One for the Road: The Quit Drinking Podcast

Why can alcohol make you feel relaxed in the moment — but anxious, overwhelmed and full of regret the next day? Millie Gooch, founder of Sober Girl Society and author of Hangxiety , joins Dave for a fascinating conversation about what alcohol actually does to the brain and why drinking can make many of the things we use it to escape even worse. Millie shares her own journey from heavy binge drinking and blackouts to more than eight years alcohol-free, and explains the science behind the anxiety that can follow a night of drinking — often called “hangxiety.” They explore how alcohol affects GABA and glutamate in the brain, why it can temporarily quiet a busy mind, and why anxiety can come roaring back as alcohol wears off. Millie and Dave also discuss ADHD, autism and neurodivergence; blackouts and overthinking; genetics and addiction; shame and self-compassion; emotional sobriety; and why stopping drinking doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll immediately feel amazing. They also explore an important question: What if the thing you’re using alcohol to fix is actually the thing alcohol is making worse? Whether you’re sober, sober curious, questioning your drinking or simply interested in the relationship between alcohol and mental health, this conversation offers a science-backed look at why we drink, what alcohol does to the brain, and what can change when we remove it. Brand New Book From Millie On Amazon: Hangxiety: How Alcohol Messes with Your Mind: https://sobergirlsociety.com/pages/hangxiety-links Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carmela grew up seeing firsthand what alcohol addiction could do to a family and was determined she would never follow the same path. But what started as social drinking eventually became drinking at home, blackouts, anxiety and years of questioning whether she had a problem with alcohol. There was no dramatic rock bottom. Carmela simply reached a point where she knew she was done. Now more than six years sober, she joins Dave to share how she quit drinking, what finally made sobriety stick, and why removing alcohol was only the beginning of rebuilding her life. If you’ve ever questioned your drinking, tried to moderate, or wondered whether you need to hit rock bottom to get sober, this episode is for you. Carmela on IG: https://www.instagram.com/womanonasobermission/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When does drinking cross the line from having fun to something you can no longer control? Alex Clapp shares his journey from teenage drinking and blackouts to alcohol dependency, three trips to rehab, drinking three bottles of wine a night and eventually starting his mornings with vodka. After years of using alcohol to numb fear and difficult emotions, a conversation with his 17-year-old son became a turning point. Alex and Sober Dave talk honestly about alcohol addiction, rehab, getting sober, cravings, vulnerability and what it takes to build a life in recovery. Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clariteegroup Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered whether your drinking is still “normal,” or whether alcohol is taking up more space in your life than you’d like to admit? In this episode of One for the Road , Sober Dave is joined by bestselling author and grey area drinking expert Sarah Rusbatch for an honest conversation about women’s relationship with alcohol, mummy wine culture, moderation and the subtle ways drinking can become something we rely on. Sarah shares how she appeared happy and successful on the outside while, internally, her anxiety was getting worse and alcohol was taking up more and more headspace. What began as a way to socialise and have fun gradually became wine at home, a reward at the end of the day and a way to switch off. They explore why so many women don’t identify with traditional ideas of alcohol addiction, how one glass can quietly become two or three, the shame of repeatedly promising yourself you’ll drink less, and why grey area drinking can be so difficult to recognise. Sarah also opens up about trying to moderate her drinking for years before eventually accepting two things that changed her life: she couldn’t moderate, and everything in her life was better when she didn’t drink. Dave and Sarah also discuss mummy wine culture, alcohol marketing towards women, the 5 p.m. drinking trigger, alcohol and anxiety, sober friendships, relationships after quitting drinking, finding healthier ways to regulate stress, and learning to build a life where alcohol is no longer needed as the reward. If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t have a drinking problem, but I know I want to drink less,” this episode is for you. Sarah Rusbatch is the bestselling author of Beyond Booze and host of the Stronger, Bolder, Wiser podcast. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Trigger warning-This show has discussions around suicide* How do you know when drinking has crossed the line from “I drink a lot” to “I have a problem”? In this episode of One For The Road, Sober Dave is joined by Emma Walsh, who shares how her relationship with alcohol slowly progressed from social drinking to drinking two, sometimes nearly three bottles of wine a night. From the outside, Emma had built a successful life — a career, a marriage and two young children. But underneath it all, she was struggling with anxiety, depression, imposter syndrome and a deep sense of not knowing who she really was. As drinking became her way of coping with difficult emotions, the consequences began to grow. Blackouts, risky decisions, overwhelming hangovers and constant negotiations with herself about how much she would drink became part of everyday life. Yet for a long time, Emma still didn’t believe she had a problem with alcohol. Everything began to change when a friend told Emma she had stopped drinking and encouraged her to educate herself about alcohol. Emma started listening to recovery podcasts and, for the first time, began recognising herself in the stories she was hearing. The realization finally hit her: “I just thought I was drinking a lot. But I never realized I had a problem.” If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered why getting sober didn’t magically fix everything you thought it would? After eight years of sobriety, Victoria Vanstone the host of Sober Awkward podcast found herself hitting an unexpected wall. She wasn’t craving alcohol or wanting to return to drinking. Instead, sobriety had started revealing something deeper: people pleasing, anxiety, identity, boundaries and years spent trying to prove she could still be the fun person in the room. In this episode of the One For The Road Podcast, Sober Dave and Victoria have an open conversation about what happens after the initial excitement of quitting alcohol wears off and the deeper work begins. Victoria shares why she spent years trying to fit in after getting sober, the reality of mummy wine culture, parenting without alcohol, social anxiety, shame and regret, and why sobriety is often the starting line rather than the finish line. They also explore alcohol cravings, moderation, sober socialising, mental health, personal growth and what it really means to build a life you no longer need to escape from. If you’ve quit drinking, are sober curious, questioning your relationship with alcohol, or wondering why life still feels difficult in sobriety, this conversation is for you. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from hearing that sobriety isn't about perfection—it's about progress. If you enjoy One For The Road, then click follow to be notified of the release of our next episode. If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever promised yourself you wouldn’t drink, only to find yourself buying alcohol again hours later? Peter’s drinking eventually reached the point where a litre of gin wasn’t a problem. He would wake up determined to stop, only to find himself back at the supermarket buying more by the afternoon. In this episode of One For The Road with Sober Dave, Peter shares how growing up around alcoholism, heroin addiction and chaos shaped his life, how his own drinking became an escape, and what finally happened when he decided enough was enough. This is a powerful conversation about alcohol addiction, childhood trauma, quitting drinking, recovery and rebuilding your life in sobriety. If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Thank you for listening to One For The Road . Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered if your drinking is “bad enough” to quit? What if a bottle of wine at night has slowly become something you rely on just to switch off? Harriet didn’t think she fit the stereotype of someone with an alcohol problem. But drinking gradually became her escape from anxiety, overwhelm, motherhood and an undiagnosed ADHD brain. At her lowest point, she was drinking around a bottle of wine at home, sometimes more, while telling herself other people drank far worse. In this episode of One For The Road with Sober Dave , Harriet shares how mummy wine culture and social drinking turned into relying on alcohol, the denial that kept her stuck, and why she finally decided to quit drinking. Now six months sober, she also gets real about something that isn’t talked about enough: what happens when the excitement of early sobriety wears off and you have to learn who you are without alcohol. If you’re sober curious, trying to stop drinking, questioning your relationship with alcohol, or looking for real sobriety stories , this episode is for you. Topics: quit drinking, sobriety, alcohol addiction, alcohol dependence, sober curious, mummy wine culture, ADHD and alcohol, sober living, recovery, anxiety and alcohol. If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on One For The Road , Dave is joined by Liberty X star Michelle Heaton for one of the rawest and most brutally honest conversations of the series. From pop fame, red carpets and chart success to addiction, intervention, rehab and rock bottom — Michelle opens up about the reality behind the headlines. She speaks candidly about living with the BRCA gene, undergoing a double mastectomy and hysterectomy, the identity crisis that followed, and how alcohol and cocaine slowly took over her life. Michelle shares the terrifying depths of addiction, drinking vodka at 7am, hiding bottles around the house, pushing away the people she loved most and reaching a point where she genuinely believed she was going to die. Now sober and rebuilding her life one day at a time, Michelle talks about recovery, boundaries, motherhood, self-worth and finding hope after complete chaos. This episode is fearless, heartbreaking, funny in places and deeply inspiring — a conversation about survival, sobriety and what happens when you finally decide you want to live. If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice, and links for Michelle. https://www.instagram.com/wonderwomanshel/ https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio Instagram - @Daniellattanasio Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Millie Gooch is the founder of Sober Girl Society, author of The Sober Girl Society Handbook, and one of the loudest voices in the UK sober community for women in their twenties. But four years ago she was a blackout drinker. She didn't drink at all until 18, then went to uni, took three bar jobs, got paid in alcohol, and came out the other side a four-or-five-night-a-week binge drinker. PR and journalism after that. Free Bar Fridays. Ending up in Dover at 4am because she'd fallen asleep on the train. Three weeks in Thailand spent almost entirely drunk or hungover. A six-year relationship breakup at 24 that sent her head-first into another year of going out and getting hammered. She read a Stylist magazine interview with Catherine Gray on the tube one hungover morning. Took a photo of the article. Did nothing about it. Then in February 2018, after a night she couldn't remember at all, she downloaded the audiobook and listened to it for eight straight hours on the worst hangover of her life. That was her last drink. In this episode she walks through how Sober Girl Society started by accident, the trap of becoming "the sober person" instead of just a person, and what changes between year one and year four. If you enjoy One For The Road, then click follow to be notified of the release of our next episode. You can also access further content and shows on my Patreon account by clicking the link below. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62824759&fan_landing=true If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice, and links for Millie. Instagram.com/sobergirlsociety Instagram.com/milliegooch https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sober-Girl-Society-Handbook-empowering/dp/1787634124/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1636881084&sr=8-1 https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio https://www.grownuphustle.com/ Instagram - @daniellattanasio Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ollie Ollerton was 10 years old when a 50-pound chimpanzee pinned him to the floor of a circus enclosure and tried to kill him. He fought it off. Nearly lost his arm to gangrene. Then spent the next thirty-something years chasing danger to feel something close to that adrenaline again. Royal Marines. Special Forces. Iraq, where he drove drunk through Baghdad on his own with an AK-47 in the back of an armoured Mercedes. Steroids. Valium. A bottle most nights to muffle whatever was underneath. He was the life and soul of every party. He was also barely keeping it together. Ollie is now sober, runs his company Breakpoint, hosts SAS Who Dares Wins, and uses his platform to talk honestly about what alcohol actually cost him. You'll hear about: the chimp attack that shaped 30 years of his life; "personality rental" and why none of it was ever really him; the moment in Baghdad when he realised he was knocking on death's door; why he had to dip back into drinking to be sure; what it actually means to choose short-term discomfort for long-term gain. If you've been telling yourself you've got it under control, this one's for you. If you enjoy One For The Road, then click follow to be notified of the release of our next episode. If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice, and links for Ollie. https://ollieollerton.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ollie.ollerton/ https://twitter.com/ollie_ollerton https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ -Martinez https://www.grownuphustle.com/ Instagram - @daniellattanasio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy Norfolk met Daniel backstage at a London theatre. He was funny, kind, the centre of every room. He was also, slowly, becoming an alcoholic. This is the story rarely told. Not the person in recovery. The partner watching it unfold. Lucy takes us through years of loving Dan: the hiding, the vodka behind the chair while she bathed, the first fit at the park in front of their children, the shattered hip at 38, the osteoporosis, the broken back, the day he turned yellow. Dan didn't make it out of the hospital. His heart, kidneys, and corneas saved three other lives. Lucy is sharing this so partners don't feel alone. So families know where to find help before it's too late. So the word 'alcoholic' stops being whispered. Connect with Lucy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucy_norfolk_/ If you have been affected by this podcast here are some links to support you. https://www.cruse.org.uk/?s=alcohol https://al-anonuk.org.uk/ https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ https://www.actiononaddiction.org.uk/ Connect with Soberdave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ And Vist my Website for more support: https://www.soberdave.co.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to finally quit drinking when you feel like you can’t stop? In this episode, we dive into a powerful sobriety journey that explores the reality of blackout drinking, alcohol addiction recovery, and mental health . Jordan Hurt shares his story of growing up around alcohol, developing addictive patterns early, and using drinking as a way to cope with identity, pressure, and pain. What started as social drinking quickly turned into blackout drinking, hospital visits, and complete loss of control . As his addiction progressed, his life became increasingly chaotic — from DUIs and broken relationships to isolation and severe mental health struggles that ultimately led to a stay in a psychiatric ward. This conversation is an honest look at: What blackout drinking actually looks like Why some people cannot moderate alcohol The mental health impact of addiction The turning point that leads to real change What alcohol addiction recovery really requires Why quitting drinking is a process, not a single decision If you’ve ever questioned your drinking, struggled to stop, or wondered what a real sobriety journey looks like — this episode will give you clarity and perspective. https://www.instagram.com/jordvnhurt/ https://www.instagram.com/queerityapp/ https://queerityapp.com/ If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of One for the Road, Sober Dave sits down with Allie Bailey, ultra runner, running coach, speaker and author, for an honest conversation about what really happens after you quit drinking. This is emotional sobriety. The uncomfortable bits. The parts of recovery nobody warns you about. Allie started drinking at 14, spent years as a functioning alcoholic in the music industry, hit rock bottom in her late thirties and quit without AA or formal support. She has been sober four and a half years. They talk about losing your identity when you stop drinking, relationships and intimacy sober, attachment styles, core values and why the resilience built through years of drinking can actually serve you in sober life. If you are thinking about quitting alcohol, in early sobriety, or well into your journey and wondering why it still feels hard, this episode is for you. Allie's new book 31 Days is available on Amazon, Audible and at adventurebooks.com. Buy direct and get a free workbook included. Follow Allie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ab_runs/ Allie's Book: https://amzn.eu/d/03O7NRTz If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I sit down with Steve Smith to talk about a side of drinking that often gets overlooked. Life can look good on the outside—work, responsibilities, everything in place—but underneath, something feels off. Low energy. Poor sleep. Always needing something to take the edge off at the end of the day. Not rock bottom. But not where you want to be either. We talk about what it looks like to question your drinking, even if you wouldn’t call it a serious alcohol problem, and how that “grey area drinking” can quietly hold you back. Some of the things we get into: The subtle signs alcohol is holding you back Feeling “fine” but not fully yourself Using alcohol to cope with stress and shut the day off What actually changes when you quit drinking If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s time to stop drinking, or asked yourself, “Do I have a drinking problem?” —this one will probably hit. Going alcohol-free didn’t change who Steve was — it changed what he believed was possible. Instagram: @Steve Smith Website : www.soberilliant.