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Laughs without Lager
Laughs Without Lager is a podcast about life beyond alcohol—honest, heartfelt, and lots of laughs. Hosted by Ali and Meg, two Australian women living alcohol-free, they explore the real experiences that come with choosing freedom from alcohol. From early challenges to deeper conversations around trauma, healing, and identity, this is a space for growth, connection, and support. Their conversations are honest and authentic. Whether you’re alcohol free, sober-curious, or somewhere in between, you’re welcome here—no judgment, no hangovers, just real talk and shared stories.
Laughs without Lager
Latest Episodes
How Heart Surgery Forced Me to Stop Binge Drinking & Choose Sobriety
Wayne is a FIFO underground gold miner from Western Australia, and his drinking story sounds like a lot of mine site and small-town stories until it doesn’t. He starts young in New Zealand, learns the weekend “outdrink your mates” rhythm, and c...
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How Ayahuasca & Plant Medicine Can Cure Heavy Drinking & Mindset Loops
A lot of people quit drinking and then hit the real problem: parties, stress, loneliness, and that loud inner critic are still there, only now you’re meeting them sober. I’m joined by Sarah, co-CEO of Behold Retreats, who shares how she went fr...
Vic Vanstone: From Party Mum to Sober Awkward & Reclaiming Your Life
Your life can look completely “fine” and still be falling apart every Sunday morning. We’re joined by Vic Van Stone from Sober Awkward, who gets brutally honest about binge drinking that hides in plain sight: the ladette years, the party reputa...
You Were Funny Before Alcohol: Finding Your True Sober Personality
You know that line people love to say, “I’m more fun when I’m drinking”? We don’t buy it anymore, and we’ve got the stories to prove why. We’re talking about the kind of laughter that actually lands, the kind you remember the next day, and why ...
How Quitting Alcohol Rebuilds Self-Trust & Confidence with Ash Butterss
The lie that keeps most of us stuck isn’t what we tell other people, it’s what we whisper to ourselves when no one is watching. We’re joined by Ash Butters (Behind the Smile), who just celebrated six years sober, and she gets radically honest a...