On today’s episode on One For The Road I have to issue a trigger warning as there are discussions around child abuse and suicide. My guest on todays show today is Lucy Bruce. Lucy lives in Glasgow with her two daughters and has now been sober for 18 years. Her childhood was impacted by alcohol, violence & sexual abuse and she self-medicated with alcohol throughout her teens and early twenties until suicidal thoughts and panic attacks made her seek help to get sober. Despite removing alcohol Lucy struggled with unresolved childhood trauma & suffered from obtrusive thoughts surrounding her pregnancies until years later when she experienced MDMA Therapy and has never looked back. Lucy is a single parent, has weathered divorce, co-dependent relationships and loss but still lives a life free from alcohol. She is passionate about her children and work as an Alcohol-free coach and wants to share her story with women who may be going through similar experiences to help get rid of the stigma around the issues.  www.lucybrucelifecoach.com  https://www.instagram.com/lucybrucelifecoach/ If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to One For The Road. This week i am joined by Sharon and Lauretta, an acclaimed comedy double act who have appeared in numerous TV and stage productions, developed sitcoms with comedy giants, and written plays for the West End. Sharon and Lauretta went from red wine-drinking Chinese take-out aficionados to thriving advocates of a plant-based lifestyle. Sharon's diagnosis of a rare autoimmune disease was a turning point that led them down a path of resilience, determination, and ultimately, transformation. Sharon was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease just before her son was born over 9 years ago. She was covered from head to toe in a chronic rash, and at times was wheelchair-bound. On a concoction of very toxic drugs and steroids, she decided she needed to find another way to get better. Her sister was determined to do everything she could to help Sharon. Her husband left her at six months pregnant, and she was now looking after Sharon, her daughter, and Sharon's son. As two single Mums living together with very young children, they decided they wanted to do everything to get Sharon's health back. After extensive research and a lot of trial and error, together they transitioned into a plant-based diet with lots of nutrient-dense foods, gave up alcohol and processed foods. Lauretta retrained as a natural vegan chef concentrating on nutrition. Sharon is now off all drugs, feels better than ever, and is back running. They decided they wanted to inspire others and in 2018 set up a wellness retreat, The Detox Barn followed by launching their first product, Funki Coffee, and their hugely successful podcast - The Gavin Sisters Wellness Show. www.gavinsisters.co.uk Insta: @gavinsistersuk TIKTOK:@gavinsisters Facebook: @TheDetoxBarn You Tube: @gavingavin If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for tuning into this weeks epsiode of One For `The Road. This week i am joined by Matt Busbridge. Matt started drinking when he was 17 - it was something that wasn’t really of interest to him before that and he began mainly going to clubs etc and drinking maybe once a week . Drink gave him the confidence and a whole new lease of life at that age. He struggled , and still does, with confidence . He reckons it all stems from where he used to be quite a big lad and that hasn’t really left him since . Matt then started taking drugs around the age of 22 - the drug of choice was cocaine . He dabbled with others - mdma / ecstasy / ketamine and he took drugs all the way up to his 30s … it was pretty much a weekly occurrence with him; with these actions he self sabotaged relationships, but alsonused it as a form of self medicating . When living in London Matt was drinking and using around 3 days a week and he used to also do something called ‘Monday club’ where it was a case of just getting messed up after work .  Matt went through Mega lows; chromic depression and anger towards people who wanted to help whuch was very selfish Matt went sober last January, he didn’t attend AA - he mainly just listened to podcasts . Matt is doing really well now and hopes that by sharing his story it will help others to look at their relationship with drugs and alcohol. https://www.instagram.com/highsobrietypodcast_?igsh=bGs0NDUzbDc0c3Zr&utm_source=qr https://anchor.fm/highsobrietypodcast https://youtu.be/CfAyZfbdWBs?si=-3i2kcCamFK-2cSb If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for joining me for this weeks episode of One For The Road. This week i am joined by Emily Horwood. Emily grew up in the noughties, amongst the parties of the primrose hill set and the carnage of Camden Town. The drink and the drug scene was in full swing and Emily's relationship with alcohol was off and running. As the people around her started to 'grow up' and have families, Emily continued to do what she knew...searching for the next 'high,' travelling, partying and jumping from job to job. Emily's life changed when she found herself in an abusive relationship, fuelled by alcohol. After seeking help to leave, Emily found that she was now drinking to 'escape' her reality, more than ever.  