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After Hours with Jimmy Thistle

Jimmy Thistle

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Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 52

Join Jimmy Thistle for After Hours — the brutally honest, funny and heartwarming podcast that dives deep into alcohol, addiction, and recovery.

Each week, Jimmy sits down with real people who’ve faced the highs, lows, and hangovers of drinking culture. Through unfiltered conversation, laughter, and raw honesty, they explore what happens when we start questioning our relationship with alcohol — and what life looks like on the other side.

Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, or just wondering if alcohol’s got too much of a grip, this show is for you. Expect real stories, a few laughs, and plenty of lightbulb moments from people who’ve been there.

Recorded in the Isle of Man but shared worldwide, After Hours is here to prove that recovery can be real, relatable, and even a little bit funny.

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Episode 50 - Will Gordon

Season 2 · Episode 25

Friday, November 14, 2025 • Duration 01:38:21

Will Gordon is an emergency liver and kidney transplant survivor who spent 15 years as a middle and high school teacher, shaping young minds while quietly battling a secret that almost ended him: alcohol addiction that left him with just two weeks to live at age 35. Hiding bottles and spiraling into isolation, he lost friends, his job, and nearly everything. Until a miracle transplant gave him a raw second chance.That rock bottom became a turning point, where he learned that recovery isn't a straight line or a highlight reel; it's about facing the hard truths, leaning on support when you're at your weakest, and rebuilding with honesty and patience, one day at a time.

Today, Will hosts The Willpower Podcast; dropping raw, unfiltered episodes every Friday on YouTube, where guests like athletes, mentors, and fellow survivors share their real stories of grit, trauma, and finding strength in sobriety when life feels overwhelming. He's created a global sober-mentoring program that's supported over 100 people through their most challenging moments, speaks at schools and events about transforming vulnerabilities into quiet resilience, and offers one-on-one coaching with the straightforward empathy he's gained from his own journey.

Catch the pod on:

YouTube @TheWillpowerPodcast

Instagram @thewillpowerpodcast

TikTok @thewillpowerpod

X @thewillpowerpod,

or reach out with “SOBER” for sober mentorship. Will's story is a reminder that we're all in this together, and small steps forward can lead to something truly meaningful.

My Instagram is:

https://www.instagram.com/recovery_jimmy

And you can find all my other links at:

https://linktr.ee/jimmythistle

Buy me a coffee…

https://buymeacoffee.com/afterhourswithjimmyt

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Episode 49 - Beth

Season 2 · Episode 24

Friday, November 7, 2025 • Duration 01:28:47

Beth began drinking as a teenager in the 1990s, using alcohol to ease the social anxiety she had felt for as long as she could remember. What started as a way to feel confident and connected quickly became a pattern that followed her into adulthood. After her mother died when she was 17, her drinking escalated, and by university she had become known as the party girl, hiding behind a confident exterior that masked deep insecurity.

As the years went on, her relationship with alcohol shifted into what is often called grey-area drinking. She drank to manage loneliness, stress, and self-doubt, convincing herself it was normal. During lockdown, her drinking reached a point where she knew she needed to stop. Finding an online sober community changed everything, showing her that recovery could be built on honesty, connection, and shared experience rather than shame.

A later diagnosis of ADHD helped her understand the impulsivity, emotional intensity, and constant search for stimulation that had fuelled her drinking. With this understanding came self-compassion and a new sense of purpose.

Now over four years sober, Beth shares her story through her Click Sober platforms and volunteers within the sober community, helping women question their relationship with alcohol and find support. She is also the co-founder of The SOS Collective, a free online community for women.

You can find Beth on instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/click_sober

Beth’s Linktree:

https://linktr.ee/clicksober?fbclid=PAdGRleAN4PVVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafzlIxv_0A-hfL5li-FIKQF7kCeIb1kBQyfUCnXDTljlajPJTxSfEPfcSOjvw_aem_pe-oq35n271r5Fx4v_QooQ

Drinking a Love Story - Caroline Knapp

Episode 42 - Lexie

Season 2 · Episode 17

Sunday, September 21, 2025 • Duration 01:03:33

From a young age, Lexie was always a sensitive soul—an over-thinker who constantly felt misunderstood. As a child, the world often felt overwhelming, and as she grew older, those feelings only intensified. By the age of 16, she turned to alcohol and drugs—not for fun, but for relief. They gave her an escape, a way to silence the noise in her head and numb the pain of feeling different and socially awkward.

