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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:

Chloe on Clarity, Nervous System Regulation and Getting Issues Resolved Nov 11, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, Chloe shares her benefits of sobriety, reflecting on 1000 days of an alcohol free life. At one point she openly admits that she wasn't sure about letting go of alcohol and thought of it as her friend, whilst also hating how it made her feel. She talks about going to her GP to ask for help and how stumbling upon podcasts was the thing that really helped her.

Hearing others stories to know she wasn't alone in how she was feeling... so today she shares her story to give back.

For a FREE GUIDE to help you through the first few weeks of sobriety, head to www.louisaevans.com.

Louisa is a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more on her website.

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.

Jimmy on Honesty, Facing Fear Head-on and Personal Growth Oct 28, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, Jimmy shares how sobriety really has changed his life in so many ways. He talks honestly about navigating anxiety, learning to sit with discomfort and slowly rediscovering who he is without alcohol in the mix. His story is a reminder that change doesn’t always start with certainty… sometimes it begins with a single step.

Above all sobriety has allowed him to discover who he really was meant to be all along.

About Louisa:

For a FREE GUIDE to help you through the first few weeks of sobriety, head to www.louisaevans.com.

Louisa is a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more on her website.

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.

Helen on Feeling Relationships, Embracing Health and Gaining Courage Oct 14, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, Helen talks about how living alcohol-free has improved her relationships, boosted her health, and transformed the way she feels about herself. She reflects on how much lighter and more energised life feels without the weight of drinking, and how those changes ripple through every part of her day.

She also shares how sobriety has given her the courage to say yes to new opportunities, the confidence to back herself, and a renewed sense of self-esteem that touches everything from how she looks to how she shows up in the world.

About Louisa:

For a FREE GUIDE to help you through the first few weeks of sobriety, head to www.louisaevans.com.

Louisa is a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more on her website.

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.

Ben on Feeling Fearless, Grabbing Opportunities and Being in the Moment Aug 12, 2025

Show notes

Ben Harlow is an actor, presenter & podcaster and is now over 2 years alcohol free. As the host of Benjy’s Cafe Podcast discussing all things life, showbiz and sobriety and the co-host of the hit YouTube series, Heroes Have Heroes he is no stranger to the mic. In this episode Ben talks about his three sober benefits of feeling fearless, grabbing opportunities and being in the moment.

Hearing how he approaches his other role of being the voice of Manchester Originals & Northern Superchargers in cricket’s The Hundred with a cool head now he's not drinking was fascinating.

A special mention has to also go to how clear-headed he feels on stage. This Christmas will be his third sober panto where he plays Dame Dilly Donut in Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, at The Palace Theatre, Mansfield. As far as alcohol is concerned...'It's behind you!'

About Louisa:

For a FREE GUIDE to help you through the first few weeks of sobriety, head to www.louisaevans.com.

Louisa is a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more on her website.

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.

Mark & Clare on their Relationship, Family Life and Embracing Wellness Jul 29, 2025

Show notes

In this episode Mark and Clare talk about their three joint benefits of both of them going sober over 1000 days ago. They may have both had different approaches to sobriety initially but they both agree that it's change their marriage, family life and overall health immeasurably.

About Louisa:

For a FREE GUIDE to help you through the first few weeks of sobriety, head to www.louisaevans.com.

Louisa is a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more on her website.

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.

Kate on Managing Anxiety, Understanding Emotions and Making Sober Friends Jul 15, 2025

Show notes

In this episode Kate shares how going sober has helped her manage her ADHD and PMDD and how learning emotional sobriety skills has been essential. She talks about making new sober friends (for life) and how she is now undertaking new challenges that she never would when she was drinking due to her anxiety. Kate is now firm in her decision that she will never drink again and that it has changed her life in so many ways for the better..

About Louisa:

For a FREE GUIDE to help you through the first few weeks of sobriety, head to www.louisaevans.com.

Louisa is a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more on her website.

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.

Katie on Feeling Empowered, Increased Resilience and Being Present Jul 01, 2025

Show notes

Katie works as a full time musician in and around Perth Australia. This makes an interesting experience living in an alcohol free life, however it often reinforces the reasons why she doesn’t want to drink watching others slowly get inebriated regularly. Playing music in pubs and restaurants hits home hard about the hard sell society puts on promoting people to drink alcohol every time they go out. Ultimately there is zero wish to ‘join in’ anymore. Maybe have been there in early sobriety but after 2.5 years there is no wish to be drinking alcohol along with the masses.

She called herself a chronic moderator... able to limit herself but never free from alcohol. Now in sobriety she embraces the moniker of being a Sober Rebel and breaking free of years of conditioning that alcohol is necessary to have fun.

About Louisa:

For a FREE GUIDE to help you through the first few weeks of sobriety, head to www.louisaevans.com.

Louisa is a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more on her website.

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.

Kaitlin on Feeling More Resilient, Having New Outlooks and Being Reborn Jun 17, 2025

Show notes

Since this episode was recorded Kaitlin has celebrated her 1000th sober day and it was wonderful to talk to her about the many changes she noticed in that time. From having new outlooks in sobriety, being more consistent with parenting and feeling an increase in resilience, the benefits are many. It wasn't an easy journey but it is a rewarding one.

About Louisa:

For a FREE GUIDE to help you through the first few weeks of sobriety, head to www.louisaevans.com.

Louisa is a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more on her website.

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.

Lucy on Feeling Authentic, Embracing Health and Doing Hard Things Jun 03, 2025

Show notes

By her own confession, Lucy wasn't the biggest drinker, but she was fed up with how alcohol was making her feel. After 4 years of sober curiosity, she embraced what 'doing the work' meant for her and unearthed a real passion for living an alcohol free life. Her positivity is infectious as is her focus on feeling the best, most authentic version of herself that she possibly can.

For a FREE GUIDE to help you through the first few weeks of sobriety, head to www.louisaevans.com.

Louisa is a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more on her website.

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.

Sue on Feeling Grateful, Looking After Herself and Enjoying Extra Time May 20, 2025

Show notes

In this episode Sue talks about how sobriety has ramped up her gratitude, in particular for her health, and how she delights in looking after herself now. The thing she was most pleased with was how it's given her so much more time to enjoy her favourite pastimes with loved ones and how she is now bringing the best version of herself to her relationships.

For a FREE GUIDE to help you through the first few weeks of sobriety, head to www.louisaevans.com.

Louisa is a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more on her website.

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.

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