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Club Soda Community Podcast

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26:30

The Next Round: Jeff reversed fatty liver disease

Club Soda Community Podcast ·

2025/04/14

It was a health scare that pushed Jeff out of his comfort zone. He was diagnosed with a fatty liver at 29. Now he’s reversed fatty liver disease and gained an amazing and active personal life. Welcome to the Next Round, when things that scare you have the potential to improve your life in ways you never imagined. Your next round can be more than getting better physically, it can help you create a new point of difference. Meet Jeff Smith, he works in finance by day, a notoriously boozy industr...

29:23

The Next Round: John opened Ghana's first...

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2025/03/27

Alcohol affects everyone – no matter who you are or where you’re from. Take John from Ghana. Sound familiar? Today, he’s leading the charge for alcohol-free living in Africa – a true trailblazer. Welcome to the next round, where we dig into the stories that shape us. The journeys that brought people to where they are now. Like John Asogonnde – who swapped booze and weed in his for purpose, passion, and change. We recorded this live during John ’s visit to the UK last autumn — so ...

35:44

The Next Round: Cecilia is living the lifestyle she...

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2025/02/27

For years, Cecilia lived a life dedicated to health and fitness and encouraged others to prioritise their well-being. But one thing didn’t align with her values: alcohol. Cecilia didn’t drink often, but when she did, she didn’t like how it made her feel. It clashed with the lifestyle she professionally advocated. Welcome to the next round—where we explore what happens after people evaluate their relationship with alcohol. Whether you’re a daily drinker or an occasional binge drinker, alcohol ...

36:05

The Next Round: Gavin became a Samaritan

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2025/01/30

When Gavin quit drinking, he didn’t expect to gain listening skills—but he’s embraced his new life with open arms!Now, you can’t stop him from filling his time with meaningful activities.Welcome to the next round: exploring life after quitting drinking and discovering the many ways to find purpose—like helping others.This week, meet Gavin Chase, care industry recruiter by day and Samaritan volunteer by night. Through volunteering, Gavin has honed new skills, found deep purpose, and even becom...

26:50

The Next Round: Narmeen champions alcohol-free at events

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2025/01/16

Socialising and networking alcohol-free can be tough—even for the pros. But for Narmeen, it’s a choice she’s never looked back on.Now, she’s shaking up the events industry, challenging organisers and caterers to rethink how they cater to guests. Her mission? To make events more inclusive and ensure everyone feels part of the party, regardless of what’s in their glass.🎧 Welcome to The Next Round Podcast, where we share inspiring stories of life after quitting drinking. From bold career shifts

26:42

The Next Round: Alasdair became a private chef (and...

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2025/01/09

Alasdair Gill has a passion for cooking and an abundance of creativity. However, years of working in hospitality and drinking heavily left him facing a difficult decision—one he took reluctantly, despite a dire prognosis.His advice is valuable for everyone, no matter where you are in your relationship with alcohol.Welcome to the next round, where I talk to people who have inspired me—not just with the changes they’ve made to their drinking habits, but with what they’ve gone on to achieve next...

28:09

The Next Round: Denise Launched Low & No Drinker...

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2024/12/19

Denise has produced 18 editions of her new magazine dedicated to low and no alcohol drinks. Something she would never have considered if she had no re-evaluated her relationship with alcohol.Welcome to the next round, where we speak to people about the next stage of their life once they have reviewed how alcohol impacts them.You don’t have to be totally alcohol-free to gain benefits from rethinking your drinking. But as this week’s guest Denise Hamilton Mace has shown, you need to have a dete...

33:15

The Next Round: Paul founded a dance company

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2024/12/13

Welcome to “The Next Round,” where we explore the remarkable stories of those who found new beginnings once they stopped seeking answers at the bottom of the bottle. Today’s episode is a reflection on recovery, redemption, and the power of turning the past into a foundation for the future.For some, the journey to the other side can feel like a wall between who they were and who they’ve become. But perhaps, just perhaps, the life they once lived holds the key to the one they’re building now.In...

37:23

Xiomara became part of an AF socialising power couple

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2024/12/06

When Xiomara Wimmer decided to give up drinking, she didn’t just change her life—she found herself becoming part of an alcohol-free super couple.Little did she know that sharing her journey alongside her husband would turn into a mission that’s now helping countless others navigate socialising alcohol-free.Welcome to The Next Round, the podcast where we dive into the inspiring stories of people who’ve redefined their lives by changing their relationship with alcohol. From mending relationship...

25:58

The Next Round: Clare named her bar after a drunken...