In her twenties, Lexie began to notice a clear difference between herself and her peers when it came to drinking. While others could have a drink or two and stop, she felt an uncontrollable, compulsive need to keep going. Still, when the thought of having a problem crept in, she pushed it aside. Denial was easier. It felt safer to normalize the behavior than to face the terrifying possibility that she might be dealing with addiction.

By November 2022, everything had come crashing down. Lexie had hit her breaking point. No longer making an effort to hide her drinking, she found herself completely dependent on alcohol—unable to function without it. Her life had become a performance played out behind a buzz, driven by fear of confronting what she had become. The irony was cruel and simple: she drank because she feared what her drinking had turned her into, and so, she drank even more.

Her behavior, at times belligerent and reckless, began to put her life at risk. Things had spiraled far beyond her control. The only consistency left was the toxic pattern that ruled her existence. The idea of going just 24 hours without a drink felt impossible.

The road to sobriety was excruciating and full of shame. Lexie didn’t attend meetings. She didn’t see a therapist. She did it on her own—a path she doesn’t recommend. The grief, guilt, and self-loathing were relentless. But even stronger than the pain was a deep, burning desire to live a life that was honest and joyful. That desire kept her going.

Taking a hard, honest look at who she had become allowed Lexie to finally see the potential of who she could be. The old version of herself was stripped away, and in that space, something new and resilient began to grow.

Episode 41 - Amber Hughes

Season 2 · Episode 16

Sunday, September 14, 2025 • Duration 01:28:15

"In 2017, Amber's sister Hannah passed away after battling alcohol addiction and experiencing homelessness. She was 38 years old. Hannah previously had her own flat, worked in childcare and had completed her degree in Early Years Foundations with the aspirations of progressing into teaching. She enjoyed her time in her garden, reading her books in peace.

After Hannah passed away, Amber wanted to make a difference in her name and to keep her memory alive. This led onto creating Amber Lights in Oxford which focuses on raising awareness of homelessness and loving someone with addiction. It also sells Oxford Skyline and Pawsome clothing with all profits directly benefiting Homeless Oxfordshire, which is one of the places Hannah stayed and received support from.

Currently, Amber has been delivering art workshops focused on Homelessness education in Primary Schools and has trained in Coaching and Positive Psychology to support those affected by a loved ones addiction. In 2023, she was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Kings Birthday Honours for her community work.'

You can find Amber in Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/amberlightsinoxford

Amber's LinkTree:

https://linktr.ee/AmberLightsinOxford

My Instagram is:

https://www.instagram.com/recovery_jimmy

And you can find all my other links at:

https://linktr.ee/jimmythistle

Episode 40 - Craig Hewins

Season 2 · Episode 15

Sunday, September 7, 2025 • Duration 01:06:44

Craig used to spend most of his time down at the pub, drinking to escape reality. Beer became his answer to everything—feeling anxious? Have a pint. Feeling low? Have two. Before Craig knew it, he was stuck in a spiral where the only thing he was really committed to was last orders. Three years ago, Craig decided enough was enough and gave up alcohol. Since then, his life has completely changed—He is sober, healthy and positive. He feels as though he has been given a second chance at life and is going to embrace it with all he can!

Listen to Craig's story here:

You can follow him on Instragram at:

https://www.instagram.com/hewins11

Listen to the Sober Stretch Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/42nfv5PNruzVeGdJU4DbLW?si=7ee2208efa204322

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - Mark Manson

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/B01M9JOAFI/ref=sr_1_2?crid=74CXJGLDQ1RE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jINU5pZa9A1_8zEINJzG94_miYbioLikMP7sabSKE6cFaCBV9SaD4bP4dXO3r8irM5b5RDNOJrrGolWIqy8gmSbBeSzJLm1ZhuVzCmW13Nff7z-EAgzIBRH37UPXlcVTNBn-N6pSef1QWd17eAe-4OMAXTUp1l5XG0sGNn3Zm1ZTbw8GHhOwovQXl_w9mRwcgBj1XkWkszWaEo8tzsYDLeyzfC4Ff2Veh_KRsBdrPgQ.RZLITYVloRT4Ut-Pvoch9ST7jYGJ0ZQsbHh2RK_LGhw&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+subtle+art+of+not+giving+a+f+book&qid=1757177229&sprefix=teh+subtle+a%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-2

My Instagram is:

https://www.instagram.com/recovery_jimmy

Episode 39 - Mike Longthorn

Season 2 · Episode 14

Sunday, August 31, 2025 • Duration 01:27:17

Mike Longthorn is the Alcohol-Free Introvert, a professional coach and qualified counsellor supporting those who want to change their relationship with alcohol and become aligned with who they are and live a life of meaning and full potential.

