Todays episode is with Mike from Colchester, Essex. Mike is 39 and has been sober for 4.5 years at the time of this recording.

Mike talks about how alcohol didn't have any significant role in his childhood and it wasn't until he started higher education that he tried to get into social drinking just to try and fit in. After a while, Mike got fed up of feeling the damaging effects of alcohol and decided to quit for good.

This story is another great example of taking the decision to stop drinking just because it makes you feel sub-optimal. I hope you enjoy!

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**TRIGGER WARNING**

References of child sexual abuse.

This week I am chatting to 30 year old May in Streatham, London, who is 8 months sober at the time of this recording. Like many people her age she is into traveling, eating out, catching up with friends and reading. Her story with alcohol was relatively tame for most of her teenage years and early 2o's but it ramped up after a significant break up, and then 'tipping point' being shut away alone in covid lockdown.

This is a great episode. Enjoy!

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In the 60th episode of Sober Stories, I am chatting to Luke B from Stratford-Upon-Avon who now resides in Wales, UK. Luke is almost 10 months sober after a couple of stints in The Priory. He has also recently been diagnosed with ADHD. Luke talks about drinking to fit in, mini rock bottoms and how he always had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. He is now into running and getting outdoors and is absolutely loving his sober adventure and where it is taking him. Enjoy the episode.

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This weeks episode is with Leah who is living in Belgium after growing up in New Hampshire USA. Leah runs a bar with her husband (who is also sober) after working in hospitality all her life. She is coming up to one year sober very soon.

Happy listening!

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This weeks episode is with Suzanne from Stratford Upon Avon. Suzanne is almost 2 years sober and has noticed everything has improved since quitting drinking.

Happy listening!

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This weeks episode is with Fran in Battersea, London, who is 194 days sober at the time of this recording. Fran talks about challenges in her family dynamic at a young age and slowly watching the wheels come off that eventually lead her to quitting drinking, and finding her inner creativity again. I hope you enjoy it!

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This weeks episode is with Julia from Dumfries in Scotland. Julia is 2.5 years into sobriety and is feeling calmer, more happy and more grateful following her decision to quit drinking. She is recently married, has a toddler and is pregnant with her second child. Julia shares lots of tips and wisdom including her 'joy list' and looking for 'glimmers'.

Happy listening!

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This week I am talking with Catrina from Glasgow who is 21 months sober. Catrina shares such a similar story to many of us who fall into drinking as a teenager and then just continue on throughout 20's & 30's without questioning it. After working for 9 years in a call centre, Catrina's sobriety has lead her to seeking a job as a recovery worker, helping local young people with addiction, which she is really excited about. Catrina is warm, candid and incredibly relatable. Enjoy!

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This weeks episode is with Heather from Hazlemere in Buckinghamshire. Heather is celebrating 1 year alcohol free today (at the time of releasing this episode). Heather explains brilliantly how alcohol can just be the thing you do for a long time and how it can eventually negatively impact your mental wellbeing. She is super down to earth and shares so much helpful wisdom. I hope you enjoy the show and congratulations Heather!

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This week I am chatting to Claire from Wokingham. Claire is 46 years old and has been sober for several months. She explored sobriety originally because a best friend decided to stop drinking and she found she was envious of her choice. Since then, her husband has also stopped drinking and they are enjoying a new lease of life without alcohol. Claire has recently qualified as a sobriety coach and is loving helping others to change their relationship with drinking. I hope you enjoy it!

Helpful links:

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