Bee Sober

Today Alex and Lisa speak to Janey Lee Grace about her latest book, Happy, Healthy Sober, which takes a holistic look at sobriety. Janey Lee Grace is an Amazon No 1 Best-selling author, commentator, and co-presenter on the UK’s biggest radio show, BBC Radio 2’s Steve Wright in the Afternoon. Previously she was a backing singer with George Michael and Wham, Kim Wilde, Boy George and had her own Num...

Today, Alex and Lisa chat to Pippa-Jo Marsden, Aka Mum on Fire about her journey to sobriety. We discuss parenting, mental health and all the volunteering this amazing lady does. Pippa is a mum of 4, care worker, online health business owner and ambassador for the charity Get Fit 4 Mental Wellness. She lived with an addiction to alcohol without knowing how to admit it or change for over 10 years....

Today Alex and Lisa talk about the stigma attached to alcoholism. They discuss weird dreams, have a good moan about the state of the world and debate whether we should or shouldn’t use labels for everything. Please check out our new website www.beesoberofficial.com. You can also check out the following link to find out more of what we are up to, you can sign up to our newsletter, join our Facebook...

Today Alex and Lisa talk with Jane Zarse about her journey to sobriety using the 12-steps through AA. Jane is an Author & Top Social Media Influencer who was born and raised in Lake Forest, Illinois. She graduated from Boston University on the Dean’s list before acting in New York City and trading in Chicago. She spiraled into alcoholism before joining Alcoholics Anonymous and finding her way...

Today Alex and Lisa talk with Darren Taylor, author of Finding Your Sober Bubble about his journey to sobriety, how his upbringing led to excessive drinking and how finding his sober bubble has been the best thing he ever did. Darren Taylor is an everyday guy with an everyday upbringing and everyday outlook but has an eclectic array of influences. With alcohol orchestrating from a young age and wi...

Today Alex and Lisa talk with each other about the new Bee Sober Membership option, supporting each other through connection and how occasions like Christmas can impact sobriety. We also talk about coffee addiction, wellies and a few other strange things. Please check out our new website www.beesoberofficial.com. You can also check out the following link to find out more of what we are up to, you...

Today Alex and Lisa talk with each other about holiday memories, getting into dangerous situations and getting out of them again. This is the last episode in this season, we will be back after Christmas. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Please check out our new website www.beesoberofficial.com. You can also check out the following link to find out more of what we are up to, you...

Today Alex and Lisa talk with each other. We have massively missed this and didn’t even know it. We talk about all the occasions we have ruined by drinking too much, the illusion of FOMO, and our usual laughs and banter. We also give you a few top tips for navigating a sober festive period. Warning: Not for the ears of those waiting for Santa! Click on the following link to find out more of what w...

Today Alex and Lisa talk with Lucy Rocca about her journey to sobriety, Soberistas, her books and what helped her to get and stay sober. Lucy Rocca drank rather too much alcohol for 22 years before finally deciding, back in 2012, that it might be a good idea to not drink any more. Following this momentous lifestyle change, she set up the website soberistas.com for people who had an unhealthy relat...

Today Alex and Lisa talk to Jo about her journey to sobriety and how she is healing from sexual trauma. Jo is a co-founder of Bee Sober which has recently merged with The Sober Experiment to create Bee Sober CIC, a valuable source to help people on their journey into sobriety and beyond. Her passion outside of work is the gym, in particular weight lifting and that is where you will find her, surro...

Today Alex and Lisa talk with Lona (LC), about his recovery journey, life before sobriety and how gender transition has affected him and his recovery. LC is an international Speaker, Content Creator & Transgender Author & Life Coach that deems himself a Champion of the Underdogs and a Mouth piece for the dissolution of the negative stigma surrounding addiction & recovery! LC himself is...

Today Alex and Lisa talk to Emma Belle, a mental health and trauma recovery mentor, about her own experiences with sexual violence and her amazing journey to recovery. Emma is a huge inspiration and we are so grateful to have been given the opportunity to interview her. Trigger warning: This podcast contains details of sexual abuse and rape and may be upsetting for some viewers/listeners. Emma Bel...

Today Alex and Lisa talk openly with Josh Connolly, resilience coach, public speaker and ambassador for Nacoa about his journey to sobriety, his mental health, and how living as a child of an alcoholic can impact someone in adulthood. As one of the UK’s most influential mental health advocates he regularly speaks on BBC, ITV & Channel 5 news. Josh has also spoken in the House of Commons, contr...

