More Than The Glass: Because We Deserve More

Six years ago, Gillian made one decision that changed the course of her life. In this special episode of  More Than The Glass , Gillian reflects on six years of alcohol-free living and shares what life has truly been like on the other side. This isn't a story about giving something up, it's about everything she gained. Together, Karen and Gillian explore: What first made Gillian question h...

In this episode of  More Than a Glass , Gillian and Karen explore one of the most powerful tools for navigating the early days of becoming alcohol-free: finding your thing. When alcohol leaves your life, it leaves behind more than an empty glass. It leaves time, energy, routine and a brain that's still searching for the next dopamine hit. So what happens when you give that energy somewhere new...

When Paris temporarily banned public drinking and restricted takeaway alcohol sales during a record-breaking heatwave, it sparked a much bigger conversation than the weather. The measures were introduced to help reduce pressure on hospitals and emergency services during a period of extreme heat.  In this episode of  More Than a Glass , Gillian and Karen explore what this decision says about our re...

In this episode of  More Than a Glass , Gillian and Karen explore the incredible pride, self-belief, and emotional transformation that can emerge in the early days of becoming alcohol-free. From first weekends and weddings to holidays, concerts, girls’ nights, football matches, and stressful weeks, navigating life without alcohol for the first time can feel incredibly hard… but also deeply empower...

In this episode of  More Than a Glass , Gillian and Karen speak directly to the woman who has been quietly questioning her drinking for months or even years. The woman Googling. Promising herself she’ll cut back. Wondering why alcohol no longer feels quite right. And then convincing herself she’s overthinking it. This conversation is about intuition, self-trust, emotional numbing, and the exhausti...

In this World Cup special of  More Than a Glass , Gillian and Karen explore why football tournaments can feel so emotionally intense — and why alcohol-free drinks can become far more than “just a substitute.” From nerves and celebration to rituals, cravings, pubs, BBQs, and social pressure, alcohol has deeply attached itself to football culture. But what happens when you still want the atmosphere,...

In this episode of  More Than a Glass , Gillian and Karen explore why football carries such deep emotional weight and how alcohol has become intertwined with some of our most meaningful moments of connection, identity, celebration, and belonging. Because football is rarely just football and there is no easier time to witness this than during The World Cup It’s memory. Tradition. Emotion. Pride. Gr...

What if you know something needs to change… but the thought of changing your relationship with alcohol feels overwhelming? In this episode of  More Than the Glass , Gillian and Karen talk honestly about the fear that so many mums feel when they start questioning alcohol — even when they desperately want things to feel different. This is a conversation about exhaustion, overwhelm, fear of the unkno...

Why do so many mums find themselves reaching for alcohol at the end of the day? In this episode of  More Than the Glass , Gillian and Karen explore the invisible mental load of motherhood and the emotional exhaustion that so many women are carrying silently every single day. This is an honest conversation about overstimulation, stress, people pleasing, and why alcohol can start to feel like relief...

So many women feel stuck between two thoughts: “I’m not that bad…” but also… “Why doesn’t this feel good anymore?” In this episode of  More Than the Glass , Gillian and Karen explore the quiet confusion of grey area drinking — functioning, coping, keeping everything together on the outside, while privately questioning your relationship with alcohol on the inside. This is an honest conversation abo...

Welcome to  More Than the Glass  — a podcast for mums who are questioning their relationship with alcohol and quietly craving something more. In this very first episode, Gillian and Karen introduce the heart behind the podcast and the story behind Our Circle — a space supporting women to take a break from alcohol, drink less, reconnect with themselves, and create a life they no longer feel the nee...