Barry is originally from Cavan and now living in Athlone. He is 18 months off the booze. He performs as the formidable Drag Artist Tess Tickles. Barry recalls how moving to London really accelerated his drinking and how he came to a point 18 months ago where he was DONE WITH BOOZE. We chat about how he navigates being a gay man who doesn't drink in a notoriously alcohol-fuelled scene. Since giving up alcohol he is happier than he has ever been and has seen his potential and ambition increase exponentially. Follow him @its.tesstickles

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I've been getting lots of requests recently to speak to somebody who is early in their journey of giving up alcohol so may I present Sinead Burke! Sinead is from Donegal and now living in Dublin. She is the owner of the beautiful florist shop in  called town called Adonis. She is 90 days off the sauce and gives us a really honest account of her journey so far, what's going well and what is taking time to adjust to. Sinead has kindly agreed to come back in another 90 days and tell us of her progress. Enjoy! You can follow Sinead here: @thisismeandfoodnobooze,  @adonisflowerdesigners

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Leanne Price is from Limerick and living in Tipperary. She is a holistic practitioner, female empowerment coach and a reiki master. She has been alcohol-free since New Years Day this year. She talks very openly and candidly about her life and how she has come to where she is. We chat about what it is like to be early in your alcohol-free journey, the struggles and the triumphs! She is incredibly positive and has a deep, seep spirituality just like yours truly! Follow her on her hugely inspirational page @holistic_healing_and_happiness. 

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TRIGGER WARNING- This podcast episode contains discussions of suicidal thoughts. If you of somebody you know is struggling with the topics discussed in this episode, please reach out for help by calling the Samaritans on 116 123.

Luke is a singer song writer and mental health advocate from Tallaght in Dublin. He gave up alcohol at aged 20 having experienced a lot in the years in which he drank. He uses his music to help other who are struggling. We chat about how giving up alcohol has helped him rediscover his innate talents and purpose in life. Luke 
Enjoy!

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Faye Louise joins me on her 450 day soberversary and details her journey to alcohol free living. She lives in Sydney and  talks about the many breaks from alcohol she had before she gave it up for good. She details how alcohol free living helps her to be a better version of herself, she eats better, goes to the gym and sticks to her self development goals of journaling, meditating and reading. She is a ball of youthful energy and paints a really positive picture of life without alcohol. Enjoy! Follow her and her fabulous life in Sydney  @fayelouise_____ 

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Brice is the CEO of @milehighrecoverycenter in Denver, Colorado in the US. He talks us through his childhood and college experiences and how alcohol took away his fears and made him feel sociable. He talks about his cross addiction to alcohol, heroin and crack. We then talk about doing the work and how to live a life of purpose after we get sober. His path lead him on a spiritual journey and he set up the Mile High Recovery Center that helps others tackle their addictions. Enjoy!

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Susan is from Donegal but now lives in Paris- Ooh La La! She gave up alcohol 4 years ago and is loving life alcohol-free. We chat about how alcohol helped her shyness and how it was part of the culture growing up in Donegal. We also chat about motherhood, living away from home and how her life has improved since giving up the booze. She has since trained as a Coach with This Naked Mind and now helps people Lose the Booze! You can follow her on instagram @losetheboozewithsuz. Enjoy!

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Isabelle Geraghty is a yoga teacher and travel blogger and has been alcohol free for the past 18 months @isabelledoesthings. We chat about alcohol, travel, body image and self love. Isabelle has lots of nuggets of wisdom and I have learned a lot from her and her unique perspective on life. Enjoy!

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Linda Monahan @corporatetocalm has been alcohol free for the last two years. In this podcast, we talk about how she came to the point in her life where she realised she had enough and it was time to quit the booze. We talk about pandemic drinking. her ADHD diagnosis and how removing alcohol has made her life better. Enjoy!

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Amanda gave up booze 7 years ago and her life completely transformed. She is now a holistic life coach, an alcohol-free expert, speaker and author living, working and playing in Austin, Texas. As a coach, Amanda helps ambitious, soul-centred women stop drinking and start manifesting the life they deserve and desire. She teaches a modern approach to personal development, self-actualization and spiritual enlightenment through the lens of elective sobriety. She is the author of ‘Unbottled Potential: Break Up With Alcohol And Break Through To Your Best Life’. Enjoy!

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