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Sober Stories from Everyday People

A podcast bringing you sobriety stories from everyday people. Hosted by Instagram’s @sassysobermum, guests will answer the same seven questions, each outlining their struggle with alcohol and journey into successful sober living. We hope to bring you inspirational content so that you don"t have to feel alone in your quest to stop a substance society does its best to encourage!

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Sober Stories: Tom

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2025/12/13

In this week's episode of Sober Stories from Everyday People I am chatting to Tom from Bolton, Leeds. Tom grew up in Leeds and began drinking young, navigating restlessness, big emotions, and a sense of never quite fitting in. Drinking quickly became a way to cope, to belong, and to quiet an inner discomfort he couldn’t yet explain. As the years went on, alcohol became tightly woven into masculinity, friendships, and work culture, reinforcing the belief that drinking was simply “what men do.”As his

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Sober Stories: Kelly H

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2025/11/18

In this inspiring episode of Sober Stories from Everyday People, we meet Kelly from Long Ditton in Surrey, who is 344 days sober at the time of recording. Kelly is a mother of two boys and the founder of a thriving music and drama company that brings creativity and confidence to children in schools.Growing up in the late 70s and 80s and coming of age in the 90s, Kelly’s relationship with alcohol will feel familiar to many listeners—weekend drinking woven into socialising, identity, and adult life

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55:15

Sober Stories: Jo

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2025/10/22

In this heartfelt episode of Sober Stories from Everyday People, we meet Jo, who’s approaching two years of sobriety and embracing what she calls her “second spring.” Living in France with her two children, Jo reflects on her journey through difficult relationships, early drinking experiences, and the powerful decision to finally stop drinking after years of struggle.With 17 years in France, Jo shares how her healing journey has blossomed through education, therapy, and connecting with nature. From

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Sober Stories: Kellie

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2025/10/15

In this weeks episode of Sober Stories from Everyday People I chat with Kellie in Hong Kong. Kellie is an Australian living in Hong Kong, a fitness lover, newly married, and mum to a daughter and step-son. I first met Kellie several years ago at a retreat called Phuket Cleanse in late 2017, which sparked years of sober curiosity for both of us. Although Kellie's drinking wasn’t especially heavy, alcohol felt like it had a hold on her—even when she could moderate or go weeks and months without it. On

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49:37

Sober Stories: When does it get better?

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2025/10/03

In this episode of Sober Stories from Everyday People we explore one of the most asked questions: when does sobriety actually get better?The truth is, there is no single timeline. The journey begins with what can feel like a muddy and overwhelming start, with cravings, exhaustion, emotions running high and a sense of loss that can feel like saying goodbye to your best friend. Social pressures and the fear of missing out only add to the challenge, but this stage is temporary. Think of it as planting

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Sober Stories: 7 Pillars of Healing

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2025/09/24

Episode Summary: From Sobriety to Real HealingFor many of us, getting sober feels like the finish line. In reality, it is just the beginning. In this episode, I share my personal journey of moving beyond simply not drinking into the deeper work of healing, growth, and self-discovery.Sobriety was my gateway. It gave me clarity and space to finally face the patterns, beliefs, and wounds that had been shaping my life in the background. From there, I began to explore what I call the seven pillars of

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Sober Stories: Hannah H

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2025/09/17

In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah from Peterborough, a mum of three daughters, wife, and dog lover, who is passionate about running, socialising, and spending time with her big, close-knit family.Hannah shares her honest journey with alcohol – one that was “on and off” for years. In her twenties, she lived for the weekends, often with no off switch, though she would take breaks here and there and found herself becoming sober curious two to three years before finally committing to sobriety. She

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Sober Stories: Ali P

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2025/09/02

In this episode of Sober Stories from Everyday People, I speak with Ali, joining me near Reading in the UK, to share her powerful journey of sobriety. At the time of recording, Ali is 911 days sober.Ali opens up about how her drinking began at 14 years old, carried into her early career as a journalist, and slowly became a part of her weekly life.As a long-term ex-member of my THRIVE Sober Community, Ali has grown not only in her own sobriety but has also trained to become a sober coach herself —

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Sober Stories: Emily

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2025/08/26

✨ Sober Stories from Everyday People with Sassy Sober Mum ✨This week I’m joined by Emily from Dorset, who is celebrating 1,073 days of sobriety at the time of this recording. After a lifetime of casual drinking that often tipped into over-drinking, Emily reached a point where she was simply fed up with alcohol taking centre stage in her life.Nearly three years ago, she made the spontaneous decision to stop drinking — a choice that changed everything. Since then, Emily has moved to the countryside,

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Sober Stories: Charlotte

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2025/08/12

In this week's episode of Sober Stories from Everyday People, I speak with Charlotte from Margate, UK, who is 579 days alcohol-free. She is currently a single mum of two in her 30s, studying at university to change and progress her career.Charlotte had her first child at 22 and spent much of her early adulthood as a military wife, often on her own while her husband was away. Drinking was part of her social life, but things changed during lockdown when isolation from friends, family, and social life

