This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari and Jen welcome Rosalind Richardson to the show.    This episode discusses a real transformation experience, not just in terms of health, but also in terms of life direction and purpose. Roz shares the mistakes she made because of her relationship with alcohol, and the effect that changing her relationship with alcohol had on her life. She says her children played an important role in her decision to stop drinking and smoking and she also shares many amazing transformations that happened in her life from the moment she truly decided to change her relationship with alcohol and made those changes permanent.   In this episode you will learn:  The negative effects heavy drinking can have on your life. How alcohol can be damaging to your relationships with loved ones and family. The distress alcohol can cause in your daily life, including mental, physical and emotional suffering. How being alcohol-free allows your mind to be clearer and to start improving other aspects of your life, including huge improvements to your relationships. Rosalind shares what her relationship with alcohol was like and how it changed after signing up for OYNB and she shares how much OYNB has helped in her journey.   For more information on what is shared in this episode and to join the AFM community for more support, coaching, book club, meetups and positivity power-ups then head to https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/afm and use the code PODCAST10 for 10% off joining the Alcohol-Free community.   The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol.    This podcast will help you to kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself.    You’ll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight and feeling noticeably better just by taking a break from booze.    If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life!   Key Takeaways: When you’re alcohol-free, your mind is much clearer and you’re able to make better decisions and judgments. Changing your relationship with alcohol can positively impact your close relationships. Resources Ruari Fairbairns LinkedIn | Facebook Jen Fairbairns LinkedIn  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari and Jen welcome OYNB member Claire Holiday.     During the conversation, Claire discusses her relationship with alcohol and how she started on her journey toward changing it. She shares how people label themselves based on their drinking habits and how the wrong beliefs around drinking culture can have a huge impact on many areas of life.    Claire, like many others, found herself in a cycle of working in a busy job as well as raising her family and finding herself exhausted. A few glasses of wine in the evening were often her escape, but this simply masked the fact that she was physically and mentally depleted.   Claire reveals that she didn’t actually realise how much of a negative impact that alcohol was having on multiple areas of her life - what could seem like a fairly innocent way of relaxing was having some seriously detrimental effects. One of the biggest issues that Claire sees is how NOT drinking is still considered to be a taboo subject.    On the topic of making positive changes, Claire highlights the importance of spending time with people that inspire you, especially those who may have shared goals and values. She explains that one of her principles in life is trying new things, which is what led her to initially undertake one of the OYNB challenges. She talks in detail about her experiences within the One Year No Beer community; stepping up from the 90-day and 365-day challenges into the mastermind.   In this episode you will learn:  How alcohol can affect many areas of your life  Why going alcohol-free can still be a taboo subject  Steps to supporting your alcohol-free journey  How OYNB has impacted Claire’s journey For more information on what is shared in this episode and to join the OYNB community which is the world’s most powerful accountability group to access daily content and videos, guides and resources, access to the community, coaching access, online and ebooks then head to https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/takethechallenge now.    The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol.   This podcast will help you to kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself.    You’ll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight and feeling noticeably better just by taking a break from booze.    If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast, Ruari discusses how to carefully and effectively talk to a friend who you think is drinking too much. Ruari will share an appropriate way of approaching your friend or family member in your effort to help them change their relationship with alcohol. One of the members of OYNB shared recently that what was helpful for them in changing their relationship with alcohol was reading other people’s stories. Ruari points out that it is vital to building trust with the person you are looking to talk to and that they don’t feel that they are being attacked. He also advocates that you lead by example.  In this episode, you will learn:  How to talk to a friend that is drinking too much how to approach them appropriately and how to bring up the topic at a suitable time. The enormity of what is going on for people who are drinking too much. They talk about it not only being a habit linked to trauma and environmental factors, but also, for many people, a part of their identity. Why is the issue considered to be a hot potato for many people? Ruari discusses how heavy and raw the conversation on this topic can be with a friend or loved one and why you should treat it with the utmost care.  