The Sober Effect

This episode Kate and Steph talk with Rich, a former alcohol industry worker, who shares his transformative journey through sobriety and how it has influenced his perspective on selling and promoting alcohol. Rich takes us through his experiences in the hospitality industry and enlightens us on how he has leveraged this background to create a new alcohol-free beer brand. Tune in to discover his in...

This episode Kate & Steph talk to Katherine who shares her incredibly emotional story of losing everything to alcohol. This episode takes a slightly different format due to the length of Katherine’s interview so there isn’t much banter between the two hosts before or after. You will want to get the tissues ready for this one! Show Notes Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take...

This episode Kate & Steph talk to Lou, the founder of well-being hub Tweak Life. When Lou, a financial advisor, gave up alcohol, she couldn’t find many free resources online to help with her mental and physical health so she decided to set one up from her kitchen! And the rest, as they say, is history. Show Notes Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcas...

This episode Kate & Steph talk to Anneka, an alcohol-free manifestation coach, about why so many of us seem to become more interested in spirituality after giving up alcohol. Show Notes Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey. Sign up for Sober and SoulFULL Monthly Membership for only £ 30 a month: https://stan.store/Coachingbyanneka/p/welcome-...

This episode Kate & Steph talk to the wonderfully talented Pearl about how her creativity was fueled by alcohol and what sobriety has done to that creative streak. Show Notes Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey. Follow us on Instagram@ the_sober_effect_podcast Kate @walking_the_straight_line Steph @ this.is .steph.sober Email thesobereffect...

This episode Kate and Steph talk to Johnny who recently embarked on an epic journey up a mountain that, in his own words, 'just stood there being bad'… he found out what true freedom felt like and experienced a totally organic hit of dopamine that lasted long after the event itself wore off. Show notes Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey. Follo...

This episode Kate and Steph talk to Meg Geisewite, the author of Intoxicating Lies, about the vulnerable situations we can find ourselves in when we get drunk. **This episode comes with a trigger warning as it covers the topic of sexual abuse. Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey. Show Notes: Follow us on Instagram@ the_sober_effect_podcast Kate...

This episode Kate and Steph talk to sober legend Dave Wilson about what drove him to drink alone and the subsequent effects it can have on people’s emotions, moods and depression as well as the physical dangers of being intoxicated when nobody is around to look out for you. Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey. Show Notes Click here to learn mor...

Kate and Steph offer an honest and candid account of their first years of sobriety. Due to the length of this episode, it has been broken into two parts. Show Notes Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey. Follow us on Instagram @ the_sober_effect_podcast Kate @walking_the_straight_line Steph @ this.is .steph.sober Email thesobereffect23@gmail.com...

Kate and Steph offer an honest and candid account of their first years of sobriety. Due to the length of this episode, it has been broken into two parts. Show Notes Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober Effect Podcast Survey. Follow us on Instagram @ the_sober_effect_podcast Kate @walking_the_straight_line Steph @ this.is .steph.sober Email thesobereffect23@gmail.com...

This episode Kate and Steph talk to Sam, a recently separated father of two girls who found that being left alone in an empty house drove him to drink more and more. They discuss how hard it is to admit that you used to prioritize alcohol over time with people you love and consider how much is enough when it comes to talking to other people about your drinking and sobriety. Show notes Your thought...

This episode Kate and Steph talk to Ricky, an ex-marine who has had to overcome some real trauma in his life, and a subsequent battle with alcohol addiction. They discuss the dangers of starting to drink at a young age and also explore the various places where people can find help and support when they decide they want or need to stop drinking. Please note: this episode comes with a trigger warnin...

This episode Kate and Steph talk to Renne, an ICU nurse who deals first-hand with patients who are dying from the effects of alcohol abuse. Renne also lost her daughter to addiction and is a strong believer that education and conversations are the way forward when it comes to tackling the awful consequences of alcohol. Show Notes Your thoughts can help shape the future of the show. Take The Sober...

This episode, Kate & Steph speak to Kim, the founder of Sober is The New Cool. They discuss how drinking and sobriety can affect children, and the guilt and pride that accompanies different drinking habits. They look at how society finally seems to be changing when it comes to the patterns that are passed down to younger generations and how being open about alcohol can really change the perspe...

This episode, Kate & Steph speak to moderate drinker, Yvonne. They discuss whether it’s possible for a non-drinker to have a successful relationship with a heavy drinker and how you go about setting boundaries in relationships where one person drinks and the other doesn’t. They also discuss friendships, and in particular, how some people hide the seriousness of their drinking habits from their...

Kate and Steph are thrilled to be collaborating on this podcast. The Sober Effect will be coming to you every fortnight with guests in the community who have somehow been affected by alcohol. The first episode will be available Monday February 13th. Be sure to follow so you don't miss an episode.