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One For The Road

Join Sobriety Coach and Speaker David Wilson (aka SoberDave) as he chats to some amazing guests, all of whom have made the decision to look at their relationship with alcohol and take steps towards a positive change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sue Tickle

One For The Road ·

2026/01/30

On this weeks episode of One For The Road I am joined by Sue Tickle who is proudly seven years sober. She is a mum to two sons, aged 26 and 28, and a partner to Jay, who is also sober. Together, they live in their lovely new home just outside Manchester, where Sue now enjoys a genuinely happy and fulfilling life. By profession, Sue is a Senior Manager in the NHS, a role that remains her primary career and passion. Alongside this, she runs Sober Space, a supportive social media community dedicated to

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53:04

Oisin Murphy

One For The Road ·

2026/01/23

On the weeks episode of One For The Road I am joined by Oisin Murphy who is one of the most accomplished jockeys of his generation, a 5 times champion Jockey who has competed at the very highest level of international horse racing. Known for his relentless drive, discipline, and precision, Oisin built a career defined by elite performance and extraordinary pressure. Behind the success, however, Oisin has spoken openly about the toll that high expectations, mental health struggles, and addiction took

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1:03:51

Kate Renninson

One For The Road ·

2026/01/16

This week on One For The Road I am joined by Kate Renninson. Kate’s story is a powerful reminder that recovery doesn’t always begin with rock bottom — sometimes, it begins with clarity.Growing up in a dysfunctional household, Kate experienced emotional harm from an early age. Raised by a narcissistic mother who took a dislike to her, she lived in a home marked by betrayal and instability, including her mother’s affair with her father’s brother. This environment shaped Kate’s sense of self and laid

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1:12:22

Dan Sheridan

One For The Road ·

2026/01/09

On this weeks episode of One For The Road I am join by Dan Sherian.In May 2020, after years of alcoholism, deep identity loss, and hiding behind an avatar known as “Big Dan,” his world came crashing down.In 2019, he was diagnosed with cirrhosis. The following year, after undergoing an endoscopy, he found him self fighting for his life in intensive care after total liver failure and a massive gastrointestinal bleed. He was clinically dead for under a minute. That moment marked the beginning of his

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1:01:34

Kaitlin Reeve

One For The Road ·

2026/01/02

Happy New Year and welcome back to the latest season of One For The Road. My first guest joining me on the pod for 2026 is Kaitlin Reeve. Kaitlin is a mum in recovery who shares her personal story of addiction, sobriety, and healing to inspire hope and show others that change is possible. During her 20 years of addiction, she did everything she could to hide, carrying shame, fear, and the belief that being honest or asking for help would mean losing her children. That fear kept her silent and

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58:28

*Xmas Bonus Episode* with William Porter

One For The Road ·

2025/12/19

Christmas can be one of the hardest times of the year when alcohol is everywhere. In this Christmas special of One For The Road, I’m joined by William Porter, author of Alcohol Explained, for an honest, grounded conversation about navigating the festive season without losing yourself to drinking. We talk about staying sober when the pressure is high, family dynamics are charged, and routines are out the window. And importantly, we also explore how to navigate Christmas if you’re not quite ready to

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57:01

Ash Mulimba

One For The Road ·

2025/11/14

On this seasons finale I am joined by Ash who is a 30-year-old musician whose journey from chaos to clarity is nothing short of inspiring.Introduced to drugs and alcohol at just 12 years old, he used them as an escape from a turbulent family life and undiagnosed ADHD. The underground London rave scene became his refuge, a place where he could feel free, yet where his struggles quietly deepened.By 17, Ash had formed a band that saw early success and international recognition. But behind the scenes,

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1:10:53

Alexi Kruiz

One For The Road ·

2025/11/07

On this weeks episode of One For The Road I am joined by Alexi Kruiz, a UK emotional being born to two different cultures, family split between love being expressed in chaos or avoidance. Using alcohol as a coping mechanism to feel more confident, feeling like the odd one out with sensory sensitivity.As time went on, gravitation towards chaos kept reappearing as it felt so familiar, though there were stints of sobriety throughout teens and twenties. Events such as having her mother become terminally

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1:00:51

Brad Garrett

One For The Road ·

2025/10/31

On this weeks episode of One For The Road I am joined by Brad Garrett is an Emmy and SAG Award winning actor, comedian, and writer. He won three Emmys for his role as "Robert Barone" on the iconic television series EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND and received an Emmy nomination along with a Screen Actors Guild nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for his portrayal of "The Great One" in the telefilm GLEASON.Brad most recently co-starred in the Apple TV Plus series HIGH DESERT, and

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1:10:19

Alex Leigh

One For The Road ·

2025/10/24

On this weeks episode of One For The Road I am joined by Alex Leigh, a former 90s international fashion model who once lived a life of excess, glamour, and indulgence. But it wasn’t the runways or wild nights that finally brought her down — it was the “mummy needs wine” culture that quietly stole her peace. Now over two and a half years sober, Alex has reclaimed her life and uses her social media platforms to inspire mid-forties mums who feel they’ve lost themselves. Drawing on her own journey of