How to build trust with your friend or loved one, particularly when bringing up this topic. It’s as Ruari stated, “Trust is built through vulnerability.” It’s essential to find a time and place where you and your loved one can connect. What not to do in reaching out to people that are drinking too much. You should not bring up the topic in the heat of an argument or introduce your point while drinking or after drinking together. To have a fruitful interaction with their drinking, you cannot rush into it. There is a reason for their drinking, so treating it as small talk or an argument will not work. Why making assumptions about your friend or loved one's situation and thought process based on the stigma surrounding drinking too much in society is a big issue. For more information on what is shared in this episode and to join the AFM community for more support, coaching, book club, meetups, and positivity power-ups, then head to https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/afm and use the code PODCAST10 for 10% off joining the Alcohol-Free community.  The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol Finally.   This podcast will help you kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present, and healthiest version of yourself.   You’ll hear the inspiring, motivating, and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight, and feeling noticeably better by taking a break from booze.   If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies, and support but also motivate and inspire you to transform your life!  Key Takeaways: Handle the conversation about drinking too much with your loved one or friend very carefully. Building trust is the foundation for helping your friend or loved one towards a new relationship with alcohol.  Resources:  Ruari Fairbairns LinkedIn | Twitter Jen Fairbairns LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari and Jen welcome Julian Tittershill on to the show. Julian is someone who has an amazing, thought-provoking and empowering story to share. As a former rugby club captain and regular member of the local cricket club he is someone who grew up surrounded by drinking culture, so this episode sheds light on the impact of hobbies that accompany alcohol can have. Julian is a vital part in the OYNB community, as an active member and community moderator.   They discuss Julian’s incredible story and how he changed his relationship with alcohol. Julian relates interesting anecdotes about his first experience drinking, as well as his college years. He also shares how OYNB supported him to change his relationship with alcohol, and gives practical tips for listeners who also want to make the same change.   In this episode you will learn:  Julian’s early academic career, failing A levels and going to work in a factory. Julian’s relationship with alcohol throughout his life. He talks about the big booze culture in London at the time he was growing up.  Julian’s memories of playing rugby in university and afterwards, and his thoughts on rugby culture. Millennials have a similar relationship with alcohol to previous generations for the most part, but norms differ in some ways. A frightening visit to the doctor and how it inspired Julian to make a change, and what led him to OYNB soon after. Some positive lifestyle changes Julian made and the impact on his well-being. Three tips Julian gives listeners who want to change their relationship with alcohol.   For more information on what is shared in this episode and to join the OYNB community which is the world’s most powerful accountability group to access daily content and videos, guides and resources, access to the community, coaching access, online and ebooks then head to https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/takethechallenge now.    The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol.   This podcast will help you to kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself.   You’ll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight and feeling noticeably better just by taking a break from booze.    If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life!   Key Takeaway “Do it for yourself.” “Be selfish; because by being selfish and focusing on nothing but your relationship with alcohol you will be better for everybody else around you.”   Resources Julian Tittershill LinkedIn | Twitter Ruari Fairbairns LinkedIn | Twitter Jen Fairbairns LinkedIn  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari and Jen welcome Quirine Overeijnder on to the show.  Their discussion revolves around how OYNB assisted Quirine in chasing a new level of achievement, happiness and clarity by going alcohol-free. Quirine shares her story of how she started consuming alcohol and realised that, what she considered to be normal levels of student drinking, was actually potentially detrimental to her overall well-being. These days, Quirine enjoys life without the influence of alcohol - although she is more than happy for those in her circle of influence to still enjoy a beer or a glass of wine - and you will learn how pursuing an alcohol-free lifestyle alters your outlook on life and the way you think about yourself. In this episode you will learn:  Quirine’s stories of transformation and how OYNB helped her during her journey. She took small steps to becoming alcohol free, unleashing her best self in the process. How OYNB’s programs and community can help you overcome dependancies on alcohol. How increased anxiety usually accompanies excessive alcohol consumption. Becoming alcohol-free can open up more opportunities for you to enjoy your life to the fullest. You’ll be able to make plans to be with the people you love and engage in hobbies that weren’t possible. What it was like for Quirine to be a member of the OYNB. Quirine talks about her experiences there and how supporting others in the group helped her on her journey. For more information on what is shared in this episode and to join the OYNB community which is the world’s most powerful accountability group to access daily content and videos, guides and resources, access to the community, coaching access, online and ebooks then head to https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/takethechallenge now.  