Join Clare Pooley on 'Over The Influence' as she discusses her five-year alcohol-free journey, rediscovering passions, and societal shifts towards sobriety.
Clare Pooley: Rediscovering Passions and Embracing Sobriety
Episode Overview
Clare Pooley reflects on her five-year alcohol-free journey and the joys it has brought
The conversation delves into societal attitudes towards an alcohol-free lifestyle
Insights on celebrating milestones without alcohol and rediscovering passions in sobriety
Discussions about navigating social pressures and challenging stigma and shame
Empowering transformations and community support in the alcohol-free journey
You know, life would be crap. I didn't want to be sober. I wanted to carry on drinking... I'm going to be five years alcohol free. Five years. Five years.
Ever wondered how giving up alcohol can reignite your old passions? Clare Pooley, the celebrated author of 'The Sober Diaries', returns to 'Over The Influence' for another engaging chat with Sharon and Ben. Clare opens up about her five-year journey of living alcohol-free, sharing how ditching the booze led her to rediscover her love for writing. This episode dives into the transformative power of sobriety, from rekindling childhood interests to having more time for what truly matters.
Clare and the hosts also discuss the societal pressures to drink, the fear of missing out, and how the world is slowly but surely embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle. Clare’s insights offer a refreshing take on the benefits of sobriety, highlighting how it can lead to unexpected joys and personal growth. Tune in for an episode filled with candid anecdotes, heartfelt reflections, and a sprinkle of humor as they explore the evolving attitudes towards living alcohol-free.
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S3 Ep128: Clare Pooley: The Sequel
S3 Ep128: Clare Pooley: The Sequel
S3 Ep128: Clare Pooley: The Sequel
Monday 28th August 2023
Join Clare Pooley on 'Over The Influence' as she discusses her five-year alcohol-free journey, rediscovering passions, and societal shifts towards sobriety.
Over The Influence is the alcohol free podcast presented by BBC Lancashire presenter Sharon Hartley and Sound Rebel podcast producer Ben Anderson. They are both completely alcohol free and sing about ...(view more)
Clare Pooley: Rediscovering Passions and Embracing Sobriety
Episode Overview
Clare Pooley reflects on her five-year alcohol-free journey and the joys it has brought
The conversation delves into societal attitudes towards an alcohol-free lifestyle
Insights on celebrating milestones without alcohol and rediscovering passions in sobriety
Discussions about navigating social pressures and challenging stigma and shame
Empowering transformations and community support in the alcohol-free journey
You know, life would be crap. I didn't want to be sober. I wanted to carry on drinking... I'm going to be five years alcohol free. Five years. Five years.
Ever wondered how giving up alcohol can reignite your old passions? Clare Pooley, the celebrated author of 'The Sober Diaries', returns to 'Over The Influence' for another engaging chat with Sharon and Ben. Clare opens up about her five-year journey of living alcohol-free, sharing how ditching the booze led her to rediscover her love for writing. This episode dives into the transformative power of sobriety, from rekindling childhood interests to having more time for what truly matters.
Clare and the hosts also discuss the societal pressures to drink, the fear of missing out, and how the world is slowly but surely embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle. Clare’s insights offer a refreshing take on the benefits of sobriety, highlighting how it can lead to unexpected joys and personal growth. Tune in for an episode filled with candid anecdotes, heartfelt reflections, and a sprinkle of humor as they explore the evolving attitudes towards living alcohol-free.