One for the Road: The Quit Drinking Podcast

David Wilson - Sober Coach
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One for the Road is the quit drinking podcast hosted by David Wilson — accredited sobriety coach, speaker, and the voice behind @SoberDave. Each week, David sits down with inspiring guests from all walks of life who have changed their relationship with alcohol, chosen an alcohol-free lifestyle, and found a new path forward. Whether you're sober curious, just starting your quit drinking journey, taking a break from alcohol, or deep into long-term sobriety, this podcast meets you where you are. Guests share raw, honest stories of addiction recovery, mental health struggles, peer pressure, and the life-changing decision to stop drinking — along with the joy, freedom, and community waiting on the other side. Topics covered include: how to quit drinking alcohol, staying sober in social situations, sobriety motivation, building an alcohol-free life, sober living tips, overcoming alcohol dependency, mental health and sobriety, and finding support in the sober community. If you're looking for a sobriety podcast packed with real stories, practical tools, and sober inspiration — One for the Road is your companion for the journey. Connect with me anytime: www.davidwilsoncoaching.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4d ago

    Six Months Sober: Harriet's Journey Through ADHD, Motherhood and Alcohol Recovery

    What happens when you realise alcohol has become more than just a social habit? In this episode of One for the Road, Harriet shares her powerful journey to six months sober, reflecting on the experiences that shaped her relationship with alcohol and the decision to embrace an alcohol-free life. From a childhood marked by family illness and divorce to becoming a mother while navigating postpartum depression, Harriet speaks openly about the emotional challenges that led her to use alcohol as a coping mechanism. Receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life helped her understand years of masking, overwhelm and drinking to fit in. Together, Dave and Harriet explore how motherhood, mental health, and the normalisation of mummy wine culture can make it difficult to recognise when drinking has become a problem. They also discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic reinforced unhealthy drinking habits and why building a supportive recovery community has been essential to Harriet's sobriety. Whether you're sober curious, thinking about giving up alcohol, supporting someone in recovery, or simply interested in honest conversations about addiction and mental health, this episode offers hope, encouragement and practical insight. In This Episode Harriet's journey to six months of sobriety Growing up with childhood adversity Living with undiagnosed ADHD Alcohol as a coping mechanism Motherhood, postpartum depression and isolation The reality of mummy drinking culture How COVID-19 changed drinking habits Why stopping drinking transformed Harriet's life Building confidence without alcohol Finding purpose through recovery What You'll Learn This conversation explores: Why alcohol problems often develop gradually rather than overnight. The connection between ADHD and alcohol use. How social expectations can influence drinking behaviour. The impact of postpartum mental health on substance use. The importance of self-awareness in recovery. Why community support plays a vital role in long-term sobriety. How life can improve after choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle This episode is for anyone interested in: Sobriety and alcohol recovery Women's recovery journeys Mental health and wellbeing ADHD in adults Motherhood and alcohol Sober curiosity Addiction recovery stories Personal development and resilience Harriet reminds us that recovery isn't about perfection—it's about understanding yourself and making choices that support your wellbeing. One for the Road is a podcast exploring sobriety, alcohol recovery, mental health and the real stories behind giving up drinking. Through honest conversations with guests from all walks of life, the podcast challenges drinking culture while sharing practical advice, lived experiences and inspiration for anyone seeking a healthier relationship with alcohol. If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Six Months Sober: Harriet's Journey Through ADHD, Motherhood and Alcohol Recovery

  2. May 16

    Michelle Heaton: Vodka at 7AM & Fighting Back

    This week on One For The Road, Dave is joined by Liberty X star Michelle Heaton for one of the rawest and most brutally honest conversations of the series. From pop fame, red carpets and chart success to addiction, intervention, rehab and rock bottom — Michelle opens up about the reality behind the headlines. She speaks candidly about living with the BRCA gene, undergoing a double mastectomy and hysterectomy, the identity crisis that followed, and how alcohol and cocaine slowly took over her life. Michelle shares the terrifying depths of addiction, drinking vodka at 7am, hiding bottles around the house, pushing away the people she loved most and reaching a point where she genuinely believed she was going to die. Now sober and rebuilding her life one day at a time, Michelle talks about recovery, boundaries, motherhood, self-worth and finding hope after complete chaos. This episode is fearless, heartbreaking, funny in places and deeply inspiring — a conversation about survival, sobriety and what happens when you finally decide you want to live. If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice, and links for Michelle. https://www.instagram.com/wonderwomanshel/ https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio Instagram - @Daniellattanasio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Michelle Heaton: Vodka at 7AM & Fighting Back

  3. May 9

    Millie Gooch: Pub Crawls To Sober Girl Society

    Millie Gooch is the founder of Sober Girl Society, author of The Sober Girl Society Handbook, and one of the loudest voices in the UK sober community for women in their twenties. But four years ago she was a blackout drinker. She didn't drink at all until 18, then went to uni, took three bar jobs, got paid in alcohol, and came out the other side a four-or-five-night-a-week binge drinker. PR and journalism after that. Free Bar Fridays. Ending up in Dover at 4am because she'd fallen asleep on the train. Three weeks in Thailand spent almost entirely drunk or hungover. A six-year relationship breakup at 24 that sent her head-first into another year of going out and getting hammered. She read a Stylist magazine interview with Catherine Gray on the tube one hungover morning. Took a photo of the article. Did nothing about it. Then in February 2018, after a night she couldn't remember at all, she downloaded the audiobook and listened to it for eight straight hours on the worst hangover of her life. That was her last drink. In this episode she walks through how Sober Girl Society started by accident, the trap of becoming "the sober person" instead of just a person, and what changes between year one and year four. If you enjoy One For The Road, then click follow to be notified of the release of our next episode. You can also access further content and shows on my Patreon account by clicking the link below. https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62824759&fan_landing=true If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice, and links for Millie. Instagram.com/sobergirlsociety Instagram.com/milliegooch https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sober-Girl-Society-Handbook-empowering/dp/1787634124/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1636881084&sr=8-1 https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio https://www.grownuphustle.com/ Instagram - @daniellattanasio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Millie Gooch: Pub Crawls To Sober Girl Society

  4. May 2

    Ollie Ollerton: Special Forces Soldier on the Day He Quit Drinking

    Ollie Ollerton was 10 years old when a 50-pound chimpanzee pinned him to the floor of a circus enclosure and tried to kill him. He fought it off. Nearly lost his arm to gangrene. Then spent the next thirty-something years chasing danger to feel something close to that adrenaline again. Royal Marines. Special Forces. Iraq, where he drove drunk through Baghdad on his own with an AK-47 in the back of an armoured Mercedes. Steroids. Valium. A bottle most nights to muffle whatever was underneath. He was the life and soul of every party. He was also barely keeping it together. Ollie is now sober, runs his company Breakpoint, hosts SAS Who Dares Wins, and uses his platform to talk honestly about what alcohol actually cost him. You'll hear about: the chimp attack that shaped 30 years of his life; "personality rental" and why none of it was ever really him; the moment in Baghdad when he realised he was knocking on death's door; why he had to dip back into drinking to be sure; what it actually means to choose short-term discomfort for long-term gain. If you've been telling yourself you've got it under control, this one's for you. If you enjoy One For The Road, then click follow to be notified of the release of our next episode. If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice, and links for Ollie. https://ollieollerton.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ollie.ollerton/ https://twitter.com/ollie_ollerton https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ https://alcoholchange.org.uk/-Martinez https://www.grownuphustle.com/ Instagram - @daniellattanasio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ollie Ollerton: Special Forces Soldier on the Day He Quit Drinking

  5. Apr 25

    I Lost My Husband To Alcohol: Lucy Norfolk's Story

    Lucy Norfolk met Daniel backstage at a London theatre. He was funny, kind, the centre of every room. He was also, slowly, becoming an alcoholic. This is the story rarely told. Not the person in recovery. The partner watching it unfold. Lucy takes us through years of loving Dan: the hiding, the vodka behind the chair while she bathed, the first fit at the park in front of their children, the shattered hip at 38, the osteoporosis, the broken back, the day he turned yellow. Dan didn't make it out of the hospital. His heart, kidneys, and corneas saved three other lives. Lucy is sharing this so partners don't feel alone. So families know where to find help before it's too late. So the word 'alcoholic' stops being whispered. Connect with Lucy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucy_norfolk_/ If you have been affected by this podcast here are some links to support you. https://www.cruse.org.uk/?s=alcohol https://al-anonuk.org.uk/ https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ https://www.actiononaddiction.org.uk/ Connect with Soberdave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ And Vist my Website for more support: https://www.soberdave.co.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    I Lost My Husband To Alcohol: Lucy Norfolk's Story