The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol. This podcast will help you to kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself.  You’ll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight and feeling noticeably better just by taking a break from booze.  If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life! Key Takeaways: OYNB can help you become alcohol free. Living an alcohol free lifestyle is the first step on your journey to become your best self.  Resources: Quirine Overeijnder LinkedIn Ruari Fairbairns LinkedIn | Twitter Jen Fairbairns LinkedIn    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast, Ruari welcomes Matt McCormick onto the show.  Matt is a coach at OYNB. He shares how OYNB coaches and members mentored and motivated him to live an improved lifestyle after deciding that an alcohol-free lifestyle would give him more enjoyment, more time and more opportunities.  In this episode you will learn:  Living an alcohol-free life isn’t giving something up. “It wasn’t that I stopped drinking; it wasn’t about stopping, it was about starting.” How the OYNB community encouraged Matt to celebrate his alcohol-free life. “It wasn’t a community of people going ‘woe is me, I can’t drink, I’m a failure.’ It was a community of people going ‘I might be struggling here and there, but more and more I’m alcohol-free.’” Changing your relationship with alcohol isn’t about abstinence and willpower. “It’s about learning and applying new habits, gaining a community, and learning about yourself.” Matt's journey as a coach at OYNB. “One of the reasons I got into managing IT was that I wanted to make a difference and help people, and suddenly here’s [OYNB] that allows you to [do that] without building a computer application.” Alcohol Free-Me is a close-knit community within OYNB that offers more support in the form of coaching to help you live an alcohol-free life. This episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens. To make a daily commitment to your health, visit AthleticGreens.com/OYNB For more information on what was shared in this episode and to join the AFM community for more support, coaching, book club, meetups and positivity power-ups, head to Alcohol Free-Me and use the code PODCAST10 for 10% off in joining the Alcohol-Free community. Join the OYNB community, the world’s most powerful accountability group! For more information on what was shared in this episode, and to access daily content and videos, guides and resources, the community, and ebooks, Take the Challenge now.  The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to finally transform your relationship with alcohol. This podcast will help you kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on a journey to become the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself.  You’ll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, increased productivity, reduced anxiety levels, weight loss, and a better quality of life just by taking a break from booze.  If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are already alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support, but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life! Key Takeaways: Rather than giving something up, living an alcohol-free lifestyle makes you gain more than you could ever imagine. Changing your relationship with alcohol isn’t about abstinence and willpower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast, Ruari and Jen welcome Andy Garwood onto the show.  Andy loves to motivate and encourage other members to keep trying no matter what it takes, and to believe that they, too, can achieve their goals. Along with his achievements, he shares the struggles and hardships that he withstood on his quest to live a life free of alcohol. Andy speaks about his experience of staying alcohol-free for 1,382 days in this episode, and teaches listeners about the kind of atmosphere and community cultivated at OYNB. In this episode you will learn:  Andy’s turning point and main motivator to start an alcohol-free life. “I looked at my boys, who were 10 and 6 at the time, and I just thought they deserve better than this.” How an alcohol-heavy lifestyle wrecks your health and dams your potential. “It’s a waste of this short, precious life, isn’t it?” OYNB’s mission, vision, and member experience. “You’ll encounter individuals from all walks of life… it’s a safe and confidential environment.” The tried and true method of self-sabotage: justification. “We know it’s not good for our health and that we need to change, but change is hard, so we justify it it any way we can to make it okay.” The next steps to start your journey to an alcohol-free lifestyle. “If you stop now, you’re not gonna do great things tomorrow or next week, but you’ll look back in a year and say ‘look how far I’ve come.’” This episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens. To make a daily commitment to your health, visit AthleticGreens.com/OYNB  Join the OYNB community, the world’s most powerful accountability group! For more information on what was shared in this episode, and to access daily content and videos, guides and resources, the community, and ebooks, Take the Challenge now.  