Emily's story, describes the 'grey-out' years from her mid 20's - mid 30's, she talks about having children as a way to 'fix' herself, she shares her darkest times and how she finally hit her emotional rock bottom. Emily shares her story of courage and determination to change her relationship with alcohol for good. We hear how she found the support she needed, her journey into Alcoholics Anonymous, her relapse and her comeback. We talk about the value of connection, accountability, maintenance and helping others and how the Sober Community is now one of the key tools that Emily uses to change her life for the better and to support others who are considering or trying out a new sober way of life.  Emily posts daily on her instagram page, @stepping_on_the_sober_train .... She shares nuggets of wisdom and lessons she is learning along the way on her Sober 'Journey.'  http://www.emilyhorwood.com/ http://www.womensaid.org.uk/ http://www.thespeedomickfoundation.org/ If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for joining me for this week's One For The Road episode. This week I am joined by Tanya Bardsley. Tanya is one of the country's best-known reality TV personalities and an author, model and life coach. Tanya starred in the Real Housewives of Cheshire for almost a decade, however at the same time was struggling with the perfect storm of ADHD symptoms, peri-menopause symptoms and self-medicating using alcohol. Following a breakdown at the end of 2022, Tanya spent time in rehab and has completely re-evaluated her relationship with alcohol. She recently celebrated her first anniversary of being alcohol-free and has never felt better. Tanya continues appearing on TV and working to raise awareness of the impact of ADHD and helping others transform their well-being through her Transform With Tanya coaching programme. https://www.instagram.com/tanyabardsley7/ https://transformwithtanyabardsley.com If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kim’s journey began in 2013 when she decided to make the commitment to stop drinking in order to support her son Matthew who had been diagnosed with epilepsy. Sober is the New Cool was created as she soon realised the social pressures surrounding not only herself but her son too. Connection is the key to hope, health and happiness. She quickly realised that sending messages of hope and inspiration every day has the potential to brighten someone’s world. Kim feels blessed to have reinvented herself at the age of 52, and to be able to have filled her life with passion and something she can be proud of, and if we can remember that no act of kindness no matter how small, is ever wasted. Only by giving can we receive more than we already have. https://www.instagram.com/sober.is.the.new.cool/ https://www.facebook.com/soberisthenewcool.org/ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FSoberitnc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_tmHjBMjRmRj-HECQ3_Feg If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. https://www.instagram.com/lucy_norfolk_/ www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another episode of One For The Road. This week I am joined by Scott Thomas. Scott is a former professional party boy who spent the best part of a decade throwing parties for a living. Over the years Scott transitioned into a businessman after a successful appearance on Love Island in 2016. Despite running one of the highest-profile PR agencies The Social PR, Scott continued to struggle with his relationship with alcohol over the years. In 2020 Scott decided to go sober for 12 months and this was the most transformative year of his life. He’s now using his story to inspire others and has become an influencer for self development founding his very own wellness brand Food4thoughts. https://www.instagram.com/scott.thomas/?hl=en https://www.f4t.com/ If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year and welcome back to One for the Road and a great start to 2024! To start off this new year I am joined by Susannah Tonybee-Clifton. Susannah (@suzesober) lives in Hampshire with her husband and three young boys. She works as a freelancer, managing high-net-worth individuals, and is currently undertaking a psychodynamic therapy course having previously gained qualifications in areas such as CBT and Trauma. Suze was diagnosed with Complex PTSD in 2021 after facing a number of life-changing situations throughout her life, including losing her mother in her early twenties, followed shortly by her involvement in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami. Her drinking picked up in her mid-thirties as she admits struggling to come to terms with these traumatic events. Suze is coming up to 2 years sober and is an inspirational and much-valued member of the sober community.  