We’ve got an absolute gem this week on the pod! Writer, author and award winning creator, Ellie Middleton, joins Jamie and Tom in the studio to share the story of her 5-month sobriety journey.Diagnosed at 24, Ellie spent years feeling misunderstood before embracing her neurodivergence and using her platform to advocate for others. With a following of over 300,000, she founded Unmasked, a community dedicated to supporting and educating people around neurodiversity.In this episode, Ellie sheds ...
This week, Jamie and Tom sit down with alternative superstar Cassyette for an emotional and powerful conversation. Known for tracks like “Dear Goth,” “Mayhem,” and “Sad Girl Summer,” Cassyette is leading a new wave of rock, blending metal, pop, and punk into a raw and revolutionary sound.She opens up about her journey to sobriety and how it shaped her latest album, This World F**ing Sucks. Once using alcohol to fuel her creativity and deal with life’s ups and downs, Cassyette shares how she r...
WE’RE BACK, BABY! Jamie and Tom are fully recharged and ready to kick off another MASSIVE podcast series, interviewing the best sober minds from around the world!Did you miss us? Because we’ve missed YOU! It’s only been a month, but it feels like a lifetime.In this monumental catch-up episode, Jamie and Tom chat about everything from easing off zero-alcohol beer dependency to the new perspectives they’ve gained after 1,000 days sober. Whether you’re sober-curious or a seasoned “Sober Yoda,” t...
Wow, can you believe it? We’ve reached the end of Series 4! It’s been a mammoth series, 17 weeks long filled with diverse conversations and incredible life journeys. In this episode, Jamie and Tom tie up loose ends and reflect on the past 17 episodes, highlighting standout guests and important themes. It’s a fitting finale for a truly great series!But don’t worry—we’ll be back in just a few weeks with Series 5, packed with more ambition, amazing takeaways, and plenty of sober motivation! Than...
It's time for another show where we sign a light on the forward thinking innovators at the heart of our non alcoholic movement in the UK! That's right - we're back for another HEROES OF THE ZEROS!In this episode, we’re joined by Rob Fink, co-founder of Big Drop, the brewery that’s redefining alcohol-free beer with one crucial focus - flavour. Rob takes us behind the scenes of Big Drop’s journey, where taste and quality have always been top priorities. He shares how Big Drop is challenging the...
WELCOME BACK TEAM!In this weeks episode we welcome back a legend of sobriety, the Sober Girl Society legend herself...Millie Gooch.Tom and Jamie sit down with Millie and discuss how to approach dating in sobriety. How to handle those difficult first dates, how to tell someone you don't drink and also how to deal with a sober person if you yourself still drink.We've got it all!Enjoy.
This week, we’re in Los Angeles for a special episode as Tom sits down with world-famous DJ and producer Dillon Francis.Known for his genre-defying music and collaborations with artists like Diplo, Calvin Harris, and Skrillex, Dillon has carved out a unique spot in the electronic music scene. His huge hits like Get Low and Coming Over have topped charts around the world, performing at major festivals from Coachella to Tomorrowland.In this episode, Dillon shares how spending time with other DJ...
Wow, it’s that time of year again—Sober October! Whether this is your first or fiftieth time, there’s always something to learn about yourself during these moments of self-development. That’s why we put this episode together to support you lovely listeners on your journey! Whether you’re seeking motivation to try something new or a bit of friendship for support, we’ve got your back. To help our sober-curious friends, we’ve brought in our resident psychotherapist, Mr. David Gibbs, who will sha...
We have an extra special episode for you this week, guaranteed to water your soul garden. Jamie and Tom sit down with award-winning songwriter and poet, Sami Chokri.Sami, a long-time friend of Tom, witnessed his incredible journey into sobriety and was inspired to take the plunge himself after a tumultuous history with substances and alcohol. Since embracing sobriety, his life has transformed - redefining his purpose and opening doors to profound new opportunities. One of these is his role as...
Jamie and Tom are joined by the extraordinary Love From Karl, a sober bar owner and event organiser whose story is nothing short of remarkable.Karl's journey into sobriety was a literal life-saver. Growing up in a tough home environment, he turned to alcohol and substances as a way to cope with the challenges he faced. After years of using these crutches to escape his past, Karl made the courageous decision to go sober – a decision that transformed his life.His journey is deeply impactful, de...
