They Think It's All Sober

This week on the podcast, Jamie and Tom are joined by Brit Award-winning songwriter James Newman! Known for hits like "Waiting All Night" by Rudimental and "Blame" with Calvin Harris and John Newman, James has collaborated with artists such as Ed Sheeran and Armin Van Buuren, leaving a notable mark on the music industry. In this episode, James talks about his recent milestone of embracing sobriety after years in the music business. Two months sober, he shares how this change has impacted his personal growth and career. Join Jamie, Tom, and James for an intimate conversation as they explore his career, mindset, and the newfound clarity that sobriety has brought him. Full of great advice for all of you starting your journey! Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsoberFollow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

We've got such a powerful conversation for you this week - Jamie and Tom sit down for a chat with Issy Hawkins, an actress, content creator, and Alcohol Change UK Ambassador. In this episode, Issy talks about her journey to sobriety. She shares how she ended up in rehab at 21 and learned to live without alcohol. An incredible story.Issy discusses the difficulties of living in a world where drinking is common. She explains how she overcame pressures to drink and found happiness without alcohol. Her story shows that anyone, no matter their age, can have issues with alcohol and that sobriety should be celebrated.Issy also talks about supporting young people who struggle with alcohol and how sobriety can lead to a more authentic and fulfilling life.Tune in to hear Issy’s inspiring story of strength and self-discovery, and learn how living sober can be rewarding at any age.Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsoberFollow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

This week on the podcast, it's a good ol' knees-up with the lads! Jamie and Tom sit down to catch up about life and everything to do with sobriety and that naughty little minx…anxiety. They share their experiences and give their advice on managing feelings now they're alcohol & substance free. This episode is the start of our “A-Z of sobriety” happening on Patreon, so if you enjoy make sure to head over to our page for more content coming soon!Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsoberFollow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

This week on the pod, Jamie and Tom sit down with Dave Wilson, AKA Sober Dave - a renowned author, motivational speaker, and sobriety coach. At the age of 54, Dave made the life-changing decision to go sober, proving that it’s never too late to make a positive change. As the host of the top 10 Apple Podcast 'One For The Road,' Dave brings a wealth of experience and insight into the journey of sobriety. One book down and many conversations later, Dave continues to help countless individuals by sharing the highs and lows of his sobriety journey, offering hope and motivation to those facing similar challenges.In this episode, Dave shares his personal story of overcoming alcoholism, including the secrecy of hiding drinking habits at home, the impact addiction had on his body, and power of giving sobriety a go whatever age you are.Check out Daves instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/?hl=enOur Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsober

SEASON FOUR IS GO BABY! It's been a month, an entire month...and Jamie and Tom have hated being away every single second.England are in the semi's, Labour are in power and the boys are back to kick off Season 4 with a BANG!This weeks guest is a LEGEND, the global best selling author Catherine Gray. Catherine an award-winning writer and editor who has been published in the Guardian, Stylist, the Telegraph, Grazia, The Lancet Psychiatrist, Mr & Mrs Smith, BBC Earth, Women's Health and Stella. Catherine's hit debut book, The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, became a Sunday Times top 10 bestseller within a fortnight of publication, and attracted positive coverage from the likes of T2, Private Eye, Woman's Hour, Stylist, BBC Breakfast, the Telegraph, Grazia and the Guardian. When she's not writing, Catherine can generally be found taking twenty (identical) pictures of the sunset, wondering why she's always the sweatiest person in yoga, fighting her 'spend it all!' financial urges, or scanning the body language of strangers to see if it's OK to pet their dog.All in all - SHE IS A HERO!Her new book Versions Of A Girl is out now:https://linktr.ee/versionsofagirlWE ALSO LAUNCHED PATREON! Help us continue to deliver this podcast and sign up here:https://linktr.ee/theythinkitsallsober

Hello friends,So many of you guys have been asking how to help us, and well, this is it! We’ve been super honest with you about the cost of this podcast and whilst we will always continue to keep investing and delivering free weekly pods, we wanted to build a platform where we can offer you more but you can help us directly without us taking on sponsorship or ruining the podcast with adverts!So here you go…They Think It’s All Sober Patreon, no pressure, no stress if not but if you like what we do and want to help us continue to make this podcast then please click on this link and help us out!Can’t wait to be back full speed next week!Http://Patreon.com/theythinkitsallsober

There's so much to celebrate in this episode of the podcast! Jamie marks 2 years of sobriety, we celebrate the podcast's 1st birthday, and we wrap up series 3. But don't worry, before we take a short break, we have a heartfelt episode for you. Tom and Jamie reflect on the past series, share the main lessons they've learned, and discuss the challenges of revisiting places associated with their drinking pasts.Thank you all SO MUCH for your incredible support—this podcast wouldn't be possible without you. Wherever you are on your sober journey, you've got this. Take care of yourselves, and we'll be back soon with season 4!Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

Here it is, the most requested guest yet, the incredible and inspiring Allie Bailey.Allie is an author, an ultra-runner, a coach, a speaker AND a podcaster but most of all, an incredible human.In what promises to be one of the most honest, hard hitting interviews yet, Jamie and Tom dive into Allie’s journey through alcohol, discovering running, hitting her rock bottom and her incredible recovery story.Allie is a force of nature, running 1000’s of miles across some of the worlds most hostile environments, what’s most surprising is she achieved most of this whilst struggling with depression and alcohol dependency.This is a really special podcast and can’t wait for you to hear it.Allie’s new book “There Is No Wall” is out now, as well as her book tour which you can see the dates below!https://www.speakersfromtheedge.com/theatre-tours/2024/allie-bailey-rwsyFollow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.comT/W: This podcast contains conversation around themes of death and suicide. Please only listen if it feels safe for you. 

Tune in this week for an inspiring conversation with our youngest sober guest, musician and TikTok sensation Monty Keates!Monty skyrocketed to fame in 2020 with his hilarious and brutally honest videos. Now, at 21, he’s transitioning into a music career, a journey that coincided with his decision to go sober at 19.In this episode, Monty provides a unique perspective on Gen Z’s relationship with alcohol. He discusses his reasons for quitting, the importance of having a supportive network, and how sobriety has boosted his self-esteem.Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober

You know we love a sober psychotherapist on the podcast, so it's no surprise that we had to get on Celebrity Therapist and Performance Coach Taner Hassan.Taner is a counsellor, psychotherapist and addiction specialist. He's worked in mental health for over 15 years across the NHS and privately, helping people from all walks of live better understand and navigate their emotions. Taner himself has had a very interesting life, growing up in an Irish/Cypriot family and longed for stardom, which led him down an interesting path full of drugs and booze. Now 17 years sober, Taner has a wealth of knowledge around Sobriety which he shares with all on his social media.In this episode, the three get deep into the science of the brain, better understanding the effects of addiction and alcohol abuse, as well as sharing stories about how they eventually stepped away from the naughty stuff.Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com