The Joyful Drinker

Mindful drinking with Club Soda's Laura Willoughby

Ellie Webb — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 03:00:00 +0000

“In terms of behaviour change, and wanting to change a habit, substitution is one of the most powerful things that you can do.”

In this live, special episode, Laura, who is celebrating ten years free from alcohol, shares her wisdom and advice on the world of alcohol-free drinking. She highlights how difficult it is to change behaviours and drinking habits, including the misconceptions around abstinence and the societal pressure to be accepted and included.

Laura delves into the purposeful movement of mindful drinking, and how Club Soda’s festivals and pop-up shops help people find a non-alcoholic drink they like to replace that feeling of reward and conviviality. She also advises on simple actions you can take to start you on your journey to change.

An inspiring leader in the alcohol-free movement, Laura actively campaigns to create equal experiences for non-drinkers, including educating and challenging beverage outlets to up their game in terms of their offering to help create an accepting environment for this new and growing market. Laura believes non-alcohol drinkers deserve better and encourages us to take back control of our nights out

Follow Club Soda on Instagram @joinclubsoda join the community and find out more about its behaviour change courses at https://joinclubsoda.com/

This week’s non-alcoholic drink of choice is provided by Caleño’s non-alcoholic spirits, infused with the sun-drenched flavours of Colombia. You can find Caleño on Instagram @calenodrinks or visit: https://calenodrinks.com/

The Joyful Drinker with Ellie Webb is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative, find her on Instagram: @decibelle_creative and here: https://www.decibellecreative.com/

Putting the joy back into eating with Julianne Ponan.

Ellie Webb — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 03:00:00 +0000

“That’s where the magic happens when you push yourself to do things you don’t feel comfortable doing .”

As a sufferer from severe anaphylaxis, Julianne understood first-hand the danger and frustration of navigating a safe lifestyle free from potentially lethal allergens. With 1 in 12 children now being diagnosed with a food allergy, Creative Nature brings back the joy of eating to those with food intolerances.

Creative Nature products are stocked in a few thousand U.K. stores, including Asda, Co-op and Sainsbury's, plus online retailer Ocado. In 2017, Julianne successfully pitched on Dragon's Den but turned down the 25% offer. In 2019 she made the Forbes 30 under 30 list and has just become MedicAlert’s first UK ambassador.

In this episode, Julianne shares her journey to starting her business at 22 years old, reliving some of her biggest challenges and pivotal moments - including pitching on Dragon’s Den. She discusses her relationship with alcohol, and why having a severe food allergy places even further importance on the need to stay in control.

An adrenaline junkie who’d quite like to swap places with Emma Watson, Julianne shares her tips for dealing with stress, why killing with kindness works, and advice for budding entrepreneurs.

Follow Julianne on Instagram @julianne.ponan and find out more about Creative Nature products on the website https://www.creativenaturesuperfoods.co.uk/

The Joyful Drinker with Ellie Webb is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative, find her on Instagram: @decibelle_creative and here: https://www.decibellecreative.com/

Health is wealth: Motivating and challenging yourself with Camillia Ainsworth.

Ellie Webb — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 03:00:00 +0000

“I do not think that when you’re running a business, and if you want to be a master of your minutes, that alcohol can be a part of that.”

A self-confessed opportunist and queen of slogans, Camilla offers a glut of inspiring insights into how she challenges herself to stay motivated. Whether training to run a marathon or making it onto The Apprentice, Camilla explains how being held accountable and writing down goals with systems brings her success.

In this episode, Camilla shares the psychological pressures of being on The Apprentice and why being young and inexperienced was actually an advantage. From forbidden contact with the outside world to super-early starts, Camilla shares how being oboth emotionally and professionally challenged strengthened her resolve and tenacity.

Camilla shares her thoughts about alcohol as a barrier to productivity, why it wasn’t allowed on The Apprentice and what else brings her joy. Believing nothing is a barrier to success, her infectious positivity is enough to convince even the most stalwart pessimist to shift their thinking.