If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to One For The Road this weel ia ma joined by Harrison Ward, perhaps better known as Fell Foodie, an outdoor cook who loves to recreate restaurant style meals on minimal equipment (usually a campstove) in remote locations. He has a strong following across various social media platforms and has featured regularly in the media inc Countryfile Magazine, Men's Fitness, Metro etc. He is a brand advocate for Volvo Car UK, recently featured on the BBC in Dame Mary Berry's latest series ‘Love to Cook’, Channel 5 on ‘Winter on the Farm’ and has been an Ordnance Survey Champion since 2020. His life was very different just some short years ago. Struggling with a clinical depression first appearing in his adolescence, Harrison's life spiralled out of control. At its worst he was consuming in excess of 20 pints daily, was a full time smoker and had ballooned in weight to over 22 stone. The end of a relationship and a personal breakdown led to a major life change. Harrison is now over 7 years sober, has thrown himself into fitness and hiking and merged his passion for food into his new routine. He takes modern practices back to their primal roots and shows what can be cooked in the mountains as well as sharing the importance of time outdoors for physical and mental wellbeing. He now regularly delivers talks at festivals, on podcasts, workplaces and as a keynote speaker about his personal battle with depression, suicidal thoughts and journey from an overweight, alcoholic, smoker to the fit, fell loving foodie he is today. His debut cook book, ‘Cook Out’ has been published by Vertebrate Publishing in 2023. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fellfoodie/ Website – https://www.fellfoodie.co.uk Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cook-Out-Foodies-gourmet-outdoors/dp/1839811986/ref=zg_bs_g_279450_sccl_19/261-0854685-2334816?psc=1 If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. https://www.instagram.com/lucy_norfolk_/ www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to my bonus episode Of One For The Road with Sophie B Hawkins. The GRAMMY® Award-nominated, RIAA Platinum-certified singer-songwriter has announced her first UK headline performance in almost two decades, set for Sunday, November 26 at London’s The Forge (3-7 Delancey Street, Camden Town, NW1 7NL) For more than three decades, Sophie B. Hawkins has been a chart-topping, award-winning superstar. The New York-based artist dropped “Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover” upon an unsuspecting world in the summer of 1992, earning instant attention for its raw energy and unforgettable confession of lust and longing. The groundbreaking track struck a chord around the world, reaching the top 5 on Billboard’s “Hot 100,” the top 15 on the UK’s Official Singles Chart, and the top 10 in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Greece, New Zealand, and Norway. Indeed, “Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover” remains a classic rock ballad more than 30 years after its initial release, featured on countless film and TV soundtracks as well as a multiformat radio staple around the globe. On todays bonus episode Sophie B Hawkins shares with us the journey through her childhood that made her decide at the age of 14 after reaching her rock bottom to choose a life of abstinence to both alcohol and drugs. Links to her show at the Forge Sunday 26th November  https://theforge.seetickets.com/event/sophie-b-hawkins/the-forge-camden/2805177 If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for joining me for this weeks episode of One For The Road. This week i am joined by Caroline Strawson. Caroline is an award winning Trauma Therapist & Coach and narcissistic abuse survivor. She integrates an array of somatic healing modalities to help others heal and thrive at a nervous system level. She was made homeless after her divorce in 2013 and was left with over £70k debt. She completely retrained and founded her School of Trauma Informed Positive Psychology that is driven to help heal others and teach and educate individuals, workplaces and schools to become trauma informed and has recently launched the worlds first and only Trauma Informed Coaching qualification, level 7, masters degree equivalent. She is a #1 best selling author and podcaster.  If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-narcissistic-abuse-trauma-recovery-podcast/id1527479270 https://www.facebook.com/carolinestrawson https://instagram.com/carolinestrawson?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.facebook.com/groups/thetraumainformedcoachingcollective/?ref=share_group_link https://instagram.com/carolinestrawson?