Podcast appearances and mentions of Clare Pooley

Nutrition basics in sobrietyJaney chats to The Medicinal Chef Dale Pinnock on the basics of nutrition, its good to be reminded!Buy Theanine here https://amzn.to/4jw2H8hBuy the Magnesium blend I recommend, plus Vit D, Vit C and if you're menopausal consider iodine https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489Thought about training to be a sober coach?If you missed our webinar on What does it mean to be a sober coach, dm or email and you can listen to the audio recording Connection is key Join us for a very special recording of the Alcohol Free Life podcast live at Club Soda Wed 18 June, myspecial guests are Clare Pooley and The Sober Socialites You can come on your own! Try some amazing AF drinks and meet like minded people Tues 24 June The No Booze SupperClub at Lussmanns St Albans (the best restaurant in Herts)July 2nd Penzance literary festival https://www.thesoberclub.com/events/New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host ofcontent on holistic living. Membership includes and online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regularzoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentIf you want to support the work goto www.buymeacoffee.com/janeyleegraceThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reachout, tell someone you're doing this! @janeyleegrace Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts October 18-19, email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janey at janeyleegrace.com Supplements for recoveryThe BEST Magnesium blend ever is the blend from Clive – if you use this ⁠⁠link for everything you buy, a bit goes into ourSober Club giveback fund If you can afford it, also get Vit D3, Amino Acids and Iodine (if you're menopausal) Check out my new Substack, youcan be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extras Sobriety Rocks…& TheWoo WorksFollow Janey on social media@janeyleegrace  

Janey chats to Patrick Fox on the challenges facing men who are quitting alcohol  Patrick is a life coach and hosts The Alcohol Rethink podcast https://www.patrickjfox.com/Thought about training to be a sober coach?If you missed our webinar on What does it mean to be a sober coach, dm or email and you can listen to the audio recording Connection is key Join us for a very special recording of the Alcohol Free Life podcast live at Club Soda Wed 18 June, my special guests are Clare Pooley and The Sober Socialites You can come on your own! Try some amazing AF drinks and meet like minded people Tues 24 June The No Booze Supper Club at Lussmanns St Albans (the best restaurant in Herts)July 2nd Penzance literary festival New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support, accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host ofcontent on holistic living. Membership includes and online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regularzoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing contentIf you want to support the work go to www.buymeacoffee.com/janeyleegraceThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you're doing this! @janeyleegrace Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offers holistic sober coach training, our next course starts October 18-19, email Janey for a chat to see if its right for you – janey at janeyleegrace.com Supplements for recoveryThe BEST Magnesium blend ever is the blend from Clive – if you use this ⁠⁠link ⁠⁠for everything you buy, a bit goes into ourSober Club giveback fund If you can afford it, also get Vit D3, Amino Acids and Iodine (if you're menopausal) Use this link for everything: ⁠?https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/315625/11489?⁠ Check out my new Substack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extras Sobriety Rocks…& TheWoo WorksFollow Janey on social media@janeyleegrace  

LISTEN NOW Apple ⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reeding-between-the-lines/id1744436935⁠ Instagram⁠ instagram.com/reedingpod⁠ Free Book Tracker⁠ reeding-between-the-lines.kit.com/tracker⁠ Spotify⁠ open.spotify.com/show/5Tslw66002aTNMINx8cSf0 BOOKS: Teller of small fortunes Julie Leong - Nov 2024, puboished by ACE ***Note: at the time of the recording I mention that the main character in this novel experieices cultural adversity. I am further in the book and want to mention that the character experpeicnes acts of rcism and bullying. By no means did I intend to downplay that. Ex Marks The Spot by Gloria Chao - Viking Press Significant Others - by Zoe Eisenberg, MIRA 2/6/24 Bad Publicity Bianca Gillam - Penguin out in us on May 20, 2025 How To Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley, published by Pamela Dorman Books in June 2024 The Feast by Margaret Kennedy, published by Faber and Faber in 1950 " Broken Country " by Clare Leslie Hall, published by Simon and Schuster on March 4, 2025 The Jackal's Mistress, written by Chris Bahjalian and published by Doubleday on March 11, 2025 Penitence, a debut novel by Kristen Kovacs, published by Celedon on January 28, 2025

Have you ever been in a daily commute, or in a class, and sat next to the same people day in and day out, and not known one thing about them? Not their names, not their jobs, and certainly not their lives. You give them nicknames in your head attributed to what they wear and what they drink, but you have no idea who they are. Of course, you never speak. The first rule is “don't talk to strangers.” What would it take to get to know these people, and in turn to let them into your life?

Brea and Mallory tick off a box on the 2025 Reading Glasses Challenge: read the book that's been on your TBR the longest! Plus, they solve a TBR problem, and recommend books for grandmas. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Pair Eyewearwww.paireyewear.comCODE: GLASSESLumi Gummieswww.lumigummies.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Mallory's Daughter of Daring Events!Books Mentioned - Priest by Sierra SimoneVantage Point by Sara SligarFalling Angel by William HjortsbergThe Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo, translated by Louise Heal KawaiDial A for Aunties by Jesse Q SutantoHow to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley

KPL Podcast presents Clare Pooley and her latest novel, How to Age Disgracefully.  When the town council decides to sell the beloved community center, a group of seniors band together to save the center.  The novel is cleaver and laugh-out-loud funny.  Listen to learn more.Author readsThe Wedding People by Allison EspachMargot's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe

Learn more about Mishkin Fitzgerald and her projects: Lead Singer of CRIMSON VEIL on the major label Reigning Phoenix Bass Player in Hana Piranha https://www.notsaints.co.uk/ https://reigningphoenixmusic.com/news/crimson-veil-release-debut-album-hex-tomorrow-launch-title-track-music-video   Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendations: Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol by Holly Whitaker - https://a.co/d/bFoLFcl The Sober Diaries: How one woman stopped drinking and started living by Clare Pooley - https://a.co/d/1AwB4qt   Best Piece of Recovery Advice: Forgive yourself   Song that symbolizes Recovery to Mishkin: Eleventh Hour by Lamb of God - https://youtu.be/beltaLLilj4   Charlie's guilty Christian Rock Song: Flood by Jars of Clay - https://youtu.be/EfAhpX_wIBk   Don't forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available only on Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast! https://open.spotify.com?episode/07lvzwUq1L6VQGnZuH6OLz?si=3eyd3PxVRWCKz4pTurLcmA (c) 2015 - 2024 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights Reserved Theme Music: “all clear” (https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/) by Ketsa(https://ketsa.uk) licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)

Get ready for a heartwarming and hilarious send-off to Season 2! Today I'm delighted to be joined by the incredible Clare Pooley, author of the bestselling How to Age Disgracefully.Interview Highlights:Inspiration Behind the Novel: Discover what sparked Clare's idea for How to Age Disgracefully.Flawed Characters: Explore Clare's love for writing flawed characters.Real-Life Inspirations: Hear about Clare's connections to Bridget Jones and Thelma & Louise, and how these iconic characters influenced her.Five Books That Shaped Her Life: Discover the literary influences that have shaped Clare's writing journey, from classic Austen to contemporary favourites.Book List:Emma by Jane AustenBridget Jones's Diary by Helen FieldingRachel's Holiday by Marian KeyesOne Day by David NichollsTales of the City by Armistead MaupinThat's a wrap on Season 2 of Best Book Forward! We've had an incredible time exploring the literary world with our amazing guests. Thank you to Catherine Newman, Nikki May, Marianne Cronin, Susan Fletcher, Josie Fletcher, and Clare Pooley for sharing their insights and passion for books.Stay tuned for exciting news about Season 3! Follow me on Instagram @bestbookforward for updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses.See you soon, bookworms

We explore the transformative journey from alcohol dependence to living an authentic and empowered life with our inspiring guest, Clare Pooley. Well-known in ‘Quit Lit' circles for her best-selling book The Sober Diaries, Clare reflects on her personal journey with alcohol, the emotional rollercoaster of early sobriety, and how writing became her lifeline and therapeutic tool. Host Anna Donaghey leads this heartfelt conversation, celebrating Clare's bravery, resilience, and her journey to authenticity.Tune in as we explore Clare's pivotal decision to quit drinking, the impact of sobriety on her family, and the importance of vulnerability in fostering genuine human connections. Clare shares the highs and lows of her first year sober, the healing power of writing, and the remarkable way her story has inspired countless others on their paths to recovery. This episode offers insights and heartfelt moments that you won't want to miss.Here are the highlights:05:08 Published The Sober Diaries, which inspired worldwide readers.07:39 Most memoirs by men; questions remained unanswered.10:36 Morning drinking crossed a line.16:31 Journal for yourself to clarify personal struggles.18:53 Mindfulness redirects focus, writing can provide a mental escape.21:51 Journaling helps express suppressed emotions, unlike drinking.25:24 Realised pseudonym and anonymity was unnecessary, after a mum friend guessed she was the author of the blog.38:04 Connection with diverse people combats addiction effectively.41:48 Quitting drinking builds bravery and emotional resilience.44:11 Authenticity means not everyone will agree.If you're loving the podcast and would like to give Anna a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, then you can buy her a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bigdrinkrethinkAbout the host Anna:Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do. Connect with Anna:Website: thebeliefscoach.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonagheyInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukAbout Clare Pooley:Clare Pooley is a best-selling, award-winning author, a Speaker and Blogger.Back in 2015, realising that her ‘wine o'clock' habit had spiralled out of control, Clare started writing a blog, ‘Mummy was a Secret Drinker', which has had nearly three million hits. Her memoir, The Sober Diaries was published in 2017 to critical acclaim. Clare's debut novel - The Authenticity Project, was inspired by her own experience of exposing the rather grubby truth about her own seemingly perfect life. It's published in thirty-two languages, was a Radio 2 Book Club pick, winner of the RNA Debut Novel Award and a New York Times bestseller. Her second novel - The People on Platform 5 (titled Iona Iverson's...

