explains how drinking nearly lost him everything, and how understanding the scientific impact alcohol has on human beings in detail has supported him to ten years of sobriety, becoming healthy in mind and body, and a successful author of 5 books.

Listen with me and celebrate the sober superstar that is William Porter.

]]>Today I talk to William Porter, author of Alcohol Explained 1&2. William shares his personal story, the dark days and nights filled with loneliness and despair that he could no longer accept.

William explains how drinking nearly lost him everything, and how understanding the scientific impact alcohol has on human beings in detail has supported him to ten years of sobriety, becoming healthy in mind and body, and a successful author of 5 books.

Listen with me and celebrate the sober superstar that is William Porter.

]]>3b553991-181b-483e-939d-b05699275330Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +010029:10truefull15151Vic and Mikey - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and instant upgrades!Vic and Mikey - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and instant upgrades!This week I'm talking to Mikey about his path to sober living and his online support group Sober Society UK. He discusses how he has battled with male drinking culture, and reminds us that success comes in many forms, and we should always keep trying to be our best selves.

]]>This week I'm talking to Mikey about his path to sober living and his online support group Sober Society UK. He discusses how he has battled with male drinking culture, and reminds us that success comes in many forms, and we should always keep trying to be our best selves.

]]>2ac20352-a095-4523-92c7-98f51f517d0aFri, 11 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +010025:33truefull14141Vic and Nic - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and pyjama armour!Vic and Nic - Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and pyjama armour!Today I talk to Nic about her realisation that thinking about drinking had crept up on her and inhabited way too much head space! She shares her story, and how Pyjamas, books and some serious decision making have supported her for 4 fabulous years of alcohol free living!

]]>Today I talk to Nic about her realisation that thinking about drinking had crept up on her and inhabited way too much head space! She shares her story, and how Pyjamas, books and some serious decision making have supported her for 4 fabulous years of alcohol free living!

]]>12d4dba9-df63-4e83-8f8c-78f45cd7b91aFri, 04 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +010028:58truefull13131Vic and Tiff, Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and unexpected superpowersVic and Tiff, Sober, Alcohol Free Stories and unexpected superpowersToday I talk to Tiff who is two and a half years sober, Tiff shares her story, why and how she got sober and how stopping drinking uncovered fabulous opportunities and a new found self confidence which led to her opening a sober swim school!

]]>Today I talk to Tiff who is two and a half years sober, Tiff shares her story, why and how she got sober and how stopping drinking uncovered fabulous opportunities and a new found self confidence which led to her opening a sober swim school!

]]>91737db2-4d2c-4d31-8753-2557f75de9d0Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +010031:03truefull12121Trailer, Sober, Alcohol Free Stories, I don't drink!Trailer, Sober, Alcohol Free Stories, I don't drink!Staying off the booze is way easier when you know you are not alone! My guests will share their stories, ups, downs, slips and successes, and will signpost their top tips and tools for anyone who is sober curious or choosing to live alcohol free in our wine soaked world! I'm Victoria, and I don't drink!

]]>Staying off the booze is way easier when you know you are not alone! My guests will share their stories, ups, downs, slips and successes, and will signpost their top tips and tools for anyone who is sober curious or choosing to live alcohol free in our wine soaked world! I'm Victoria, and I don't drink!

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