In this episode, we step into the world of Karen Long & Gillian Brown

Both Karen & Gillian are Alcohol-Free mums and are on a mission to debunk the mummy wine culture.

This current culture is imposed upon us by society and encourages mums to use Alcohol to de-stress from their kids, to unwind with wine after a long day and to make us believe that it's okay to do that. Well, Karen and Gillian are saying it's not ok and why should it be? They have called time on the marketing and societal pressures that encourage this behaviour which can lead to significant lifestyle issues and further problems associated with Alcohol.

Through changing their own relationship with Alcohol on the journey of motherhood, Karen and Gill and now coaching other mums that they can too, change their relationship with Alcohol and lead a better life by being the best mums they can be.

We discuss the 'Why's of debunking the wine culture, society's pressures on mums to drink and all the benefits of being an Alcohol-Free mum.

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In this episode, we step into the world of Matt Pink, Co-Founder of Dryy App.

Dryy is an app. It's a fun, positive and vibrant online and offline community, that welcomes anyone wanting to try an alcohol-free lifestyle.

Matt has found his purpose in life and is on a mission to change the world's relationship with alcohol. He has taken the sober world by storm since starting his @better_life_guy Instagram account in 2021, amassing a significant following and pioneering some of the largest sober events ever seen in the UK. Matt is the author of the Amazon best-selling book ‘Better Me, Better You’ and has been alcohol-free since April 2020 and has since fully qualified as an alcohol-free coach.

In this episode, we discuss Matt's powerful transformational journey including self-development, significant lifestyle changes, the sober community, the vision for Dryy App and lots more.

Dryyapp.com

Betterlifeguy.com

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In this episode, we go deep into the emotional journey of Ceri Menai-Davis founder of 'Its Never You' Charity.

This episode covers the loss of Ceri's 6yr old son, Hugh to Cancer.

Ceri was living a normal family life until October 2020 when following mild stomach pains Ceri's son Hugh was diagnosed within days with a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Ceri's world was turned upside down. Hugh had to undergo intensive treatment and on May 23rd 2021, Hugh rang the bell and was making progress.

Hugh continued his treatment as an outpatient and even went back to school for 6 weeks.

In August 2021, Hugh's condition took a turn for the worse and cancer came back aggressively. Hugh sadly passed away on September 18th 2021.

Ceri had a choice. A choice on how to deal with the loss of Hugh. Ceri choose to make a difference, to give back and was determined to tell Hugh's story and help others.

Ceri in the last 17 months has set up the charity 'Its Never You' and has launched an app to support parents who are going through a similar experience.

Ceri is currently lobbying Members of Parliament for change in parental support along with organising numerous events whilst raising money for the charity.

To help, please visit below.

It's Never You Charity

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In this episode, we delve deep into the roller coaster journey of Goerge Schwartz aka Pretty Boi George.

This episode covers the deepest of topics including drug & alcohol addiction.

8 months ago George didn't want to live. Following the death of his mum in 2018, George hit a real rock bottom moment. After making it through a few years alcohol-free whilst becoming a boxer and living a healthy lifestyle Goerge goes through a significant relationship break up leading to another life-changing rock bottom moment.

George's journey and life transformation is raw, uncut, and deeply emotional. He has made remarkable life-changing decisions over the year that has led him on a journey to achieve wonderful things. George has set up a charity in honour of his late mum and has made a decision to give back and contribute to the world in a unique way.

George is living proof that despite being at the depths of despair you can recover, you can seek help and you can transform your life.

In the boxing world, George is now 5 wins and 0 loses and his next fight is at the O2 in March 2023.

Geroge Schwartz Go Fund Me

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In this episode, we delve deep into the life journey of Leanne Bayliss aka Soberlittlemotherred.

This episode covers the deepest of topics including suicide, drug & alcohol addiction, and raising a child with disabilities.

During her pregnancy, Leanne discovers her baby girl has developed a rare heart condition and she is born prematurely with complications. Leanne slipped into a dark cycle of drinking and things start to spiral ending with Leanne making an attempt on her own life. Through extensive therapy, Leanne decides to cut down on Alcohol which is the start of a long journey of transformational and lifestyle change. On the 25th July 2020 Leanne becomes sober.

Leanne's journey and life transformation is raw, uncut, and deeply emotional and is a reminder to us all. There is always a way forward, there is always a path to a better you. Leanne is living proof that despite being at the depths of despair you can recover, you can seek help and you can transform your life.

Leanne has made a decision to give back. She is doing amazing things, whilst helping others and is qualified positive psychology & alcohol-free coach.

/www.soberlittlemotherred.com

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Welcome back for Season 2! In this episode, we delve into the journey of Claire Macaskill, The Running Coach.

Following a career in HR and Recruitment, Claire feels a tug, a pull something more. She has a strong intuition as a runner to change her lifestyle and is hugely inspired by Rich Roll's book 'Finding Ultra'. Claire embarks on a journey of questioning her lifestyle and adopting an alcohol and meat-free lifestyle. This led to a complete change of environment where Claire makes a significant move to the remote north of Scotland surrounded by trails and the great outdoors.

Following a 5 year stint as a swimming coach, Claire finds her real passion and reignites her childhood love for running. She embarks on a coaching journey and now spends her time coaching others. Claire's story is inspirational to us all. It's a story of changing lifestyle, changing environment and finding your passion all the while using your passion to give back to others!

https://beyondrunning.co.uk/

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In this episode, we go on a deeply emotional journey with The Happy Balance Coach Jill Grams.

Jill's 'Mess to Success' story is very raw but highly inspirational. From an early age, Jill battled with issues of insecurities, low self-esteem and not fitting in. Jill ventured over to America obtaining a running scholarship but never felt good enough and suffered from intense imposter syndrome feelings, which led to having a life-changing Eating Disorder leading to Bulimia. As a result, Jill's life hit a real low point where she became addicted to food, withdrawing from her studies and failing to graduate.

Jill moved to France where she started to suppress her feelings through alcohol and excessive lifestyle and after many years of soul searching Jill began to heal herself and found a purpose for helping others. We unpick how Jill now changes people's lives by changing their relationship with food, which is really ultimately about looking at all aspects of their deeper relationship with themself.

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Jill's Website 'The Happy Balance Coach'

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In this episode, we delve into the world of Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur and Coach Nigel Jones.

Nigel's 'Mess to Success' story is unique and like no other! From establishing himself and becoming hugely successful in the marketing world holding creative roles with leading global brands, and also having senior positions with the world's largest advertising and PR brands, Nigel spends 35 years living in the fast lane, entertaining and boozing his way through corporate life.

When Nigel was in his early 50's he found himself overweight (well over 17 stone), short of breath, anxious, short-tempered and doing very little exercise. These were all symptoms of too much alcohol consumption and an unhealthy lifestyle.

Realizing his body was not what it used to be and that just two drinks the night before would lead to a hangover, he started to question his relationship with Alcohol. Following a long car journey with his 17yr old son where his son talked through his exciting university life, Nigel decides he has a new lust for life and takes a break from Alcohol.

Over the course of the next two years, Nigel changes his life. He has lost over 4 stone (28kgs) in weight, and reduced his heart rate and his age by 5yrs!

He has written a book called 'Walking Back to Happiness' and walked over 100 marathons through the global health and wellness movement he has founded '9km by 9am'

Buy the book here.

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