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://schooloftraumainformedpositivepsychology.com/elevate-your-earning/ www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for joining me for this weeks episode of One For The Road, this week i am joined by Lorri Haines. Lorri is a devoted father, successful entrepreneur, and passionate mental health advocate who uses his ever growing, big social presence, experiences and knowledge to help guide, support and encourage others. With a personal background that includes a challenging childhood and a long journey of personal growth, Lorri has become a strong voice for mental health awareness. As a mental health charity ambassador for Nacoa, https://www.instagram.com/nacoauk/ entrepreneur of a mental health platform Shoorah https://shoorah.io Instagram @shoorah @lozzahaines) , and psychology BSc student, he brings a wealth of influence and experience to the conversation. His positive attitude and hardworking nature make him a valuable guest on this podcast covering mental health, well-being and all personal growth topics. If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for joining me for this weeks episode of One For The Road. This week I am joined by Lucy Norfolk. Lucy discusses in this interview how she met and fell in love with her husband Daniel, and how quite quickly alcohol began to show up in the relationship. Last year, this terrible addiction took his life at the tender age of 41. Lucy is passionate about sharing her story in the hope of helping others. If you have been affected by this podcast here are some links to support you. https://www.cruse.org.uk/?s=alcohol https://al-anonuk.org.uk/ https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ https://www.actiononaddiction.org.uk/ If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. https://www.instagram.com/lucy_norfolk_/ www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for joining me for another episode of One For The Road. This week I am joined by Racheal Lander. Rachael is a session cellist who has performed with everyone from London Grammar and Royal Blood to George Michael and Elton John. Rachael is also 16 years in recovery having used alcohol and beta blockers to medicate her crippling performance anxiety. She uses her platform to raise awareness of addiction and recovery in the music industry and is honoured to be a trustee of @musicsupport_uk, the charity that helps those who work in the UK music industry affected by mental ill-health and/or addiction. As part of our discussion, we talk about the charity’s new Family and Friends service that is being developed to provide support to the loved ones (including colleagues) of those struggling with problematic drinking, drug use or other addictions. You can find out more about this on Music Support’s website.  I’m proud to be releasing this episode during #AddictionAwarenessWeek2023 when Music Support, alongside other amazing organisations (including@actiononaddiction and my friends at @nacoauk) come together to call for addiction to be treated as a serious mental health condition and seek access to treatment, support and care so recovery can be possible for everyone. You can find Rachael on her Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/rachaellander84/ If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the 100th episode of One For The Road! I wanted to make episode 100 a bit of a celebration episode so i have invited Dani Martinez, my producer on One For The Road to join me. Dani has been with the show since day one, and together we discuss how working on the show has completely changed her outlook and attitude with alcohol, and the education and insight that she has gained thorough working with myself and integrating into the sober community. We also discuss how Dani has recently had excision surgery for chronic endometriosis and has used alcohol to deal with both the mental and physical aspect of the disease pre op, and the effects that alcohol ingestion has on inflammation in the body and hormones. We also run through our individual lists of guests episodes we have gained knowledge or comfort from. Thank you to all of my guests, listeners and everyone that has supported the show from day one, you are all so appreciated. If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ This show is in Partnership with disordered eating Coach Helen Bennett. email: info@helenbennett.co website: https://www.helenbennett.co/ TikTok, Facebook, YouTube & Instagram:  @coachhelenbennett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on One For The Road the wonderful Prof. David Nutt joins me. Professor Nutt is a neuropsychopharmacologist specialising in researching drugs that affect the brain and conditions such as addiction, anxiety and sleep. He is the author of the book Drink, and his latest book Psychedelics explores the idea of treating mental health conditions such as depression, OCD, PTSD, and disordered eating and addiction. If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. https://www.yellowkitebooks.co.uk/titles/david-nutt/drink/9781529398014/ https://www.yellowkitebooks.co.uk/titles/professor-david-nutt/psychedelics/9781529360530/ www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ This show is in Partnership with disordered eating Coach Helen Bennett. email: info@helenbennett.co website: https://www.helenbennett.co/ TikTok, Facebook, YouTube & Instagram:  @coachhelenbennett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for joining me for this week's episode of One For The Road. This week I am joined by Jimmy Weir as he shares his story with us. Alcohol was everything to him – his best friend, his saviour, the thing he turned to and would ultimately favour over everything and everyone. It all eventually came to a head February 2020 when he was living with his girlfriend and her two children. When he was sober, life was great and they were one amazingly weird little family. He had moments of sobriety but each time he slipped it seemed to get worse than the cycle that went before. He honestly wanted to help himself or let people help him but all the while, he could feel it slipping away from him and each time he picked up, it spiralled.  