Hi everybody and thanks for listening to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. , I hope that this podcast has helped you to think about why you drink, to realise that you're not a weirdo, not alone, and to consider the possibility of the alternative option of life without booze.

I'm taking a break for a while from the podcast But I'll be back for season three when I have new, wonderful guests who are ready to share their sober, alcohol free stories. Lots of love, Vic. P. S. I don't drink. Do you?

 Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Beckie. Beckie, like many, noticed her drinking was changing over the years and what was once fun became a bit dark. , fed up of the moderation roller coaster, and the moody effects her drink choice was having on her, she gave up trying to drink and chose her freedom instead.

  Hi everyone and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Dupe. Dupe from the outside appeared to be winning at life, the family, the house, the job health, but she felt that something was missing. It just wasn't quite right. After deciding to try a 21 day alcohol free challenge, Dupe realized that alcohol had been holding her back, and by letting that go, her truth would set her free.

 Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Katie. Katie's drinking was complicated as it attached itself to eating disorders, creating a very complex path for her to navigate. In today's episode it's hard not to feel emotional as Katie takes us on her journey from some very dangerous drinking to artistic talent she never knew she had and finally being able to feel real.

 Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Victoria Vanstone, podcaster and author of A Thousand Wasted Sundays. This is a really special episode for me because Vic's podcast has kept me company for three years in my sobriety and she's one of the reasons that I chose to make this podcast for you.

We will hear all about her drinking evolution and the moments that led to her decision to seek therapy and then sobriety. And I'll get the chance to thank Vic and tell her myself that she means way more to me than being the lady who blew her finger off with a firework.

Today I'll talk to Matt. Matt tells us how his journey to sobriety took a gradual approach until one day he realised that booze was taking away far more than it could ever give back. A pros and cons list gave him the clarity he needed to pursue a life with no place for drinking.

  📍 Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink today. I'll talk to Rachel. Rachel's drinking was of its time as a teen, but it took a dark turn after a family tragedy. Today, Rachel sober and healthy, a great mum and storyteller to her boys and the author of Sober Mama, a hopeful and funny book that will give you a roadmap to help you navigate your way to sobriety.

Hi everybody and welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. I'm Victoria and I don't drink. Today I'll talk to Justine. Justine's drinking became problematic and after clinking down the drive with her empties in lockdown and meeting up with an inspiring friend, she made the decision to stop drinking altogether and change her life forever.

 Today I'll talk to Janet. Janet's drinking rocketed during lockdown and although she could still function, she knew that she was drinking a dangerous amount. In partnership with her identical twin, she ditched the booze and is beaming with pride as she shares her success in sobriety with us today.

 Welcome to Sober Alcohol Free Stories. Today I'll talk to Ben. Ben realised that drinking was stopping him from reaching his full potential, so he took action. After one year off the beer he tried moderation, but it turned out that wasn't possible. So Ben stopped drinking in search of his authentic self, leading to a total career change and the realisation that he was actually a very capable and decent chap.