

They Think It's All Sober
They Think It's All Sober Podcast
Join Jamie and Tom each week as they interview musicians, artists, influencers and athletes about cutting alcohol and other substances from their lives. Hear about how they did it, their motivations and the benefits of sobriety, with a few gory stories of the sesh along the way. Jamie and Tom are also joined weekly by counsellor / psychotherapist David Gibbs to give professional context to the discussions and provide some great resources for people looking to change their relationship with alcohol.No preaching, no judgement, just honesty. They Think It’s All Sober, it is now!
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May 23, 2024 • 1h 18min
Monty Keates: Sober Slaying
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

May 16, 2024 • 1h 28min
Taner Hassan: Self Acceptance Transcends Self Improvement Every Time
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

May 9, 2024 • 46min
Live / Life Recap - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly.
Wow wow wow!! It was the guys first live show last week and it did not disappoint. Join Jamie and Tom to listen back to their thoughts on this brand new incredible experience .The guys also touch on bank holiday madness, how it felt going to a funeral sober and that age old question...how the hell you do a sober stag!Amazing guest coming next week...

Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 13min
Andy Daniell: Confident But Not Complacent
This week, Tom and Jamie are joined by dance music A&R legend Andy Daniell, for an insightful discussion on the drinking culture within the music industry and navigating parenthood while embracing sobriety.Having worked and achieved success at some of the biggest dance labels in the world including Defected Records and FFRR, Andy sheds light on his journey of sobriety whilst navigating his way through a scene that is so heavily intertwined with drink and drug culture. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

Apr 18, 2024 • 57min
100 Days of Sober
This week on the pod, Jamie and Tom sit down to talk about the flurry of messages they've received from you beautiful listeners about completing your 100 days of sobriety! The boys couldnt believe how many sober curious listeners had got in touch to talk about their experiences. So this episode is all about your voices! Hearing your experiences of how it was and sober intentions going forward.Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 49min
ADHD Love (Rox and Rich): Treat Things With Curiosity And Not Judgement
Jamies back from down under and the boys have invited our first ever guest back on the podcast - singer and songwriter RØRY - BUT this time, she is accompanied by her sober husband, Richard!Richard Pink and Roxanne Emery (RØRY) are the couple behind @ADHD_Love on social media. Their videos have been watched over 200 million times! And they aim to break the stigma around ADHD by giving tips for better communication and finding happiness despite life's challenges. The couple are also both sober! And share their experiences of cutting alcohol and substance from their lives and the impact that had on their blossoming relationship. Now this episode explores Rich’ journey into sobriety, how they met, how they helped his sobriety and their journey into forming ADHD Love! (please go back to Episode 1 if you want to hear more about RØRY’s story). In a really powerful conversation, Rich opens up about how having a sober partner gave him the motivation to quit drinking and kept him on the clean and narrow.In this episode, Jamie and Tom learn about the impact of alcohol on ADHD, how to turn frustration into patience and the headspace sobreity can bring your loved one. Finally, we are so pleased to announce RØRY will be the final surprise guest for our live show at Leicester Square Theatre! Make sure to buy tickets now they’re flying off the shelf! ADHD Love new book ’SMALL TALK' is available to pre-order UK. Don’t miss it!

Apr 4, 2024 • 47min
When Is Enough, Enough?
Tom is joined by the shows resident Sober Psychotherapist, David Gibbs, for a deep dive special exploring boundaries with alcohol and when is the right time to say - enough is enough.The two also answer your listener questions! Full of advice and great sobriety teachings - this episode is definitely not one to miss!Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 27min
DJ Fat Tony: Nothing Good Comes From Being Comfortable
This week on the podcast a pure madness is happening! Jamie's in Australia, Tom's hungry for a meal deal, and the infamous DJ Fat Tony is in the studio! Crikey!Tony Marnach, AKA DJ Fat Tony, has played the world's biggest clubs and entertained the world's largest icons - Kate Moss, Freddie Mercury, and Madonna - just to name a few. He truly is a dance legend, reaching so many with his musical feats. However, after many years living life in the fast lane, Tony fell into the obviliion that is addiction. For years he battled urges to consume and drink his way into madness. In 2006 he decided to truly commit to overcoming addiction and has been sober ever since. This is his powerful recount of the events, and how he took back control of his life.In this episode Jamie, Tom and DJ Fat Tony discuss the depths of addiction, the different stages of recovery and how it's never to late to take back control. T/W: This episode contains extreme language and conversation around sexual abuse, suicide and death. Please only listen if you feel safe.Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

Mar 21, 2024 • 1h 32min
Anna Mathur: The First 100 Days
This week on the podcast we've got another sober psychotherapist - author and podcaster Anna Mathur!Anna is a mum of three and author of three Sunday Times best selling novels! Not only that, she hosts the widely listened to podcast 'The Therapy Edit' where she shares grounding words for motherhood feelings. But this week, Anna is the one in the passenger seat, as she opens up to Tom and Jamie about her recent decision to go sober. When this episode was recorded, Anna had just hit her first 100 days of sobriety. In this show, she talks about how those first 100 days have been, the mental clarity and calm sobriety has brought her and why she can't see herself going back to drinking alcohol.Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com

Mar 14, 2024 • 48min
They Think It’s All Sober - Myth Busters
It's a good ol' Tom and Jamie catch up on the pod this week and they're breaking down myths around sobriety.Does going sober make you boring?Does 0.5% alcohol mean you’re actually drinking alcohol?Does sobriety cause you to lose weight?All the answers you're looking for are here as well as exciting news regarding the live show, YouTube and some cheeky summer appearances!