Jen and New York Times best-selling author, Phaedra Patrick, discuss “The Little Italian Hotel” and how finding a way through heartache can look wildly different from one person to the next.  Phaedra was a self-taught writer who almost gave up on her dream before she had a breakthrough with her runaway hit, “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper.” In her darkest moments she always reminds herself, “When I don't feel confident, I just tell myself that I can always feel determined instead.” With that boldness in mind, she writes novels to make people feel good about themselves and want to connect with others.  Particularly compelling moments between Jen and Phaedra include: Phaedra's incredible story of teaching herself to write and dealing with rejection in the beginning of her career The author's insights on the challenges women face on putting themselves first Phaedra's reasoning on the open ending of the book Why connecting with others in warm and gentle spaces can lead to healing * * * Thought-Provoking Quotes: “When I don't feel confident, I just tell myself that I can always feel determined instead.” - Phaedra Patrick Resources and Books Mentioned in This Episode: The Little Italian Hotel by Phaedra Patrick - https://bit.ly/4fJ92fJ The Year of What If by Phaedra Patrick - https://bit.ly/4drmseX Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone by Phaedra Patrick - https://bit.ly/3X3ugOr The Curious Charms Of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick - https://bit.ly/3WIQWSw Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen - https://bit.ly/3YKUsyA The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley - https://bit.ly/4fC6XT7 The Love of My After Life by Kirsty Greenwood - https://bit.ly/46SffSQ Phaedra's Writing Tips - https://www.phaedra-patrick.com/writing-tips Guest's Links: Phaedra's Website - https://www.phaedra-patrick.com/ Phaedra's Instagram - http://instagram.com/phaedrapatrick Phaedra's Twitter - http://twitter.com/phaedrapatrick Phaedra's Facebook - http://facebook.com/phaedrapatrick Connect with Jen! Jen's website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmaker Jen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmaker Jen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is a production of Four Eyes Media, presented by Audacy.  Four Eyes Media: https://www.iiiimedia.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pippa speaks to author, Clare Pooley, the best-selling author of The Sober Diaries, The Authenticity Project, and The People on Platform 5.  Her new novel is How to Age Disgracefully and this time she addresses the issue of age-related invisibility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British novelist Clare Pooley joins Zibby to discuss HOW TO AGE DISGRACEFULLY, an utterly hysterical, quirky, and reassuringly wise novel that centers around Lydia, a menopausal woman and empty-nester who is lonely and suspects her husband is having an affair… so she decides to help out at a senior citizen social club. She finds herself surrounded by very eclectic and mischievous seniors who, after an accident, must band together to save their community hall. Clare delves into her journey with sobriety and breast cancer and shares how an anonymous blog eventually led to a successful writing career. She also shares her perspectives on aging, highlighting the power of living every moment to the fullest, regardless of age. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3WNFMvJShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 44 - A chance to hear a chat with best selling author and sober hero Clare Pooley live from Club Soda Alcohol Free Bar. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Welcome to the Saturday July 13, 2024 edition of the Richard Crouse. On this episode we'll meet New York Times bestselling author of The Authenticity Project, Clare Pooley. After working in advertising for twenty years it dawned on her that her daily ‘wine o'clock' habit was out of control. She wrote the popular "Mummy was a Secret Drinker" blog and a memoir, "The Sober Diaries," published in 2017 to critical acclaim. Her latest book is “How to Age Disgracefully,” the story of a senior citizen with a shady past who bands together with her friends to save their beloved community center from closure by any means necessary. Then, we'll meet Larry Gaudet, an award-winning novelist and writer of imaginative non-fiction. His corporate work over 25+ years spans branding, disinformation analysis, venture financing, IPOs, speechwriting, investor relations, and marketing strategy. The sum total of his experience is captured in his latest book, a novel called Eris, in which an anarchist online group sets out to assassinate the corporate elites they believe have turned culture into a digital nightmare.  

Welcome to the Saturday July 13, 2024 edition of the Richard Crouse. On this episode we'll meet New York Times bestselling author of The Authenticity Project, Clare Pooley. After working in advertising for twenty years it dawned on her that her daily ‘wine o'clock' habit was out of control. She wrote the popular "Mummy was a Secret Drinker" blog and a memoir, "The Sober Diaries," published in 2017 to critical acclaim. Her latest book is “How to Age Disgracefully,” the story of a senior citizen with a shady past who bands together with her friends to save their beloved community center from closure by any means necessary. Then, we'll meet Larry Gaudet, an award-winning novelist and writer of imaginative non-fiction. His corporate work over 25+ years spans branding, disinformation analysis, venture financing, IPOs, speechwriting, investor relations, and marketing strategy. The sum total of his experience is captured in his latest book, a novel called Eris, in which an anarchist online group sets out to assassinate the corporate elites they believe have turned culture into a digital nightmare.

Janey shares some info about upcoming events including Family Constellations on Sun 21 July in Herts and then there is a chance to hear the live recording from the Sober Club meet up in London on 2 July  https://www.thesoberclub.com/events/ Janey's special guest was Clare Pooley whose first book The Sober Diaries was the catalyst for Janey to ditch the booze. They talk about the struggles and the benefits of sobriety, and just how cathartic writing can be.  For Clare it became a profession and her 3 novels are fantastic! The Authenticity Project, The People on Platform Five and How to Age disgracefully Grab the books here  https://amzn.to/4eScfsW Join The Sober Club for connection, support and cheer leading, plus masses of exclusive content www.thesoberclub.com Follow Janey on social media @janeyleegrace #sobrietyrocks #sobercurious #keeptheritual

Send me a text messageHave you ever considered that aging could be the most exciting part of your life?  In Clare Pooley's How to Age Disgracefully, we meet Daphne, a 70-year-old woman who steps out of 15 years of isolation and joins a senior citizens club, uncovering friendship, love, and a mission to save their community center.  So, in this novel, you can expect themes of aging, community, and an exploration of the complexities of life.BOOK:Get a copy of How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley on Amazon or Bookshop.   SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.MORE RESOURCES:Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.JOIN THE COMMUNITY:Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience!  Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way.  Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.THE BIBLIOLIFESTYLE 2024 SUMMER READING GUIDEGet ready for an epic summer reading season! Download your free copy of The 2024 Summer Reading Guide when you visit thesummerreadingguide.com. This year's guide has forty-five new books organized across eight categories, plus recipes, activities, lifestyle tips, and more. So download your free copy and discover your next favorite book!

Janey shares some thoughts on resilience, and just how wonderful it is to be able to come back to balance rather than being 'buffeted' around when you're drinking. Janey was a guest on the Alcohol Tipping Point podcast and this week the favour is returned. Deb Masner is the founder of the Alcohol Tipping Point - a place to find free resources, tools, and tips to help you change your drinking. She's a Registered Nurse, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, SMART Recovery Facilitator, Mindfulness Instructor, Podcast Host, and Alcohol-Free Badass.  Website:  https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/  Podcast: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/podcast   EVENTS - Connection is key! Join us for our meet up on July 2nd with special guest Clare Pooley in London Sunday July 21st is Family Constellations in Herts Before that, if you've become curious about what it means to inspire others, join our free webinar What does it mean to be a sober coach Wed 19 June 7.30pm All events here https://www.thesoberclub.com/events/ Follow Janey on social media @janeyleegrace Join The Sober Club www.thesoberclub.com For accountability, inspiration, support, connection

In this interview, I chat with Clare Pooley about How to Age Disgracefully, including a memorable dog in this book, how readers do not like dogs to die in books, Iona Iverson's various covers and titles, the easiest and hardest characters to write in this one, her research into gang behavior, and much more. Clare's recommended reads are: Weyward by Emilia Hart You Are Here by David Nicholls Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my Summer Reading Guide Preview or my complete printable 12-page 2024 Summer Reading Guide with 45 new titles vetted by me that will provide great entertainment this summer. Want to know which new titles are publishing in May - October of 2024? Check out our second Literary Lookbook which contains a comprehensive but not exhaustive list all in one place so you can plan ahead. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     How to Age Disgracefully can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Clare Pooley (Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting, The Authenticity Project) joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about her new book How to Age Disgracefully, out today from Pamela Dorman Books. To learn more about Clare Pooley, visit her official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Chelsea Devantez and her upcoming book I Shouldn't Be Telling You This: (But I'm Going to Anyway), Libro.fm, and Everyday Shakespeare.