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1:04:20

Dan Bateman

One For The Road ·

2025/10/17

Welcome back to this weeks episode of One For The Road, where I am joined by Dan Bateman who is a 36 year old podcaster from Carlisle, who has struggled with addictions all his life. He is using his podcast, Be The Best Version Of Yourself to share his journey and struggles to help others.Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/share/168UqswvBw/?mibextid=wwXIfrX -https://x.com/bethebestvy?s=21TikTok -https://www.tiktok.com/@dan_batemannn?_t=ZN-8zTXi8d4NGA&_r=1If you want to connect with me via

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55:27

Justin Bone

One For The Road ·

2025/10/10

On this weeks episode of One For The Road I am joined by Justin Bone, a recovering alcoholic who has been sober for more than 3,000 days. Once one of the fastest young athletes in England, setting a county sprint record that still stands, his early life was full of promise, discipline, and success. But when his athletic career ended, he filled the void with drink, drugs, and the nightlife industry, spending 25 years running bars, clubs, and restaurants while slowly losing control.At his lowest

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33:04

In Kind Direct *Bonus Episode*

One For The Road ·

2025/10/07

Welcome to this very special bonus episode of One For The Road. I am joined by Darren and Michael as we discuss supporting the direct correlation of poverty and addiction, and learn more about the UK charity In Kind Direct.In Kind Direct is the leading product giving charity in the UK on a mission to support people living in poverty.Every day, they help thousands of people from all walks of life who are facing hardship, by working with charitable organisations and companies to ensure everyone has

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1:17:01

Nina

One For The Road ·

2025/10/03

Welcome back to this weeks episode of One For The Road. I am starting the season off with the lovely Nina. Nina grew up between Hong Kong and London in what felt like a happy family life. It wasn’t until she returned to Hong Kong after boarding school that she became aware of her mother’s drinking, which had started to escalate. Her teenage years were turbulent, marked by her parents’ divorce and the beginning of her own drinking journey. Boarding school offered comfort and structure, but being away

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1:15:17

Annie Knowles

One For The Road ·

2025/08/22

This week on One For The Road I am joined by Annie Knowles who is a certified sobriety, confidence, and life coach who helps busy women, especially those in healthcare and public services, rethink their relationship with alcohol, without pressure or shame. After more than 33 years working in the NHS, Annie experienced post-pandemic burnout and decided in 2021 to step away from alcohol. That decision changed everything. Her coaching brand, Sober Rainbow Rider, was inspired by the pandemic rainbows

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Julia Samuel MBE

One For The Road ·

2025/08/15

This week on One For The Road I am joined by Julia Samuel MBE who is a leading UK psychotherapist who worked for decades in the NHS. She is Founder Patron of Child Bereavement UK; an organisation she played a significant part for 25 years. She is a former Vice President of BACP. Julia has written three best-selling books; Grief Works, This Too Shall Pass, and she published Every Family Has a Story. Each of her books have been published in over 17 foreign territories.She has written for all the

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1:01:25

Niall Harbison

One For The Road ·

2025/08/08

On this weeks episode of One For The Road I am joined by Niall Harbison, a street dog rescuer based in Thailand. In early 2021, recovering from a near-death experience caused by substance abuse, Niall started jogging around Koh Samui, Thailand. Observing many malnourished dogs, he started bringing food to some and sharing the videos online. Niall's videos started to attract the attention of people all over the world who wanted to help. Niall has since set up the HappyDoggo charity, whose aim is to

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56:09

Kate Annetts

One For The Road ·

2025/08/01

On this weeks episode of One For The Road I am joined by Kate Annetts who is a journalist, disability rights advocate and community engagement facilitator who lives in Brighton. In her early 20s Kate was partying hard every weekend and some weeknights when her physical health began to decline. She appeared drunk even when she wasn't (although she admits that wasn't often). It took seven years for her to be diagnosed with friedreich's ataxia, by which time her mental health was much worse and as a

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1:08:35

Sarah Chamberlain

One For The Road ·

2025/07/25

On this weeks episode of One For The Road I am joined by Sarah Chamberlain who is the founder of UnashamED, an organisation dedicated to tackling shame across education, personal development, and sober living. A former teacher, coach, and consultant, Sarah brings deep expertise in psychology and education to her mission of creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and unashamed. While UnashamED began by supporting young people and educators, Sarah’s work has expanded to focus strongly on

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1:11:39

David Graham

One For The Road ·

2025/07/18

My guest on this weeks episode of One For The Road is Dave Graham. David is a professional musician and touring saxophonist with 1970s chart-toppers Showaddywaddy, a role he’s proudly held since 2009. Classically trained at the Royal Northern College of Music and the University of Manchester, Dave has built a career spanning over 30 years, performing across the UK and Europe. Alongside his performance work, Dave spent over a decade as a music teacher, sharing his passion and expertise with students

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