Laughs without Lager

Send us Fan Mail A bag of manure, a wrong funeral procession, and two friends laughing so hard their faces hurt—this is a story about how fun didn’t vanish when the wine did. We crack open the invisible rules that used to run our lives: the bar tab at weddings, the “you deserve it” drinks after pregnancy, the designated‑driver resentment, the “check your texts” dread. Instead of preaching, we talk...

Send us Fan Mail Alcohol freedom doesn't mean the end of fun—it's the beginning of something far more authentic and expansive. In this eye-opening conversation with Kim Raysmith, founder of Sober Party People and retreat host, we dive deep into what it really takes to reclaim joy without liquid courage. Kim's journey begins with a familiar struggle: "I wanted to be sober like I...

Send us Fan Mail Valentine's Day typically conjures images of romantic love, but for Faye Hughes, it became the day she finally chose self-love over self-destruction. Flying back to Australia after a family wedding gone wrong, shame and regret weighing heavy on her shoulders, Faye made a life-altering decision to commit to sobriety that would transform every aspect of her life. Faye's st...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever woken up after a night of drinking with no memory of how you got home? Those aren't just fuzzy memories—they're scientifically proven to be memories that never formed at all. Welcome to the neurological phenomenon of blackouts. Megsie and Ali take you on a deeply personal journey through their experiences with alcohol-induced blackouts, exploring both the s...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered if those small, seemingly insignificant moments from your past might be driving your drinking habits today? In this powerful conversation with Meg, we uncover the hidden connections between what she calls "invisible trauma" and alcohol dependency. Meg's journey began with a single trembling moment in front of her high school class that trigger...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine standing in a store, debating whether to spend $75 on a massage gun for chronic pain relief, while never once questioning dropping $200 on weekend alcohol. This jarring realization sparked our deep dive into the strange financial double standards we create before and after sobriety. We unpack how society normalizes spending on harmful habits while scrutinizing healthier ch...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder if those nagging concerns about your drinking might actually be important warning signs? Join Ali and Megsy as they candidly unpack the red flags they ignored on their paths to alcohol dependence—and eventual sobriety. With unflinching honesty, they explore how society's narrow definition of "alcoholism" allowed them to dismiss serious warning signs simp...

Send us Fan Mail Ever found yourself swearing off alcohol only to cave in a moment of weakness? That dreaded "fuck it button" moment is something both of us know intimately—and it's exactly what we're tackling in this raw, unfiltered conversation about the cycle of drinking, quitting, and drinking again. Ali opens up about her journey through hypnotherapy to address the root ca...

Send us Fan Mail The question arrived in our inbox from a listener with a familiar fear: "Will I lose my friends if I stop drinking?" It's a concern that keeps countless people trapped in cycles of alcohol use despite wanting to quit. After all, drinking culture permeates nearly every social gathering—from parent meetups to barbecues, Friday celebrations to weekend festivities. Draw...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered when to tell people you've stopped drinking? That seemingly simple question leads us down a fascinating rabbit hole of social expectations, personal growth, and the unexpected gifts of sobriety. As two women with over seven combined years of alcohol-free living, we've navigated countless awkward explanations, invented excuses, and eventually found our authe...

Send us Fan Mail Remember when special occasions meant inevitable hangovers? When Mother's Day was just another excuse to pop champagne at breakfast and keep drinking until you crashed on the couch by dinner time? We've been there, and in this raw, honest conversation, we're pulling back the curtain on how celebrations transform when alcohol no longer takes center stage. The "m...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Laughs without Lager , the podcast about freedom from alcohol, self-discovery, and a whole lot of laughs. In our first episode, we’re kicking things off by introducing ourselves—Ali and Meg—two Aussie's who ditched the booze and found something better: clarity, connection, and freedom. We’ll share a bit about our journeys to alcohol-free living, what this podcast i...