The Sober Rebel

Louisa Evans
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  • Alternative Health
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Some people think that being sober is boring, they may even think that if you have to go alcohol free you've somehow drawn the short straw in life. But what if it isn't anything like that? What if it's the best thing you could ever do to level up your relationships, your mental and physical health or even your life? In this podcast Louisa talks to her fabulous sober guests about the joys of the sober life, the fun things they’ve noticed and the amazing things they’ve tried or done since ditching the booze that they’d never have done as a drinker. These aren’t stories about how people got sober… they’re stories about why they enjoy staying sober. ____________________________ Louisa Evans (MSc Psych, Dip. CBH) is a therapist and member of the British Psychological Society who uses CBT and hypnotherapy to help people change habits, including their relationship with alcohol. She is currently preparing for doctoral research in psychology exploring behaviour change and alcohol use. For more information about therapy, or to purchase self-hypnosis downloads, visit louisaevans.com. You can also follow Louisa on Instagram @stepping_into_sobriety, or head to Amazon to buy her book Becoming a Sober Rebel, which is also available on Audible.

  1. 6d ago

    Laura on Clarity, Self Compassion and Energy

    This is an important conversation about what happens after the initial flush of sobriety. What happens if quitting alcohol unearths other things to address? The cover image sums up Laura perfectly. She’s vibrant, funny and full of life but after the 100 day milestone she was struggling. Having gone sober in the past she knew that this was the point she often returned to drinking telling herself that “I feel rubbish so what’s the point?”. This time though she got help. She was supported to dig deeper and to addresses the underlying issue. Now she’s back to her wonderfully bubbly self and her sobriety is stronger as a result. Sometimes drinking masks things that need to be dealt with. Louisa is a psychology-based practitioner and therapist based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more at www.louisaevans.com. Useful links: Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life. Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms. Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL.

    57 min
  2. Hazel on Self Trust, Personal Growth and Becoming the Best Grandma

    Jun 2

    Hazel on Self Trust, Personal Growth and Becoming the Best Grandma

    In this episode, Hazel talks about her three biggest benefits of becoming alcohol-free: rebuilding self-trust, embracing personal growth, and becoming the best grandma she can be. Listening to Hazel's story is a powerful reminder that sobriety isn't just about stopping drinking. It's about discovering what becomes possible when alcohol is no longer taking up space in your life. Through her honesty and warmth, Hazel shares how giving up alcohol allowed her to trust herself again, continue growing as a person, and show up fully for the people she loves most. It's a wonderful conversation and Hazel is an inspiring lady. Louisa is a psychology-based practitioner and therapist based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more at www.louisaevans.com. Useful links: Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life. Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms. Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL.

    56 min
  3. Sammy on Restorative Sleep, Zero Hangxiety and Family Presence

    May 18

    Sammy on Restorative Sleep, Zero Hangxiety and Family Presence

    In this episode Sammy talks about her three benefits of getting restorative sleep, having zero ‘hanxiety’ and the family presence that she cherishes. When you listen to what Sammy has dealt with in the first nine months of sobriety it really does demonstrate how being alcohol free is a superpower, even in tough times. From a cancer diagnosis and her husband being hospitalised with meningitis through to losing her beautiful dog, Rupert, she’s remained sober through it all. It’s an amazing listen and she's an amazing lady. Louisa is a psychology-based practitioner and therapist based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more at www.louisaevans.com. Useful links: Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life. Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms. Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL.

    1 hr
  4. Erica on Acceptance, Connection and Forgiving Herself

    May 5

    Erica on Acceptance, Connection and Forgiving Herself

    In this episode, Erica shares her sober journey so far. Her instagram handle @sober_for_the_health_of_it, really sums it up as she's really had some worrying and low moments with her drinking and on her road to recovery. She talks about so many topics including the health benefits of sobriety, menopause and how putting her sobriety first has really helped her in all areas of her life. Now she's celebrating 9 years of sober freedom, it's a really emotional and honest conversation of what it took to get where she is today. Louisa is a psychology-based practitioner and therapist based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more at www.louisaevans.com. Useful links: Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life. Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms. Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL.