Jamie and Tom are joined by the incredible Victoria Emes, the wildly popular mum blogger whose honest, hilarious, and relatable take on motherhood has taken the internet by storm!Starting out with candid blog posts and funny Instagram reels, Victoria quickly amassed a following of parents who connected with her raw, unfiltered content. Today, she's a celebrated voice in the parenting space.In this episode, Victoria opens up about her journey to sobriety and how this life-changing decision re-...
In this week’s episode, Tom and Jamie dive deep into a topic that hits close to home - summer burnout. We often think that being sober shields us from the effects of hangovers, but unfortunately, that's not the case. The packed schedules, constant socialising, and sheer number of summer events can lead to burnout before we even realise it. It’s crucial for us, as sober individuals, to recognise that burnout can affect us just as much as anyone else. Join Tom and Jamie as they reflect on ...
What's up, beautiful listeners?! Ready for another episode full of sobriety chaos and advice? Of course, you are! This week, your hosts Jamie and Tom are thrilled to welcome the incredible singer-songwriter, HAYLA!HAYLA, a Grammy-nominated British artist, has become one of the most sought-after voices in global dance music. In this episode, she shares her 11-month journey to sobriety, opening up about the key moments that pushed her to leave alcohol behind. We’ll talk about the challenges she...
In this episode, Izzy B Phillips, the dynamic frontwoman of the band Black Honey, sits down with Jamie and Tom to share her journey to a sober life. With two top ten records, huge festival stages and sold out headline tours to boot, Izzy has seen it all!Izzy candidly discusses the challenges she faced with drinking in the music industry, the excessive habits that pushed her to embrace sobriety, and how her creativity and mental health have flourished since. This episode touches on important t...
Is Sobriety REALLY Worth It?This week on the podcast, Jamie and Tom tackle a big question: Is sobriety really worth it?Cutting alcohol from your life is no small feat. Birthdays, weddings, funerals, just a weekend; there are endless opportunities to drink, and sometimes it's hard to say no. That little devil on your shoulder might whisper to you to grab a cold one on a hot summer day. So why do we choose to resist? This week guys take a step back from their weekly guests to explore the b...
This week on the podcast, Jamie and Tom are joined by Brit Award-winning songwriter James Newman! Known for hits like "Waiting All Night" by Rudimental and "Blame" with Calvin Harris and John Newman, James has collaborated with artists such as Ed Sheeran and Armin Van Buuren, leaving a notable mark on the music industry. In this episode, James talks about his recent milestone of embracing sobriety after years in the music business. Two months sober, he shares how this change has imp...
We've got such a powerful conversation for you this week - Jamie and Tom sit down for a chat with Issy Hawkins, an actress, content creator, and Alcohol Change UK Ambassador. In this episode, Issy talks about her journey to sobriety. She shares how she ended up in rehab at 21 and learned to live without alcohol. An incredible story.Issy discusses the difficulties of living in a world where drinking is common. She explains how she overcame pressures to drink and found happiness without alcohol...
This week on the podcast, it's a good ol' knees-up with the lads! Jamie and Tom sit down to catch up about life and everything to do with sobriety and that naughty little minx…anxiety. They share their experiences and give their advice on managing feelings now they're alcohol & substance free. This episode is the start of our “A-Z of sobriety” happening on Patreon, so if you enjoy make sure to head over to our page for more content coming soon!Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patre...
This week on the pod, Jamie and Tom sit down with Dave Wilson, AKA Sober Dave - a renowned author, motivational speaker, and sobriety coach. At the age of 54, Dave made the life-changing decision to go sober, proving that it’s never too late to make a positive change. As the host of the top 10 Apple Podcast 'One For The Road,' Dave brings a wealth of experience and insight into the journey of sobriety. One book down and many conversations later, Dave continues to help countless individua...
SEASON FOUR IS GO BABY! It's been a month, an entire month...and Jamie and Tom have hated being away every single second.England are in the semi's, Labour are in power and the boys are back to kick off Season 4 with a BANG!This weeks guest is a LEGEND, the global best selling author Catherine Gray. Catherine an award-winning writer and editor who has been published in the Guardian, Stylist, the Telegraph, Grazia, The Lancet Psychiatrist, Mr & Mrs Smith, BBC Earth, Women's Health...