Follow Camilla Ainsworth on Instagram @camillaconsultancy and find out more about her consultancy services at https://camillaainsworth.com/

The Joyful Drinker with Ellie Webb is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative, find her on Instagram: @decibelle_creative and here: https://www.decibellecreative.com/

Being unapologetically yourself with Victoria Winterford

Ellie Webb — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000

“It’s all about growing as a person and regaining that confidence without alcohol and being unapologetically you.”

Whether she’s inspiring others to improve their fitness, mind, body and spirit through her online fitness coaching, or finding her own intrinsic motivator to be the change that she wants to be, Victoria Winterford has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share for people looking for a more balanced lifestyle.

In this episode, the personal trainer, Miss Universe and star of E4’s Celebs Go Dating is ready to share her tips for bringing joy to the world. From her love/hate relationship with social media and thoughts on its potential hazards for younger generations, to sharing why fitness and nutrition saved her life after a stint in hospital, Victoria has plenty to talk about and many life lessons to help others with.

Victoria also talks about her time spent in high profile relationships, how grief sparked negative associations with drinking and food worsening her eating disorder and mental health, and why she lives her life without regrets. There’s even time to talk about the things that bring her joy, whether it’s dancing on TikTok or just being around man’s best friend.

Follow Victoria Winterford on Instagram @victoria.winterford and find out more about her online coaching at https://victoriascoaching.com/

The Joyful Drinker with Ellie Webb is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative, find her on Instagram: @decibelle_creative and here: https://www.decibellecreative.com/

Female health and being reborn with Elissa Corrigan

Ellie Webb — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000

“It takes a few more courageous women to talk about it and then people will open up a bit more.”

Starting a business from scratch is a daunting task at the best of times, but for writer, author and entrepreneur Elissa Corrigan, the pressure was increased ten-fold when she encountered legal issues, supply chain problems and gendered biases within the digital realm. Nevertheless, it hasn’t stopped her from achieving success with her supplement business Ella Sera.

In this podcast, the award winning businesswoman talks openly and honestly about why she was inspired to start her own business, the unexpected legal issues she’s faced in doing so, and why social media’s gendered biases have prevented her from marketing a product that helps with the menopause.

Elissa delves into her time on the Channel 4 reality show Bear Grylls’ Treasure Island and how she felt reborn afterwards, as the process revealed to her who she really was. She also shares her experiences with binge drinking and how alcohol affected her life negatively, with everything in her life getting better when she put the bottle down. There’s even time to explore what brings joy to her life now and what tips she has for motivating others to improve too.

Follow Elissa Corrigan on Instagram at @misselissac and find out more about Ella Sera at https://elle-sera.com

The Joyful Drinker with Ellie Webb is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative, find her on Instagram: @decibelle_creative and here: https://www.decibellecreative.com/

Fitness, focus and finding balance with Vicky Fleetwood

Ellie Webb — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000

“Finding what’s right for you is the biggest thing, and then things just fall into place when you enjoy it.”

Whether lifting trophies or lifting weights and spirits, England’s Rugby World Cup winner Vicky Fleetwood has been there, done that, and has the polo shirt to show for it. Whether lifting trophies in big international tournaments, or working as a personal trainer motivating her clients to achieve their goals, Vicky reveals what drives her to succeed and shares tips for helping others find a balanced lifestyle.

The Commonwealth bronze-medalist and former junior hurdler talks about how she started out on her journey as a professional rugby player, from first picking up the ball as a 14-year-old, to lifting the biggest accolade in the sport. Despite rugby’s drinking culture reputation, Vicky has found her own way to manage her relationship with alcohol and shares what works for her, and why it might also work for you.

Vicky also delves into the changes she’s found in womens’ mindsets shifting from seeing the gym as a place to get skinny, to a way to get fitter and healthier, and why having a goal in mind can help achieve those targets. She also tells Ellie about the things that bring her joy in life, including why being a foodie doesn’t just mean planning nutritional intake, but can also help with relaxation.

