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The Sober Rebel

Some people think that being sober is boring, they may even think that if you have to go alcohol free you’ve somehow drawn the short straw in life.

But what if it isn’t anything like that? What if it’s the best thing you could ever do to level up your relationships, your mental and physical health or even your life?

In this podcast Louisa talks to her fabulous sober guests about the joys of the sober life, the fun things they’ve noticed and the amazing things they’ve tried or done since ditching the booze that they’d never have done as a drinker.

These aren’t stories about how people got sober… they’re stories about why they enjoy staying sober.

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Louisa Evans (MSc Psychology, Dip. CBH) is a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society. She brings together psychological theory, CBT tools and hypnotherapy techniques to support behaviour change, including helping people change their relationship with alcohol.

For more information about therapy, or to purchase self-hypnosis downloads, visit louisaevans.com.

You can also follow Louisa on Instagram @stepping_into_sobriety, or head to Amazon to buy her book Becoming a Sober Rebel, which is also available on Audible.

Copyright: © Louisa Evans 2023

Latest Episodes:

Carmela | Self Discovery, Being Reliable and Finding Her Voice Apr 16, 2024

Show notes

After a lovely Easter Break the podcast is back with some amazing guests lined up for you and lots of sober positivity. Join Louisa as she talks to Carmela about how alcohol impacted her life and what made her say enough was enough.

Carmela is a real example of what a positive mindset can achieve and she is thriving and in her career in hospitality, not the easiest job to be sober in! She is about to celebrate 4 years of sobriety in July but what scared her the most was how she would black out as a drinker with no warning and still look to the outside world like she was with them.

Her journey of self discovery is a really interesting and thought provoking one but this episode does come with a trigger warning as eating disorders are discussed alongside the usual topics of sobriety and alcohol.

Follow Carmela on Instagram @womanonasobermission and Louisa @stepping_into_sobriety

About Louisa:

Louisa is a therapist based in the UK but she also works worldwide via zoom so if you’d like to find out more about working with her 1-2-1 to support you in sobriety or with any other areas such as anxiety, low mood or overthinking then head to www.louisaevans.com.

Useful links:

Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement

Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life.

Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms.

Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL. Visit www.louisaevans.com. Self hypnosis is an amazing way to reprogram some of those deep rooted beliefs about alcohol and to enjoy the process.

Annie | Awakening the Senses, Her Inner Child and Raising Awareness Mar 05, 2024

Show notes

In this last episode of the first series, Louisa catches up with Annie who works for the NHS and has found amazing ways to incorporate her sobriety into every aspect of her life including her work.

Going from being a teenager that didn't really like alcohol but drank to fit in, through to later in life using alcohol to unwind and cope with the stresses of her job during the pandemic, shows how gradually alcohol can take hold. The way that Annie talks about connecting to her senses in sobriety really sells the concept of ensuring you're doing the inner work on yourself and how much you get get out of that process. A captivating and fascinating interview to end series one, thank you Annie.

The Sober Rebel podcast will be beck next month with amazing guests and more positive chat about sobriety!

About Louisa:

Louisa is a therapist based in the UK but she also works worldwide via zoom so if you’d like to find out more about working with her 1-2-1 to support you in sobriety or with any other areas such as anxiety, low mood or overthinking then head to www.louisaevans.com.

Useful links:

Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement

Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life.

Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms.

Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL. Visit www.louisaevans.com. Self hypnosis is an amazing way to reprogram some of those deep rooted beliefs about alcohol and to enjoy the process.

Harry | Being Available, Sober Slimming and the Magic of the Mundane Feb 20, 2024

Show notes

Join Louisa in a very special episode when she catches up with an old school friend who decided to go sober 6 months ago.

Harry is an absolute inspiration in everything he's achieving. From winning the Slimming World's 'Biggest Loser' and losing a massive 5 stone (and counting), through to being more available for his family in sobriety and rediscovering a joy of the every day.

About Louisa:

Louisa is a therapist based in the UK but she also works worldwide via zoom so if you’d like to find out more about working with her 1-2-1 to support you in sobriety or with any other areas such as anxiety, low mood or overthinking then head to www.louisaevans.com.

Useful links:

Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement

Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life.

Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms.

Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL. Visit www.louisaevans.com. Self hypnosis is an amazing way to reprogram some of those deep rooted beliefs about alcohol and to enjoy the process.

Mitch | Family, Relationships and Having 'Smart Feet' Feb 06, 2024

Show notes

Join Louisa and Mitch as they talk about the difference that sobriety has made to his life in general, his career, his relationships and also about how having 'smart feet' has been key for him.

Mitch found himself in the depths of addiction at a very young age and now has 17 years sobriety and experience in the recovery sector to pull from. He has an amazing way of sharing advice and tips that anyone can benefit from. Whereas his story is one of extremes, to quote Mitch "it doesn't need to get that bad to ask for help".

About Louisa:

Louisa is a therapist based in the UK but she also works worldwide via zoom so if you’d like to find out more about working with her 1-2-1 to support you in sobriety or with any other areas such as anxiety, low mood or overthinking then head to www.louisaevans.com.

Useful links:

Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement

Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life.

Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms.

Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL. Visit www.louisaevans.com. Self hypnosis is an amazing way to reprogram some of those deep rooted beliefs about alcohol and to enjoy the process.