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Sober Stories: James S

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2025/07/08

Podcast Summary: Sober Stories from Everyday People with Sassy Sober Mum and JamesIn this episode, we chat with James, a proud Bristolian and passionate football fan, who shares his candid journey with alcohol. Starting off as a late teenager casually drinking John Smiths, James's drinking gradually escalated through his twenties, with almost every occasion marked by a drink. Becoming a dad sparked a turning point—he began to feel the need to slow down and reclaim control over his life.James opens

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Sober Stories: Lou C

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2025/06/24

In this episode of Sober Stories from Everyday People — a re-upload after we had to take the original down — I’m chatting with Lou from Shoreham-by-Sea in West Sussex, who is 100 days sober at the time of this recording.Lou is married with a big, blended family — three children, three stepchildren, and two dogs — and she brings incredible honesty and strength to our conversation.We talk about her journey through a tough childhood, a toxic relationship with her children’s father, postnatal depression

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80:30

Sober Stories: Becs

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2025/06/20

This week on Sober Stories from Everyday People, we’re joined by Becs from Manchester, who is 205 days sober at the time of recording.At just 25 years old, Becs has been on a journey with sobriety that began with sober curiosity as early as age 19. Now, with over six months alcohol-free under her belt, she shares her refreshingly honest take on what it’s like navigating sobriety as a young adult in a culture that often glorifies drinking.Growing up in the 90s and 00s and later entering the fashion

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Sober Stories: Claire T

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2025/05/20

** TRIGGER WARNING ** In this week's episode of 'Sober Stories from Everyday People' I am chatting all things spiritual with Claire who is a Reiki practitioner, a shamanic healer and a clairvoyant. Claire is 136 days sober at the time of this recording. It is not Claires first bout of sobriety although things feel very different this time round. In this episode I talk openly about my own spiritual awakening which has been happening progressively over the last 6-8 months. It is a deep conversation

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Sober Stories: Nina

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2025/05/07

In this week’s ‘Sober Stories from Everyday People’ podcast I am chatting with Nina in London who is 116 days sober at the time of this recording. Nina is a member of my THRIVE online women’s Community and has also worked with me directly for several weeks.Nina talks openly about the twists and turns that kept her drinking regularly in her life up until her late 40’s. With two children and a husband, Nina feels like she is really thriving in life and growing stronger every day in sobriety.You can

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Sober Stories: Daniel

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2025/04/08

TRIGGER WARNING (references suicidal thoughts)In this week's episode of the "Sober Stories from Everyday People" podcast, host @sassysobermum interviews Daniel, a 47-year-old from Jersey who has been sober for six years. Daniel discusses Jersey's strong drinking culture and reflects on his chaotic youth, which included a traumatic childhood and early marriage with children. He worked his way up in the IT sector but faced challenges with alcohol. After quitting cold turkey, he experienced severe

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Sober Stories: Catriona

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2025/03/12

This week I am talking with Catriona in Kilkenny, Ireland. Catriona is 10 months sober at the time of this recording. She lives with her husband and two young children and is a small business owner. Catriona talks candidly about the destructive impact alcohol had on her life and how she managed to get sober. Catriona talks about life changes, getting stronger everyday and how the prescribed drug Antabuse helped her begin the journey of quitting for good. You can connect with Catriona on Facebook

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Sober Stories: Hana

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2025/03/04

In the first episode of 2025 I chat with Hana in New York City who is 2 years sober at the time of the recording. Hana's journey is littered with stories of going too far and having no off switch. Hana drank for over 2 decades before deciding enough was enough and quitting for good in the festive season. Hana is brave, inspiring and open with her story. I hope you find it comforting. You can connect with Hana on Instagram at @hanaziggyHelpful links: Get help from me directly by visiting

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100th Episode Special: Reflections of a Sober Life

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2024/12/17

Welcome to this special episode to mark 100 episodes of the Sober Stories from Everyday people podcast. During this episode I explore reflections from my own life and from the lives of the many people I have worked with. Sobriety is a challenging, beautiful and scary process, especially during holiday seasons. I offer insight, wisdom and reassurance for all things early sobriety and hope that you take at least one positive thing from listening, to help you navigate the impending Christmas

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Sober Stories: Nancy

Sober Stories from Everyday People ·

2024/12/06

In this episode I am talking to Nancy from Essex who is sober 10 months at the time of this recording. Nancy is married with 2 children. Nancy talks about growing up in a sociable household and trying alcohol-pops for the first time. The transition from carefree childfree days to mortgage, kids and work pressures, Nancys drinking followed a similar path to many other guests on this show. Once Nancy decided to quit she threw herself into the learning and mindset work to be successful. You can follow

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