Today Alex and Lisa talk with Ben Robinson who is 28 years old and in alcohol recovery. Ben’s recovery is focused on removing stigma, breaking stereotypes and getting people to talk openly about their journey. Here is what Ben has to say about himself: I'm Ben, I’m 28 and I started my recovery journey 22 months ago. After many years in active addiction and losing mostly everything I had, I hit bre...

Today Alex and Lisa talk to Rebecca Weller about life before sobriety, getting creative and about how life in sobriety can change so much in the first 12 months. Rebecca Weller is a Health & Life Coach, Author and Speaker. Named ‘one of Perth’s leading Healthpreneurs’ by The Sunday Times Magazine, Rebecca helps women from around the world to get their sparkle back and create a life they love....

Today Alex and Lisa talk to Kate Baily and Mandy Manners, co-founders of Love Sober and presenters of The Love Sober Podcast about their journey to sobriety, their friendship, support group and their brand-new book ‘Love Yourself Sober’. Kate Baily & Mandy Manners host the Love Sober podcast & community, run the Love Sober Life School to help women change their relationship with alcohol an...

Today Alex and Lisa talk to Polly Jukes about her coaching, her life and developing emotional intelligence. Polly is a Mum to three teenagers living on a smallholding in Cornwall. She is a Stay Sober Empowerment Coach with nearly three years sobriety under her belt. She successfully facilitates women to evolve with confidence into the life and the version they want to be easily, with energy and em...

Today Alex and Lisa talk to Louise Robson who is celebrating one year of Sobriety and is one of the original members of The Sober Experiment. We talk about her life in the first year of her sobriety, including the challenges and triumphs. Here is what Louise has to say about herself: I’m Louise Robson, from South East London. I am a London taxi driver and business owner of Queen of Tarts, I make a...

Today Alex and Lisa talk with Michael Maisey, author of Young Offender, self-development coach, motivational speaker, host of the C.I.P. Podcast, creator and Host of The Free ‘Time For Change’ online programme. We absolutely loved recording this episode, where we discussed Michael’s amazing story, what led him to sobriety and the impact he is now having on the lives of so many. In Michael’s book,...

Today Alex and Lisa talk to Ross Burton and Joshua Sprigg, the founders of It’s Sober Rated about living life sober and what sobriety has brought to their lives. Here’s what Ross and Joshua have to say about themselves: Hi, my name is Ross Burton, one of the founders of It’s Sober Rated. I have been sober for around 10 months now and absolutely loving life. I am a super energetic person that is al...

Today Alex and Lisa talk to Jules Vandermaat and Katie Walker, founders of Tapping with Jules & Katie about basic tapping techniques, how to beat a craving and even a bit about matrix re-imprinting. Links and Bios: Katie Walker Area: Perth, Western Australia Website: www.careerscountconsulting.com Email: katie@careerscountconsulting.com YouTube: Katie Walker EFT Facebook: Careers Count Consult...

Today Alex and Lisa talk with Mark Adderley. We absolutely loved recording this episode, where we discussed AA, recovery, depression, anxiety and loads more. Mark is a Film & Documentary maker by trade. He’s spent over 20 years making all manner of programmes for the likes of BBC1, BBC2, Nat Geo, Discovery, Channel 5. Back in 2004 he hit rock bottom after a trip to The Arctic - he had a major...

Today Alex and Lisa talk to Louis Harrington, founder of The Sharing Experience. Louis is an ex-professional golfer now-turned coach and mentor. In this episode we talk about how supporting his friend through a 90-day sober challenge, turned into his own sober journey and transformed his life. Here’s what Louis has to say about himself: Currently 35 years old and found my purpose and desire to sha...

Today Alex and Lisa talk to Jesse Mogle, founder of From Sobriety to Recovery. Jesse just gets it and you are going to love him. He is an author, public speaker and coach, making a difference in the recovery world. Jesse also runs ‘Sober Sessions’, a group coaching service. Here is what Jesse says: I am Jesse Colin Mogle and I am a recovering addict who spent over 20-years looking at life through...

Today Alex and Lisa talk with two amazing individuals, Mark and Liam of Whysup. Whysup was started by Mark and Liam. They have known each other for over 20 years, both attended the same secondary school and shared the same friends and common interests. Upon leaving school, they embarked on their own journeys in seemingly different directions. However, despite developing successful careers and appe...