January Series 2024 | So what now? | Day 31 Jan 31, 2024

Show notes

So what now? January is over and what do you want to do with everything you've learned about yourself and your relationship with alcohol going forward?

In this episode, Louisa wraps up the series with snippets from the regular Sober Rebel podcast where she asks her guests to talk about the many benefits they noticed in sobriety.

If you're already planning on sobriety being a more permanent change for you then this episode will give you even more reasons to keep going and of course, it would be lovely if you continued to listen to the podcast going forward.

This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist who helps people with habit change.

Head to Amazon and Audible for Louisa's audiobook 'Becoming a Sober Rebel' if you would like to find out more about her pathway to sobriety and to learn the tools and techniques she teaches her clients.

Head to www.louisaevans.com to find out more about Louisa's story, her work and you'll also find links and self hypnosis downloads on all subjects including ones to help you in your sobriety journey. Use code SOBERREBEL to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings as a sober rebel listener.

January Series 2024 | On creating a meaningful life | Day 30 Jan 30, 2024

Show notes

Inspired by the book 'Why has nobody told me this before' by Dr Julie Smith, Louisa delves into the idea of how we can life a life that is meaningful to us.

This is about working out what matters to you and how you can incorporate your values into your everyday life. It's another way to nurture your mental health and is a useful subject to ponder especially when you think about your goals in life.

This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist who helps people with habit change.

Head to Amazon and Audible for Louisa's audiobook 'Becoming a Sober Rebel' if you would like to find out more about her pathway to sobriety and to learn the tools and techniques she teaches her clients.

Head to www.louisaevans.com to find out more about Louisa's story and you'll also find links and self hypnosis downloads on all subjects including ones to help you in your sobriety journey. Use code SOBERREBEL to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings as a sober rebel listener.

January Series 2024 | Building a sober identity | Day 29 Jan 29, 2024

Show notes

To begin with in sobriety, you are focussed on what you're not doing... as in not drinking. A happy, healthy sobriety then comes from turning that attention to other things, to building your sober identity. By creating a strong identity as someone who doesn't drink, should you have any cravings further down the line, you'll be giving up too much to go back to alcohol which is an empowering place to be.

This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist who helps people with habit change.

Head to Amazon and Audible for Louisa's audiobook 'Becoming a Sober Rebel' if you would like to find out more about her pathway to sobriety and to learn the tools and techniques she teaches her clients.

Head to www.louisaevans.com to find out more about Louisa's story, her work and you'll also find links and self hypnosis downloads on all subjects including ones to help you in your sobriety journey. Use code SOBERREBEL to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings as a sober rebel listener.

January Series 2024 | Let's talk about sleep | Day 28 Jan 28, 2024

Show notes

Sleep... important, health giving and yet it can so often elude us especially in early sobriety. For some they plunge into the depths of sober sleep easily and for others they struggle more without their nightcap to send them off into the land of nod. The thing is, although alcohol may have given the impression it's helping with sleep, it really isn't. Louisa looks at other ways you can help yourself fall to sleep and stay asleep without the artificial aid of a drink.

This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist who helps people with habit change.

Head to Amazon and Audible for Louisa's audiobook 'Becoming a Sober Rebel' if you would like to find out more about her pathway to sobriety and to learn the tools and techniques she teaches her clients.

Head to www.louisaevans.com to find out more about Louisa's story, her work and you'll also find links and self hypnosis downloads on all subjects including ones to help you in your sobriety journey. Use code SOBERREBEL to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings as a sober rebel listener.

January Series 2024 | Types of therapy | Day 27 Jan 27, 2024

Show notes

There is no one way or right way to go sober and there certainly isn't a one size fits all solution for people when it comes to therapy. In this episode, Louisa runs through some of the more popular types of therapy and how they can be used to support you.

This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist who helps people with habit change.

Head to Amazon and Audible for Louisa's audiobook 'Becoming a Sober Rebel' if you would like to find out more about her pathway to sobriety and to learn the tools and techniques she teaches her clients.

Head to www.louisaevans.com to find out more about Louisa's story, her work and you'll also find links and self hypnosis downloads on all subjects including ones to help you in your sobriety journey. Use code SOBERREBEL to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings as a sober rebel listener.

January Series 2024 | Overcoming social anxiety (with exercise) | Day 26 Jan 26, 2024

Show notes

Social anxiety is really common, the over focus on what others are thinking of you especially in social situations and when you remove alcohol this can be something that some people need support with.

In this episode, Louisa takes you through an exercise that she uses with clients to help with this kind of anxiety to bring your focus back off you and into the room so that you feel more calm. You don't have to suffer from this to benefit as this over focus on our own internal reactions in situations is often what causes discomfort, even if that is mild. So, if you fancy it, make sure you're listening somewhere you son't be disturbed and enjoy.

This series has been written and created to support you in your first month of sobriety, whatever the time of year. There will be one episode released every day covering key topics in sobriety but also other areas of mental health using Louisa's knowledge as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist who helps people with habit change.

Head to Amazon and Audible for Louisa's audiobook 'Becoming a Sober Rebel' if you would like to find out more about her pathway to sobriety and to learn the tools and techniques she teaches her clients.

Head to www.louisaevans.com to find out more about Louisa's story, her work and you'll also find links and self hypnosis downloads on all subjects including ones to help you in your sobriety journey. Use code SOBERREBEL to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings as a sober rebel listener.

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