Interview with Katie Lang from SoberLove Coaching
Interviews

Interview with Katie Lang – SoberLove Coaching

I recently had the opportunity to interview the wonderful Katie Lang, founder of SoberLove. Today I spoke to Katie again about her new project SoberLove Coaching, a service which aims to help anyone looking to quit alcohol on the path to sobriety. You can read the full interview below: Simon – Hi Katie, great to …

How to stop thinking about alcohol
The Sober Journey

Controlling Thoughts About Drinking Alcohol

Over the months that I have been sober I have realised something…it is impossible to control your thoughts. Our brains create millions of different thoughts every day and you simply cannot suppress what might pop up, today mine have looked a bit like this: ‘You need to worry about how business is performing’ ‘You should worry …

Friends reactions when you stop drinking alcohol
The Sober Journey

Not everyone will understand when you quit drinking

When I finally made the decision and managed to stop drinking alcohol once and for all, I was so excited and proud of myself. I wanted to shout it from the rooftops and tell everyone about my wonderful life-changing achievement. For me it was huge, it was probably the biggest challenge and at the same …

Peter Davies - Addiction Care
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Interview with Peter Davies from Addiction Care

Interview with Simon and Peter Davies from Addiction Care I am honoured to have the opportunity to interview Peter Davies, founder and owner of Addiction Care. Addiction Care is a UK recovery clinic based in Guildford, Surrey. I have known Peter for many years, he specialises in helping people recover from their addictions, whether it …

Should I count the days since I became sober?
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Should you count the days when you go sober?

When I first discovered the amazing world of sobriety and began engaging with sober-groups on Facebook I noticed that almost everyone knew exactly how many days sober they were. I realised that counting the days and being aware of the long-streaks of sobriety was helping people, it was yet another reason not to drink because …

How long dies it take to stop thinking about alcohol
How to stop drinking

How long does it take before it gets easier after you stop drinking?

I am often asked how long it takes for the challenging period to subside when you first give up drinking and to be in a place where the thoughts of alcohol are few and far between. When you stop drinking alcohol the first week or two can feel like a really tough challenge, you will …

Clare Pooley Interview
Interviews

Interview with Clare Pooley author of The Sober Diaries: How One Woman Stopped Drinking and Started Living

Interview with Clare Pooley author of The Sober Diaries: How One Woman Stopped Drinking and Started Living Clare Pooley – Author and all round Sober Hero! I am delighted to have the opportunity to interview Clare Pooley, she is the author of a brilliant book which helped me so much on my own sober-journey and …