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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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    Latest Episodes:
    S3 Ep35: Adam Smith: The Bar Manager Turned Life Coach Nov 29, 2021
    Show notes In this episode we chat to Adam Smith from Yorkshire, a former bar manager who hit rock bottom and decided to change his life, and is now a successful life coach.
    We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze can be!
    Adam is an ordinary bloke with an extraordinary story - and in this episode we do talk about how things got so bad for him that he wanted to take his own life to be free of the pain that he felt (please note that there are links to support resources below if you're affected by anything you hear in this episode).
    The scariest thing about Adam's story is that a series of misfortunes and tragedies lead him on a a slippery slope to the point where he felt like suicide was the only option, and we talk about how alcohol played a huge part in his deteriorating mental health at this stage in his life.
    But Adam is also a shining example of how things can turn around, with the right mindset and the right support - he now wants to share his story in the hope that he can inspire others who may be in a similar place to where he was.
    ---
    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!
    Released every Monday and exclusive to subscribers and OTI Community members, the Premium Pod is Sharon and Ben talking through even more topics surrounding alcohol-free life, from how to not just survive but enjoy AF holidays to alcohol free dating!
    Subscribe now! Released every Monday, cancel any time - just £5 per month.
    ---
    Links:
    Over The Influence is produced by Ben Anderson for Sound Rebel.
    Sound Rebel works with businesses, brands, charities & other organisations across the UK - go to soundrebel.co.uk now to find out how podcasts could help you to tell your story to the world.
    If you feel as if connection with likeminded people would help as you try life without alcohol, join the Over The Influence Community now - and we can't wait to meet you!
    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
    ---
    Further Useful Links:

    Alchohol
    www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-support
    ​
    www.drinkaware.co.uk
    ​
    www.alcoholchange.org.uk
    ​
    www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
    ​
    www.gayandsober.org
    Domestic Violence
    www.refuge.org.uk
    ​
    www.womensaid.org.uk
    Children
    www.nacoa.org.uk
    ​
    www.childline.org.uk
    ​
    www.nspcc.org.uk
    Mental Health
    www.samaritans.org
    ​
    www.thecalmzone.net
    Drug Addiction
    www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk
    ​
    www.talktofrank.com

    S3 Ep34: Matt Pink: Better Life Guy Nov 22, 2021
    Show notes In this episode we chat to Matt Pink, otherwise known as Better Life Guy!
    We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze can be!
    Matt gave up alcohol 18 months ago, and since then has seen his life completely change. He talks to us about how his relationship with alcohol deteriorated after the tragic death of his young son and how this lead to him losing everything.
    In Matt's own words, "the comeback started" for him after a spiritual encounter. After originally being skeptical, a meeting with a stranger (ironically in the pub!) lead to Matt completely turning his life around. As we talk about in this episode, it's not all about being sober for Matt and in this conversation he talks to us about the other areas of wellness that he has been researching and practicing since he decided that he wanted to have a better life.
    If you want to find out more about Matt, his Instagram is a great place to start - @better_life_guy!
    ---
    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!
    Released every Monday and exclusive to subscribers and OTI Community members, the Premium Pod is Sharon and Ben talking through even more topics surrounding alcohol-free life, from how to not just survive but enjoy AF holidays to alcohol free dating!
    Subscribe now! Released every Monday, cancel any time - just £5 per month.
    ---
    Links:
    Over The Influence is produced by Ben Anderson for Sound Rebel.
    Sound Rebel works with businesses, brands, charities & other organisations across the UK - go to soundrebel.co.uk now to find out how podcasts could help you to tell your story to the world.
    If you feel as if connection with likeminded people would help as you try life without alcohol, join the Over The Influence Community now - and we can't wait to meet you!
    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 Ep33: Jenny Downs: The Community Member Nov 15, 2021
    Show notes In this episode we chat to one of our fabulous OTI Community members, Jenny Downs!
    We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze can be!
    Jenny gave up alcohol when she was in her early 50s - she has four children, and wanted to be a more present Mum for them. In this episode she talks about how dangerous she thinks it can be for kids to see alcohol being "normalised" by their parents, and how her desire to be a good role model for them helped her to give up alcohol completely.