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Jennifer Manocherian, author of the book Alpha Bette.  Alpha Bette is Jennifer's first novel. She put much of her personal and professional life experience into writing it, having been a family therapist, divorce mediator, Broadway and Off-Broadway producer, musical book writer, screenwriter & producer, and screenwriting teacher. She co-wrote and produced the films Family Blues and Boundary Waters (in production) as well as wrote the book of two musicals that are streaming online: Marry Harry, a full-length musical, and Cockroaches & Cologne, a short musical. She is a proud board member of New York Stage and Film, The Peace Studio, and 18by Vote. She is married with five children and many grandchildren—great source material! In my book review, I stated Alpha Bette is a contemporary fiction told from the viewpoint of several characters who revolve around the matriarch Bette Gartner. At ninety-five, Bette has lost her husband, most of her friends, and even her granddaughter. She has to rely on help from her housekeeper and night nurse after a fall that left her reliant on her wheelchair. One morning, after what she is sure is a sign from her dead husband, Bette orchestrates a dinner party. The entire story takes place in one day giving readers a glimpse into the past and present of Bette and those around her: housekeeper, aide, two neighbors, daughter and son-in-law, great-granddaughter, and what Bette hopes to be her eventual great-grandson-in-law. Throw in a cremated parrot, political prisoners, a spoiled puppy, a cancer scare, and a medium who Bette believes can speak to her husband, George, and you have a dinner party you'll never forget. This book reminds me a bit of My Grandmother Told Me To Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman and The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley. I think it is because we get into the heads of so many characters and see how they touch one another's lives. ​Jennifer states that people either love or hate the ending. I'm in the love category, but that may be because I saw it coming! This is another must-read. You can follow Author Jennifer Manocherian: Website: https://jennifermanocherian.net/ FB: @ jmanocherian IG: @jennifermanocherian LinkedIn: @jennifer-manocherian-2421855   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #jennifermanocherian #alphabette #contemporary #familyfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview

Ever tried ceremonial cacao? Janey chats to Liam Browne from Full Power Cacao. Liam's mission is to propel people towards Self-realisation and Enlightenment via his alchemy of the Yogic path and the sacred plant medicine Cacao.  His greatest gift of all is his connection to Cacao and the impact his Cacao Ceremonies have on the people who attend. He has been holding his epic Cacao Ceremonies since 2012 after meeting the Chocolate Shaman (Keith) in Guatemala. Each year Liam's Ceremonies get more powerful, more expansive and impact more people.  After an appearance on Dragons Den last year,  Liam Browne has been instrumental in raising the profile of Ceremonial Grade Cacao in the UK and the magical benefits it possesses. Liam has never been scared of looking at his past scares and traumas which can be read about in his book ‘DEALER TO HEALER'.  Check it out www.fullpowercacao.com Don't forget Janey's events including Family Constellations Sun 16 June, and Tues 2nd July our special meet up with Clare Pooley at Club Soda  Always reach out if you're struggling, follow Janey on social media @janeyleegrace 

Show notes: To paraphrase the band REM, it's the end of the year as we know it! 2023 was an interesting reading year for us and we've loved sharing our reads with you on the show. Today, we're giving you some end of year best book superlatives and we think you might be surprised by some of our picks. Tune in to hear our favorite audiobooks, the books we never want to hear about again, the books that made us laugh and cry, and so much more! We're taking a holiday break after this episode, so we'll be back in your ears in January. Happy Holidays!   Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and new books episodes, our private Facebook group, and more. Plus, supporting us in this way just shows that you love what we do!   Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.   Something Bookish: Become a patron of our show for exclusive bookish goodies!   Take the Team Sarah vs Team Mia quiz   Best Books Superlatives: [10:53] M: The Travel Bog Diaries by Liz Deacle [11:15] S: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano [11:52] S: Shark Heart by Emily Habeck [12:17] M: Pomegranate by Helen Elaine Lee [12:53] M: Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica [13:12] S: The One by John Marrs [13:32] The Memory of Animals by Claire Fuller [14:55] M: A Rip in Heaven by Jeanine Cummins [15:21] The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley [15:36] S: Someday Maybe by Onyi Nwabineli [16:00] In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune [16:36] S: Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson [17:05] M: The Measure by Nikki Erlick [17:53] M: Normal People by Sally Rooney [18:12] Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver [18:56] S: Delicious! by Ruth Reichl [19:38] M: The Possibilities by Yael Goldstein-Love [20:02] S: The Man I Never Met by Elle Cook [20:28] Love Buzz by Neely Tubati Alexander [20:50] S: In Memoriam by Alice Winn [21:26] M: Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia [22:13] M: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree [22:40] S: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano [25:31] M: The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams [25:58] Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton [26:22] S: Off the Hook by Julie Olivia [26:26] Ready or Not by Cara Bastone [26:29] The Cheat Sheet by Sarah Adams [26:33] The One With the Kiss Cam by Cindy Steel [26:59] S: Business or Pleasure by Rachel Lynn Solomon [27:10] Good For a Girl by Lauren Fleshman [27:33] M: Whalefall by Daniel Kraus [27:52] M: The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel [28:31] S: The Road by Cormac McCarthy [28:49] Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski [30:35] M: The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey and Michaela Angela Davis [30:39] Love, Pamela by Pamela Anderson [31:01] S: Spare by Prince Harry [31:16] The Storyteller by Dave Grohl [31:52] S: Yellowface by RF Kuang [32:09] M: The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro [32:42] M: Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson [32:54] S: The Bromance Book Club series by Lyssa Kay Adams Want our show notes delivered right to your inbox? Join our RTL Substack so that you'll get a link for every single book we mention with no extra work. It's free! Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahhartleyco  Follow Mia on Instagram: @fastlifeinslowlane   * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.  

Show notes: You know what's better than reading one good book? Reading a pair of good books! Today, we're talking about book pairings that we love and why we think the books go well together. It's fun to read about similar themes or character arcs but from different perspectives. We hope you enjoy our picks!    Click here to join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus bookish goodies! Get our monthly overflow and new books episodes, our newsletter, and more. Plus, supporting us in this way just shows that you love what we do! Find the time stamped show notes below with links to all of the fun things we mentioned.   Something Bookish: [1:59] S: We got rid of our website. Check out the RTL Substack instead. [3:02] M: RTL t-shirt - see them in action here!   Book Pairings We Love: [4:36] S: The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley and No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister [5:39] M: Let Him In by William Friend and Home Before Dark by Riley Sager [6:55] S: Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid and The Daydreams by Laura Hankin (Bonus pairing rec: The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton) [8:37] M: The Troop by Nick Cutter and Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay [9:54] S: The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren and The Arc by Tory Henwood Hoen [11:23] M: The Meaning of Mariah Carey by Mariah Carey and Making a Scene by Constance Wu [13:18] S: The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin and The Door to Door Bookstore by Carston Henn [14:52] M: The Night Swim by Megan Goldin and Know My Name by Chanel Miller  (Bonus pairing rec: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson) [16:38] S: Unprotected by Billy Porter and All Boys Aren't Blue by George Johnson (Also mentioned: Finding Me by Viola Davis) [18:02] M: Elevation by Stephen King and Thinner by Richard Bachman Want our show notes delivered right to your inbox? Join our RTL Substack so that you'll get a link for every single book we mention with no extra work. It's free! Follow RTL on Instagram: @readingthroughlifepod Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahhartleyco  Follow Mia on Instagram: @fastlifeinslowlane   * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.  

Happy 4th Birthday to The Sober Club, and its the 250th episode of this pod! Join us! https://www.thesoberclub.com/ This is the first ever live podcast recording to celebrate the 250th episode of the Alcohol Free Life podcast from The Sober Club Please forgive the sound quality, but we were live at Club Soda alcohol free bar in London. Janey chats to the first ever podcast guests. Laura Willoughby, founder of Club Soda, and authors and sober heroes William Porter and Clare Pooley.  All three were instrumental in her journey to sobriety. Clares first book was instrumental in my journey!  Buy it here William Porter - Alcohol Explained https://amzn.to/3P1XlEo The theme of the event was Connection, in the words of Johann Hari ‘Connection is the opposite of Addiction' and I've made the most amazing connections since ditching the booze!  Events  Join us for the LAST Sober by the Sea at our sea view venue, Sun Sept 24 We create a vision board, 1-1 lazer coaching is included and a chance to focus on your future.  Sat Oct 14 – Mastermind / Attracting Clients day for coaches and therapists Sun Oct 15 – Family Constellations workshop in Herts with leading trauma expert Rafe Nauen Nov 4-5 Selfcare in Sobriety Champneys retreat Herts TBA Dec 5 Live podcast recoding / xmas meet up  All events https://www.thesoberclub.com/events/

Next week is the 250th episode! There will be a chance to hear our live recording with William Porter, Clare Pooley and Laura Willoughby. Janey shares info about upcoming events including Sober by the Sea Sept 24th A coaches mastermind day October 14 and Family Constellations Sun Oct 24 in Herts Also Champneys Tring Nov 4th All events  SAVE THE DATE, the next live podcast and meet up will be an early Xmas do, with special guests TBA - 5th Dec in London Ahead of that if you can get to Manchester don't miss the AFter Party social event, Janey is speaking there, on Sun 29th Oct Janeys guest this week Andy Blackman shares his story and talks about the event, and the importance of connection Follow Andy @af.ter_party on insta. Buy tickets here Andy is one of the 'sober guys' who host online events, who are part of Janey's Sober 360 Coaching family (If you're interested in Sober Coach training email Janey @janeyleegrace.com) If you're early days, always reach out, support is there, Join us in The Sober Club for accountability, connection and inspiration www.thesoberclub.com Tell someone! You can message Janey @janeyleegrace  Contribute to this work by going to www.buymeacoffee/janeyleegrace 

The guest who's so nice, we've had her on twice! Of course we are talking about one and only Clare Pooley. She's the author who penned the essential quit lit read 'The Sober Diaries' and she's back to share some more AF wisdom with you, our wonderful listeners. In this episode, Clare tells us how once she had shaken off the booze, writing became her new addiction. We talk about how AF life can re-spark passions from our childhood and give us the gift of time to immerse ourselves in them again. Last but not least, she answers the question on all of our lips: will there be a sequel to 'The Sober Diaries'?! You'll have to listen in to find out. For more on Clare, visit her website https://clarepooley.com/. --- Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk --- The Premium Podcast: If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now! --- Links: For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website. --- Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice. --- Helpful Hashtags: We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed: #alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti

We talked with:Clare Pooley graduated from Newnham College, Cambridge, before spending nearly 20 years in the heady world of advertising. Clare worked hard, played hard and drank even harder. By the time she was 46 years old she knew she had to go sober. She started a blog called Mummy was a Secret Drinker by way of therapy. That blog went viral and became a memoir: "The Sober Diaries." Clare then started writing fiction. Her debut novel — "The Authenticity Project" — is a New York Times bestseller and is published in 30 languages. Her second novel — "Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting" — is out now.Karen Anderson, M.D., Ph.D., is an associate professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona. She's a medical oncologist and researcher. She focuses on breast cancer, particularly immunotherapy, treatments to reduce risk of breast cancer recurrence and using genomics to guide treatment decisions. She received her M.D. and Ph.D. from Duke University School of Medicine and was trained at the Brigham and Women's Hospital as well as Dana Farber Cancer Institute.We talked about:In this episode, Dr. Millstine and her guests discuss:Am I an alcoholic? Clare spent a lot of time Googling this question until she realized the better question was "Is alcohol proving detrimental to my life?" The word "alcoholic" has so much stigma it prevents people from getting the help they need for fear of such a serious label. Clare kept trying to moderate her drinking, but when she found herself drinking out of a "World's Best Mum" mug before noon, she realized it was time to quit.Breast cancer and alcohol. Alcohol is a carcinogen, and elevates risk of breast cancer as well as other types of cancer. But Clare — as well as many other educated people — have no idea about the link. And it's unclear if alcohol use among survivors increases risk of recurrence.The opposite of addiction is connection. Through her blog, Clare found an online community of people like her who helped support her in her drinking recovery. When she was tempted to start drinking again, she thought, "I can't let these people down." If you're thinking of giving up drinking, you don't have to do it alone! There are many people going through a similar journey.Can't get enough?Purchase "The Sober Diaries: How one woman stopped drinking and started living."From Bookshop.orgFrom AmazonFrom Barnes & NobleWant to read more on the topic? Check out our blog:Alcohol is not your breast's friend: Busting myths about drinking and breast cancerDrinking — It's different for womenHow much is too much alcohol? Go by the numbers, not by feelGot feedback?If you've got ideas or book suggestions, email us at readtalkgrow@mayo.edu. We invite you to complete the following survey as part of a research study at Mayo Clinic. Your responses are anonymous. Your participation in this survey as well as its completion are voluntary. 

On this edition of the Richard Crouse Show we'll meet animator and author Alan Barillaro. He's an Academy Award winner for his work at Pixar and is now an author with the release of a middle-grade novel called “Where The Water Takes Us” is available now wherever fine books are sold. It is a stirring story about a sensitive, shaken young girl who must face that growing up means coming to terms with the things you cannot change--and taking responsibility for the things you can. We'll also get to know Clare Pooley, the Cambridge educated author of "Iona Iverson's Rules For Commuting." After working in advertising for twenty years it dawned on her that her daily ‘wine o'clock' habit was out of control. She wrote the popular "Mummy was a Secret Drinker" blog and a memoir, "The Sober Diaries," published in 2017 to critical acclaim. Her latest novel, "Iona Iverson's Rules For Commuting," is an entertaining book about unexpected friendships and the joy of connecting.

Join Phaedra and Clare, friends and fellow Brits, as they discuss becoming their characters.... and when exactly the magic happens in the writing process. 

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: new bookshelves and Bookstores for Bob Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we are bossing our bookish friends into reading the next three books on their TBRs The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 1:37 - Ad for Ourselves 2:03 - Currently Reading Patreon - just $5 a month! You get the Indie Press List, All Things Murderful, and Trope Thursday along with great community, and you keep the big show ad-free! 5:09 - Bookish Moment of the Week 5:25 - Ikea Billy Bookshelves 5:30 - @bookishbetsie on Instagram 8:22 - Bookstores for Bob Graphic 9:05 - Tag @maryreadsandsips in your shares! 10:35 - Current Reads 10:55 - Everyone in my Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (Meredith) 12:24 - Richard Osman's books start with The Thursday Murder Club 16:06 - Ana Maria and the Fox by Liana de la Rosa (Kaytee) 18:02 - Caribbean Heiress in Paris by Adriana Herrera 20:33 - I Have Some Questions for You By Rebecca Makkai (Meredith) 21:47 - The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai 25:05 - Sarah's Bookshelves Interview with Rebecca 30:06 - Inciting Joy by Ross Gay (Kaytee) 32:02 - David Sedaris 33:36 - The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf (Meredith) 35:06 - We figured it out! This was recommended by Aubree @mnreadingmama 37:38 - Four Treasures of the Sky by Jenny Tinghui Zhang (Kaytee) 37:44 - Cafe Con Libros 40:59 - Boss My TBR 41:06 - Ashley Currin 41:14 - Babel by RF Kuang 41:17 - Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner 41:20 - Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Reybourn 41:23 - Scythe by Neal Schusterman 41:25 - A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab 42:28 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 42:33 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 45:11 - Caroline Francois 45:17 - Upgrade by Blake Crouch 45:19 - Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro 45:21 - Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley 45:25 - Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi 45:27 - We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Berry 50:53 - Meet Us At The Fountain 51:12 - I wish for everyone to try the Generations Podcast((Meredith) 51:15 - @lonestarwords on Instagram 52:24 - @fictionmatters 53:48 -  I wish for people to rabbit hole via books (Kaytee) 54:10 - The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben 54:13 - The Devil's Teeth by Susan Casey 54:26 - Babel by RF Kuang 54:37 - The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery 54:52 - Zero Fail by Carol Leonnig Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