Follow all of Vicky Fleetwood’s exploits on Instagram at @vickyfleetwood.

The Joyful Drinker with Ellie Webb is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative, find her on Instagram: @decibelle_creative and here: https://www.decibellecreative.com/

Bringing the party without the alcohol with Amanda Thomson

Ellie Webb — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000

“You’re not going to learn when you win as a sports team, you learn when you lose, and I think that’s the truth, however painful it is.”

A successful entrepreneur and founder of Thomson & Scott and creator of Noughty, home to the best alcohol-free sparkling Chardonnay and Rosé wine around, Amanda Thomson has a story to tell, tips to share and a goal to permanently change society’s relationship with alcohol. From breaking the rituals around drinking and relaxation, to campaigning for transparency in alcohol labelling, hear what Amanda has to say on the drinks industry - and why cheaper is not always worth it.

The multi-talented businesswoman also reveals her personal journey to being fitter and happier. She talks about the steps she put in place of alcohol to deal with her own work-related stresses to help improve her physical and mental wellbeing, and the many benefits she’s found in moderation, from clarity of thought to no more dreaded hang-xiety.

In this podcast, Amanda talks openly about how one simple word courted controversy with her low-sugar wines, landing her with a court case, and how those lessons learned might even have helped with the launch of Noughty. She shares the things that bring her joy and what exactly is broken in the drinks industry that needs to be fixed.

Read out more about Noughty at https://noughtyaf.com or follow @noughtyaf and @thomsonandscott on Instagram.

The Joyful Drinker with Ellie Webb is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative, find her on Instagram: @decibelle_creative and here: https://www.decibellecreative.com/

Perfectly imperfect nutrition with Jennifer Medhurst

Ellie Webb — Wed, 25 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000

“If you’re not a perfect person, if you do make mistakes, you don’t do everything right the whole time; actually, you can still be healthy.”

As a self-described “imperfect nutritionist” and founder of her private central London clinic, Jennifer Medhurst, is changing the mentality around cooking, eating and living a healthy lifestyle. From developing accessible and tasty recipes that don’t use complicated, hard to find ingredients, to empowering people with information to make their own informed choices about what they eat, Jennifer has taken simple and science based nutrition to the next level.

Whether it’s encouraging people to open up the repertoire of the diet to find the things that can improve their health, energy, sleep and immunity, or whether it’s getting rid of the all or nothing mindset to focus on the positive relationships with food, this superstar nutritionist has stories, tips and experience you don’t want to miss.

In this podcast, the superstar nutritionist shares her advice for breaking from a dependency on alcohol to turning it into an occasional treat, why not being perfect all the time is no bad thing at all, and how social media platforms like TikTok can help build personal connections to really get the word out there about healthy, accessible and balanced diets.

Read out more about The Imperfect Nutritionist at Jennifer Medhurst’s website jennifermedhurst.com or follow @jennifermedhurst on Instagram and @theimperfectnutritionist on TikTok.

The Joyful Drinker with Ellie Webb is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative, find her on Instagram: @decibelle_creative and here: https://www.decibellecreative.com/

Training happy and the joy of movement with Tally Rye

Ellie Webb — Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000

“The best way to move your body is the one you enjoy.”

The intuitive movement fitness coach Tally Rye joins the Joyful Drinker podcast to spread the word about the joy of movement. From her experience as a personal trainer, to authoring both the Train Happy book and the Train Happy Journal, Tally is unequalled when it comes to marrying the words “happy” and “training” in the same sentence.

From examining and changing her relationship with food, to reflecting on how she felt about movement, exercise and training, Tally has oodles of tips for staying motivated to keep healthy and how to combat the extrinsic factors that affect your personal wellbeing. Whether it’s simply finding the joy in fitness, ditching going to the gym over taking up a new hobby, or simply journaling to see your progress in terms of your mindset shift.

