Rich & Ben, The Sober Men:

Hola! In this episode, Rich & Ben chat to their friend, actor Craig Armstrong for a really honest conversation about his journey through alcohol addiction & into sobriety. Growing up in the Northeast, Craig talks about the drinking culture, the pressure to fit in & the mask he wore along the way. From moving to London & building a career in theatre to reaching a point where alcohol...

Natalie Woods is 4 years sober, Shane Dullea, 2 & are a young couple doing things a little differently & enjoying life without the booze. Their platform, Soberight, promotes alcohol awareness & provides practical tools for individuals looking to moderate their drinking or embrace sobriety. Cool couple, cool idea. On this week’s episode, they join Rich & Ben to talk friendships, con...

This week, Rich & Ben are joined by Alcohol Free Coach & Mentor, Karl Elliott. Karl drank daily for 20 years, & in his own words, he “worked, parented & from the outside, life was mostly fine.” But in June, 2016, Karl pressed pause on alcohol for 90 days. Those 90 days become a year. And that year became ten. Karl opens up about his time as a daily drinker, the moments that changed...

Hola! How we doing? This week, Rich & Ben chat about the power of helping others in sobriety, how a little kindness can go a long way & why giving back can bring a real sense of purpose. From the ripple effect of recovery to simply being there for someone without judgement, they explore how supporting others can help us grow too. Sometimes, you don’t need all the answers or the perfect adv...

Yo. This is cool…7,000 + downloads, thank you! This week, Rich & Ben chat about dealing with judgement from others, both in their drinking days & after choosing a sober life; the impact judgement can have on confidence, recovery & self-acceptance & why we all want to feel loved & accepted. Harry Potter star, Jason Isaacs is 28 years sober & “in the frame”, amazing & are...

Yo, yo! It's a jam packed episode this week: Rich & Ben talk about knowing your worth in sobriety. It’s easy to get caught up in the mistakes, regrets & things we did when we were drinking, but they don’t define who we are today. Building self-worth takes time, patience & a bit of work, but sobriety gives us the chance to see ourselves differently, recognise how far we’ve come &amp...

Hola! In this week’s episode, Rich & Ben talk about the logic they had when they were drinking & how different things look now they’re sober. They explore how alcohol could distort their thinking & lead them to convince themselves that things made perfect sense at the time, even when they clearly didn’t. They also chat about the difference between reacting emotionally & thinking th...

Hey y’all! In this episode, Rich & Ben look at how their priorities have changed from their drinking days to life in sobriety. What once seemed important can look very different now, as health, happiness, relationships & simply enjoying life have moved to the front of the queue. Rich has been giving it Mick Jagger in Belfast & Ben joins the cast of Hobble City. And is it a bird, or is...

Yo, Yo! This week, Rich & Ben chat to the brilliant, Matt Rodway, Instagram’s Walk The Sober Line. Matt is almost 5 months into his new sober life & joins Rich & Ben to talk about his story so far; from drinking from the age of 15, reaching out to the pod & realising alcohol was taking more than it was giving him.  They chat about accountability, social pressure, finding your...

This week, Rich & Ben discuss staying committed to sobriety and the dangers of complacency. Just like fitness, sobriety takes ongoing effort, remembering where we came from, helping others and staying connected to the recovery community all helping us stay on track. Rich is back home from Glasgow & his seagulls; healthy food a go go & awaits the arrival of his new dishwasher. We all ne...

10-4 Good Buddy! This week, Rich & Ben explore the real consequences of drinking & the positive consequences that can come with sobriety, highlighting how the impact goes far beyond the obvious. From health & finances to the ripple effect on family & friends. Whilst reminding us that we’re stronger than we sometimes realise. Actor & Icon, Dick Van Dyke is “in the frame”, 100 &a...

Hola! In this week’s episode, Brad Pitt’s decision to return to drinking after seven years of sobriety opens up a really important conversation for Rich & Ben about moderation, recovery & choice.  They explore whether moderate drinking is ever safe after sobriety, the potential impact on family & friends, the warning signs to be aware of & whether moderation can actually be ha...

Hola! This week, Rich & Ben explore how lost self-respect isn’t rebuilt overnight: it comes from showing up for yourself, one day at a time, trusting the process and slowly realising you can rely on yourself again. And how rebuilding trust in yourself through small promises kept & healthy boundaries in sobriety can give you back that happy glow. Rich is having Seagull issues & is mourn...