  I learned recently that only 10% of podcasters manage to publish more than 100 episodes so today I wanted to mark the fact that the Tribe Sober podcast is still going strong after 150 episodes! Yes it's hard work getting out a weekly episode but it's also been such a pleasure connecting with some fabulous guests and of course getting feedback from listeners all over the world. I've taken a deep dive into our podcast archives and highlighted the top ten most popular episodes At number 10 we have 3 podcasts with 1,700 downloads! 10. The Happy Brain with Loretta Breuning  That was Dr Loretta Breuning – author the Happy Brain.  I always learn a lot from my guests and my conversation with Loretta led me to a personal lightbulb moment which actually changed the advice we give to our community. It's common to experience a low mood in early sobriety – a spell of anhedonia. It certainly happened to me so I discussed this with Loretta She taught me that we don't have to just grit our teeth and get through this difficult patch – there is a way out! A way to trigger our happy chemicals and banish those early sobriety blues It's fascinating stuff so do have a listen to the interview – Tribe Sober podcast episode 55 on Apple podcasts or via this link 10. “Take a Break” Another episode that came in at 10th place with 1,700 listens was the episode called “Take a Break” – 3 Tribe Sober members talking about the benefits of taking a break from the booze. We believe in Challenges here at Tribe Sober - every year we run 2 #Sober66 Challenges as well as our Dry January Fundraiser. On this episode we hear from 3 ladies who did a 66 day Sober Spring - why did they sign up?  what was it like?  what tips do they have?  Have a listen to Claire, Helena and Pam and if you're inspired you can go to tribesober.com and sign up for the next #Sober66 which starts on 20th March Find this episode on Apple podcasts Tribe Sober episode 75 or via this link 10. Rebranding Sobriety with Susan Christina  The third episode at number 10 is my interview with the fabulous Susan Christina from Hola Sober. Susan Christina is on a mission to rebrand sobriety and make alcohol free living as attractive and glamorous as we thought drinking was She's an advocate for the modern recovery movement and wants women to take back their power!  Susan Christina publishes a gorgeous 100 page online magazine call Hola Sober, packed with features and inspiration – I'll put the link in the shownotes https://linktr.ee/holasober The episode with Susan Christina is called Rebranding Sobriety – episode 67 on Apple or via this link  8.  Casey joins up the dots... between drinking and anxiety Next up is an interview with Sobriety Coach Casey Mcguire Davidson with 1,800 downloads Like me Casey was caught in the corporate workhard/playhard culture as well as the mommyjuice trend…using alcohol to cope with stress and anxiety and becoming  more dependent over the years… But somehow we both found our way out of that trap and now we are finding joy in helping people to do the same  We talked about the strong women we come across in our sober communities – and how many of us managed to hold it all together through the drinking years. Once we are liberated from the shackles of alcohol addiction there is no stopping us and we go on to achieve great things.  We agreed that yes Sobriety is definitely a Superpower! Catch Casey on Tribe Sober podcast episode 66 on Apple or via this link 7. Is your Lizard Brain the Boss with Staci Danford Coming in at number 7 is neuroscientist Staci Danford which also has had 1,800 listens Staci is a neuroscientist who loves working with the sober community.  In this episode she shares some really practical and useful information about our brain. Staci explained how our primitive lizard brain will go on autopilot unless we intervene – she calls her Lizard Brain Earl and calls him out if he tries to hijack her behaviour! She confirmed that our #Sober66 Challenge is long enough to create a new neural pathway to change our drinking patterns She also said that the “secret sauce” of our Challenges is the community support Our next #Sober66 Challenge starts on 20th March so just go to tribesober.com and you'll see the sign up box on the homepage You can catch Staci's episode on Apple podcasts, episode 57 or via this link  6.  Why we need to ditch the drink in mid-life with Lori Massicot Next up in our Top Ten is Lori Massicot, also with 1,800 listens. Lori Massicot a midlife sobriety coach. I discovered Lori when I found her podcast – it's called “to 50 and beyond” – it's a podcast aimed at women in mid-life where she highlights the beauty of aging and the freedom that comes along with alcohol free life. I was 63 when I finally ditched the booze so as you can imagine we had a great conversation about how giving up alcohol is one of the best things we can do for ourselves as we get older. Let's remember that 20% of social drinkers WILL become dependent over the years That's exactly what happened to most of our Tribe members who are now busy supporting each other and changing their habits So if you want to improve your health and increase  your happiness just go to tribesober.com and hit join our tribe. Catch Lori's episode on Apple podcasts episode 72 or via this link 5. My Relationship with Alcohol with Eusebius McKaiser  Holding down the number 5 spot with 1800 downloads is South African journalist and broadcaster Eusebius McKaiser He signed up for our Dry January Fundraiser a few years ago and much to his surprise he's maintained his sobriety.  We first met when I was on his radio show reading out my Goodbye to Alcohol Letter.  A goodbye letter is a cathartic and powerful ritual that can help us draw a line under our drinking years.  During our conversation Eusebius shared the benefits he is experiencing and explained how he has substituted different kinds of music for alcohol - to stimulate the right mood when he is writing. You can it via this link or on Apple podcasts episode 29 Eusebius and I also recorded another Tribe Sober podcast episode together – called Busting Sobriety Myths – episode 77 on Apple podcasts or via this link   4.  Why we get hangxiety with William Porter  At number 4 with 2000 downloads is another podcast about anxiety!  – title was “Why we get Hangxiety and my guest was William Porter.    We talked about "hangxiety" and how it's caused by chemical changes in our brain - when it becomes over-sensitised If you drink a bottle of wine every night then your brain will take the first glass as a signal that the rest of the bottle is coming! That's why moderation is so difficult - and it's exhausting as we are thinking about it all the time Dependency happens once we learn (consciously or subsconsciously) that another drink will quell the anxiety caused by the first FAB is responsible for many people falling off the wagon as they think they can now have "just one" - which is not sustainable William also explained that it's a complete myth that alcohol helps you sleep - the truth is that it ruins our sleep! This conversation is on episode 50 on Apple podcasts or you can access it via this link 3.  How I ditched the drink with Clare Pooley  At number 3 we have the fabulous Clare Pooley with 2,100 downloads Clare is the author of “Sober Diaries” and a wonderful example of how your dreams can come true when you ditch the booze.  Her sober blog not only helped her to stay on track but it attracted a publishing deal which led to the sober diaries – she then went on to write two further novels.  Her childhood dream was to be an author and now she is! CLAIRE's TOP TIP - she reconfigured her day - went to bed at 7pm (to avoid evening drinking) and got up at 5am feeling great! As cooking the evening meal was a big temptation for her she cooked it in the morning and heated it up in the evening Her blog - the obstacle course went viral and is essential reading in early sobriety – I'll put the link in the shownotes Clare's key message in her blog is to keep going however hard it gets - stopping and starting is the hardest way and means you are doing the hardest bit – over and over The episode is number 39 in Apple podcasts or via this link  2.  How I quit drinking and started a tribe with Janet Gourand At number 2 is my story with 2,200 downloads I talk about my long struggle with alcohol – how I nearly drowned by passing out in my bath at the age of 25 and carried on drinking How I got breast cancer - and carried on drinking How a "walking, talking blackout" made me (finally) ditch the drink I talk about my quest for sobriety, my failure as an AA member and how I finally got sober.  I share my motivation for founding Tribe Sober and read out my Goodbye to Alcohol Letter. This was the very first episode of the Tribe Sober podcast so is episode one in Apple podcasts – or via this link People often find podcasts by googling key words so the fact that our most popular podcast was called “How to Stop Binge Drinking” would indicate that a lot of people find themselves without an off switch once they start drinking. I certainly fell in that category – a couple of glasses every evening and probably a binge once a week. If you've ever wondered exactly how much you have to drink to constitute a binge you may be surprised to learn that:- Binge drinking is defined as consuming 4 or more drinks on one occasion for women or 5 or more drinks on one occasion for men Australian sobriety coach Kathryn Elliott was a binge drinker 1.  How to Stop Binge Drinking with Kathryn Elliott  Kathryn would be in a cycle – go for it, recover, go for it, recover She didn't really see this as a “problem” even when she started having blackouts at 16 – some blackouts which involved driving If you listen to last weeks Tribe Sober episode with Professor Nutt you can hear him explaining the science behind blackouts – and the fact that blackouts can actually lead to brain damage! She could go for weeks without drinking and challenges like Dry January were easy for her but she would always see these dry periods as permission to binge before and afterwards! As Kathryn looks back on those short periods of abstinence she realises they did nothing to help her understand her binge drinking habit Women need to understand that binge drinking is particularly dangerous as it can take up to a month for our liver to recover from a heavy session. We tend to think that once the hangover has gone we can start drinking again but that just piles more damage on top of the existing damage. Episode 113 on Apple podcasts or access my conversation with Kathryn via this link  So that's our top ten podcast episodes – thank you to our amazing guests and of course to our listeners! More Info Subscription membership – you can join up HERE. To access our website, click HERE. If you would like a free copy of our “Annual Tracker” or our e-book 66 Days to Sobriety, please email janet@tribesober.com. If you would like to come to our Saturday afternoon Zoom Cafe as a guest and meet our community, just email janet@tribesober.com. to join our mailing list click HERE    Episode Sponsor This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up today Read more about our program and subscribe HERE   Help us to Spread the Word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share. If you enjoyed the podcast, then please leave us a 5-star review on Apple podcasts. Take a screenshot of your review, and DM it to Tribe Sober's Instagram page – see PS below for instructions. We'll send you something special to say thank you! We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. 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Today we are celebrating the 100th episode of the Alcohol Tipping Point podcast. I had a lot of fun and a lot of tears putting together this episode for you. I’m sharing clips from some of my favorite guests. Thank you for listening. If you've been with me from the beginning or you're just starting, I want to thank you so much. I have so much gratitude for you. It is my pleasure and my honor to be part of your journey. And thank you to all the guests who've come on the show, you have made it special. Clips are from the following episodes: Episode 58 Your Someday Can Start Today: Interview with Casey McGuire Davidson Episode 9 Myths and Facts about Rehab and Addiction Episode 59 My Brother Shares How He Quit Drinking Episode 67 How to Get and Stay Sober with Judy Cook Episode 69 From Prison to Purpose with Martin Lockett Episode 65 Talking with Your Kids about Drinking: My daughter is on the show Episode 50 How to Live an Authentic and Sober Life with Clare Pooley

Addiction and alcoholism can take many shapes and forms, yet addicts' experiences can be strikingly similar and, in this episode, Daniel is joined by Clare Pooley, an ex-secret drinker to open up about her experience of alcoholism and sobriety. Clare talks about her viral blog “Mummy was a Secret Drinker”, her background in advertising and how that world fed her addiction, as well as how she has remained sober for over 7 years. Clare also talks about her memoir “The Sober Diaries” and her recent New York Times Bestseller book “The Authenticity Project”. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Clare's blog was a ‘black comedy' about her secret drinking, she didn't expect it to go anywhere but within 2 years she had over 3 million hits. With addiction, it takes more and more over time to get the desired effect. This is why the amount of a substance used can creep up so easily on people. No one told Claire she had a problem with alcohol, she managed to keep her addiction hidden easily. The advertising scene in the 00s was very centred around drinking, it was just how things were done. This certainly impacted Clare's attitudes around alcohol and was habit forming too. There are a lot of little signs that can signal a problem with alcohol, including drinking along frequently, googling about your consumption and any form of self-medicating. Asking yourself if you are an alcoholic or even an addict isn't the right question. What you need to ask yourself is if the alcohol or addiction is impacting your life negatively. Being sober allows you to present in every day, effectively adding years to your life.   BEST MOMENTS  “The thing about addiction is everyone's experience of addiction is similar” “I didn't want to quit drinking, I thought my life would be over” “What you should be asking, is if alcohol messing with my life?”   VALUABLE RESOURCES The Authenticity Project The Sober Diaries CONTACT METHOD Instagram Facebook Twitter   ABOUT THE GUEST Clare Pooley Clare Pooley spent nearly 20 years in the heady world of advertising, working hard, playing hard and drinking harder. In 2015 she realised that her alcohol consumption was out of control and quit drinking. She started writing a blog called Mummy was a Secret Drinker by way of therapy. That blog went viral and became a memoir - The Sober Diaries. Clare then turned to fiction. Her debut novel - The Authenticity Project - was a New York Times bestseller, a Radio 2 Book Club pick, was translated into 30 languages and won the RNA debut novel award. The People on Platform 5 is Clare's second novel. Insta: @clare_pooleyTwitter: @cpooleywriter Clare's TEDx talk Clare's Memoir   ABOUT THE HOST Daniel O'Reilly Daniel O'Reilly is one of the UK's Largest Influencers, a comedian, actor, musician, viral video star and social influencer. With a portfolio of businesses Daniel enjoys a busy lifestyle mixed with business and pleasure. Daniel is a father to two beautiful girls and enjoys spending quality time with them and his wife Shelley. With 2022 being a busy year, Daniel sold out his O2 stand-up show, released his British movie 'The Last Heist'  and is currently preparing for the upcoming release of his other film 'Miss The Kiss'. Daniel is a creative through and through, with a passion to strive in everything he does. Daniel is looking forward to the release of his podcast 'Menace 2 Sobriety' in 2023, his long-term position on GB News, Headliners, and the growing slate of films in the works with his production company, HYPRR.    PODCAST DESCRIPTION   Daniel O'Reilly's newest venture sees the creation of his Menace 2 Sobriety podcast, a series of relaxed and open conversations with different guests and varied experiences.    After recently being diagnosed with severe ADHD and beginning his sobriety again, Daniel also set up a page on Facebook and Instagram called 'Men And Their Emotions' (M.A.T.E) an accessible, open and supportive group for MEN to post their feelings, thoughts and current life issues. Upon seeing the responses from men around the world to some of the posts on the group he was blown away and continues to be touched by the kindness and support offered by strangers. This all led to Daniel wanting to start up his own podcast and invite guests to join him in opening up about past experiences and talk about all things mental health, family & sobriety.    The podcast will see Daniel and his interesting guests' sharing their personal stories and learning experiences that they hope will help other people; whether it encourages one person to ask for help, talk to family about their struggles with getting sober/clean, or realise that they aren't alone. The Menace 2 Sobriety podcast has been created by Daniel to help people fight their own gremlins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dry January is here! Are you partaking...or maybe finding the challenge a little too, well, challenging? Lucky for all of us, Clare Pooley, author of The Sober Diaries, has joined us just in time for this episode of Sisters Cracking Up. Clare Pooley discovered that her personal journey to sobriety really didn't differ all that much from the hundreds of thousands of people who logged on to read her blog, Mummy was a Secret Drinker, which has had nearly three million hits. The difference for Clare was that she became a beacon of light, love, and support for so many slogging the same, difficult path.  Her memoir, The Sober Diaries, was published in 2017 to critical acclaim. With a delicate mix of humor, encouragement, self-revelation, and hard truths, her book about becoming sober stands out as one that highlights that life after sobriety is one not be afraid of but, rather, to get really excited about. Now eight years sober and healthy, Clare also discusses her breast cancer diagnosis in the midst of her newfound sobriety and how being sober helped her immensely with facing her health challenges. Abby and Julie discuss their addictions to kick off the episode.  