After running a successful fashion business for over a decade, Mike felt a misalignment in his business and wanted to contribute to society and help others. After 4 years of studying to become a counsellor Mike becoming alcohol free. During his journey of removing alcohol, he realised just what a change this made to his life. This led him to want to help others in this area, so decided to train as a coach with Andy Ramage on his 6-month diploma.

He now helps clients on a 1:1 coaching program to become alcohol free and build real awareness around their drinking which allows for lasting change.

You can find Mike on Insta at:

https://www.instagram.com/the_alcoholfree_introvert

Amy Liptrot’s book and film The Outrun:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Outrun-Canons-Amy-Liptrot/dp/178689422X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13IDI0ABLMF54&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.D1-PHcm7TvzQghVYYXWObN2tAcwUm0Fv42e-wEVTfAiyogq4J3TO_xlnyolJ87rBY-2ZFzkJmV_0xXc3ohYUUHRNcnziFUv4vFLltypKgDvBqvOZFTzbnVb3YEKv-ifd5aG_gzJVNC0zUDikgig8adfvgsb_9fC7222IoSM-TfHuDkUlXmCDvonlyJE6ifL94LYyw6NSrL1tSBNeaU5CXh7cExbBjCejaNqwipZ51Ew.QBODoipvVAtPOcXGmISzdC6iY6rA9wgZ-KJBJNsz-pQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+outrun&qid=1752172429&sprefix=the+outrun%2Caps%2C86&sr=8-1

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11687002/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%2520outrun

My Instagram is:

Episode 38 - Jodi Clark

Season 1 · Episode 13

Sunday, August 24, 2025 • Duration 01:26:56

Jodi Clark is the founder of Sober Flourish, a powerful coaching platform and community supporting women who want to change their relationship with alcohol and reclaim their clarity, energy, and purpose.

After spending two decades in the corporate world and navigating her own transformation - losing 84 pounds, becoming alcohol free, and rebuilding her life from the inside out - Jodi now mentors other women to do the same.

She’s a certified alcohol-free and business coach, a digital entrepreneur, and a voice for women who no longer want to settle for burnout or blurred potential.

Her work blends mindset, wellness, and business growth to help sober and sober curious women build lives and businesses that truly reflect who they are now.

You can find Jodi on Insta at:

https://www.instagram.com/soberflourish

Her website is:

https://soberflourish.com/links?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLsziFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp-pCGNuakhp9bJGrOvEaoe0kDkAPB11HfonuvDGREYK6jQ7R7EQ_qf-6VcX5_aem_yZidODOej-_pHOCqLmPk3Q

Alan Carr's book is here:

https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Carrs-Easy-Women-Drinking/dp/1785991477

And Holly Whitaker's Quit Like Woman:

https://www.amazon.com/Quit-Like-Woman-Radical-Obsessed/dp/1984825070/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29KLPK96R3PUC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Mcg5OwlIhD9dNzC_Ceq5hAjXJVqSrrJVgRU-EBV1k8rgKtWqgJtQx2Be9k-OZTIA26ZZaNH0-ElwCmSs7U5XBV-FBatY6z3lBWSPfeK4TjCig1KwRiGZUPF2Z8yqKJC4BcStbeprQrt6jTaUvp2sQ3FOPVYLWayvgymV4HHzJzYvBQbrCBdws-LPMuacNEZeVnKft8eHAF4Kllq7b4e95vMPWo6v7b7G6vExmFGu4Ks.CSd_8j8ZgXVDYYxer_TxD--v3A8WOQ7p9PztXdIVQg4&dib_tag=se&keywords=like+a+woman&qid=1753214863&s=books&sprefix=like+a+woman%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C284&sr=1-1

Episode 37 - Lucy Norfolk

Season 2 · Episode 12

Saturday, August 16, 2025 • Duration 02:14:13

In 2022, Lucy lost her partner, Daniel, whose life was tragically cut short by the effects of alcoholism. Navigating the grief of his passing, she has found strength in sharing their story to raise awareness about the hidden impact of addiction on families.

Today, she honours Daniel’s memory by supporting charities like NACOA and standing alongside her daughter Amelie, whose letters to government have sparked national conversations about support for children of alcoholics.

You can find Lucy on instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/lucy_norfolk_

NACOA can be found at:

https://nacoa.org.uk

My Instagram is:

https://www.instagram.com/recovery_jimmy

And you can find all my other links at:

https://linktr.ee/jimmythistle

Buy me a coffee…

https://buymeacoffee.com/afterhourswithjimmyt

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