    Jenny joined the OTI Community when she was nearly 18 months in to her AF journey, and we talk about how being alcohol-free is something you need to continually work on - it isn't something where you tick the box and it's done, being surrounded by like-minded people can be so important when it comes to staying on track with your sobriety.
    Jenny also talks about the group she's in called Alcohol Free Essex, who are doing fabulous things down south to connect people who have decided to give up alcohol in the infamous party county! If you're from that part of the world and want to find out more, search for "Alcohol Free Essex" on Facebook.
    ---
    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!
    Released every Monday and exclusive to subscribers and OTI Community members, the Premium Pod is Sharon and Ben talking through even more topics surrounding alcohol-free life, from how to not just survive but enjoy AF holidays to alcohol free dating!
    Subscribe now! Released every Monday, cancel any time - just £5 per month.
    ---
    Links:
    Over The Influence is produced by Ben Anderson for Sound Rebel.
    Sound Rebel works with businesses, brands, charities & other organisations across the UK - go to soundrebel.co.uk now to find out how podcasts could help you to tell your story to the world.
    If you feel as if connection with likeminded people would help as you try life without alcohol, join the Over The Influence Community now - and we can't wait to meet you!
    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 Ep32: Person Irresponsible: Alcoholics Anonymous Nov 08, 2021
    Show notes In this episode we chat to the wonderful (and anonymous) Person Irresponsible!
    We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze can be!
    Person Irresponsible, or PI, is someone who used Alcoholics Anonymous to change her relationship with alcohol and it's the most in depth conversation we've had about what AA is and how it works. She calls herself PI to protect her anonymity, as it's one of the requests that AA make about members talking to the media - we talk to her about the Twelve Steps, what meetings are like, what the other people involved are like... And she breaks down a lot of the myths that surround AA in this really insightful chat.
    As always, we love to have a laugh with our guests, and PI absolutely didn't disappoint on this front! She talks to us about the time she jet ski'd around the UK, and about her latest challenge which she's written about in her new book "Everything You Ever Taught Me" which charts her journey walking from the Mexican border to the Canadian border, and how AA's Twelve Steps helped her on this epic journey!
    Talking about walking across America opens a really interesting conversation about the link between addiction and doing extreme things - and PI talks about chaos being a comfort zone, which is a really interesting angle.
    ---
    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!
    Released every Monday and exclusive to subscribers and OTI Community members, the Premium Pod is Sharon and Ben talking through even more topics surrounding alcohol-free life, from how to not just survive but enjoy AF holidays to alcohol free dating!
    Subscribe now! Released every Monday, cancel any time - just £5 per month.
    ---
    Links:
    Over The Influence is produced by Ben Anderson for Sound Rebel.
    Sound Rebel works with businesses, brands, charities & other organisations across the UK - go to soundrebel.co.uk now to find out how podcasts could help you to tell your story to the world.
    If you feel as if connection with likeminded people would help as you try life without alcohol, join the Over The Influence Community now - and we can't wait to meet you!
    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 Ep31: Stuart Cook: Sober and F-ing Enlightened! Nov 01, 2021
    Show notes In this episode we chat to the fabulous Stuart Cook who runs the Instagram page, Sober and Fucking Enlightened!
    We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze can be!
    Stuart started drinking at a very young age, and almost straight away had a negative relationship with alcohol. As a teenager he was living in a homeless shelter, and he'd alienated many of the people around him. He got sober and got married, but as he says, at this point in his life he didn't do any work on himself. On his fifth anniversary of sobriety he started drinking again, and within six months he'd lost everything.
    He's now been sober again since the beginning of the pandemic, and talks to us really openly about how therapy has been the thing that has turned his life around. Being able to talk honestly and without judgement to someone that he trusts has helped him to understand who he is, and now he's doing the work, life has never been better.
    We thank Stuart so much for sharing his story with us, and we wish him every success with his continued development. We're also absolutely chuffed that he's found someone to share his life with, and as you'll hear in this episode, she's someone we'd love to speak to ourselves in the near future!
    ---
    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!