In this podcast, Tally reveals how intuitive eating helped her to ditch the toxic diet culture, why intuitive movement brought more joy into her life, and the first-hand experiences she’s seen of drinking to excess and the tools you can put in place to avoid the catalyst that drags you into a negative cycle of bad habits.

Read out more about Train Happy, the Train Happy Journal and listen to the Train Happy podcast at https://tallyrye.co.uk/ or follow @tallyrye on Instagram.

The Joyful Drinker with Ellie Webb is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative, find her on Instagram: @decibelle_creative and here: https://www.decibellecreative.com/

Staying sassy and halting hangxiety with Steph Elswood

Ellie Webb — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 03:00:00 +0000

“If you tell yourself ‘I need alcohol to have a good time and be confident,’ then you’re always going to be reliant on it.”

Health and fitness advocate, professional dancer and author of Plant to Plate, Healthy Chef Steph Elswood joins the Joyful Drinker podcast to share her story of quitting booze for good, how she overcame the social stigma surrounding sobriety, and how the power of music and dance can help inspire and grow confidence in anyone.

From not sweating the big stuff and enjoying the small positives in life, to celebrating movement in all its forms, Steph shares her journey from setting up her body confidence Stay Sassy dance sessions, through to moderating her relationship with alcohol – and why giving up the booze has seen positive benefits she did not expect!

In this podcast, Steph opens up about the passing of a close family member in 2016 and how that inspired her to fulfil her ambition, she shares tips on how setting personal limits can help deal with hang-xiety, and whether she would ever go back to drinking alcohol or if she’s content with her decision.

Read out more about how Stay Sassy took the world by storm at https://84world.com/steph-elswood/ or follow @stephelswood on Instagram.

The Joyful Drinker with Ellie Webb is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative, find her on Instagram: @decibelle_creative and here: https://www.decibellecreative.com/

Lifting weights and spirits with Alex Marks

Ellie Webb — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 02:00:00 +0000

“People don’t tend to lack motivation, it’s more about accountability.”

Personal trainer and star of The Bachelor, Alex Marks, is no stranger to a health conscious lifestyle. Alex is the owner and head coach of On Your Marks fitness, running online motivational and coaching courses and a fitness studio in Clapham, and his goal-oriented approach to cutting out the booze from his life in 2020 has changed his life.

From adjusting the narrative around the realities of fitness for the longevity in conjunction with the here and now, to phasing out alcohol after his stint on reality TV, Alex’s story about flipping his mindset when it comes to booze and feeling the positive mental and physical benefits is both inspirational and motivational.

In this podcast, Alex shares lessons he’s learned about overcoming pre-existing negative experiences with fitness, helping new mums get fit safely and appropriately, how he went from a skinny kid being picked on in the school playground to a highly successful personal trainer, and what life was like on hit reality TV show The Bachelor.

Read out more about On Your Marks at https://oymcoaching.com or follow @alexpmarks on Instagram.

The Joyful Drinker with Ellie Webb is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative, find her on Instagram: @decibelle_creative and here: https://www.decibellecreative.com/

The ultra marathon mindset with Flora Beverley

Ellie Webb — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 02:00:00 +0000

“So long as you learn from them, they’re not really mistakes.”

Finding the balance between drinking both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks while still exceeding your personal health and fitness goals is what food and fitness blogger Flora Beverley is all about. Whether it’s listening to her body’s needs and striking the right balance between recovery and exercise, ultra marathon runner Flora has tips to help realise your goals.

From finding out how her sleep was being affected by alcohol and the impact it had on her training, to sharing advice about getting started and the first steps to taking part in your first marathon, Flora’s story is as inspirational as it is motivational.

But it’s not all hard work and life-affirming advice as Flora explores what it’s like reconnecting with nature and the outdoors, what has brought her joy recently, and the three things that she couldn’t live without.

