Ep 11 – From Pints to Pull-Ups: A Mother & Daughter Sobriety Journey 💪🍷

If you’ve ever thought “am I too far gone?” or “am I too old to change?”—this one’s for you. Spoiler: you’re not.

This week, we’re joined by Polly and Bre—a powerhouse mother and daughter duo who’ve ditched booze, transformed their lives, and built something pretty bloody inspiring.

We chat about everything from whisky at 14 to running 10Ks and starting new careers, and how choosing sobriety (at 30 and 57) completely reshaped their health, their identity, and their relationship. It’s emotional, empowering, and full of laugh-out-loud moments too.

Topic of the Week: From Pints to Pull-Ups – The Mother & Daughter Sobriety Journey

In this episode, we sit down with the wonderful Polly & Bre, a mother and daughter who went sober at totally different stages in life—but inspired and supported each other the whole way through.

We talk through:

• How Brie gave up alcohol at 30 and inspired her mum to follow
• Polly’s decision to quit at 57—and how it changed her health, mindset, and career
• The myths around alcohol and “functioning” in your career or as a parent
• Going from wine o’clock to weight training, coaching, and real confidence
• How their relationship blossomed when alcohol left the chat
• The different pressures across generations—and how they found common ground through sobriety

This isn’t just about cutting out drinking—it’s about growth, connection, healing, and real change at any age.

1. You’re never too old—or too stuck—to make a change. Polly’s sobriety at 57 turned her life around.
2. Sobriety shifts your identity. It’s scary, but it opens the door to who you actually are.
3. Your reasons matter. Whether it’s health, energy, parenting, or purpose—your why is powerful.
4. Relationships deepen when booze is off the table. Polly and Brie’s bond is proof.
5. It’s okay to stop before things fall apart. You don’t need to hit rock bottom to want more.

Polly

• Instagram @sobercoachpolly
• Website: www.sobercoachpolly.com
• Sober Summer starts June 1st 2025:
• Substack - A letter to my daughter

Bre

• Bre Moves Instagram
• Ascend Coaching
• Ascend Community FB Group
• Flow & Flourish Retreat

Dry Waffle

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• TikTok

Ep 10 –“Dad, Are You an Alcoholic?” — The Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything with Luke Jones

Double digits, baby! And to mark the milestone, we’re joined by our first ever official Zoom guest — Luke Jones.

Luke is a sober mindset coach on a mission to help men (especially dads) break free from booze and reconnect with the life they actually want to live. We chat about the slow creep of drinking habits, the moment his young son asked, “Dad, are you an alcoholic?” and how mindset work gave him the tools to flip the script on his whole life.

This episode is packed with real talk on identity, coping mechanisms, parenting sober, and why you don’t need to hit ‘rock bottom’ to realise alcohol just isn’t serving you anymore.

In Episode 10, we chat with Luke Jones, a mindset and sobriety coach with a brilliant story and a heart-led mission. He shares how his drinking habits shifted from social to self-soothing, what finally sparked his decision to go sober, and how he now supports other men—especially dads—on the same path.

Expect:

• The power of mindset work in sobriety
• How being a parent changes the game
• From social pints to secret pre-drinks—recognising the subtle shift
• That terrifying but necessary conversation with his son
• The joy (and clarity) of sober rugby games and darts nights
• The huge identity shift that happens when you take booze out of your life

And of course, some classic Bobby & Betty waffle about turning 30-something, creative outlets, and keeping each other (mostly) sane.

1. You don’t have to hit rock bottom to stop drinking. Luke’s story proves that real change can come from moments of clarity, not collapse.
2. Mindset is everything. Doing the inner work helped Luke build resilience and reframe his relationship with alcohol.
3. Sobriety gives you a new identity—but that shift can feel scary. Especially when your old one was built around booze.
4. Your kids see more than you think. And sometimes, they’re the ones who say the thing that changes everything.
5. You’re allowed to want more. More presence, more energy, more pride in yourself—and yes, more darts without hangovers.

Ep 9 – The Pros and Cons of Sobriety

This week, Bobby and Betty get real about life on the sober side. No sugar-coating, no preachy stuff—just an honest, messy, and hilarious dive into what’s actually good, bad, and awkward about not drinking. From sharper mornings to awkward social moments, we spill the tea on what sobriety has done for our heads, bodies, and our relationship (hello, healing... and a potato being thrown) over the last 9 months. Whether you're sober-curious or many months deep, this one's for you.

Episode Title: The Pros & Cons of Sobriety

Hosts: Bobby & Betty

Episode Length: 52 minutes

In this episode, we chat all about the pros and cons of sobriety—how it’s helped us grow individually and as a couple, and what we still find tough. Expect laughs, honesty, and some good ol' DryWaffle reflection. We cover:

• The unexpected perks (like remembering what we said last night 🙃)
• The tough bits (why do all social events feel like a drinking test?!)
• How sobriety brought us closer… and why that’s not always comfortable
• Identity, purpose, and dealing with feelings instead of drowning them

🔸 Whether you’re here for the sober chat or just along for the ride, thanks for tuning in. We’re not experts—we’re just figuring it out with you.

💬 Got a sober pro or con you wanna share? DM us @drywafflepodcast

In this episode, we reflect on our nine-month sobriety journey, highlighting both challenges and benefits.

1. Clarity is a superpower: Being sober helps you show up as your real self—with energy, intention, and way less regret.
2. Sobriety brings connection—but it’s not always easy: We’ve grown closer, but we’ve also had to face harder truths about ourselves and each other without the numbing buffer of booze.
3. Social situations can be weird at first: From navigating parties to explaining why you're not drinking, it’s a journey—and sometimes an awkward one.
4. You’re forced to feel… and that’s actually good: Emotions, triggers, and past patterns all come up when you’re sober—but feeling them is what brings healing.
5. Not drinking doesn’t mean missing out—it means making room: We’ve discovered new hobbies, deeper conversations, and yes, earlier bedtimes.