The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to finally transform your relationship with alcohol. This podcast will help you kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on a journey to become the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself.  You’ll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, increased productivity, reduced anxiety levels, weight loss, and a better quality of life just by taking a break from booze.  If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are already alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support, but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life! Key Takeaways: The OYNB community is a safe and confidential environment that welcomes people from all walks of life. Don’t try to justify excessive drinking. You already know - subconsciously - that it’s bad for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jen and Ruari discuss Gary's relationship with alcohol, how he started to discover it, and eventually how he got addicted. Born in 1972 in the West of Ireland into a farming background. Gary has 2 younger brothers. Things were sometimes a little tricky growing up because he was born with Spina Bifida which meant relatively frequent trips to the hospital, lots of rehabs, missed school etc. There were no “special” facilities in those days. Upon finishing school he did a degree in computer science in Dublin. In the late 90s, he met his wife and they moved to Galway in 2000 where they still live with their 5 dogs. Gary shares what his life was like before he got into the vice and how his experiences, environment, and relationships influenced him to start drinking. You will hear what Gary has to say about OYNB and how that together with personal development changed his relationship with alcohol. How OYNB changed his life. Now, everyone knows and accepts Gary as someone who doesn’t drink and he has not lost a single relationship by becoming alcohol-free but instead gained so much authenticity towards his relationships. Who wouldn’t want a changed life? Let’s listen to this episode and learn how you can change your relationship with alcohol and be alcohol-free. In this episode you will learn:  How alcohol can ruin your life  What is OYNB How OYNB can help you be alcohol free Advices from Gary as an alcohol free person Changing your relationship with alcohol For more information on what is shared in this episode and to join the AFM community for more support, coaching, book club, meetups and positivity power-ups then head to https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/afm and use the code PODCAST10 for 10% off joining the Alcohol-Free community  The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol.  This podcast will help you to kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself.  You’ll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight and feeling noticeably better just by taking a break from booze.  If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast with Ruari and Jen, the new hosts discuss what’s going to be happening with this brand new season of the podcast and they share why this series is all about transformation. As they highlight in this episode, the focus of this new season of the show is about the amazing stories and journeys of the OYNB members - who you will be hearing from in person in this new format of the podcast. Some of the members you’ll be hearing from have dived so deeply into their own personal change that they are now certified OYNB coaches so they will be explaining that transition and what it is like to make such a significant change in your own life that you’re inspired to do it for others too. OYNB is all about changing your relationship with alcohol and this season you will hear from people, just like you, about the life changing impact that can have.   In this episode you will learn:  What OYNB is all about   What’s coming this season  Some of the amazing member stories you are about to enjoy For more information on what is shared in this episode and to join the OYNB community which is the world’s most powerful accountability group to access daily content and videos, guides and resources, access to the community, coaching access, online and ebooks then head to https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/takethechallenge now.  The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol.  This podcast will help you to kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself.  You’ll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight and feeling noticeably better just by taking a break from booze.  If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this brief 'pilot show', Ruari from One Year No Beer shares what's coming up in this series of the podcast! And in Season 2 we are turning the spotlight on the amazing OYNB members to share their incredible journeys to inspire listeners to go on their own mission of personal improvement! The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol. This podcast will help you to kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself. You’ll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight and feeling noticeably better just by taking a break from booze.  If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices