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Over The Influence: The Alcohol Free Podcast

Welcome to Over the Influence, the podcast where sobriety isn’t just a choice – it’s a celebration! Hosted by Sharon Hartley and Ben Anderson, both BBC professionals by day and passionate advocates for alcohol-free living by night, this is your go-to space for real, raw, and uplifting stories of what life looks like on the other side of alcohol.

Each episode shines a light on inspiring, often hard-hitting journeys to sobriety. From personal struggles to incredible triumphs, we bring you heartfelt conversations with guests from all walks of life – whether they’re celebrities, experts, or everyday heroes. Their stories might trigger deep emotions, but they’ll also inspire hope, empowerment, and a renewed sense of what the human spirit can overcome.

Whether you’re sober curious, walking your own path to sobriety, or simply looking for some inspiration, you’re in the right place. Let’s talk openly about the highs, the lows, and everything in between – and most importantly, let’s celebrate the joys of a vibrant, alcohol-free life together.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information shared is for general purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. If you are physically addicted to alcohol – or even think you might be – it’s essential you seek qualified medical advice from your doctor or other medical professional. Stopping drinking suddenly can be very dangerous and in some cases fatal. You can find links to support services on our website here.

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S3 Ep116: Olivia Farrelly: The Grey Area Drinker Jun 05, 2023

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In this episode we chat to Olivia Farrelly who's nearly 5 years alcohol-free and known as The Grey Area Drinker (@greyareadrinker on Instagram).
Olivia is absolutely brimming with positivity about the huge benefits that removing alcohol can bring, for all types of drinker. She, of course, classed herself as a grey area drinker - and in this episode she explains what she means by that term, how it applied to her, and how it brought all of her sober curious thoughts together when she heard it on a podcast back in 2018.
Olivia is so passionate about alcohol-free life that she's gone back to university to study for a diploma in Alcohol Studies, and she feels as if its now her life person to help people untangle themselves from the traps that alcohol can create.
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Get In Touch:
Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook.
We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk
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The Premium Podcast:
If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now!
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Links:
For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website.
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Disclaimer:
All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice.
---
Helpful Hashtags:
We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed:
#alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti

S3 Ep115: Dapper Laughs: Menace To Sobriety May 29, 2023

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In this episode we chat to Dan O'Reilly, widely known as Dapper Laughs.
Dan is recently alcohol-free, and talks to us really honestly about how alcohol had started to damage his mental health and his relationships before he decided to remove it seven months ago.
He also talks to us about how going sober has led to him have to confront some uncomfortable truths about his past: he reflects on how sobriety has allowed him the space to see that he needed to accept responsibility for some of his words and actions, and that owning it is an important part of the process.
We think this is one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on Over The Influence, and as a result we talk about some issues that may be triggering for some listeners. Alcohol use, drug use and suicidal thoughts are all discussed in this episode.
To find out more about Dan, follow @dappersinstagram on Instagram.
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Get In Touch:
Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook.
We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk
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The Premium Podcast:
If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now!
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Links:
For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website.
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Disclaimer:
All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice.
---
Helpful Hashtags:
We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed:
#alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti

S3 Ep114: Sarah Chamberlain: Training The Coaches May 22, 2023

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In this episode we chat to Sarah Chamberlain, the Global Head of Arete Coach which is the coaching course that Ben recently completed and that Shaz has just started!
Sarah talks to us about her journey with alcohol and how it all started in the 90s with ladette culture - drinking like the lads can drink, drinking the same drinks that the lads were drinking, keeping up with the lads on a night out - this was all part of the culture for young women at the time and alcohol was a huge part of their identity.
Sarah also talks about how her AF journey hasn't been a simple, linear one - she's got a good number of alcohol-free stints under her belt, and makes the point that you learn and grow every time you have an AF stint. Of course, she also talks to us about the Arete Coach course (which gives those who complete it a Diploma in Positive Coaching) and why she's so proud to work with Andy Ramage to shape and deliver it.
To find out more about the course and to enroll, go to aretewaycoach.com
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Get In Touch:
Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook.
We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk
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The Premium Podcast:
If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now!
---
Links:
For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website.
---
Disclaimer:
All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice.
---
Helpful Hashtags:
We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed:
#alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti

S3 Ep113: Jenn Vickers: The Preschool Teacher May 15, 2023

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In this episode we chat to Jenn Vickers, a preschool teacher in New Hampshire USA who's over 18 months alcohol-free!
Jenn talks to us about how her drinking crept up when she became a Mum - her husband Craig was at work and she had three children under 5 years old at home, and the time she started drinking started to move earlier and earlier - a story we've heard a fair few times.
Jenn also talks to us about how she felt ashamed of how she'd started to drink because of her job - as she says early in this episode, can you get more wholesome than being a preschool teacher in a quaint American town?! She tells us that she drank privately, secretly, and the damage that this did.
After one return to use that she talks to us about very openly, Jenn is confident that sobriety is the right choice for her. It was a pleasure to finally meet her after lots of chats on Instagram!
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Get In Touch:
Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook.
We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk
---
The Premium Podcast:
If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now!
---
Links:
For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website.
---
Disclaimer:
All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice.
---
Helpful Hashtags:
We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed:
#alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti

S3 Ep112: John Whaite: The Superstar Listener May 08, 2023

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In this episode we chat to the wonderful John Whaite!
John talks to us about the reasons why he decided to remove alcohol from his life, and some of the incredible changes he's seen since.
He's cool, he's calm and he's collected - which is more than can be said for us! We couldn't believe it when John dropped in to our DMs to say that he listens to the podcast and that it's been a big part of his sobriety journey, and we're so honoured that he came on to talk to us so honestly about it for this conversation.
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Get In Touch:
Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook.
We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk
---
The Premium Podcast:
If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now!
---
Links:
For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website.
---
Disclaimer:
All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice.
---
Helpful Hashtags:
We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed:
#alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti

S3 Ep111: Sam Roome: The Daughter & The Parent May 01, 2023

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In this episode we speak to Sam Roome who gave up alcohol in the summer of 2020. She didn't have a major rock bottom moment with alcohol, but decided to remove it so that she could be the best parent she could be for her young family.
We've called this episode The Daughter & The Parent because Sam talks to us about what it was like growing up with two alcoholic parents, and how this impacted on her - she said in her original email to us that her childhood had been "torn apart" by alcohol.
She knew that she didn't want her children to have the same experience, and despite becoming a drinker as an adult herself, she always said that she wouldn't let it get to a point where it was out of control.
Sam also talks to us about her daughter Tilly, who has an incredibly rare chromosome disease - Sam wanted to be around as long as possible for her, and to enjoy spending as much time with her and her other children as possible.
If you'd like to find out more about Sam, go to thealcoholfreespace.co.uk
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Get In Touch:
Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook.
We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk
---
The Premium Podcast:
If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now!
---
Links:
For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website.
---
Disclaimer:
All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice.
---
Helpful Hashtags:
We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed:
#alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti

S3 Ep110: Sarah Turner: The Unmumsy Mum Apr 24, 2023

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In this episode we speak to author Sarah Turner, who's also known as The Unmumsy Mum!
We've been following Sarah for a while - not because she was sober, but just because we were fans! Then we spotted on her socials that she'd started listening to a new podcast... And it just happened to be Over The Influence! We were delighted to hear that Sarah was rethinking her drinking and talking about it publicly to her thousands upon thousands of followers.
In this conversation we chat to Sarah about how she wasn't drinking a huge amount of alcohol every week, but how it was too much for her. She was a binge drinker, and talks about how she used alcohol to connect with a former version of herself - and how that identity doesn't fit with where she is in her life today.
If you'd like to find out more about Sarah, search for The Unmumsy Mum on socials - and her latest book Stepping Up is out now!
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Get In Touch:
Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook.
We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk
---
The Premium Podcast:
If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now!
---
Links:
For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website.
---
Disclaimer:
All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice.
---
Helpful Hashtags:
We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed:
#alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti

S3 Ep109: Susan Laurie & Sober Dave: Sober Code Apr 17, 2023

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In this episode we speak to Susan Laurie and Sober Dave about Sober Code, which launches today! Susan approached us with the idea of Sober Code a few months ago and we immediately said we'd jump on board to help her however we could.
The idea of Sober Code is simple: to help protect vulnerable people who may be physically dependent on alcohol. It does this by providing a code of ethics for sober coaches and AF communities to abide by, as well as providing resources and links for those who may be at risk of physical alcohol dependence.
We encourage every sober coach or anyone who's involved with AF communities or groups to get in touch with Susan to find out more about Sober Code and how you can show your support: email contact@sobercode.co.uk
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Get In Touch:
Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook.
We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk
---
The Premium Podcast:
If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now!
---
Links:
For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website.
---
Disclaimer:
All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice.
---
Helpful Hashtags:
We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed:
#alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti

S3 Ep108: Maggie Klaassens: The Sober Summit Apr 10, 2023

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In this episode we chat to the brilliant Maggie Klaassens who's nearly a year alcohol-free after deciding to completely remove alcohol from her life last Easter.
Maggie is an OTI Community member who lives in Virginia USA, and last year she approached us with an idea - we politely declined and threw the ball back in to her court, and now she's here on the podcast to talk all about The Sober Summit which launches on Wednesday!
To find out more about The Sober Summit, go to thesobersummit.com - and don't forget to check out those two speakers called Sharon and Ben from the UK!
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Get In Touch:
Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook.
We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk
---
The Premium Podcast:
If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now!
---
Links:
For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website.
---
Disclaimer:
All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice.
---
Helpful Hashtags:
We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed:
#alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti

S3 Ep107: Kate Beavis: Fearless at 50! Apr 03, 2023

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In this episode we chat to Kate Beavis, a menopause awareness campaigner who describes herself as someone who's "refusing to age appropriately"!
Kate talks to us about her alcohol-free story, but we also spend a lot of time in this episode discussing the menopause and the role that alcohol can play in it. Not only can alcohol mask the symptoms of menopause or perimenopause, it can also hugely exaggerate them.
We hope that both women and men enjoy listening to this conversation and take something from it - and if you'd like to learn more about Kate, search for "Fearless at 50" on social media!
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Get In Touch:
Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook.
We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk
---
The Premium Podcast:
If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now!
---
Links:
For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website.
---
Disclaimer:
All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice.
---
Helpful Hashtags:
We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed:
#alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti

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