Welcome to season 4, episode 12, in which we discuss a listener-submitted-hot-take regarding the difficulties of fatphobia and butch identity, leading us into a discussion on current standards of beauty and also butch/femme dynamics (DIRE!) in the lesbian dating scene. Also, link to gf's lesbian literature blog: https://bassabibliophile.weebly.com/ Sunny recommends the highly informative book "Fearing The Black Body" by Sabrina Strings for a deeper understanding of fatphobia in relationship to race and gender in history. Our second hot take comes from an international listener commenting on the asinine nature of discourse surrounding the ethics of sexuality speculation, which of course, we agree with. For the shared media review segment of the pod, we talk about how much we disliked Netflix's new teen movie 'Do Revenge' (2022), and how so many of the queer contemporary teen movies fall short of the classics. As a wholesome British lesbian book recommendation, Sunny talks about Iona Iverson's Rules For Commuting by Clare Pooley, and Renaissance recommends their own A League of Their Own inspired playlists. Sunny plays a game of trying to guess which Taylor Swift songs are on Renaissance's Carson x Greta playlist, found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6JeK4NZdGfDy0G0FO3j6K1?si=547607d0c79c45e4 and Sunny plugs her 100 song gaylor playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3dJxgeQLqhVGU6ru4Gfeff?si=67869b653e2a4c66 Thanks for joining us for this episode! You can find us on Twitter, YouTube, Substack, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Letterboxd if you want to connect! Send your hot takes to thelavendermenacepodcast@gmail.com and support us on Patreon for bonus content and early access: https://www.patreon.com/TheLavenderMenace

Today's guest, Clare Pooley, and I share a few things in common. We both have backgrounds in advertising, we were both bloggers before becoming authors, and we both appreciate the music of Abba, which my inner heavy metal loving teenager would never admit. She recently joined me to talk about her latest novel, Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting. Meet Clare Pooley: Clare spent twenty years in the world of advertising before becoming a full-time writer. Her memoir - The Sober Diaries - has helped thousands of people worldwide to quit drinking. Her first novel - The Authenticity Project - was a BBC Radio 2 Bookclub pick, a New York Times Bestseller and the winner of the RNA debut novel award. Her latest book is Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting. Key Topics: How Clare went from advertising executive to blogger to published author. How writing a memoir helped Clare find her voice for writing fiction. Clare's process of visualizing scenes before writing them. Her belief that movement unsticks creativity. Why she'd tell her younger self to be less afraid of making mistakes and failing. “I spent most of my life being fearful of making mistakes and failing. Part of the reason I didn't write a novel until I was fifty was because I didn't think I'd be able to do it or, if I did it, that no one would read it.”  Buy Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SZrZ1L Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781984878649 Connect with Clare Website: www.clarepooley.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clare_pooley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cpooleywriter Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tribe Sober - inspiring an alcohol-free life! My guest this week is the fabulous Clare Pooley Clare is 7 years sober and has inspired thousands of women via her blog and best selling book - the Sober Diaries. You can see her TED talk HERE Her talk is called "Making Sober Less Shameful" and addresses the fact that "alcohol is only drug we have to justify NOT taking! Clare has been guest speaker at two of our London workshops   In this Episode Like many of us Clare started drinking socially and gradually evolved to drinking a bottle of wine every evening Her rock bottom came one morning when she found herself drinking red wine to quell a hangover Her main strategy to ditch the drink was writing - every day for 3 years she poured her heart out to her anonymous blog Clare's blog is a great resource and anyone who feels alone in this journey should check it out here mummywasasecretdrinker These days she feels angry that we feel so much shame around our drinking - and thats why she did her TED talk on that topic Her strategies were writing, hot baths, hot chocolate, cleaning (!), books about alcohol, exercise, audio books and podcasts CLAIRE's TOP TIP - she reconfigured her day - went to bed at 7pm (to avoid evening drinking) and got up at 5am feeling great! As cooking the evening meal was a big temptation for her she cooked it in the morning and heated it up in the evening Like many of us she had a major low in early sobriety - she calls this "the wall" and believes it's our brain chemistry adjusting Her advice is to accept that we will have ups and downs on this journey but that they will get less extreme if we hang in there Her blog - the obstacle course went viral and is essential reading in early sobriety Clare's key message in the blog is to keep going however hard it gets - stopping and starting is the hardest way Her top tips for newbies - write down how bad it was so you don't forget, write your WHY list - why are you doing this? Be excited - you will gain more than you lose and another tip is to create a vision board Clare also said it was essential to "find your tribe" and recommended tribesober.com More info Subscription membership for Tribe Sober join up HERE To access our website click HERE If you would like a free copy of our e-book "66 days to sobriety" please email us at janet@tribesober.com If you would like to come to our Saturday afternoon Zoom Cafe as a guest and meet our community just email janet@tribesober.com Episode Sponsor           This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol            sign up today.            Read more about our 7-step program and subscribe HERE                   Help us to spread the word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share. We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can find Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and TikTok    You can join our private Facebook group HERE Thank you for listening!  Till Next Week Janet x

Trigger warnings: pet death, pet euthanasia, pet illness, grief over the death of a loved one, anxiety, bike accident I'm back! Back from my extra-long summer hiatus—longer than I expected or planned for. In this episode, I explain why it took me so long to return and share the grief, anxiety and other mental health struggles I've been dealing with this summer.  If you are dealing with grief or anxiety or similar feelings, scroll down for some links to previous Deliberate Freelancer episodes that deal with these issues, including interviews with therapists. This, obviously, does not replace mental health counseling, and I am not an expert, but you might find these episodes soothing or helpful in dealing with your struggles.  I sought out a new therapist this summer who said something I couldn't believe that I'd never heard before: Anxiety can be a symptom of grief. My cat's death in April, it seems, was affecting me in multiple ways and leading to my newfound anxiety this summer. After a horrible summer 2022, I am ready for a new season. In the U.S., Labor Day signifies the end of summer and gives nearly all of us a “back to school” feeling. So, I am embracing a new season and bidding farewell to a sucky summer. What better way to start off this new season than with a solo business retreat?! In the second half of this episode, I will walk you through what I did—and what I learned—during this week's solo business retreat from my dining room.  I started my retreat with a SWOT analysis. SWOT is a business term that stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Corporations and organizations use the strategy, but you can certainly do it as an individual. I find it's a good way to remind yourself what you're great at, and for us, that means what our business should be focused on, as well as where we could improve.  Listing out your weaknesses is not an opportunity to beat yourself up. Instead, it might show where you need to improve or delegate, automate or terminate aspects of your business. See link to episode 26 below for more details on how to do this.  Instead of doing an analysis of Q2 this late in the year, I analyzed where my income came from for the entire year so far. I was going to rate and rank my clients—a tactic I highly recommend—but listing out all my clients showed me that I love all of them this year! Don't roll your eyes. This is not me being too Pollyannaish. It was not a happy accident, either. I have worked hard these past nine years of freelancing to truly analyze what work I accept, who I want to work with, what to charge and when to cut clients loose. And I finally hit a 100% happy success rate!  To rate and rank your client: Make a list of all your clients. Create your own personal ranking system for a variety of things that are important to you, such as great to work with, pays well, pays on time, no scope creep, no phone calls, etc. Then, rank each client on a scale of 1–5. After you rank them, put them in order with the highest ranking at the top. Who's on the bottom? Should you keep those clients that rank so low? How can you get more work from the clients—or the type of clients—that rank the highest?  Feeling so scattered this summer, I wanted to get ahold of my days and weeks again and create the perfect work day and perfect work week. No Meeting Mondays and Half-Day Fridays have been working great for me, so I'm keeping those. It's the Tuesday through Thursday I need to get a better handle on. See episode 19's link below for tips on how to create your perfect work day. Biz Bite: Set a hurdle rate The Bookshelf: “Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting” by Clare Pooley  Resources: Join the Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group.  Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee. Check out my new podcast! Association Station Book “Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief: A Revolutionary Approach to Understanding and Healing the Impact of Loss” by Claire Bidwell Smith  Episode #137 of Deliberate Freelancer: I'm Grieving. How Can I Keep My Business Running? Episode #90 of Deliberate Freelancer: Coping with One Year of COVID-19 Lockdown, with Therapist Emily Derouin Episode #70 of Deliberate Freelancer: Techniques to Deal with Anxiety from My New Therapist Episode #48 of Deliberate Freelancer: How to Cope with Coronavirus Anxiety, with Therapist Mira Dineen Episode #52 of Deliberate Freelancer: Embracing Self-Care without Guilt, with Acupuncturist Rachel Brumberger Episode #26 of Deliberate Freelancer: Delegate, Automate and Terminate to Improve Your Business Episode #19 of Deliberate Freelancer: Visualize Your Perfect Work Day—Then Create It Episode #42 of Deliberate Freelancer: Tips from My First Solo Business Retreat of 2020 Episode #3 of Deliberate Freelancer: Host a Solo Business Retreat

This episode begins with an author interview, Clare Pooley, is today's guest. Immediately following is The guide to some of the new books coming out the week of August 23, 2022. You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro

WRITERS' BLOCK Ron Block and Mary Kay Andrews host author Clare Pooley, author of Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting in our ongoing series, Books You Should Know!