He checked into a rehab in Blackpool, his family helped him get there. He is very lucky to have their support in his life and he knows there are people out there who have none. In Blackpool he learned many tools to combat craving's and avoid picking up that first drink. He now lives on the Isle of Man close to his family and he has his own gardening business. He can finally say that he has turned a corner and has been touched by a miracle or higher power, but whatever it is he is proud to say that he is in recovery, that he is a recovering alcoholic. Saying that out loud is something he never thought he would say but he is proud to say it now. If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. https://www.instagram.com/recovery_jimmy/ www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ This show is in Partnership with disordered eating Coach Helen Bennett. email: info@helenbennett.co website: https://www.helenbennett.co/ TikTok, Facebook, YouTube & Instagram:  @coachhelenbennett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for joining me for this week's episode of One For The Road. This week I am joined by Heather Colquhoun. Heather made the decision to go sober over 12 months ago and created an Instagram account to offer support to others in their journey. Her decision came from a mixture of health problems and the death of her best friend Nikki. As such she set up her page to commemorate her friend, called dear_niknak, and discuss the effect of alcohol on those struggling with addiction and the families desperate to help. If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice https://www.instagram.com/dear_niknak/ www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ This show is in Partnership with disordered eating Coach Helen Bennett. email: info@helenbennett.co website: https://www.helenbennett.co/ TikTok, Facebook, YouTube & Instagram:  @coachhelenbennett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for joining me for this week's episode of One For The Road. This week I am joined by Jess Frost. Jess is an ACoA Empowerment and Emotional Agility Coach and Co-Founder of The 3E Space, a coaching and wellbeing organization that allows individuals and organizations to explore, get energized, and feel empowered.  As an adult child of an alcoholic, Jess has spent the last 6 years on her own deep healing and co-dependency recovery journey. Peeling back the layers of her hard armor and protective masks to begin to reclaim her true authentic Self. Jess now supports other ACoA's and co-dependents to do the same both 1:1 and in groups with her training in breakthrough coaching, NLP, Time Line Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and Breathwork.  Jess is also on her own sober curious journey. Gifting herself the space to safely process and release her emotions, whilst truly enjoying the joy, fun, and play in life that she missed out on in childhood. If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice and links for Jess. Follow me on Instagram here Follow me on Facebook here Follow me on Linkedin here Visit the website herewww.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ This show is in Partnership with disordered eating Coach Helen Bennett. email: info@helenbennett.co website: https://www.helenbennett.co/ TikTok, Facebook, YouTube & Instagram:  @coachhelenbennett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for joining me for this week's episode of One For The Road. I am joined this week by Grammy award-winning musician, Jim Sonefeld, who is part of the huge 90's rock band Hootie and the Blowfish. Jim shares with us his story of early childhood life, his journey into becoming an internationally famous musician, and the turning point that led him to a life of sobriety for the past 19 years. If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/ or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/ Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Swimming-Blowfish-Hootie-Healing-Hell/dp/1913172791?crid=20BG4XI8FBO28&keywords=swimming+with+the+blowfish&qid=1692291259&sprefix=swimming+with+the+blowfish,aps,83&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=imperfectlyna-21&linkId=336e763a7a78d32c7ad0042b0d9dae27&language=en_GB&ref_=as_li_ss_tl www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services https://nacoa.org.uk/ Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/ www.instagram.com/grownuphustle/ This show is in Partnership with disordered eating Coach Helen Bennett. email: info@helenbennett.co website: https://www.helenbennett.co/ TikTok, Facebook, YouTube & Instagram:  @coachhelenbennett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.