Clarity Week: The Mindful Drinking/Alcohol Moderation Podcast

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. The greatest show on earth is here. The World Cup. And for a lot of us, excitement levels are through the roof. In this episode, I explore why major tournaments can feel like a month-long free pass to drink, what I learned from watching England's Euro 2024 penalty shootout on a clarity week, and why one of my favourite football trips ever ended in h...

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. Sooooooo.... Serious step change on this episode. I had an idea. I've rolled the dice. I hope you get some value from it, and I would love and appreciate any feedback. Good or bad (constructive ideally). Lean in, embrace the silence, reflect, and hopefully don't defect 😬

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. My cousin Hana Earley is a mum of 3 and works in education. Since diving into alcohol at uni (not literally), it has continued to be a big part of her life, but has she just turned a corner? 👀 And if so, how??  We even venture into the tricky world of parental booze guidance. How on earth do we tackle that when the time comes? Great to get a different p...

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. What. A. Day!!  London Marathon debrief. Have a listen to find out how much I raised for The Forward Trust? And my finishing time of course 😉 What a difference a year can make. Quite the contrast from 12 months ago which is also discussed on the episode. Finishing off with a nice little 'thought provoker' for you lovely listeners. Oh, and does...

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. A shameless plug for the London Marathon fundraising effort for The Forward Trust. How many KMs have been run since training started? How many hours have been invested? As well as a somberish reflection on negative habits and the huge impact they can have down the line if they have the chance to 'take hold'.

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. So what did Easter weekend look like back in the day?? And how is this one shaping up? A quick review of St Ives on #clarityweek. Was it what I wanted? Or did I regret not enjoying a couple of local ales. And a marathon training update that I'm running for The Forward Trust caps of a nice little bitesize ep this week. Hope you enjoy. 

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. A Paddy's Day special. Some staggering booze related stats linked to 'the big day', an opportunity to invest in some sober tech, and how you can make a real difference by supporting The Forward Trust! Slainte

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. A very short and sharp episode highlighting the Booze Calendar's impact as a commitment device as well as some more real life tangible benefits of #clarityweek. 

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. So you've taken the leap, you've made some good choices and found some clarity and you're feeling great but how can we 'bottle that feeling'? I discuss a few tips for this as well as The Sinclair Method, a medical approach to moderating. Some Atomic Habits references and my next fundraising challenge round off this one. Enjoy!

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. Great to get a guest back on the show, and even better that it's Matt Ramos. 12 years my junior, Matt was able to give some insight in answering the question, "Are people in their 20s more sensible when it comes to booze?" With a alcohol related film recommendation and a theory about what makes every situation better to boot, this was a gl...

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. Happy New Year one and all!! As we move into 2026, Dry Jan is dominating many a conversation across the nation, but when did it all begin? And who started it? And why did they start it? And what did they notice? Join me for a festive review, a little history lesson and a Clarity Week check in to kick off things off. 

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. The possible pitfalls if you don't stick to the process. An early signpost for Dry Jan, yes I know it's early but I think there's value in starting the conversation early for this. And some other alcohol related ramblings. Super interesting ones of course 😉

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. December 1st is fast approaching, and with that comes the advent of 'Silly Season'. But how on earth do we survive it? Tuck into this episode for my top 3 tips as well as some interesting booze news that has hit the world wide web this week. A Movember update felt important and listen closely for an interesting take on habit-breaking readiness...

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. It's Movember. The 'hairy season'. So it's a bit of a switch up as I talk all things men's health. A lot of links back to alcohol so rest assured the podcast's raison d'etre is maintained. It might sound a little bit like an infomercial, but there are some staggering statistics as well as practical tips galore. I also d...

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. Ever thought about doing something you usually do with alcohol without alcohol? Perhaps a bit of FOMO has meant you've never quite committed to it. In this episode, I tell you about a really positive case study that is well worth a listen. I also discuss the stigma attached to talking about alcohol and how it gets put in a separate bucket to some ot...

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. October half marathon outcome. The week leading up to it and what that consisted of, and the niggling feeling that if I can achieve the outcome I did based on the week I had, what would have been possible if I approached it differently. Little bit cryptic, but hopefully that means you listen to the episode for all the details 😉  

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. What is the booze calendar?? Have a listen to find out. Absolute God send for the month of September. Some serious wins off the back of it. Not all plain sailing though. Couple of serious booze fails 😔 We learn, we move. Roll on October...

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. Buzzing to be back, it has been far too long! To get us back in the swing of things, I've got a question for you all... What if a single week could reset your focus and transform your results? In this episode, I revisit the idea of a clarity week and dive deeper into how focusing on outcomes and not just activities can change the way we work, parent...

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. Do you want to be a more mindful drinker? Are you hoping to master alcohol moderation? Well, I can tell you from experience—it’s not easy. I’m Luke Cunliffe, creator and host of Clarity Week: The Mindful Drinking/Alcohol Moderation Podcast . And I’ve been right where you are—wrestling with the habit, questioning my choices, wondering if there’s a better...

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. *Warning - This episode contains content that some listeners may find distressing* The season 3 finale features Mille Fjeldal in this bumper episode where we discuss her brutal struggles with alcohol, taking her to the darkest of places. Now over 7 years sober, Mille talks candidly about the challenges she faced from a fairly young age as well as the sup...

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. Season 3 has been all about ‘CHALLENGE’. In this episode I go full Jason Derulo (riding solo 😉) and talk about a clarity challenge I have taken on. Booze vs health and wellbeing. Get stuck in to see which prevails 👀  Some very interesting insights, even if I do say so myself, a few of which surprised me.  And if you like chocolate, and you like nuts, l...

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. 17 years ago I met James McPartland at Loughborough University. His journey from then to now is fascinating. We discuss his raucous 20s, but how they have given way to a very impressive change of approach to boozing. Find out how that all fits in with his family life and his professional life as the owner of a City based wealth management firm. In this o...

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. Insight for days with my old pal Will Harvey. Will is a performance coach and we discuss how alcohol interacts with our attempts to be better versions of ourselves. The emergency services also tried to gate crash this one. You’ll see what I mean. Tips and tricks to kick off 2025 with real purpose! 😘

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. In this episode I reconnect with an old friend who I first met on a group holiday in Ibiza back in 2012. LKG aka luna_sol.yoga is the epitome of sober curious. Exploring sobriety but still keeping the door open. Not putting too much pressure on herself and taking each day as it comes. Respect. 

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a text. In this ‘quick’ solo bonus episode, I talk about some of the amazing work Movember do and how that links to Clarity Week. I also discuss what I’m planning to do to support the cause. It’s a challenge I’ve never done before and will test me to my absolute limit.