Podcast appearances and mentions of laura willoughby

What's behind the rise and rise of low alcohol and alcohol free drinks? The sector grew by a quarter last year alone, fuelled by our changing relationship with alcohol. More than fifteen million people are thought to have considered taking part in Dry January this year and younger drinkers in particular are turning away from alcohol and embracing alcohol-free versions of beer, wine and spirits or entirely new drinks coming onto the market.In this programme Jaega Wise considers the changes in the drinks industry. She eavesdrops on an alcohol-free workshop with the mindful drinking movement Club Soda and speaks to its founder Laura Willoughby. She hears from the alcohol-free beer brand Lucky Saint and the market research company Kam on our changing drinking patterns, including the trend for zebra-striping - alternating between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.Then Jaega visits Bristol to find out how breweries are using different techniques to make alcohol-free beer that is far superior to the much-derided watery and flavourless versions of old. The Bristol Beer Factory tells her that their alcohol-free brand now makes up a fifth of sales. At Wiper & True nearby, they reckon within five years around half of all their beers will be alcohol-free.The movement towards "low and no" drinks means there is now a World Alcohol Free Awards as their co-founder Chrissie Parkinson explains and Dash Lilley from the Three Spirit brand talks about how some drinks makers are looking to very different ingredients from the plant world to create original flavours.Presented by Jaega Wise Produced in Bristol for BBC Audio by Robin Markwell

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David's joined by Laura Willoughby, co-founder of Club Soda and Irem Eren of BevZero to discuss the growing importance of the ‘low and no' category and the latest innovations for those choosing to cut out, or reduce, their alcohol intake. Drinks featured Edenvale Beverages Premium Reserve Sparkling Shiraz NV (gold and trophy) Dr Zero Zero Amarno (gold and trophy) Drinks Kitchen Orange Cinchona Non-Alcoholic Aperitif (gold) Sweet&Chilli Air Mary (gold and trophy) Min Min Kombucha Oak Ageing Kombucha (gold) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Willoughby from Club Soda joins Veronica to discuss how the alcohol market has changed and continues to change. They start by remembering what drinking was like for them in the 1990's, how they were encouraged as women to drink until they passed out. They then look at how much the culture has shifted, with young people either choosing not to drink or drinking occasionally. Laura explains that the alcohol-free market is continuing to expand and that, yes, you can get a good alcohol-free wine. Because of these changes, how we socialise has changed a lot, with people wanting to have experiences and food rather than just drinking to get drunk. They end by emphasising how important it is to have alcohol-free spaces and how they are growing in England, America and even France. To learn more, visit the show notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Willoughby MBE is the founder of the world's largest mindful drinking movement, Club Soda, and the UK's foremost expert in low and no alcoholic drinks. Laura began a cultural revolution of not drinking "for tonight or good" after she decided to quit drinking and attended an unethical workshop on alcohol cessation. In this episode, you'll learn how Club Soda evolved into a campaign, the work Laura's doing to make pubs in the UK a more inclusive place that profits everyone, differences in no and low-alcohol communities between the UK and the US, and Laura's journey of many paths to found Club Soda. Club Soda is the UK's mindful drinking specialist. Experts in alcohol and behavior change, they also run the Club Soda Tasting Room & Bar in Covent Garden. The Tasting Rooms are a space for consumers to try and buy