Rich & Ben, The Sober Men:

Richard Taylor Woods & Ben Harlow
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Two mates got sober, got happy & got a mic. Join Rich & Ben each week as they discuss entering the chino-clad stages of middle-aged dom, as two alcohol & substance free guys. The ups & downs of life, making better choices & the happy glow of their new lives. If you're sober, sober curious, or just enjoy a giggle, hop on board. Honest chat, no preaching & big laughs with Rich & Ben, The Sober Men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    Knowing Your Worth

    Yo, yo! It's a jam packed episode this week: Rich & Ben talk about knowing your worth in sobriety. It’s easy to get caught up in the mistakes, regrets & things we did when we were drinking, but they don’t define who we are today. Building self-worth takes time, patience & a bit of work, but sobriety gives us the chance to see ourselves differently, recognise how far we’ve come & realise that our experiences can actually help someone else too. Author, Steven King is “in the frame”, sober since 1987, wow & Ben’s been giving it Peter Cetera in his bedroom…he’s still got it, or has he?! Ben’s bladder issues also up for debate & is Rich the new Barry Scott?! Know your worth, folks …BANG! Rich & Ben are right behind the initiative, Taking Action On Addiction. Time for a conversation, then? Let’s do it. Please follow & support Taking Action on Addiction: https://www.instagram.com/takingactiononaddiction?stkn=YXo1ZmYwNDhmamlu #BigAddictionConversation Rich & Ben, The Sober Men on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesobermenpod?igsh=MW02NnR1ODg4Nml3cg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr For more Rich https://www.instagram.com/richardtaylorwoods?igsh=Y2o5M212dG5vZmln For more Ben https://www.instagram.com/benjyharlow?igsh=MXVneXB0ZGg3d3Z3bg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Rich & Ben are not doctors or therapists, just two mates chatting about their own sobriety experiences. If you're struggling with alcohol or your mental health, please speak to a GP or a qualified professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Sep 25

    Our Drinking Logic, Our Sober Logic

    Hola! In this week’s episode, Rich & Ben talk about the logic they had when they were drinking & how different things look now they’re sober. They explore how alcohol could distort their thinking & lead them to convince themselves that things made perfect sense at the time, even when they clearly didn’t. They also chat about the difference between reacting emotionally & thinking things through; & how sobriety has given them a much clearer way of looking at things. Actor, David Morrissey is "in the frame", 21 years sober, so, so good. Plus, forget the Glaswegian Seagulls, Rich’s new wake up call is a pneumatic drill, ouch. Ben returns to the Zara Husband Club, but could M&S be a new rival? And what is it with Ben & Barry Gibb? Rich’s shoulder & Ben’s knee not the only things dodgy this week. Let’s add WI FI to the list too. Rich & Ben, The Sober Men: The Podcast. Getting it done, with a smile. Quick one. Rich & Ben are not doctors or therapists, just two mates chatting about their own sobriety experiences. If you're struggling with alcohol or your mental health, please speak to a GP or a qualified professional. Rich & Ben, The Sober Men on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesobermenpod?igsh=MW02NnR1ODg4Nml3cg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr For more Rich https://www.instagram.com/richardtaylorwoods?igsh=Y2o5M212dG5vZmln For more Ben https://www.instagram.com/benjyharlow?igsh=MXVneXB0ZGg3d3Z3bg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Rich & Ben are not doctors or therapists, just two mates chatting about their own sobriety experiences. If you're struggling with alcohol or your mental health, please speak to a GP or a qualified professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Sep 18

    Our Priorities: Then Vs Now

    Hey y’all! In this episode, Rich & Ben look at how their priorities have changed from their drinking days to life in sobriety. What once seemed important can look very different now, as health, happiness, relationships & simply enjoying life have moved to the front of the queue. Rich has been giving it Mick Jagger in Belfast & Ben joins the cast of Hobble City. And is it a bird, or is it a plane? No, it’s a bloke carrying an owl. Give us a wave, Rich. Sex & The City’s, Kristin Davis is “in the frame” & Ben tastes Fierce Beers 0.5% Mango & Lime Lager. Refreshing, baby!  Rich & Ben, The Sober Men. Another relaxed, honest look at the things that really matter when alcohol is no longer calling the shots. Rich & Ben, The Sober Men on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesobermenpod?igsh=MW02NnR1ODg4Nml3cg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr For more Rich https://www.instagram.com/richardtaylorwoods?igsh=Y2o5M212dG5vZmln For more Ben https://www.instagram.com/benjyharlow?igsh=MXVneXB0ZGg3d3Z3bg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Rich & Ben are not doctors or therapists, just two mates chatting about their own sobriety experiences. If you're struggling with alcohol or your mental health, please speak to a GP or a qualified professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Sep 11

    Losing Alcohol, Finding Life: Matt Rodway's Sobriety Story

    Yo, Yo! This week, Rich & Ben chat to the brilliant, Matt Rodway, Instagram’s Walk The Sober Line. Matt is almost 5 months into his new sober life & joins Rich & Ben to talk about his story so far; from drinking from the age of 15, reaching out to the pod & realising alcohol was taking more than it was giving him.  They chat about accountability, social pressure, finding your feet in a sober world, exercise (Equestrian for Rich & Ben, Power Lifting for Matt!) & why it’s harder to leave the party when you’re drunk. And it’s not just about what you lose when you stop drinking - it’s about what you gain. Matt shares the highs, the challenges & some brilliant practical advice & that feeling of finally getting some clarity back.  Honest, funny & relatable; a conversation about what life can look like when alcohol is no longer running the show. Rich & Ben…& Matt, The Sober Men. Life is looking good again. Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkthesoberline?stkn=MXNiNXRkeXNreHU0bA== Rich & Ben, The Sober Men on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesobermenpod?igsh=MW02NnR1ODg4Nml3cg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr For more Rich https://www.instagram.com/richardtaylorwoods?igsh=Y2o5M212dG5vZmln For more Ben https://www.instagram.com/benjyharlow?igsh=MXVneXB0ZGg3d3Z3bg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Rich & Ben are not doctors or therapists, just two mates chatting about their own sobriety experiences. If you're struggling with alcohol or your mental health, please speak to a GP or a qualified professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Sep 4

    The Complacency Trap

    This week, Rich & Ben discuss staying committed to sobriety and the dangers of complacency. Just like fitness, sobriety takes ongoing effort, remembering where we came from, helping others and staying connected to the recovery community all helping us stay on track. Rich is back home from Glasgow & his seagulls; healthy food a go go & awaits the arrival of his new dishwasher. We all need a Mick. And Ben survives Soho sober & becomes a member of the Zara Husband Club. No parrots allowed. CBBC’s Raven, actor, James Mackenzie is “in the frame”. Almost 14 months alcohol free & flying. Plus, is the Equestrian world & the Olympics really calling for Rich & Ben?! Age check confirmed. Rich & Ben, The Sober Men: The Podcast. Sober & happy. Rich & Ben, The Sober Men on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesobermenpod?igsh=MW02NnR1ODg4Nml3cg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr For more Rich https://www.instagram.com/richardtaylorwoods?igsh=Y2o5M212dG5vZmln For more Ben https://www.instagram.com/benjyharlow?igsh=MXVneXB0ZGg3d3Z3bg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Rich & Ben are not doctors or therapists, just two mates chatting about their own sobriety experiences. If you're struggling with alcohol or your mental health, please speak to a GP or a qualified professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Aug 28

