The podcast episode featured a guest named Anit, who has been sober for eight years. He is currently 47 years old and resides in Hove, East Sussex. Anit's journey to sobriety began during a holiday to Malta in 2015 when he had a realization, with the help of a bartender at his hotel, that he had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Upon returning from his trip, he made the courageous decision to quit drinking.Over the course of several years of sobriety, Anit also adopted a vegan lifestyle. He is known for being warm, open, and wise about the effects of his past drinking habits and his path to sobriety. For those interested in connecting with him, his Instagram handle is @crouchingciderhiddenwagon.In this podcast episode, Anit likely shared his personal story, insights into his journey to sobriety, the impact of alcohol on his life, and how he embraced a vegan lifestyle. His experiences and wisdom could serve as an inspiration to others facing similar challenges.

This week I am talking to Jo in Essex who is 6 months sober at the time of this recording. Jo is 41-year-old skincare therapist and a mum of three. Jo talks about how she didn't grow up in a big drinking family and as an adult, wasn't a very heavy drinker. She stopped drinking because she felt less than great and wanted to live a healthier life. It's a simple story with a big impact. Enjoy!

Todays episode is with Mike from Colchester, Essex. Mike is 39 and has been sober for 4.5 years at the time of this recording. Mike talks about how alcohol didn't have any significant role in his childhood and it wasn't until he started higher education that he tried to get into social drinking just to try and fit in. After a while, Mike got fed up of feeling the damaging effects of alcohol and decided to quit for good. This story is another great example of taking the decision to stop drinking just because it makes you feel sub-optimal. I hope you enjoy!

***TRIGGER WARNING*** References of child sexual abuseThis week I am chatting to 30 year old May in Streatham, London, who is 8 months sober at the time of this recording. Like many people her age she is into traveling, eating out, catching up with friends and reading. Her story with alcohol was relatively tame for most of her teenage years and early 2o's but it ramped up after a significant break up, and then 'tipping point' being shut away alone in covid lockdown. This is a great episode. Enjoy!

In the 60th episode of Sober Stories, I am chatting to Luke B from Stratford-Upon-Avon who now resides in Wales, UK. Luke is almost 10 months sober after a couple of stints in The Priory. He has also recently been diagnosed with ADHD. Luke talks about drinking to fit in, mini rock bottoms and how he always had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. He is now into running and getting outdoors and is absolutely loving his sober adventure and where it is taking him. Enjoy the episode.