What does “normal” drinking actually look like? This week, Rich and Ben have another relaxed chat about the idea of normal, sharing a few stories from their own lives and exploring how our families, friends and surroundings can shape our relationship with alcohol.  As always, there’s plenty of humour, honest conversation and a reminder that finding what works for you is far more important tha...

Hello, hello! This week, Rich & Ben chat about comparison in sobriety – when it can help, when it can hold us back & why no two recovery journeys are ever the same. They explore how comparing ourselves to others can sometimes steal our progress, while taking inspiration from people further along the path can give us hope & motivation. Whether you’re newly sober, sober curious, or years...

Hey, folks! So, this week…what is rock bottom? Is it one life-changing moment, or a slow build of cracks that finally become impossible to ignore? Rich & Ben open up about their own experiences, the moments that changed everything & whether you really have to lose it all before recovery can begin. With plenty of laughs alongside the tough stuff, Rich & Ben explore how the desperation t...

Everybody Loves Brian. Hola! Welcome to Part 2 of Rich & Ben’s chat with the brilliant, Brian Conley. Hot on the heels of Part 1, Brian dives into the tools that helped him protect his mental health, manage panic attacks, rebuild confidence, & rediscover joy in both life & career after sobriety.  Honest & funny, Brian shares why breathing, therapy, authenticity, & taking s...

Hola! It’s episode 20 & Rich & Ben thought, you know what, it’s time to invite their 1st guest onto the pod. And what a guest.  Actor & comedian, Brian Conley joins Rich & Ben to tell his remarkable 22-year sobriety story & how giving up alcohol transformed his life & career.  Brian also shares how therapy & its emotional release, was crucial in healing past t...

It’s summer & it’s scorchio! For many of us, holidays used to mean one thing—drinking from the moment we reached the airport until we came home. In this episode, Rich & Ben unpack why alcohol became such a big part of their idea of the perfect holiday and how they’ve learned to let go of that belief.  As two sober guys, they share the challenges they’ve faced, the tools that help them...

Been bloomin’ hot, hasn’t it?! Time to chill, then, with Rich & Ben, The Sober Men. This week, Rich & Ben explore the glamour v’s reality in the world of alcohol advertising. It’s influence on behaviour & the responsibility companies have; the contrast between advertising images & real-life consequences. Relaxing, linen clad cold one on the beach? Nah, rotting in bed full of shame,...

Got your coffee? Good, let’s do it!  This week, Rich & Ben discuss the impact of shame in addiction. God, that shame was draining & don’t even mention the ensuing anxiety. That vicious cycle of shame & escape. Plus, how consistency & self worth in sobriety goes a long way in helping us find that inner calm & repairing the damage done.  Rich reveals a new penchant for...

Yo, yo, yo! This week, Rich & Ben respond to a listener email that proves the catalyst for another open & honest episode; why is saying “no thanks” so complicated? The Sober Men discuss navigating social situations sober & saying no to a drink without feeling guilty. Plus, facing peer pressure, expectations & maintaining sobriety in social settings.  Soccer AM’S, Tubes is “in...

Hello, hello! It’s episode 15, yes 15! This week, Rich & Ben take time for a little lifestyle check in.  Do you check in with yourselves? How are YOU? The Sober Men discuss the importance of that sobriety audit & how taking stock reminds us of the life improvements sobriety provides. Including, responsibility, structure & gratitude. Rich is after shares in Specsavers, he now owns...

It’s been a hot one, Ben’s in his linen & it’s episode 14 of Rich & Ben, The Sober Men: The Podcast. This week, Rich & Ben explore the positive & disruptive swaps in sobriety. What coping mechanisms do you have in your life now you’ve ditched the booze?  They dive into navigating new addictions, the dangers of substituting one addiction for another plus those healthy swaps, re...

It’s The Sober Men pod time! Let’s go. This week, Rich & Ben explore the importance of gratitude & positivity in sobriety.  They also dive into how sobriety has transformed their outlook, relationships & daily experiences, all with the power of small gratitudes & positive mindset. Plus, navigating tough days, finding peace & keeping those boundaries to safeguard it. Rich h...