No More Booze - The Podcast

** This conversation contains references to suicide**  Laura Farrington @laurameanswellness is a Dublin-based wellness advocate, co-owner of Umbrella Wellness, and host of The Are Ya Well Podcast. Her podcast features conversations with individuals who have transformed personal challenges into purposeful lives. In this episode, we chat about Laura's journey from simply being sober curious las...

Susannah @suzesober lives in West Berks, UK with her husband and their three young boys. She’s been sober since April 2022, after many years of attempted moderation and struggles around alcohol intake. In this episode, we talk about the dark places that alcohol can bring us to and the redemptive nature of going alcohol free. Susannah is incredibly honest and open and her story is incredibly inspir...

Jessica Cooke @jessicacooke is a qualified fitness and breathwork coach dedicated to helping women over 40 achieve fitness, health and freedom from unhealthy habits. Through her Thrive Coaching Program, she has guided thousands of women in transforming their lives without resorting to dieting or calorie-counting. Jessica shares her personal journey of giving up alcohol. She describes how alcohol o...

Ann Dowsett Johnston @anndowsettjohnstonofficial is the bestselling author of Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol, named one of the top 10 books of 2013 by the Washington Post. In Drink, Ann blew the whistle on the pinking of the alcohol industry, revealing the targeting of women. A seasoned award-winning journalist, Ann became a psychotherapist five years ago. As well, she...

In this week’s solo episode I discuss the following ten traits that come help us realise our alcohol free goal and accelerate our growth.  By cultivating these traits, you can create a strong foundation for an alcohol-free life. Over time, these qualities not only make it easier to live without alcohol but also enhance your overall sense of emotional well-being and empowerment. 1. Self-Awareness 2...

**Please be advised that this episode contains talk of pregnancy loss and eating issues** Amanda Grace is a coach, ally, and inner work whisperer for women ready to transform the exhausting cycle of people-pleasing and self-neglect into a life of reclaimed energy, power, clarity, and purpose. She is co-host of two podcasts: 'The Road Back Home - Real Talk & Sisterhood on the Path to Grace...

Lindsay Sutherland Boal has been alcohol free since January 2020. She is the founder of She Walks Canada @shewalkcanada,  an innovative initiative launched in 2022 to inspire and support women in transforming their relationship with alcohol. She has also developed an alcohol-free living app called The Uncovery App @theunrecoveryapp. Lindsay's career spans personal development coaching, execut...

William Porter @alcoholexplained is the bestselling author of Alcohol Explained and a leading voice in the alcohol-free movement. With a unique blend of scientific insight and personal experience, he unpacks the psychological and physical effects of alcohol, helping us understand why we drink and how to give it up. William’s uncomplicated perspective has inspired countless people to rethink their...

Eileen Heneghan is a practitioner and teacher of Reiki, Aura-Soma and Divine Essence Crystal Healing as well as being a Seichem Master. She facilitates Yoga, meditation groups andrevival retreats in Ireland and abroad. With over 20 years of accomplishment and training, Eileen teaches experiences in awakening empowerment and healing, in particular through her newly developed Fire Up Your Inner Drag...

Hadley Sorensen @hadley_sorensen is a mom of three boys, a lifelong runner and a writer. Her debut book, The Dirty Truth on Social Drinking: “Everything in Moderation” and Other BS, was released on May 11th. As an enthusiastic social drinker, she always felt like her relationship with alcohol was problematic. It wasn't about how much or how often she drank. It was about how she felt when she...

Rachel Mallon is 37 years old and from Co. Dublin. She’s the Mam of two girls.  Rachel was diagnosed with cervial cancer in June of 2021. She had a radical hysterectomy in July and has been cancer-free since then. Rachel decided to give up alcohol after she realised it was no longer her friend. The affect alcohol was having on her mental health just wasn't worth it. She has been alcohol-free...

Deb Masner @alcoholtippingpoint is the founder of the Alcohol Tipping Point - a place to find free resources, tools and tips to help people change their drinking. In addition to her weekly podcast, Alcohol Tipping Point, Deb runs 30 Day Dry Months where she helps people practice not drinking. Deb shares all of her alcohol-free wisdom and lots of the lessons that she has learned along the way. She&...

