Sober Across the Pond
Sober Across the Pond is a weekly transatlantic podcast hosted by two seasoned alcohol-free coaches—one in the UK, one in the US—offering real, relatable conversations about thriving without alcohol. With warmth, humor, and zero judgment, we explore sober living through the lens of professional life, parenting, personal growth, and purpose.
Sober Across the Pond
Sober at Work (Part 1 of 4): Navigating Boozy Workplace Culture
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Welcome to Year 2 of Sober Across the Pond — and thank you again for helping us reach our one-year anniversary and 1,000 downloads milestone.
We’re continuing the momentum with a new mini-series: Sober at Work.
In Part 1 of 4, we talk about workplace drinking culture and how it shows up in corporate life — from “boozy norms” to social expectations — and how staying alcohol-free can become a quiet superpower in clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
We cover:
- how workplace culture has shifted since COVID and hybrid work
- why alcohol still shows up as the default “social glue” in many environments
- how to stay authentic when you’re asked about drinking (or not drinking)
Part 2 drops next, where we get into the real-world consequences and what happens at work events when alcohol is the default.