Read out more about the Flora Beverley’s blog at www.foodfitnessflora.blog/blog or follow @foodfitnessflora on Instagram.

The Joyful Drinker with Ellie Webb is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative, find her on Instagram: @decibelle_creative and here: www.decibellecreative.com

Sobriety and smashing stigma with Millie Gooch

Ellie Webb — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 03:00:00 +0000

“Escapism is fine up until a point where it turns into avoidance.”

One of the leading voices in sobriety Millie Gooch joins The Joyful Drinker to share her personal journey of quitting alcohol for good. Founder of the Sober Girls Society and the author behind the Sober Girls Society Handbook published in 2021, Millie’s story is proof that life after alcohol doesn’t have to be boring.

From becoming entrenched in the boozy nightlife of student culture at University through to the normalised day-drinking of working in PR and journalism, Millie describes her break from the bottle and the biggest positive changes to her productivity, mental and physical health ever since.

In this episode, Millie talks openly and honestly about the lows of getting blackout drunk and going to work hungover; and the positive reaffirming steps that she took to overcame the self-imposed stigma of not wanting to be seen as the boring sober one in her peer groups.

Read out more about the Sober Girl Society at https://sobergirlsociety.com or follow @milliegooch on Instagram.

This week’s non-alcoholic drink of choice is provided by Caleño’s non-alcoholic spirits, infused with the sun-drenched flavours of Colombia.

Find Caleño on Instagram @celenodrinks or visit: https://calenodrinks.com/

You can connect with Ellie on Instagram at @caleno_ellie

The Joyful Drinker is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative, find her on Instagram: @decibelle_creative and here: https://www.decibellecreative.com/

The Apprentice, manifesting goals, and alcohol-free benefits with Harpreet Kaur

Ellie Webb — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 03:00:00 +0000

“I’m a really big believer in manifestation and visualising your goals.”

The first guest on The Joyful Drinker is entrepreneur and business owner Harpreet Kaur. You might recognise Harpreet from her appearance on The Apprentice, but she is also a born leader and, by her own confession, has a sweet-tooth, which stands her in good stead for running her dessert parlour Barni's World.

In this episode, Harpreet shares her experience of dealing with tough challenges during her business journey, how she’s made her story a success, and what she’s learned so far. From handling rejection to taking risks, all these life lessons proved invaluable as a candidate on The Apprentice where working hard to meet goals was her only option. Like everybody striving for the balance and wanting to get onboard with a week that isn’t filled with anxiety and a serious lack of productivity, Harpreet reveals the benefits she’s found of alcoholic-free drinking over alcohol drinks at the end of a hard day.

Read out more about Barni’s World at https://barnisworld.com/ or follow @barnisworld and @harpsi_kaur on Instagram.

This week’s drink of choice is Caleño’s dark and spicy non-alcoholic rum, a distilled golden and spicy blend packed with dark pineapple tropical notes, ginger and kola nut spices.

Find Caleño on Instagram @celenodrinks or visit: https://calenodrinks.com/

You can connect with Ellie on Instagram at @caleno_ellie

The Joyful Drinker is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative, find her on Instagram: @decibelle_creative and here: https://www.decibellecreative.com/

The Joyful Drinker - Trailer

Caleño — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 03:00:00 +0000

For anyone who drinks, but wants to drink a little less, and lead a more balanced lifestyle. The Joyful Drinker podcast is a fresh approach to moderation and balance.

Join Ellie, Founder of non-alcoholic spirits brand Caleño, for relaxed, honest conversations with guests from a mix of different backgrounds.

A fun, safe space to discuss what alcohol moderation means to us, subscribe to this podcast to find out how Ellie's guests navigate their weekly goals, their journey with moderated drinking, and the powerful habits they’ve picked up along the way.

If we all drank a little bit less, we'd feel a whole lot better!

Connect with Ellie on Instagram @caleno_ellie and find out more about Caleño non-alcoholic spirits online at www.calenodrinks.com