Alcohol Uncensored: The Sobriety Podcast

Alcohol Uncensored: The Sobriety Podcast
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Alcohol Uncensored is an honest, supportive and fun community & podcast for anyone rethinking their relationship with alcohol.    Whether you call yourself sober, alcohol-free, in recovery—or don’t use labels at all—you’re welcome here. We’re a community that sings about the joys of sobriety and talks openly about what drinking gave us, what it took away, and why walking away (or even just questioning it) can change everything. We focus on the benefits of ditching the booze - the energy, clarity, and freedom it brings. This isn’t about perfection or pressure, it’s about honesty, connection, and finding freedom before booze calls all the shots.

  1. 1h ago

    Building a Life Alcohol Doesn’t Fit Into – Paul O’Donoghue

    Building a Life Alcohol Doesn’t Fit Into - Paul O’Donoghue This week, Kelly and Ian are joined by Paul O’Donoghue, who shares his journey from alcohol, drugs and years of trying to escape how he felt, to almost five years of sobriety and a life he no longer wants to escape from. Paul talks openly about addiction, mental health, the LGBTQ+ community, finding connection through peer support, and how running became a huge part of his life in recovery. But this conversation is about much more than running. It’s about learning to notice the everyday magic again, appreciating the small wins, and building a life where alcohol simply no longer fits. To find out more about the Alcohol Uncensored community, visit:🌐 Website: alcoholuncensored.co.uk📧 Email: team@alcoholuncensored.co.uk Contact Paul - Instagram  Credits:Podcast editing Anna CareweMusic by Seren 4 Ever

  2. Aug 26

    From ADHD & Addiction to World Records with Andy Stone

    This week, Kelly and Ian are joined by Andy Stone.  Andy, who shares his remarkable journey through ADHD, addiction and more than 11 years of sobriety. Andy talks openly about using alcohol and drugs as coping strategies long before he understood what he was actually trying to cope with, and how getting sober finally gave him the space to understand his ADHD, autism and himself. We also explore dopamine, emotional highs and lows, the importance of healthy coping strategies, and why simply removing alcohol can sometimes be only the beginning. Today, Andy uses everything he's learned to help others better understand ADHD and avoid the destructive coping strategies that shaped so much of his own life.  Andy Stone🌐 Website To find out more about the Alcohol Uncensored community, visit:🌐 Website: alcoholuncensored.co.uk📧 Email: team@alcoholuncensored.co.uk Credits:Podcast editing Anna CareweMusic by Seren 4 Ever

    From ADHD & Addiction to World Records with Andy Stone

  3. Aug 19

    From Addiction to Self-Acceptance: David Deane Haskell’s Story

    In this episode, Kelly and Ian are joined by author David Deane Haskell for a powerful conversation about addiction, childhood trauma, codependency and the work that can begin once the alcohol is gone. David lost his mum at just four years old and later discovered she had taken her own life. He shares how those early experiences shaped the way he saw himself and contributed to a decades-long struggle with alcohol, drugs and unhealthy relationships. But getting sober was only the beginning. David talks openly about discovering codependency, learning to understand the beliefs and behaviours he'd carried from childhood, and how inner-child work became an important part of his recovery. We also explore why removing alcohol can sometimes uncover things we've spent years avoiding, how our childhood experiences can continue to influence us as adults, and why recovery can be about much more than simply not drinking. David is the author of Wounded Angels, a memoir exploring trauma, grief, addiction, recovery and finding your authentic voice. A fascinating conversation about what can sit underneath addiction — and the journey of discovering who you are without it. 📗Wounded Angels  📕Support journal   🌐More about David- To find out more about the Alcohol Uncensored community, visit:🌐 Website: alcoholuncensored.co.uk📧 Email: team@alcoholuncensored.co.uk Credits:Podcast editing Anna CareweMusic by Seren 4 Ever

