No More Booze - The Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Susannah @suzesober lives in West Berks, UK with her husband and their three young boys. She’s been sober since April 2022, after many years of attempted moderation and struggles around alcohol intake. In this episode, we talk about the dark places that alcohol can bring us to and the redemptive nature of going alcohol free. Susannah is incredibly honest and open and her story is incredibly inspirational.

Susannah is a mental health and sobriety advocate and was diagnosed with Complex PTSD, ADHD and has also had her own struggles with severe anxiety and depression which was her main drive to quit the booze for good. She’s a qualified sober and trauma coach and currently in her second year of studying for a degree in Transactional Analysis Counselling and Therapy in Winchester, she also runs her own company, looking after and managing the lifestyles of a number of high-net-worth individuals. Follow @suzesober on Instagram for her motivational content and inspiration.

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Jessica Cooke @jessicacooke is a qualified fitness and breathwork coach dedicated to helping women over 40 achieve fitness, health and freedom from unhealthy habits. Through her Thrive Coaching Program, she has guided thousands of women in transforming their lives without resorting to dieting or calorie-counting.

Jessica shares her personal journey of giving up alcohol. She describes how alcohol once made her feel trapped and unhappy and how changing her perspective on alcohol was pivotal in her decision to quit. Jessica emphasises the empowerment and freedom she gained from becoming alcohol-free, offering insights and support to others considering a similar path especially during Dry January.

Jessica’s approach combines fitness, mindfulness and personal experience to inspire and support women in making positive lifestyle changes, including overcoming challenges related to alcohol consumption.

For more insights from Jessica visit her website:
Fitness Coaching & Workouts for Women Over 40 | Jessica Cooke

Today's episode is kindly sponsored by Drink Nolo @idrinknolo. Drink Nolo is an Irish company based in County Cork selling a beautiful range of luxurious and premium non alcohol drink options. Order some gorgeous drinkies here:

An exquisite selection of non-alcoholic drinks in Ireland – DrinkNolo.ie

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Deb Masner @alcoholtippingpoint is the founder of the Alcohol Tipping Point - a place to find free resources, tools and tips to help people change their drinking. In addition to her weekly podcast, Alcohol Tipping Point, Deb runs 30 Day Dry Months where she helps people practice not drinking. Deb shares all of her alcohol-free wisdom and lots of the lessons that she has learned along the way.

She's a Registered Nurse, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, SMART Recovery Facilitator, Mindfulness Instructor, Podcast Host and Alcohol-Free Badass. Enjoy!

Change Your Drinking | Alcohol Tipping Point

Today's episode is kindly sponsored by Drink Nolo. Drink Nolo is an Irish company based in Cork selling a beautiful range of luxurious and premium non alcohol drink options. Order some gorgeous drinkies here:

An exquisite selection of non-alcoholic drinks in Ireland – DrinkNolo.ie

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This week on No More Booze, I chat with Sophie Colgan @sophiecolgan1 who is an Events & PR Consultant, Auctioneer, Emcee and host of the Podcast Navigating New York @navigating_newyork. Originally from Co Down and now thriving in NYC, Sophie shares her inspiring journey to a booze-free life and how it’s opened the door to oodles more freedom, meaning and purpose.

We dive into her university years in Belfast, exploring the intense drinking culture we both experienced at university in Northern Ireland.  Now, living her best sober life in New York, Sophie reveals how going alcohol-free has brought clarity, fulfilment and a whole new set of dreams. This is a light conversation full of insights, laughs and honest reflections about becoming free from booze. Enjoy!

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Karen Coakley @kenmarefoodtours_karencoakley is a food blogger, TV cook, and owner of Kerry Food Tours. She is from Bantry, West Cork, and currently lives in Kenmare, Co. Kerry with her family. Karen is passionate about home cooking, local produce, and the South Kerry and West Cork areas. Karen gave up alcohol on the 1st of January 2024 and is absolutely loving her alcohol free life. She details this adventure on @mywinelesslife. Karen is deeply enthusiastic about the benefits she has experienced in the last 10 months.