Novelist Clare Pooley discusses Iona Iversons's Rules For Commuting. Also artist Gregory Edwards.

#PodcastersForJustice Seven-time Emmy nominee and co-creator of the hit TV series "How I Met Your Mother," Carter Bays, spoke to me about working with David Letterman, being a recovering TV writer, and his debut novel "The Mutual Friend."  Carter Bays is best known as the co-creator of the sitcom How I Met Your Mother which ran on CBS for nine seasons. A companion series, How I Met Your Father, starring Hilary Duff, premiere on Hulu in 2022. His latest is The Mutual Friend, described as a "... thought-provoking debut novel set in New York City, following a sprawling cast of characters as they navigate life, love, loss, ambition, and spirituality — without ever looking up from their phones." A starred Kirkus review called the book, "... a perfect summer beach read, but one that deserves serious awards consideration as well," and NY Times bestselling author Clare Pooley called the book “... the most extraordinary and beguiling novel I've read in years." Stay calm and write on ... [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get The Writer Files Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] In this file Carter Bays and I discussed: Why working on the Late Show with David Letterman was a comedy MFA How to get a laugh When he finds the time to write fiction The use of Easter eggs and twists in narrative structure Why you need to get your work in front of strangers And a lot more! [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] Show Notes: carterbays.com The Mutual Friend: A Novel by Carter Bays [Amazon Affiliate] Carter Bays on IMDb Carter Bays on Facebook Carter Bays on Instagram Carter Bays on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fun chat with Clare Pooley about her new book Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting, giving nicknames to strangers, the impact of working from home all the time, and how she ended up singing backing vocals on an ABBA song. Plus – Dave and Andrew get VIP treatment at the Weird Al Yankovic concert, and … Continue reading Ep. 171 How To Talk To Strangers With Clare Pooley

In this interview, Clare and I discuss Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting, the inspiration for the story and Iona, her fascination with intergenerational relationships, designing the plot around the train stops on the Waterloo/Hampton Court line, how both the cover and title are different for the U.S. and the U.K. editions, and much more. Clare's recommended read is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Check out my Summer 2022 Reading List and the June Buzz Reads picks list. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Amy Mason Doan, Lyn Liao Butler, Saumya Dave, Kathleen West, and Steven Rowley. Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.        Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author of Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting: A Novel Links Clare Pooley's web page and Amazon Author Page Mummy Was a Secret Drinker (blog) The Sober Diaries: How One Woman Stopped Drinking and Started Living (2017) The Authenticity Project: A Novel (2020) If you'd like brief updates on technology, books, marriage, and puppies, you can follow along with my Morning Journal flash briefing. tFrom your Echo device, just say, “Alexa, enable Morning Journal.” Then each morning say, “Alexa, what's my flash briefing?” I post a five-minute audio journal each weekday except usually by 8 a.m. Eastern Time.  Right-click here and then click "Save Link As..." to download the audio to your computer, phone, or MP3 player.

#PodcastersForJustice New York Times bestselling author, Clare Pooley, spoke to me about rising from the ashes, writing as therapy, her nostalgia for the bygone commute, and her latest "Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting." Clare's blog-to-memoir deal, The Sober Diaries, was published in 2017 to critical acclaim. Her debut novel - The Authenticity Project – was a New York Times bestseller. Inspired by her own experiences, it's been translated into thirty-two languages, was a Radio 2 Bookclub pick, and winner of the RNA Debut Novel Award. Her latest, Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting, is described as "... a heartwarming story about the joy of friendships, and the unexpected places they can be forged." Kirkus Reviews called the book “A soothing story where bad things happen yet are overcome, and friendship leads the way to personal acceptance and rebirth.” Bestselling author Mary Laura Philpott called the book, "... a feel-good ensemble story [for] fans of quirky London-set fare such as Ted Lasso." Clare graduated from Cambridge University, and spent twenty years in the world of advertising, before becoming a full-time writer.  Stay calm and write on ... In this file Clare Pooley and I discussed: Why making up stories is not a proper job (wink, wink) Her unique creative process (spoiler: it starts in the dark) Big Magic and harnessing the creative muse The necessity of coffee to the writing life How she embraced the life of a #writerwarrior   And a lot more! Show Notes: clarepooley.com Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting: A Novel by Clare Pooley [Amazon Affiliate] Clare Pooley's Amazon Author Page [Amazon Affiliate] Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert [Amazon Affiliate] Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel by Bonnie Garmus [Amazon Affiliate] Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine: A Novel by Gail Honeyman  [Amazon Affiliate] Clare Pooley on Facebook Clare Pooley on Instagram Clare Pooley on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clare Pooley realized in 2015 she had to quit drinking, and started a blog by way of therapy. That blog went viral and was published as a memoir - The Sober Diaries. Clare now writes fiction. Her debut novel - The Authenticity Project is a New York Times bestseller and Clare's second novel is out in June. This conversation is all about the power of connecting with others. After all the opposite of addiction is connection. We talked about her blog-turned-book and how it covers what things look like after you get sober, which is funny because that's exactly what my book, Recovering in Recovery: The Life-Changing Joy of Sobriety is all about. There is tremendous progress made when we commit to emotional sobriety and personal growth. Clare was very nervous about her friendships when she quit drinking because most of her friends drank the same way she did. Some friends drifted away but eventually came back and the friendships had to be redefined–were more meaningful and less toxic.  For her, relationships become deeper when she found new/varied ways to socialize. She rediscovered things about herself in sobriety. The main reason she quit drinking was for her kids–felt like she missed out on a lot because of alcohol and she was a better, more present mom when she quit. You can find Clare on her website www.clarepooley.com or Instagram @clare_pooley , Twitter, or Facebook page (SoberMummy).If you aren't a member of the Confident Sober Women Facebook group come on over and join us. Would you please leave a review of this podcast below? It only takes 2 minutes and would mean the world to me. Thank you.