    From Addiction to Self-Acceptance: David Deane Haskell’s Story

  4. Aug 12

    Millie Gooch on Her New Book Hangxiety: How Alcohol Messes with Your Mind

    This week on Alcohol Uncensored, Kelly and Ian are joined by Millie Gooch, founder of Sober Girl Society and author of the new book Hangxiety, for an honest conversation about the relationship between alcohol, anxiety and mental health. Millie shares her own experience of blackout binge drinking, the crippling anxiety and shame that followed, and why she eventually realised alcohol wasn't helping her mental health - it was making it worse. We dig into the science behind hangxiety, including what happens to GABA and glutamate when we drink, why alcohol disrupts sleep, what actually happens during a blackout, and why anxiety can sometimes temporarily feel worse when you first stop drinking. We also talk about shame, identity, the importance of community and why so many people use alcohol to cope with stress, anxiety, low mood and difficult emotions - without realising that the very thing providing short-term relief may be adding to the problem.  🎧 Listen now and, if you enjoy the episode, please follow, rate and share Alcohol Uncensored.  Alcohol Uncensored Community – support, connection, daily Zooms, and a community of people exploring life beyond alcohol. To find out more about the Alcohol Uncensored community, visit:🌐 Website: alcoholuncensored.co.uk📧 Email: team@alcoholuncensored.co.uk Credits:Podcast editing Anna CareweMusic by Seren 4 Ever

    Millie Gooch on Her New Book Hangxiety: How Alcohol Messes with Your Mind

  5. Aug 5

    From False Confidence to Real Confidence | Niall's Story

    This week we're joined by Alcohol Uncensored community member Niall Davidson, who shares his honest and often humorous journey from decades of binge drinking and gambling to finding genuine freedom, purpose and peace. Growing up believing alcohol gave him confidence, Niall spent years chasing weekends, blackouts and the next drink. It wasn't until his forties that he finally questioned whether alcohol was adding anything to his life at all. Now, three years alcohol-free, Niall has channelled that same energy into writing his first book, I've Got a Tip, Lads: Winning Gamblers Lose Too - memoir exploring how gambling consumed his life, even during the years he appeared to be winning. His story is a reminder that when we stop chasing temporary escapes, we create space for purpose, creativity and a life we never imagined possible. Whether you're sober curious, questioning your relationship with alcohol, or already living alcohol-free, this episode is an honest reminder that life doesn't get smaller without alcohol - it gets bigger. 🎧 Alcohol Uncensored is the podcast for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol, exploring an alcohol-free lifestyle, or looking for honest conversations about the realities - and rewards - of living without it. Alcohol Uncensored Community – support, connection, daily Zooms, and a community of people exploring life beyond alcohol. To find out more about the Alcohol Uncensored community, visit:🌐 Website: alcoholuncensored.co.uk📧 Email: team@alcoholuncensored.co.uk Credits:Podcast editing Anna CareweMusic by Seren 4 Ever

    From False Confidence to Real Confidence | Niall's Story

  6. Jul 29

    The Contemplation Stage

    There comes a point when many of us start asking ourselves the same question: "Is alcohol really giving me more than it's taking?"The contemplation stage isn't about deciding to stop drinking overnight. It's about becoming honest with yourself. It's the stage where you begin to recognise the growing gap between the life you want and the life alcohol is creating - but still find yourself stuck in the cycle. In this episode of Alcohol Uncensored, we share what contemplation looked like for us. We talk about the pros and cons lists we wrote, the promises we made to ourselves, why insight alone wasn't enough to create change, and what eventually helped us move from simply thinking about change to taking action. If you've ever found yourself saying, "I know I need to do something... I'm just not ready yet," this conversation is for you. Whether you're sober curious, taking a break from alcohol, or supporting someone who is questioning their relationship with drinking, we hope this episode reminds you that change often begins long before your last drink. It begins with one honest conversation - usually the one you have with yourself. 🎙️ Subscribe to Alcohol Uncensored, and if you enjoy the episode, we'd really appreciate you leaving a review. It helps more people discover that an alcohol-free life can be about so much more than simply giving something up. 🎧 Alcohol Uncensored is the podcast for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol, exploring an alcohol-free lifestyle, or looking for honest conversations about the realities - and rewards - of living without it.  Credits:Music by Seren 4 EverAlcohol Uncensored – support, connection, daily Zooms, and a community of people exploring life beyond alcohol. To find out more about the Alcohol Uncensored community, visit:🌐 Website: alcoholuncensored.co.uk📧 Email: team@alcoholuncensored.co.uk