    Released every Monday and exclusive to subscribers and OTI Community members, the Premium Pod is Sharon and Ben talking through even more topics surrounding alcohol-free life, from how to not just survive but enjoy AF holidays to alcohol free dating!
    Subscribe now! Released every Monday, cancel any time - just £5 per month.
    ---
    Links:
    Over The Influence is produced by Ben Anderson for Sound Rebel.
    Sound Rebel works with businesses, brands, charities & other organisations across the UK - go to soundrebel.co.uk now to find out how podcasts could help you to tell your story to the world.
    If you feel as if connection with likeminded people would help as you try life without alcohol, join the Over The Influence Community now - and we can't wait to meet you!
    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 Ep30: Melody Woods: Merlot Free Oct 25, 2021
    Show notes In this episode we chat to the lovely Melody Woods, known within the sober community as Merlot Free Melody!
    We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze can be!
    Melody is well on her way to being two years sober, and talks to us about the reasons behind her giving up - and it's not a story we've heard too often. Melody suffers with anxiety and after growing up seeing the effects that alcohol had on her childhood environment, the effects alcohol may have on herself and her loved ones in the present became something that could trigger her. A bad relationship with alcohol doesn't just affect the drinker.
    Melody also talks to us about how important connecting with other sober people on Instagram has been, and how much these connections have improved her social life. Connection really is so important when it comes to going alcohol free, whether that's in real life or online through something like Instagram or our own Over The Influence Community.
    Melody is open about her anxiety, positive about her future and a lovely person to spend an hour with - so we hope you enjoy this episode!
    ---
    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!
    Released every Monday and exclusive to subscribers and OTI Community members, the Premium Pod is Sharon and Ben talking through even more topics surrounding alcohol-free life, from how to not just survive but enjoy AF holidays to alcohol free dating!
    Subscribe now! Released every Monday, cancel any time - just £5 per month.
    ---
    Links:
    Over The Influence is produced by Ben Anderson for Sound Rebel.
    Sound Rebel works with businesses, brands, charities & other organisations across the UK - go to soundrebel.co.uk now to find out how podcasts could help you to tell your story to the world.
    If you feel as if connection with likeminded people would help as you try life without alcohol, join the Over The Influence Community now - and we can't wait to meet you!
    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 Ep29: Irene Wignall: The Detective Oct 18, 2021
    Show notes In this episode we chat to Irene Wignall, who's a detective by day and an author by night!
    We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze can be!
    Irene has been alcohol-free for over 3 years, and she's overcome so much in her life. This conversation starts with us talking to Irene about her day job as a detective and as a former bobby on the beat, and how alcohol is affecting society from the point of view of someone who's been out on the streets to look after us late at night. However, we also talk to Irene about her personal life and some of the tragedies she's had to face such as the stillbirth of her son, Dusty.
    Irene is an incredibly inspirational woman - despite the devastation that she felt, she knew that she had to be strong for her eldest son who didn't know what had just happened to the family. As part of that, she began writing daily gratitude lists and found that she really enjoyed writing - and after she was diagnosed with a brain tumour and had six months off from work following the operation, she decided to start taking writing more seriously.
    She is now the author of two books - 'Look for the effin Rainbows' and her new book 'Look for the effin Rainbows, A Self Help Guide (Not Really)' are available to buy now. Of course, Irene talks to us about how her sobriety has played a part in her success, both in terms of her career but also when it came to processing her grief - and we thank Irene for her honesty and courage in talking to us about such difficult times in her life.
    ---
    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!
    Released every Monday and exclusive to subscribers and OTI Community members, the Premium Pod is Sharon and Ben talking through even more topics surrounding alcohol-free life, from how to not just survive but enjoy AF holidays to alcohol free dating!
    Subscribe now! Released every Monday, cancel any time - just £5 per month.
    ---
    Links:
    Over The Influence is produced by Ben Anderson for Sound Rebel.
    Sound Rebel works with businesses, brands, charities & other organisations across the UK - go to soundrebel.co.uk now to find out how podcasts could help you to tell your story to the world.
    If you feel as if connection with likeminded people would help as you try life without alcohol, join the Over The Influence Community now - and we can't wait to meet you!