Unpickled with Jean McCarthy If you have been sober for a while and are ever tempted to drink just “one glass of wine” then it's worth remembering this well known saying "You can change a cucumber into a pickle, but you can't turn a pickle back into a cucumber” – in other words once we have crossed that line into alcohol dependence there is not going back – we must go forward and create a life we don't want to escape from. My guest this week was obviously inspired by the pickle analogy as her blog is called “Unpickled” and I'm sure many of you have listened to her awesome podcast the “Bubble Hour” which has been going for almost a decade. I began by asking Jean to introduce herself In this Episode Jean was a teenage drinker, going to bars at 15 years old as she looked older She got married and had her children young – got into the mommyjuice culture Her drinking escalated throughout her 20's and 30's By the time she got to her 40's her children were teenagers, her career was demanding and wine was her “off” button She went from one glass to two to a few – to opening a bottle the moment she got home from work Like many of us she would wake up and think “I won't drink today but by lunchtime that thought was gone” Since her teenage years she had an inkling that alcohol was not doing her any favours but by her 30's she was trying to make a change and setting “the rules” which of course she promptly broke She finally quit at 43 – which led us to discuss the Tempest Study - that the average time it takes people – “from realising they had a problem to actually quitting” was eleven years. One of the things that kept Jean stuck in her drinking was that she was labouring under the misconception that one had to reach “rock bottom” before making a change – a myth that keeps many from ditching the booze That myth kept Jean from going to AA – not only was she worried about being recognised but she also felt that she couldn't fit – that she would be seen as a lightweight because she hadn't lost everything So let's take a moment to debunk the rock bottom fallacy – if your drinking is on your mind and you have a suspicion that you would be healthier and happier without it then just do it. No need to keep digging… There has never been a better time to give up drinking. There are many online sobriety groups like Tribe Sober, not to mention a plethora of alcohol free drinks.  Go to tribesober.com and check us out if you'd like to meet other people who have decided to avoid rock bottom and ditch the booze before they get there! So Jean didn't go to AA but she did confide in one friend and that made all the difference – she got empathy from that friend and it made her accountable. Sometimes just telling one person is all it takes – so if you're stuck then that's a great place to start and if you feel there is no one in your friendship circle who would understand than check out tribesober.com and join our international community To beat those early cravings Jean had a whole list of things to do when she felt a craving – for example she would eat an ice cream, or orange slices or take the dog around the block or drive to the store. Doing her grocery shopping in the evenings took some of the pressure of her schedule the next day. She started her unpickled blog – anonymously like Clare Pooley – and just like Claire she got responses and realised that she was not alone in this With the perspective of a decade of sobriety Jean is able to look back and see that for the first 2 years she was “white knuckling” it During those early years she stayed sober because she was ashamed of the possibility of relapse – that stopped her healing and also prevented her from experiencing the “fullness of recovery” as she puts it Jean was on this journey alone for the first two years and it was only when she discovered a sober community that her recovery really started – we often get people joining Tribe Sober who have been sober for a while but are feeling isolated and miserable because they feel lonely and don't realise that recovery is about so much more than “not drinking” She went on a sober retreat and sat in a sharing circle for the first time – that's when the magic of recovery started for Jean – she cried constantly during that retreat and came through the other side. We talked about the money we spend on beauty and anti ageing products when the best thing of all we can do for our health and our beauty as we get older is to ditch the booze Staying hydrated is so important for our skin – yet for every glass of wine we drink we lose the equivalent of four glasses of water Many of us feared that sobriety would mean a life of deprivation but as Jean says the reality is that is a life of abundance – and that is the joy of a sober community – you will meet people further down the line who can confirm that is the case! Jean explained that recovery helped her to stop doing things that weren't serving her – which made me think about a discussion we had in one of our chat rooms recently - many of us realised that we were drinking to make other people more interesting and had wasted far too much time hanging out with people who we didn't really connect with. I asked Jean to share some of her tips with us:- Find alternative ways to comfort yourself, tell someone, decide that whatever happens no you will not drink – and join a sobriety group We talked about the magazine Hola Sober and how wonderful it is to be part of this modern recovery movement So do take a look at Jean's blog which is called “Unpickled”, if you don't already listen to the Bubble Hour then there are plenty of episodes to catch up with! You heard her reading that beautiful poem about recovery circles from her book “The Ember Ever There” which is available on Amazon More Info Subscription membership – you can join up HERE. To access our website, click HERE. If you would like a free copy of our “Annual Tracker” or our e-book 66 Days to Sobriety, please email janet@tribesober.com. If you would like to come to our Saturday afternoon Zoom Cafe as a guest and meet our community, just email janet@tribesober.com. Episode Sponsor This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up today Read more about our program and subscribe HERE Book a Discovery Call with me to find out if our membership would help you Help us to Spread the Word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share. If you enjoyed the podcast, then please leave us a 5-star review on Apple podcasts. Take a screenshot of your review, and DM it to Tribe Sober's Instagram page – see PS below for instructions. We'll send you something special to say thank you! We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. You can join our private Facebook group HERE.   PS: How to Leave a Rating/Review in Apple Podcasts (on an iOS Device) Open the Podcasts app. EASY. 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  When I started podcasting almost 2 years ago I wasn't sure that I was going to be able to stick at it.  Finding guests, interviewing guests and then editing the conversation was pretty time consuming.  Then I read that 60% of podcasters give up after less than 10 episodes which seemed like a challenge!  Through this podcast Tribe Sober has connected with people from all over the world and our membership is becoming more and more international! So next week we celebrate our 100th episode so a huge thank you to our listeners who have helped us to get this far!  If you are new to the podcast then welcome – and if you've been with us from the start then thank you!  In either case we'd love you to leave a review. So this week I've delved into our podcast download stats and highlighted the most popular podcasts – our top ten! In this Episode At 10th place with 1150 downloads is Episode number 72 (released in December 2021) – it's called “Why We Need to Ditch the Drink in Mid Life” – my guest was Lori Massicot who has a podcast herself called “to 50 and beyond” – it's a podcast aimed at women in mid-life where she highlights the beauty of aging and the freedom that comes along with alcohol free life. She on a mission to raise awareness towards the life changing impact of sobriety as we age and had me guesting on her podcast as an example of someone who ditched the drink later in life. You can find that on episode 182 of her podcast. At 9th place with 1192 downloads is Episode 67 (released in October 2021) we have an episode called “Rebranding Sobriety” with the fabulous Susan Christina.  She's on a mission to make alcohol free living as attractive and glamorous as we thought drinking was!  Susan shares her own story of recovery and talks about the “drinking train” that many women board and pointed out that it was only travelling one way – the way of increasing dependence, rehab and for some people it's unfortunately travelling to disease and death.  At number 8 with 1206 downloads we have episode 81 (released January 2022) called “Take a Break” from the booze.  We believe in Challenges here at Tribe Sober and every year we run our Sober Spring Challenge - and then another one in January.  On this podcast we hear from 3 ladies who did Sober Spring 2021 - why did they sign up?  what was it like?  what tips do they have?  If you are listening to this and decide you'd like to do a challenge then just go to tribesober.com and hit Join Our Tribe and we'll put you on our 30 day starter challenge for new members. At number 7 with 1215 downloads was “Coping with Cravings” (released January 2021) - my interview with South African natural health expert Mary Ann Shearer.  Both of her parents were alcoholics yet she became passionate about health and has published a bestselling book called The Natural Way.  Mary Ann is a woman before her time and was advocating veganism thirty years ago! She advised people who have stopped drinking to satisfy their cravings by eating fresh fruit not chocolates or sweets  Our bodies need glucose and eating fresh fruit satisfies the craving for alcohol – we offer this as standard advice in our community as many many people battle with those cravings for sweets when they stop drinking. Mary Ann explained the damage that alcohol does to our endocrine system - and how it makes menopause much worse At number 6 with 1279 downloads was Neuroscientist Staci Danfield – released in August 2021 that episode is called “Is you Lizard Brain the Boss?”  She explained that our brain tricks us into thinking that alcohol is making us happy but in fact it is a depressant – if you've been drinking for years then the alcohol will have altered the balance of your brain which is why you become increasingly dependent. When we understand how our brains work we can work with it – and that's when the magic will happen – a great analogy is to think of how we use our computers – we work with programs that are installed in our computers – not against them! Understanding our brains means that we can understand ourselves better and see what we are gaining by ditching the drink – we need to create a “pattern interruptor” At number 5 we have episode 66 with 1318 downloads (released in October 2021) -  “Anxiety and Alcohol” was the topic and my guest was Casey McGuire Davidson.  Casey went to doctors and therapists about her anxiety and insomnia – most of which was caused by alcohol but she was in denial about her drinking and just didn't CONNECT THE DOTS Like many of us Casey started making rules – in fact Casey and I had a whole conversation about the rules we used to make that you can find on her podcast (Hello Someday – episode 77 )  The reason we make these rules of course is that we are still trying to moderate as we can't imagine our life without it – having to give up completely is our worst nightmare – whereas with hindsight both Casey and myself can say that giving up completely was the best thing we ever did! She eventually hired a Sober Coach and checked in with her every single day – because she was sick and tired of being sick and tired. Episode 50 is at number 4 with 1510 downloads.  - another podcast about anxiety!  – title was “Why we get Hangxiety and my guest was William Porter.    We talked about "hangxiety" and how it's caused by chemical changes in our brain - when it becomes over-sensitised If you drink a bottle of wine every night then your brain will take the first glass as a signal that the rest of the bottle is coming! That's why moderation is so difficult - and it's exhausting as we are thinking about it all the time Dependency happens once we learn (consciously or subsconsciously) that another drink will quell the anxiety caused by the first FAB is responsible for many people falling off the wagon as they think they can now have "just one" - which is not sustainable He explained why it's a complete myth that alcohol helps you sleep - the truth is that it ruins our sleep! At number 3 we have the fabulous Clare Pooley with 1587 downloads.  The episode is number 39 and was released in April 2021 - called “My Top Life Hack”   Clare is a wonderful example of how your dreams can come true when you ditch the booze.  Her sober blog not only helped her to stay on track but it attracted a publishing deal which led to the sober diaries – she then went on to write TAP and is about to publish a second novel.  Her childhood dream was to be an author and now she is! CLAIRE's TOP TIP - she reconfigured her day - went to bed at 7pm (to avoid evening drinking) and got up at 5am feeling great! As cooking the evening meal was a big temptation for her she cooked it in the morning and heated it up in the evening Like many of us she had a major low in early sobriety - she calls this "the wall" and believes it's our brain chemistry adjusting Her blog - the obstacle course went viral and is essential reading in early sobriety Clare's key message in the blog is to keep going however hard it gets - stopping and starting is the hardest way Clare also said it was essential to "find your tribe" and recommended tribesober.com At number 2 we have Eusebius McKaiser with 1599 downloads. South African journalist talking about his relationship with alcohol.  Eusebius signed up for our Dry January Challenge a fewyears ago and to his surprise maintained his sobriety.  We first met when I was on his radio show reading out my Goodbye to Alcohol Letter.  We recommend writing a GTA letter on the basis that for some of us alcohol is like an abusive lover we  need to get it out of our lives.  A goodbye letter is a cathartic and powerful ritual that can help us draw a line under our drinking years.  Go to ts.com, hit inspiration and hit GTA letters to read the letters written by tribe members. Eusebius shared benefits he is experiencing and explained how he has substituted different kinds of music for alcohol - to stimulate the right mood when he is writing. Eusebius wrote a blog for our website called "Sober Diary Reflections" - you can read it here and we also recorded another Tribe Sober podcast together – called Busting Sobriety Myths – episode 77. At number is my story "How I quit drinking and started a tribe!" with 1675 downloads Just beating Eusebius by a mere 76 downloads is my story!  I can't claim too much credit as this was the very first episode – released way back on my 5th Soberversary in May 2020 – episode 1!  In it I talk about my long struggle with alcohol – how I nearly drowned by passing out in my bath at the age of 25 and carried on drinking How I got breast cancer - and carried on drinking How a "walking, talking blackout" made me (finally) ditch the drink I talk about my quest for sobriety, my failure as an AA member and how I finally got sober.  I share my motivation for founding Tribe Sober and read out my Goodbye to Alcohol Letter. More Info Subscription membership – you can join up HERE. To access our website, click HERE. If you would like a free copy of our “Annual Tracker” or our e-book 66 Days to Sobriety, please email janet@tribesober.com. If you would like to come to our Saturday afternoon Zoom Cafe as a guest and meet our community, just email janet@tribesober.com. Episode Sponsor This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up today Read more about our program and subscribe HERE Book a Discovery Call with me to find out if our membership would help you Help us to Spread the Word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share. If you enjoyed the podcast, then please leave us a 5-star review on Apple podcasts. Take a screenshot of your review, and DM it to Tribe Sober's Instagram page – see PS below for instructions. We'll send you something special to say thank you! We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. You can join our private Facebook group HERE.   PS: How to Leave a Rating/Review in Apple Podcasts (on an iOS Device) Open the Podcasts app. EASY. Choose “Search” from the bottom row of icons and enter the name of the show (e.g. Recover Like a Mother) into the search field. Select the show under Shows (not under Episodes). Scroll down past the first few episodes until you see Ratings & Reviews. Click Write a Review underneath the displayed reviews from other listeners. You'll then have the option to rate the show on a 5-star scale and write a review (you can rate without writing too but it's always good to read your experience).