Karen started her Food Blog back in 2012 when she was a stay at home Mom to find a way to share her obsession with food, her love of her locality and little snippets of life as her four boys grew up.
In 2018 she started Kenmare Foodie Tours (walking Food Tours of Kenmare) and finally took the ultimate step in coming out of her Kitchen and starting a little business which she has nurtured very carefully and in 2023 launched her second lot of Food Tours in Killarney and on the Beara Penninsula.
In 2024 Karen rebranded the 3 tours under the umbrella of Kerry Food Tours.
Karen also cooks regularly on TV, features in the media and often on Radio and runs online Home Cooking and Wellness Groups.

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This is my first solo episode talking about Blackouts, Shame and How to Live a More Authentic Life.

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Dr. Brooke Scheller @drbrookescheller is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and the author of "How to Eat to Change How You Drink,". Dr. Scheller has dedicated her career to revolutionising the approach to alcohol recovery and holistic well-being.

Inspired by her journey to sobriety in 2021, Dr. Scheller embarked on a mission to empower others to reclaim their lives through nutrition and functional medicine. Drawing upon her extensive expertise, she crafted an innovative approach that not only liberates individuals from the grips of alcohol but also fosters profound improvements in brain health, mood regulation, energy levels, focus, gut health, and hormone balance.

In 2022, Dr. Scheller launched Functional Sobriety, a groundbreaking approach that has since garnered global recognition and acclaim. Serving as a beacon of hope for those seeking an alcohol-free lifestyle, Functional Sobriety provides a comprehensive platform encompassing a supportive wellness community, educational resources on alcohol recovery through nutrition, and pioneering custom supplement solutions tailored for both the sober and the sober-curious.

Beyond her role as a visionary entrepreneur, Dr. Scheller is a motivational speaker, captivating audiences with her passionate advocacy for functional nutrition, alcohol-free wellness, and the transformative power of sobriety.

For further insights and guidance on your journey to wellness, connect with Dr. Brooke Scheller on Instagram (@drbrookescheller) or visit her websites at brookescheller.com and functionalsobriety.com.

Links

Website: www.functionalsobriety.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrookescheller/?hl=en

Book Website: www.functionalsobriety.com/book

Amazon: How to Eat to Change How You Drink – https://a.co/d/6hjCXTE

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Meg Geisewite @intoxicatingliebook is an ordinary mom who found herself trapped in the mommy wine culture. She began her sober curious journey in November of 2019 where her love of science led her to discover the real truth about alcohol and its seductive lies.
As a speaker and award-winning bestselling author, Meg is changing the narrative onthe mommy wine culture and our pro-drinking culture. In Meg’s debut
book, 'Intoxicating Lies: One Woman's Journey to Freedom from Gray Area Drinking', Meg flips the script on the five most intoxicating lies we tell ourselves about alcohol and about our self-worth.

We have a great conversation about Grey Area Drinking and what giving up alcohol has given us both. This is a really deep conversation and we touch on lots of spiritual topics. Enjoy!

Meg's website is intoxicatinglies.com

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Aoife Hughes @aoifehughescoaching is an ICF accredited life coach, specialising in ADHD, based in County Sligo, Ireland. She is a late diagnosed ADHD adult who knows too well how hard it can be to navigate life with a neurodivergent brain. Aoife started her sober-curious journey in April of 2020 and has been living alcohol-free since August 2021. Aoife is incredibly honest in describing her journey to alcohol free living and how this was an incredibly helpful step in learning more about herself. Enjoy!

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Maggie @thesobersummit is the founder of The Sober Life Collective and the host of The Sober Summit, a free virtual event that brings together top authors, podcasters, experts, and influencers from the sober community. Passionate about the sober movement, Maggie is dedicated to curating resources that help others discover the benefits of living an alcohol-free life. She is also a certified alcohol-free coach, guiding individuals on their journey to personal and professional growth without alcohol. We chat about Mommy Wine Culture and how easy it is to get sucked into that way of thinking. We also chat about Maggie's event The Sober Summit that is starting this Wednesday and is totally FREE! Sign up here: The Sober Summit (soberlifecollective.com)

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