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2024/11/29

Welcome to The Next Round – the podcast that celebrates the journey to your next chapter. Because let’s face it, getting there isn’t always smooth sailing. It might be a little bumpy, just like Clare’s story—but here’s the thing: it’s absolutely possible.In this series, we dive into the highs, the lows, and the game-changing transformations of people who’ve decided to reimagine their relationship with drinking. It’s not just about what they’ve left behind—it’s about what’s next.🍹 Take Clare,

27:14

Shaun Became a Performance Poet

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2024/11/14

It was great to have this conversation with Shaun Reany, a performance poet, advocate for mindful living and founder of the Sober Af Poetry Night. He opened up about his journey through sobriety, creativity, and self-acceptance. He has used his experiences with mental health struggles and personal growth as a foundation for creating safe, non-judgmental spaces for self-expression. His story reflects the power of poetry and public speaking to help navigate complex emotions and foster a support...

18:43

The Next Round: Trina made a comeback

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2023/11/29

Trina Gulliver MBE is ten times world darts champion. But drinking nearly ended her career. Her sport did not disappoint her, though - with the help of Sporting Chance, the charity founded by Ex-footballer Tony Adams, she got the help she needed to make a comeback. In this week's episode of The Next Round, we find that what comes next may be more of what you did before - you just may do it a little differently. And why not? If you were good at something, how great might you be now that you

22:37

The Next Round: Helen became a Champion

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2023/11/22

Helen Tomlinson is the UK's menopause champion, a role she does alongside her full-time job. And in this episode of the next round, she shares her experience of quitting alcohol during menopause. Like any sales industry, alcohol has traditionally been a big part of the recruitment sector. But as she got older, Helen was feeling the effects of alcohol more. She decided to knock it on the head. Welcome to the next round. Stories from people who have changed their drink habits for good and what

15:57

The Next Round: Hari is taking on The Festivals!

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2023/11/15

Running a hospitality venue is stressful - but Hari saw the benefits of quitting drinking really quickly. She has now kitted out a horse box to take her hotel's incredible drinks range to events and festivals. She just has to get through the door first! Welcome to the next round. In this series, we talk to people who have changed their drinking to find out what they did next, from new hobbies and challenges to completely changing careers. What you do next is the exciting bit that comes when

22:38

The Next Round: Lucy became an Artist

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2023/11/08

Lucy got to the point where she was finally ready to change her drinking - but she laid her personal development groundwork first. Changing her drinking gave Lucy the confidence she needed to share her art and build a community. Welcome to the next round. Where we discover what people did next after knocking booze on the head, from trying fun challenges to complete life changes - people ended up in unexpected places. There is a next round out there for all of us. Lucy Sheffield spent eight years

28:58

The Next Round: Piers tried stand-up comedy

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2023/11/01

It’s like Piers Burnell is 21 again. He is always busy with new creative projects. But when he tried his hand at stand-up comedy - he did not do that alone. And he is passionate about everyone finding what they love once they have given up booze.In this week's episode of the Next Round, meet Piers Burnell: Radio Marlow presenter, drama teacher and aspiring stand-up. You can also catch him dancing in a flashy jacket at House of Happiness. Changing drinking has been like a creative energy shot to

24:17

The Next Round: Justin set up a business

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2023/10/25

Ex-professional athlete and restauranteur Justin Bone hit rock bottom. But you wouldn't know that to hear him now. He has new business ideas aplenty. Justin is a man on a mission. Fitness was at the core of his recovery, but it was his excitement for business and new ideas that kept him going. In this episode of the Next Found, he talks about his lowest point, how he recovered and how to start a business.You can find out more about Justin on @supersober.life.

27:34

The Next Round: Ellie created a podcast

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2023/10/18

Ellie Gibson is a journalist, broadcaster and comedian. And yes, she explored her drinking habits by sharing her story with special guests, on a podcast. One half of Scummy Mummies, Ellie has been podcasting for over ten years. But what made her reflect on her changing drinking? In this episode, we talk wrestling names, drinking and podcasting. Some tough rules have helped her discover there are benefits to reducing drinking. She shares them with us and talks about what has happened since she

36:52

The Next Round: George's performance got a boost

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2023/10/11

George Anderson has been into fitness all his life. He has even made a career from it. But it wasn't until his late thirties he finally realised quitting alcohol was the missing piece of his performance goals. The aspect he found the hardest was socialising - but just like fitness - practice makes perfect. Host of the Next Round, Laura Willoughby, went to the same university as George, just a few years apart. Back in the 90s, Loughborough University was a big sporting university with a heavy

30:24

The Next Round: Ben swam 21 miles

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2023/10/04

In the latest episode of the Next Round, Laura meets Ben Tuff. Ben may not have swum much as a kid, but he recently completed a 21-mile swim around Jamestown, something he would never have done if he had not quit drinking in 2012.Ben Tuff was a teacher, father, husband and secret drinker. Swimming long distances became his thing, and Matt Corliss chronicled Ben’s journey to sobriety in the film, “Swim Tuff: How I Swam my Way Out of the Bottle", which is currently touring festivals and

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