low and no alcohol drinks and for brands to connect with consumers and the trade. Club Soda is a social impact B Corp Business and creates change, choice and connection through research, events, drinks expertise, corporate workshops, menu conclusion and more. You can find Club Soda at joinclubsoda.com on social @joinclubsoda and at: The Club Soda Tasting Rooms, 39 Drury Lane, London, WC2B 5RR ___ Dr. Nzinga Harrison's book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is out now! Order here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd // LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ Follow us on IG @unaddictionpod. If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod. Questions, suggestions, and anything else? Email us at: unaddictionpod@gmail.com If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Donaghey, sits down with the indomitable Laura Willoughby, campaigner, and founder of Club Soda.Laura shares her insightful journey from founding Club Soda in 2014 to spearheading the mindful drinking movement. Through her mission to educate and guide, Laura explores the evolution of the non-alcoholic drinks industry, challenges mainstream drinking habits, and nudges the hospitality scene towards inclusivity and choice.This episode is packed with thought-provoking discussion about alcohol and its wider impact on society and how it is evolving. Laura and Anna dive deep into the need for changing drinking culture, examining the impact of current regulations on innovation, and the significance of education about alcohol content. Laura's message is clear: it's not just about reducing or giving up alcohol. It's about adding variety, quality, and joy to our lives. Whether you're moderating, abstaining, or just sober-curious, listen to the episode to learn more.Here are the highlights:00:01 Laura's journey, from drinking problems to sobriety.08:26 Cultural shift towards alcohol moderation and acceptance.11:48 Overcoming drinking reconnected me with my values.16:16 Promote alcohol-free options for social events.17:57 Hospitality should focus on experiences, inclusivity.21:54 Government needs to revise alcohol-free drink definitions.30:26 Moderation, education, and lower alcohol options recommended.34:54 Government policies should recognise alcohol-free drinks' value.47:40 Increase availability of non-alcoholic drinks in shops.About Laura Willoughby MBE:Laura Willoughby MBE is the founder of the world's largest mindful drinking movement, Club Soda. She is the UK's foremost expert in low and no alcoholic drinks and through Club Soda, runs the Low & No Tasting Rooms in Covent Garden. Laura was named number 16 in 2023's Drinks Retailing's latest Top 100 Most Influential People in Drink, one of the 100 most influential women in hospitality by CODE, and is a Trustee for The Drinks Trust. The Club Soda Tasting Room was Drink Retailing's Independent Retailer of the year 2023. She is a trustee for the Drinks Trust, Imbibe Ambassador and judge for WAFA, IWSC and Publican of the Year.Receiving an MBE for services to the community in 2004, Laura's devotion to Club Soda means hundreds of thousands of people are supported in their journey to live well by being more mindful about drinking alcohol. Laura's part in the transformation of the non-alcoholic drinks sector in the UK from niche into the mainstream cannot be underestimated. In addition to organising 10 editions of the Mindful Drinking Festival nationwide, her work also includes developing education courses, conducting research and generating guides to Low & No alcoholic drinks.Connect with Laura:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurawilloughby/Visit us at the Club Soda Tasting Room & Bar in Covent Garden. The Tasting Rooms are a space for consumers to try and buy low and no alcohol drinks - with private tastings and cocktail classes. You can find Club Soda at joinclubsoda.com on social @joinclubsoda and at The Club Soda Tasting Rooms, 39 Drury Lane, London, WC2B...