  6. Feb 20

    How to Quit Drinking When You Can’t Stop | From Blackout Drinking to Recovery

    What does it take to finally quit drinking when you feel like you can’t stop? In this episode, we dive into a powerful sobriety journey that explores the reality of blackout drinking, alcohol addiction recovery, and mental health. Jordan Hurt shares his story of growing up around alcohol, developing addictive patterns early, and using drinking as a way to cope with identity, pressure, and pain. What started as social drinking quickly turned into blackout drinking, hospital visits, and complete loss of control. As his addiction progressed, his life became increasingly chaotic — from DUIs and broken relationships to isolation and severe mental health struggles that ultimately led to a stay in a psychiatric ward. This conversation is an honest look at: What blackout drinking actually looks likeWhy some people cannot moderate alcoholThe mental health impact of addictionThe turning point that leads to real changeWhat alcohol addiction recovery really requiresWhy quitting drinking is a process, not a single decision If you’ve ever questioned your drinking, struggled to stop, or wondered what a real sobriety journey looks like — this episode will give you clarity and perspective. https://www.instagram.com/jordvnhurt/ https://www.instagram.com/queerityapp/ https://queerityapp.com/ If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Quit Drinking When You Can’t Stop | From Blackout Drinking to Recovery

  7. Feb 13

    What Nobody Tells You About Quitting Drinking | Emotional Sobriety with Allie Bailey

    In this episode of One for the Road, Sober Dave sits down with Allie Bailey, ultra runner, running coach, speaker and author, for an honest conversation about what really happens after you quit drinking. This is emotional sobriety. The uncomfortable bits. The parts of recovery nobody warns you about. Allie started drinking at 14, spent years as a functioning alcoholic in the music industry, hit rock bottom in her late thirties and quit without AA or formal support. She has been sober four and a half years. They talk about losing your identity when you stop drinking, relationships and intimacy sober, attachment styles, core values and why the resilience built through years of drinking can actually serve you in sober life. If you are thinking about quitting alcohol, in early sobriety, or well into your journey and wondering why it still feels hard, this episode is for you. Allie's new book 31 Days is available on Amazon, Audible and at adventurebooks.com. Buy direct and get a free workbook included. Follow Allie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ab_runs/ Allie's Book: https://amzn.eu/d/03O7NRTz If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What Nobody Tells You About Quitting Drinking | Emotional Sobriety with Allie Bailey

  8. Feb 6

    Grey Area Drinking: When You’re Not Rock Bottom But Not Okay

    In this episode, I sit down with Steve Smith to talk about a side of drinking that often gets overlooked. Life can look good on the outside—work, responsibilities, everything in place—but underneath, something feels off. Low energy. Poor sleep. Always needing something to take the edge off at the end of the day. Not rock bottom. But not where you want to be either. We talk about what it looks like to question your drinking, even if you wouldn’t call it a serious alcohol problem, and how that “grey area drinking” can quietly hold you back. Some of the things we get into: The subtle signs alcohol is holding you backFeeling “fine” but not fully yourselfUsing alcohol to cope with stress and shut the day offWhat actually changes when you quit drinking If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s time to stop drinking, or asked yourself, “Do I have a drinking problem?”—this one will probably hit. Going alcohol-free didn’t change who Steve was — it changed what he believed was possible. Instagram: @Steve Smith Website :www.soberilliant.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-smith-5917519a/ If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Grey Area Drinking: When You’re Not Rock Bottom But Not Okay
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One for the Road is the quit drinking podcast hosted by David Wilson — accredited sobriety coach, speaker, and the voice behind @SoberDave. Each week, David sits down with inspiring guests from all walks of life who have changed their relationship with alcohol, chosen an alcohol-free lifestyle, and found a new path forward. Whether you're sober curious, just starting your quit drinking journey, taking a break from alcohol, or deep into long-term sobriety, this podcast meets you where you are. Guests share raw, honest stories of addiction recovery, mental health struggles, peer pressure, and the life-changing decision to stop drinking — along with the joy, freedom, and community waiting on the other side. Topics covered include: how to quit drinking alcohol, staying sober in social situations, sobriety motivation, building an alcohol-free life, sober living tips, overcoming alcohol dependency, mental health and sobriety, and finding support in the sober community. If you're looking for a sobriety podcast packed with real stories, practical tools, and sober inspiration — One for the Road is your companion for the journey. Connect with me anytime: www.davidwilsoncoaching.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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