The Soberistas Podcast ~ Empowered By Sobriety
Welcome to the Soberistas Podcast, where we dive deep into the topics of sobriety, feminism, the pinking of the alcohol industry, self-esteem and women's health. Join us as we challenge societal norms, encouraging women to embrace their sobriety without shame or judgment. With open and honest conversations, we share personal stories, expert insights, and practical advice to help you hit your sober goals. Get ready to feel empowered, educated, and ready to take on the world!
Episodes
12 episodes
When Trauma Fuels Drinking – with Sam Roome
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Sam Roome – sober coach, speaker, trainee counsellor, and author of The Sober Experience. We talk about the impact of trauma on drinking, and how it can be incredibly hard to access help when alc...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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26:35
Creativity in Sobriety
In this episode, I sit down with Leon Clowes for a deep, inspiring conversation about sobriety and creativity. We explore the long-held belief that alcohol fuels artistic expression—and challenge it head-on. From personal stories to powe...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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20:50
Soberistas Champion, Running Girl - On the 1990s drinking culture, sobriety & Soberistas ♥️
Empowered By Sobriety – The Soberistas PodcastIn this episode, Lucy Rocca sits down with the inspiring Liz Folan, known as Running Girl on Soberistas. Recently named the Soberistas Champion in January 2025, Liz emb...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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37:12
Sopertopia - A Chat With Inspiring Sober Retreats Organiser, Isabel van Zuilen
Lucy Rocca talks to sober influencer and retreats organiser, Isabel Van Zuilen, founder of Sobertopia, a platform for all things alcohol-free. Izzy's story of boozy binge drinker to happy, self-fulfille...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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25:01
Sober Mama - With Rachael Shepherd
From boozy benders to finding the joy of sobriety, Sober Mama is Rachael Shephard's debut book. It tells the story of her rollercoaster ride to abstinence and how ditching the Pinot Grigio for good completely transformed her life. In this podca...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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18:42
Soberistas Champions #1 Davelad
Soberistas provides round the clock support to anyone who wants to quit drinking and stay sober. Our members achieve amazing results in their sobriety, and this podcast episode shines the spotlight on one such member, Davelad. Davelad speaks ab...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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29:43
Lessons From 37 Years Of Sobriety
In this episode, I speak with Chris Burn, who, in his younger years, successfully created an economic and cultural wilderness out of a secure and pleasant lifestyle, using only a bottle of Scotch. After entering rehab to get sober, Chris found ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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30:24
Alcohol, Sobriety & Nutrition
In this episode of the Soberistas podcast, I chat with Dr Chloe Casey, a registered nutritionist and lecturer in nutrition and behaviour at Bournemouth University. Chloe's research interests are women's alcohol use, the impacts of alcohol o...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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36:07
Recovery Runners 🏃♂️
I speak to guest Stephen Melling who started the group, Recovery Runners in Liverpool. I loved speaking to Ste in this podcast who is a true inspiration - following major suffering from his acute anxiety and longstanding drug and alcohol use, S...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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31:50
Values & Vision: Formula For Change
Lucy Rocca shares her tried and tested formula for change - Values and Vision. What gets in the way of success in changing our unwanted behaviours and letting go of unhelpful habits? How do you know what thoughts you should listen to and which ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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23:09
The Sober Mountain Climb
I speak with Soberistas So'Bro, David Lawrenson, about his amazing fundraising mission: David is climbing Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain, nine times in three days to raise money for the Soberistas charity. David and I talk about the b...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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19:46
Creativity as a tool to help women overcome alcohol issues
I speak with inspirational duo Zoe Zontou from Liverpool Hope University and colleague Emma Wilkinson from iChoose/Transforming Choice, who run the Pink Flamingo project in Liverpool. Pink Flamingo offers women a safe space to explore their ide...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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27:11