    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 Ep28: Dean McCullough: The Radio 1 DJ Oct 11, 2021
    Show notes In this episode we chat to Dean McCullough, the sober superstar who's just landed his dream job on BBC Radio 1!
    We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze can be!
    Dean is an absolute joy - he's bright, he's funny and he's so motivational when he speaks. He talks to us about the reasons why he's sober - and in a lot of ways, it wasn't to get the dream job, but to make sure he does himself justice whilst sitting behind the microphone and broadcasting to millions. He opens up about his childhood, and how he was always teased for having too much to say - if he drank now, he'd be doing that little boy a disservice by not doing the dream job to the best of his abilities.
    He also talks to us about his recent sober trip to Ibiza, a place that most people couldn't imagine going to if they'd recently gone AF! But Dean had a fabulous time, and gives us some great tips if you're worried about an alcohol free holiday.
    ---
    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!
    Released every Monday and exclusive to subscribers and OTI Community members, the Premium Pod is Sharon and Ben talking through even more topics surrounding alcohol-free life, from how to not just survive but enjoy AF holidays to alcohol free dating!
    Subscribe now! Released every Monday, cancel any time - just £5 per month.
    ---
    Links:
    Over The Influence is produced by Ben Anderson for Sound Rebel.
    Sound Rebel works with businesses, brands, charities & other organisations across the UK - go to soundrebel.co.uk now to find out how podcasts could help you to tell your story to the world.
    If you feel as if connection with likeminded people would help as you try life without alcohol, join the Over The Influence Community now - and we can't wait to meet you!
    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 Ep27: Sober Dave: Solo Drinker to Sober Superstar! Oct 04, 2021
    Show notes In this episode we chat to David Wilson, who's known to thousands of people on social media as Sober Dave!
    We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze can be!
    Dave used to drink a litre of vodka every night. In this episode, he talks to us about how his drinking went from being fun in his 20s to being a solo activity later on in life, and the impact this had on both his physical and mental health.
    He loved drinking - and would still be drinking now if he didn't know how damaging it could be. It's Dave's honesty that makes this such an engaging listen, and we're delighted that Dave could be our first guest in Sober October! (If you've found us because you're giving Sober October a go, please go back and have a listen to our Sober October Special episode which came out on Friday).
    ---
    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!
    Released every Monday and exclusive to subscribers and OTI Community members, the Premium Pod is Sharon and Ben talking through even more topics surrounding alcohol-free life, from how to not just survive but enjoy AF holidays to alcohol free dating!
    Subscribe now! Released every Monday, cancel any time - just £5 per month.
    ---
    Links:
    Over The Influence is produced by Ben Anderson for Sound Rebel.
    Sound Rebel works with businesses, brands, charities & other organisations across the UK - go to soundrebel.co.uk now to find out how podcasts could help you to tell your story to the world.
    If you feel as if connection with likeminded people would help as you try life without alcohol, join the Over The Influence Community now - and we can't wait to meet you!
    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 Ep26: The Sober October Special 2021 Oct 01, 2021
    Show notes This episode is a little different to normal, as it's our Sober October Special!
    We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze can be!
    If you're an OTI listener and know someone in your life who is doing Sober October - or if you know someone who you think would benefit from taking a break from alcohol - please share this episode with them!
    We talk about the reasons why we decided to give up alcohol - the benefits we saw as a result - and we give our top tips for the early days of sobriety.
    ---
    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!
    Released every Monday and exclusive to subscribers and OTI Community members, the Premium Pod is Sharon and Ben talking through even more topics surrounding alcohol-free life, from how to not just survive but enjoy AF holidays to alcohol free dating!
    Subscribe now! Released every Monday, cancel any time - just £5 per month.
    ---
    Links:
    Over The Influence is produced by Ben Anderson for Sound Rebel.
    Sound Rebel works with businesses, brands, charities & other organisations across the UK - go to soundrebel.co.uk now to find out how podcasts could help you to tell your story to the world.
    If you feel as if connection with likeminded people would help as you try life without alcohol, join the Over The Influence Community now - and we can't wait to meet you!
    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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