  7. Jul 22

    What Happens When Alcohol Isn't the Centre of the Weekend? | Our Community Weekend at Belvoir Castle

    What happens when you replace a weekend of drinking with a weekend of challenge, laughter, connection and cheering each other on? In this special episode of Alcohol Uncensored, Kelly and Ian look back on an unforgettable community weekend at Belvoir Castle, where members came together to take part in triathlons, half marathons, cycling, swimming and walking - many stepping far outside their comfort zones for the very first time. You'll also hear conversations with members of the Alcohol Uncensored Community, sharing how removing alcohol has given them the confidence to try new things, build meaningful friendships, and create a life they never imagined was possible. In this episode you'll hear about:  Why life without alcohol can become bigger, not smaller.   The power of community and genuine connection.   Stepping outside your comfort zone and discovering what you're capable of.   How confidence grows one small step at a time.   Why nobody has to do this journey alone.  Whether you're sober curious, taking a break from alcohol, or years into an alcohol-free life, this episode is a reminder that removing alcohol isn't just about what you leave behind - it's about everything you gain. 🎙️ Subscribe to Alcohol Uncensored, and if you enjoy the episode, we'd really appreciate you leaving a review. It helps more people discover that an alcohol-free life can be about so much more than simply giving something up. 🎧 Alcohol Uncensored is the podcast for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol, exploring an alcohol-free lifestyle, or looking for honest conversations about the realities - and rewards - of living without it.  Credits:Music by Seren 4 EverAlcohol Uncensored – support, connection, daily Zooms, and a community of people exploring life beyond alcohol. To find out more about the Alcohol Uncensored community, visit:🌐 Website: alcoholuncensored.co.uk📧 Email: team@alcoholuncensored.co.uk

    What Happens When Alcohol Isn't the Centre of the Weekend? | Our Community Weekend at Belvoir Castle

  8. Jul 16

    Stuart Reeves on Purpose, Volunteering & Joining the Board of Alcohol Change UK

    This week, Ian has been let loose on his own as he's joined by one of Alcohol Uncensored's Zoom hosts and valued community members, Stuart Reeves. What starts as a conversation about Stuart's alcohol-free journey soon becomes a wider discussion about purpose, personal growth, and how removing alcohol opened doors he never imagined. Stuart shares how life has changed since stopping drinking—from improvements in his physical and mental wellbeing, to therapy, finding work that better aligns with his values, and discovering the importance of giving back. Along the way, he also talks about an exciting new chapter after recently joining the Board of Directors at Alcohol Change UK, one of the UK's leading alcohol charities. Together, Ian and Stuart explore why lived experience matters, how volunteering can bring a renewed sense of purpose, and why an alcohol-free life can become about so much more than simply not drinking. Whether you're sober curious, alcohol-free, supporting someone else, or simply interested in living a healthier, more intentional life, this is an honest and inspiring conversation about the opportunities that can emerge when alcohol is no longer at the centre of your story. 🎙️ Subscribe to Alcohol Uncensored, and if you enjoy the episode, we'd really appreciate you leaving a review. It helps more people discover that an alcohol-free life can be about so much more than simply giving something up. 🎧 Alcohol Uncensored is the podcast for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol, exploring an alcohol-free lifestyle, or looking for honest conversations about the realities - and rewards - of living without it.  Credits:Music by Seren 4 EverAlcohol Uncensored – support, connection, daily Zooms, and a community of people exploring life beyond alcohol. To find out more about the Alcohol Uncensored community, visit:🌐 Website: alcoholuncensored.co.uk📧 Email: team@alcoholuncensored.co.uk

    Stuart Reeves on Purpose, Volunteering & Joining the Board of Alcohol Change UK
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Alcohol Uncensored is an honest, supportive and fun community & podcast for anyone rethinking their relationship with alcohol.    Whether you call yourself sober, alcohol-free, in recovery—or don’t use labels at all—you’re welcome here. We’re a community that sings about the joys of sobriety and talks openly about what drinking gave us, what it took away, and why walking away (or even just questioning it) can change everything. We focus on the benefits of ditching the booze - the energy, clarity, and freedom it brings. This isn’t about perfection or pressure, it’s about honesty, connection, and finding freedom before booze calls all the shots.

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