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Join Sobriety Coach and Speaker David Wilson (aka SoberDave) as he chats to some amazing guests, all of whom have made the decision to look at their relationship with alcohol and take steps towards a positive change.
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- 3 days ago1h 15m
He Tried to Control His Drinking for Years. Eventually He Knew He Couldn’t
For years, Kev’s life revolved around drinking, DJing and nightlife. Behind the parties and packed clubs, his relationship with alcohol was becoming harder to control, and the anxiety, shame and mental health struggles that followed were getting harder to ignore.In this episode of One for the Road, Kev shares how drinking became wrapped up in his identity, why he repeatedly questioned whether he had a problem with alcohol, and what happened when he tried to moderate or take breaks from drinking.He opens up about the night he broke down crying in the bath and realized, “I can’t keep living like this,” his repeated attempts at sobriety, and the frightening moment in Lisbon that became another wake-up call.Kev eventually realized he didn’t have an off switch. He shares what finally helped him quit drinking, why this attempt at sobriety was different, and how life without alcohol has changed his mental health, relationships, confidence and sense of self.Information on Coaching with Dave: https://www.soberdave.co.uk/Connect with Kev: https://www.instagram.com/shiftwithswindells/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago52 min
What Alcohol Does to Your Brain: Anxiety, Hangxiety & Sobriety with Millie Gooch
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-linksSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 1m
From Blackout Drinking to 6 Years Sober | Carmella’s Story
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.
- 3 weeks ago1h 0m
From Morning Vodka to Sobriety: Alex Clapp’s Recovery Story
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/clariteegroupSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 21, 20261h 0m
The Truth About Grey Area Drinking and Mummy Wine Culture | Sarah Rusbatch
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 14, 20261h 10m
Drinking Through Anxiety, Motherhood & Grief to Finding Sobriety with Emma Walsh
*Trigger warning-This show has discussions around suicide*In this powerful episode of One For The Road, Dave is joined by Emma Walsh, who shares an incredibly open and honest account of her relationship with alcohol, the experiences that shaped her from childhood, and how sobriety has helped her begin discovering who she really is.Emma’s story begins with an unconventional childhood. After her parents separated when she was young, she moved away with her father, changed schools repeatedly and even had her name changed from Emma to her middle name, Natalie. Looking back, she reflects on how those early experiences affected her sense of identity and contributed to a lifelong feeling of being an outsider.Alcohol entered Emma’s life in her teens. Although her drinking initially appeared social, she quickly fell in love not with the taste, but with how alcohol made her feel: braver, funnier, more confident and seemingly invincible. Over time, drinking became increasingly intertwined with her identity and her ability to feel comfortable socially.After meeting her husband Robbie and building a successful career, Emma moved to Dubai in 2017. On paper, life looked exciting and successful, but underneath she was struggling with intense imposter syndrome, anxiety and periods of depression. Drinking at home became normal and escalated rapidly, with Emma sometimes drinking an entire box of wine in an evening.Motherhood brought further challenges. Emma stopped drinking during both pregnancies, something she initially used as proof that she couldn't possibly have a problem. But after giving birth, returning to demanding jobs after just 70 days of maternity leave and experiencing postnatal depression, alcohol quickly returned as her way of coping. At one of her lowest points, Emma experienced suicidal thoughts while driving to work and recognised that she urgently needed help. She contacted her GP, began antidepressants and started therapy — a relationship she credits with saving her life.After unexpectedly losing a new job opportunity, Emma and her family returned to England. Her drinking continued to escalate until she was regularly consuming two and sometimes three bottles of wine a night while still working and raising two young children. Every morning came with promises to stop, only for the internal negotiations to begin again by lunchtime.The death of a close friend, embarrassing incidents at work and increasingly risky behaviour provided warning signs, but Emma still struggled to recognise alcohol itself as the problem. The breakthrough finally came when her friend Jamie told her she had stopped drinking and encouraged Emma to “do the work” — to read the books, educate herself and listen to sobriety podcasts.Emma began at episode one and immersed herself in the stories of previous guests. Hearing other people describe behaviours she recognised in herself finally made the penny drop: she had a problem with alcohol. Their honesty also gave her permission to start talking honestly about her own experiences.Now celebrating two years sober, Emma describes a life with dramatically less anxiety and far more emotional space to work through the things alcohol once allowed her to avoid. Sobriety hasn't been completely straightforward — she candidly discusses transferring addictive behaviours to food and vaping — but she has learned to approach herself with greater compassion rather than punishment.At the heart of Emma’s recovery is something much bigger than simply not drinking: learning who she is, setting boundaries, letting go of people-pleasing and beginning to genuinely like herself.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-serviceshttps://nacoa.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 7, 202659 min
I spent 8 years pretending I was drunk- The Sober Pivot with Victoria Vanstone