    1h 5m
  5. Katie on Sleep, Self Respect and Self Confidence

    Apr 21

    Katie on Sleep, Self Respect and Self Confidence

    In this episode, Katie shares her experience as she approaches one year sober. She talks about what it means to have faith in yourself, even when things feel uncomfortable, and how sobriety has shown her that she can do hard things without quitting. This is a conversation about being a work in progress rather than trying to fix everything at once, and learning to trust that change comes through consistency. Katie also reflects on how her sleep has improved since removing alcohol, and the difference that has made to her energy and daily life. It’s an honest look at commitment, self-trust and staying the course. Louisa is a psychology-based practitioner and therapist based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more at www.louisaevans.com. Useful links: Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life. Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms. Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL.

    59 min
  6. James on Work, Interpersonal Relationships and a Drive to Live Life to the Full

    Apr 7

    James on Work, Interpersonal Relationships and a Drive to Live Life to the Full

    In this episode, Louisa is joined by James who went sober at the end of 2022. James talks about how sobriety unlocked the opportunity for him to own his own Pilates studio in Margate, stepping away from the hustle of London. He also explores the shift in how work feels when you’re no longer just getting through the day, but actually engaging with it in a more intentional way and how interpersonal relationships change. A central theme throughout this conversation is James’ drive to live life fully from a place of presence, clarity, and a deeper connection to what matters. This episode offers a real perspective on what changes when alcohol is no longer part of the picture, and what becomes possible when you start living with more awareness and purpose. Louisa is a psychology-based practitioner and therapist based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more at www.louisaevans.com. Useful links: Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life. Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms. Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL.

    1h 1m
  7. Olivia on Growth, Feeling Good About Herself and Experiencing Magic

    Mar 23

    Olivia on Growth, Feeling Good About Herself and Experiencing Magic

    In this episode, Louisa is joined by Olivia, who has been sober for eight years and brings a grounded, deeply wise perspective to the conversation. They explore Olivia’s journey into sobriety and how it has transformed not only her life, but the way she feels about herself. Olivia shares her thoughts on experiencing more magic in everyday life without alcohol, and how sobriety has allowed her to cultivate self-trust, authenticity and a genuine sense of inner peace. This is a calm, reflective, and uplifting episode that gently reminds listeners of the richness that sobriety can offer. Olivia is a Trauma-Informed Alcohol-Free Coach and Mentor with an MSc in Health Psychology and the host of the podcast, No More Booze. You'll find her on Instagram here @greyareadrinker. Louisa is a psychology-based practitioner and therapist based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more at www.louisaevans.com. Useful links: Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life. Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms. Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL.

    1 hr
  8. Tracey on Peace, Remembering Every Second and Inspiring Others

    Mar 10

    Tracey on Peace, Remembering Every Second and Inspiring Others

    The podcast is back after a short break. In this episode Louisa talks to Tracey who celebrated two years sobriety at Christmas. Tracey talks about how sneaky she would be as a drinker even though to the outside world she only drank a couple of times a week, she still didn't feel she had an off switch. Louisa is a psychology-based practitioner and therapist based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more at www.louisaevans.com. Useful links: Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life. Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms. Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL.

    56 min
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Some people think that being sober is boring, they may even think that if you have to go alcohol free you've somehow drawn the short straw in life. But what if it isn't anything like that? What if it's the best thing you could ever do to level up your relationships, your mental and physical health or even your life? In this podcast Louisa talks to her fabulous sober guests about the joys of the sober life, the fun things they’ve noticed and the amazing things they’ve tried or done since ditching the booze that they’d never have done as a drinker. These aren’t stories about how people got sober… they’re stories about why they enjoy staying sober. ____________________________ Louisa Evans (MSc Psych, Dip. CBH) is a therapist and member of the British Psychological Society who uses CBT and hypnotherapy to help people change habits, including their relationship with alcohol. She is currently preparing for doctoral research in psychology exploring behaviour change and alcohol use. For more information about therapy, or to purchase self-hypnosis downloads, visit louisaevans.com. You can also follow Louisa on Instagram @stepping_into_sobriety, or head to Amazon to buy her book Becoming a Sober Rebel, which is also available on Audible.

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  • Creator
    Louisa Evans
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Louisa Evans 2023
  • Show Website
    The Sober Rebel

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