This week on the Soberistas podcast, Lucy is joined by Della Galton - bestselling novelist, journalist and author of One In A Million (previously released as Ice and A Slice).

Della talks openly about her journey to sobriety, now over 20 years ago, and why she has only recently begun speaking publicly about the role alcohol played in her life.

Together, Lucy and Della explore the shame and secrecy that can surround drinking problems, particularly for women, and how sobriety can become not a loss - but the beginning of something far richer and more authentic.

They discuss:

• Why it can feel so hard to admit alcohol has become a problem
• The fear of being judged
• Identity, reinvention and midlife change
• The freedom that comes with honesty
• How life changed after quitting drinking
• Writing, storytelling and second chances

A warm, thoughtful and deeply hopeful conversation about recovery, truth and what becomes possible when you stop hiding.

Empowered By Sobriety ... how has sobriety empowered you?

In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Chamberlain, founder of UnashamED - a powerhouse organisation dedicated to tackling shame in education, personal development, and sober living. With a background as a teacher, coach, and consultant, Sarah brings deep expertise in psychology and a fierce passion for creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and unashamed.

We dive into the hidden role of shame in drinking culture, why it so often goes unaddressed in schools and society, and how building shame resilience is essential - not just for educators and young people, but for anyone walking the alcohol-free path.

Sarah shares her personal story of living alcohol-free, the surprising ways shame shows up in sober journeys, and how her MSc research in Positive Psychology has shaped her coaching and training work. It’s a powerful, honest, and hopeful conversation for anyone who’s ever felt ‘not enough.’

🎧 Listen now and discover how to reclaim your story - shame-free.

For more info about Sarah's work, visit her website here.

Empowered By Sobriety ... how has sobriety empowered you?

In this episode, I'm joined by Sean Daniels - internationally acclaimed theatre director, playwright, and artistic visionary - who has become one of the most powerful voices in the recovery movement. Sean’s work fuses art and activism, using theatre as a catalyst for healing and connection in the fight against addiction.

From his celebrated play The White Chip - a New York Times Critics Pick produced Off-Broadway by Hollywood names like Hank Azaria and Jason Biggs - to his pioneering role as Director of the Recovery Arts Project, Sean shares how storytelling can save lives. He opens up about relapse, stigma, and what it means to live a life in recovery that’s full of purpose and artistic passion.

We talk about:

• The power of art in addiction recovery
• Why The White Chip resonates with audiences worldwide
• How to turn lived experience into meaningful impact
• The stigma around relapse, and what we can do about it
• Hope, theatre, and transformation

🕊️ Hosted by me, Lucy Rocca, founder of Soberistas and long-time sober coach, the Soberistas "Empowered By Sobriety" Podcast explores the real stories behind addiction, identity, and the journey home to yourself.

Tickets to Sean's play, The White Chip, can be purchased here.

Empowered By Sobriety ... how has sobriety empowered you?