    Sobriety: Consequences to Comebacks

    10-4 Good Buddy! This week, Rich & Ben explore the real consequences of drinking & the positive consequences that can come with sobriety, highlighting how the impact goes far beyond the obvious. From health & finances to the ripple effect on family & friends. Whilst reminding us that we’re stronger than we sometimes realise. Actor & Icon, Dick Van Dyke is “in the frame”, 100 & sober since 1972. Just wow. Ben is saved by a portaloo, just don’t ask him about cars, unless you want to play Give Us A Clue. Rich visits Gotham City, but is he Batman or Bananaman?! And are the Equestrian events their route to the Olympics?! I mean, they’re getting on a bit. Rich & Ben, The Sober Men. 2 guys, 1 podcast, zero hangovers. Let’s do it! Rich & Ben, The Sober Men on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesobermenpod?igsh=MW02NnR1ODg4Nml3cg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr For more Rich https://www.instagram.com/richardtaylorwoods?igsh=Y2o5M212dG5vZmln For more Ben https://www.instagram.com/benjyharlow?igsh=MXVneXB0ZGg3d3Z3bg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Rich & Ben are not doctors or therapists, just two mates chatting about their own sobriety experiences. If you're struggling with alcohol or your mental health, please speak to a GP or a qualified professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Aug 21

    From Sobriety to Moderation: The Brad Pitt Question

    Hola! In this week’s episode, Brad Pitt’s decision to return to drinking after seven years of sobriety opens up a really important conversation for Rich & Ben about moderation, recovery & choice.  They explore whether moderate drinking is ever safe after sobriety, the potential impact on family & friends, the warning signs to be aware of & whether moderation can actually be harder than abstinence. Is staying sober the simpler option - or is everyone’s recovery journey different? Rich enjoys a sober 1st Night in the ABBA! musical, MAMMA MIA! And the local buzzards join his new chums, the seagulls for the after party. Ben has a Fosters flashback & Japanese Knotweed-gate continues.  Rapper & Producer, Eminem is “in the frame” & and do Rich & Ben have what it takes to compete at the 2028 Olympics?! Zero judgement, zero hangovers. Rich & Ben, The Sober Men: The Podcast. Rich & Ben, The Sober Men on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesobermenpod?igsh=MW02NnR1ODg4Nml3cg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr For more Rich https://www.instagram.com/richardtaylorwoods?igsh=Y2o5M212dG5vZmln For more Ben https://www.instagram.com/benjyharlow?igsh=MXVneXB0ZGg3d3Z3bg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Rich & Ben are not doctors or therapists, just two mates chatting about their own sobriety experiences. If you're struggling with alcohol or your mental health, please speak to a GP or a qualified professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Aug 14

    Learning To Trust Yourself In Sobriety

    Hola! This week, Rich & Ben explore how lost self-respect isn’t rebuilt overnight: it comes from showing up for yourself, one day at a time, trusting the process and slowly realising you can rely on yourself again. And how rebuilding trust in yourself through small promises kept & healthy boundaries in sobriety can give you back that happy glow. Rich is having Seagull issues & is mourning Bernard Matthews’ Turkey Drummers & Ben (or is it Dolph Lundgren?!) has a conversation with himself in Aldi.  Super Model, Naomi Campbell is “in the frame” & the podcast celebrates 5,000 downloads: thank you to The Sober Men community. The BEST. Rich & Ben, The Sober Men. Making sobriety that little bit easier.  Rich & Ben, The Sober Men on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesobermenpod?igsh=MW02NnR1ODg4Nml3cg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr For more Rich https://www.instagram.com/richardtaylorwoods?igsh=Y2o5M212dG5vZmln For more Ben https://www.instagram.com/benjyharlow?igsh=MXVneXB0ZGg3d3Z3bg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Rich & Ben are not doctors or therapists, just two mates chatting about their own sobriety experiences. If you're struggling with alcohol or your mental health, please speak to a GP or a qualified professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Two mates got sober, got happy & got a mic. Join Rich & Ben each week as they discuss entering the chino-clad stages of middle-aged dom, as two alcohol & substance free guys. The ups & downs of life, making better choices & the happy glow of their new lives. If you're sober, sober curious, or just enjoy a giggle, hop on board. Honest chat, no preaching & big laughs with Rich & Ben, The Sober Men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Richard Taylor Woods & Ben Harlow
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Richard Taylor Woods & Ben Harlow
  • Show Website
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