This week on No More Booze, I chat with Sophie Colgan @sophiecolgan1 who is an Events & PR Consultant, Auctioneer, Emcee and host of the Podcast Navigating New York @navigating_newyork. Originally from Co Down and now thriving in NYC, Sophie shares her inspiring journey to a booze-free life and how it’s opened the door to oodles more freedom, meaning and purpose. We dive into her university ye...

Karen Coakley @kenmarefoodtours_karencoakley is a food blogger, TV cook, and owner of Kerry Food Tours. She is from Bantry, West Cork, and currently lives in Kenmare, Co. Kerry with her family. Karen is passionate about home cooking, local produce, and the South Kerry and West Cork areas. Karen gave up alcohol on the 1st of January 2024 and is absolutely loving her alcohol free life. She details t...

This is my first solo episode talking about Blackouts, Shame and How to Live a More Authentic Life. For more information on Alcohol Free Living, Follow Olivia on Instagram @greyareadrinker Visit Olivia's website www.greyareadrinker.ie

Dr. Brooke Scheller @drbrookescheller is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and the author of "How to Eat to Change How You Drink, ". Dr. Scheller has dedicated her career to revolutionising the approach to alcohol recovery and holistic well-being. Inspired by her journey to sobriety in 2021, Dr. Scheller embarked on a mission to empower others to reclaim their lives through nutrition and fu...

Meg Geisewite @intoxicatingliebook is an ordinary mom who found herself trapped in the mommy wine culture. She began her sober curious journey in November of 2019 where her love of science led her to discover the real truth about alcohol and its seductive lies. As a speaker and award-winning bestselling author, Meg is changing the narrative onthe mommy wine culture and our pro-drinking culture. In...

Aoife Hughes @aoifehughescoaching is an ICF accredited life coach, specialising in ADHD, based in County Sligo, Ireland. She is a late diagnosed ADHD adult who knows too well how hard it can be to navigate life with a neurodivergent brain. Aoife started her sober-curious journey in April of 2020 and has been living alcohol-free since August 2021. Aoife is incredibly honest in describing her journe...

Maggie @thesobersummit is the founder of The Sober Life Collective and the host of The Sober Summit, a free virtual event that brings together top authors, podcasters, experts, and influencers from the sober community. Passionate about the sober movement, Maggie is dedicated to curating resources that help others discover the benefits of living an alcohol-free life. She is also a certified alcohol...

Today's guest is Leanne Moran @leannemoran_com. Leanne is a Nutritional Therapist who specialises in emotional eating and binge eating. This is a vulnerable and hugely interesting conversation where we talk about diet culture, weight and weight loss fads. We talk about where the obsession with weight and weight consciousness came from e.g. the media. Leanne has so many insights in this area a...

Jennifer Davy @wellbeingwarrior.ie is a life coach for women based in Waterford, Ireland. At the time of recording she was 71 days alcohol free and loving it. She is really enjoying her journey so far. She talks about being sober curious for about a year before actually giving up, stopping and starting. She emphasises the importance of being clear on your WHY at the beginning of your journey. Enjo...

As promised, No More Booze is branching out to incorporate guests that listeners have requested. Today’s guest is Rachel Graham who is a Nutritional Therapist & Medicinal Chef with over 25 years Food & Nutrition experience. Rachel works predominantly in Women’s Health with an emphasis on Menopause. She is an accredited Menopause educator from The British Menopause Charity. She is a qualifi...

Claire Fullam is from Dublin and has been off the booze for the past three and a half years. You might know her from her instagram account @claire_balding, that she set up to help her deal with losing her hair due to alopecia 8 years ago.  We talk about her story of giving up booze, how she began to realise it was time to stop drinking, how she has done lots of healing and how she has remained alc...

Jane Ballard, LCSW-S, CEDS, PMH-C is a licensed psychotherapist, certified eating disorder specialist and perinatal mental health certified clinician in Dallas, TX. As an enneagram 5, Jane has a love of learning and continually honing her knowledge and expertise to meet the unique needs of her clients. She’s on a mission to walk alongside women of all ages, particularly those experiencing anxiety,...

Siobhán McKillen is 46, from Dublin and has been alcohol-free for the past 8 years. We talk about the booze culture we grew up in and the insidious nature of alcohol. We also speak about how motherhood caused a loss of identity and how it changed us. Siobhán talks about how the cost of alcohol became too much. Siobhan is incredibly candid about her journey and she tells it in such a funny and easy...