What happens when you've been sober for eight years and suddenly realise you're still wearing the same mask you had when you drank?In this honest and deeply relatable conversation, Dave welcomes Vic back to the podcast to explore a surprising turning point in long-term sobriety. Together they discuss people-pleasing, identity, boundaries, parenting, ADHD, perimenopause, mummy wine culture, and why recovery isn't a finish line—it's the beginning of truly getting to know yourself.This episode is a reminder that sobriety doesn't magically fix life, but it does give us the chance to face it with clarity, honesty and compassion. Whether you're newly sober, sober curious or years into recovery, you'll find comfort in knowing that growth continues long after the last drink.In This EpisodeThe hidden exhaustion of "performing" sobrietyLearning to stop people-pleasing and start setting boundariesWhy friendships often change after quitting alcoholParenting without alcohol and breaking generational cyclesThe impact of perimenopause and possible ADHD on recoveryWhy shame keeps so many people trapped in drinkingThe truth about mummy wine culture and alcohol marketingLearning to enjoy socialising without alcoholWhy recovery is about discovering who you really areKey TakeawaysSobriety is the start of personal growth—not the end.You don't have to prove you can do everything you did while drinking.Boundaries are essential for protecting your recovery.It's okay to outgrow friendships that no longer serve you.Alcohol often masks deeper issues like trauma, ADHD, anxiety or people-pleasing.Playing the tape forward is one of the most powerful tools for staying sober.Recovery isn't about becoming perfect—it's about becoming authentic.Small daily habits often create the biggest long-term changes.Topics DiscussedLong-term sobrietyIdentity after alcoholRecovery beyond abstinencePeople pleasingChildhood experiencesBoundariesSocial anxietyParenting soberMummy wine culturePerimenopauseADHDTherapySelf-worthEmotional regulationFriendship changesShame and guiltRecovery toolsSober retreatsWho This Episode Is ForIf you:Feel like sobriety has changed your friendshipsStruggle with people-pleasingWonder why recovery still feels challenging years laterAre navigating parenting without alcoholFeel overwhelmed by social situationsWant a more honest conversation about long-term sobriety...this episode is for you.Resources MentionedThe "Traffic Light" approach to social situationsPlaying the tape forwardHALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired)Internal Family Systems (IFS)Attachment stylesTherapy and self-reflectionAtomic Habits by James ClearSilent discos and sober retreats as ways to reconnect with yourselfFinal ThoughtsRecovery isn't about becoming someone new—it's about uncovering who you've always been underneath the alcohol.This conversation is an honest reminder that even years into sobriety, there is still room for growth, healing and self-discovery. The journey isn't linear, but every step forward creates a life that's richer, calmer and more authentic.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-serviceshttps://nacoa.org.uk/</p
- Jul 31, 20261h 3m
From Childhood Trauma to Freedom: Peter's Incredible Sobriety Story
Some stories stay with you long after you've heard them........This is one of them.In this deeply honest conversation on One For The Road, Peter shares the extraordinary journey that led him from a childhood surrounded by alcoholism, addiction and chaos to finding lasting freedom through sobriety. Growing up in West London, Peter experienced neglect, trauma, poverty and instability from an early age. As the years passed, he built what appeared to be a successful life, great career, nice cars, marriage and family;But beneath the surface, unresolved childhood pain quietly shaped every decision he made.Alcohol eventually became more than a drink. It became an escape.Peter opens up about how drinking masked decades of emotional wounds, the collapse of two marriages, living behind carefully constructed "masks", and the moment he realised that stopping drinking wasn't the end of the journey, it was the beginning of healing.This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery isn't simply about putting down the bottle. It's about rebuilding your identity, understanding your past and learning to live with honesty, connection and purpose.In this episode we discuss:Growing up in a home affected by alcoholism and addictionThe hidden impact of childhood traumaHow neglect shapes self-worth and identityLiving behind masks and becoming the person you think others wantWhy success, money and material possessions couldn't fix the painAlcohol as a coping mechanism rather than the real problemThe collapse of relationships through addictionThe difficult first year of sobrietyWhy unresolved trauma often resurfaces after quitting alcoholFinding healing through connection, journaling and honest conversationsBecoming the father he always wanted to beWhy life genuinely gets better without alcoholKey TakeawaysChildhood experiences can influence our adult behaviours far more than we realise.Alcohol often becomes a solution to emotional pain rather than the root problem.Sobriety is about much more than quitting drinking—it's about learning who you really are.Healing from trauma takes time, patience and honest self-reflection.It's never too late to change your life or repair relationships.Recovery isn't about becoming perfect—it's about becoming authentic.Resources MentionedWhat Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey & Dr Bruce PerryJournaling as a recovery toolPeer support and sober communitiesTrauma-informed recoveryIf you enjoyed this episode please consider following the podcast, leaving a review and sharing this episode with someone who may need to hear it.Recovery is possible, and every conversation helps break the stigma around alcohol, trauma and mental health.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-serviceshttps://nacoa.org.uk/Thank you for listening to One For The Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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