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-smith-5917519a/ If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sue Tickle was a senior NHS manager, a mum of two, and secretly drinking two to three bottles of wine every single night. Nobody at work knew. Nobody stepped in. Then one morning after blacking out at her sister's hen party, her mum rang and said five words that changed her life. "You're turning into your dad." Sue never touched another drink. That was over seven years ago. In this episode she and Sober Dave talk about what it really looks like to function on the outside while falling apart behind closed doors, the grief that sent her spiraling, self sabotage in sobriety, and why putting the glass down is only the beginning. Sue now runs women's wellness retreats in Bali and coaches others through sobriety using breathwork and sound healing. To read more of my story over the 7 years – All Shiny and New – Sue Tickle To join sober space Facebook Page – Sober Space | Facebook Follow me on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sober_space_ To subscribe to the daily coaching group for a small fee - Tickle Life Coaching If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when you're winning championships but blacking out every single night? Five-time champion jockey Oisin Murphy opens up about the moment he knew he had to quit drinking. He started drinking at home alone in 2017 to escape the pressure of racing, texting his driver to pick up bottles of vodka before he even left the track. He convinced himself alcohol was helping him perform. By COVID he was drinking four or five bottles of rosé a day, and years of blackouts left him unable to remember where he had ridden the day before. After a drink-driving crash in April 2025 where his passenger was rushed to hospital, he finally accepted that moderation would never be possible for him. Now sober through AA and taking it one day at a time, Oisin shares what recovery really looks like when the whole world is watching. https://linktr.ee/oismurphy https://www.instagram.com/oisindmurphy/?hl=en If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on Instagram @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Renninson spent decades as the one who would drink everyone under the table and wore it like a badge of honor. This is a sobriety story that so many women will recognize. Growing up with a difficult mother who never showed her warmth, Kate found that alcohol gave her the attention and acceptance she craved. She carried that into marriage, motherhood, and the whole mummy wine culture of Sunday roasts and bottomless brunches, blacking out almost every time she went out and waking up to dread and sticky weed on her dress. Everything changed when she picked up Clare Pooley's Sober Diaries off a stranger's wall in Wimbledon and read it on a trip to Dubrovnik. She got on the flight home knowing something was different and has not looked back since. Now over four years sober, Kate says she finally feels calm, content, and like she is actually seeing the world for the first time. https://www.instagram.com/detoxikated/ If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liver cirrhosis nearly took everything from Dan Sheridan, and the moment doctors told him he might not survive the night changed his life forever. Dan grew up feeling like he never fitted in, lost his dad to cancer, and spent years drinking 18 cans of Stella a day just to stop the shaking. At 40 he was told he had cirrhosis of the liver and two years to live, but he walked straight to Sainsbury's and bought 36 tins. It took collapsing in hospital, flatlining, and waking up to machines and tubes before something finally shifted. A woman named Nula at his transplant assessment told him the hardest truth he ever heard: not drinking and being sober are not the same thing. Dan got his transplant, found love with his wife Clara through TikTok, and is now five and a half years sober and grateful for every single day. You can follow Dan's story on his social media where he shares openly about recovery and organ donation awareness. https://www.instagram.com/danman147/ Tik Tok @mrssheridanshusband If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is for every mom who has ever rushed the bedtime story so she could get back to the wine. Caitlyn's story of finally choosing to quit drinking will stop you in your tracks. She grew up moving between 17 houses and nine schools, started drinking at 10, was smoking weed daily by 16, and fell into cocaine in a Kensington penthouse before she was 18. For years she hid her addiction behind the mommy wine culture, sneaking drinks at school pickup and wishing her kids would just go to bed so she could carry on. One day sitting in her garden, it hit her like a freight train: she was killing her children's mom. That moment sent her to a 12 step meeting where she heard people saying out loud the things she had only ever thought. Caitlyn is now over three years clean, sponsors other women in recovery, takes meetings into women's prisons, and is studying to become an addiction therapist. You can follow her on social media where she shares her story to help other women know they are not alone. Insta https://www.instagram.com/soberasamotherfocused/ Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@soberasamotherfocused? If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on Instagram @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.