After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, exploring topics of self-awareness, confidence, equality in education, bias, racism, change, sobriety, inner dialogue, control, contribution, collective and individual responsibility, Amy shares her Reflections with Actions from these five recent podcast episodes: 377 Preserving Confidence with Desna McKenzie 378 100 Little Epiphanies with Laura Willoughby 379 Moments of Clarity with Jo Hines 380 Be the First with Caroline Flanagan 381 Hope, Joy and Gratitude with Karin Volo   RESOURCE Do schools kill creativity? Sir Ken Robinson -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY   KEY TAKEAWAY “Collectively we all have the responsibility to educate the children of the world. They are the future leaders and should be given every opportunity possible to help create a fairer, brighter, more caring world."   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Amy works with individuals to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose.   WORK WITH AMY Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would to focus on your WHY or launch a purposeful podcast, then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.

Founder of the world's largest mindful drinking movement, Club Soda, and the UK's foremost expert in low and no alcoholic drinks, Laura Willoughby MBE holds core values of openness, equality and community collaboration. Her superpower is uniting people to solving societal problems and her vision of championing alcohol-free options at social venues is carving new paths for societal acceptance. Receiving an MBE for services to the community in 2004, Laura's devotion to Club Soda means hundreds of thousands of people are supported in their journeys to live well by being more mindful about drinking alcohol. For Laura giving up drinking was like having 100 Little Epiphanies!   KEY TAKEAWAY “What we need to do is to give people choice and options and not assume that we know what's right for everybody.”   BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* The Kindness Method by Shahroo Izadi - https://amzn.eu/d/iV6eZ4V The Last Diet by Shahroo Izadi - https://amzn.eu/d/9qfwIoP   ABOUT LAURALaura was named #16 in 2023's Drinks Retailing's latest Top 100 Most Influential People in Drink, one of the 100 most influential women in hospitality by CODE, and is a Trustee for The Drinks Trust. The Club Soda Tasting Room was Drink Retailing's Independent Retailer of the year 2023. https://joinclubsoda.com/tasting-room/at 39 Drury Lane, London, UK's premier destination for low and no drink discovery.   CONNECT WITH LAURA https://joinclubsoda.com/ https://www.instagram.com/joinclubsoda/ https://www.facebook.com/joinclubsoda https://twitter.com/joinclubsoda   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Strategist, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker and Mastermind Host. Amy works with individuals to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment, to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration and to welcome clarity, achievement and purpose.   WORK WITH AMY Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would to focus on your WHY or launch a purposeful podcast, then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall   KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.  *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  

Topic: 01 Go Sober October Topic: 02 What is the key to work life balance? Presenter: Imam Usman Manan & Imam Nabeel Ahmad Guest: 01. Laura Willoughby, Club Soda 02. Andrew Misell, Alcohol Change UK 03. Jo Burnett & Go Get Sober 04. Jemma Wray - Mental Health UK Researchers: Faiza Mansoor, Safa Noor, Hassam Waleed & Amber Kamal Producer: Simab Rehman

George Anderson has been into fitness all his life. He has even made a career from it. But it wasn't until his late thirties he finally realised quitting alcohol was the missing piece of his performance goals. The aspect he found the hardest was socialising - but just like fitness - practice makes perfect. Host of the Next Round, Laura Willoughby, went to the same university as George, just a few years apart. Back in the 90s, Loughborough University was a big sporting university with a heavy drinking culture. George leant into his passion for fitness when he graduated and has had an amazing career inspiring others. He quit drinking over six years ago. Follow George's YouTube channel  A bit of a boost, and visit his website and Instagram.

In this episode we continue our exploration of the complex relationships between beer, pubs & mental health, focusing particularly on anxiety, moderation, and sobriety.

In this new podcast series from Club Soda, Laura Willoughby meets people who've changed their drinking and discovered new passion and purpose.In this first episode, Laura talks to David Hodgson, founder of Zeno Wines. David shares how his background in the wine industry influenced his drinking habits, and how his commitment to sobriety informs his work now in creating alcohol-free wines.Read more about the Next Round podcast series.

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 

In a special bonus episode, Noah Villeneuve reports on his summer adventures in the USA. Following his visit to Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, he spent time exploring the mindful drinking scene in New York City.Noah is joined for this special episode by co-host and Club Soda co-founder Laura Willoughby. He interviews Shea Gomez of No Booze Babes and sober nutritionist Dr Brooke Scheller, founder of Functional Sobriety.The next bonus episode of Beyond Booze is out on 30 August.

This week, we're joined by Laura Willoughby MBE, founder of Club Soda, to discuss the art of mindful drinking. Laura shares her own journey of how she learned to have a healthier relationship with alcohol, and provides expert tips and guidance for anyone looking to reduce their alcohol intake. Whether you're looking to quit drinking, or simply looking to cut down, this video is packed with practical advice that you can apply to your own life. From understanding the effects of alcohol on your body and mind, to finding alternatives and setting boundaries, Laura covers all the key aspects of mindful drinking. You'll learn tips on how to identify your own drinking triggers and patterns, and gain the tools you need to make positive changes. With Laura's guidance, you'll be able to approach alcohol with a new mindset, taking control of your drinking habits and feeling empowered in your choices. So whether you're a seasoned social drinker or just starting to explore your relationship with alcohol, this video is a must-watch. With Laura's expert insights, you can take the first steps towards mastering mindful drinking and enjoying a happier, healthier relationship with alcohol. Join Club Soda! joinclubsoda.com/ instagram.com/joinclubsoda/ facebook.com/joinclubsoda twitter.com/joinclubsoda tiktok.com/ @JoinClubSoda linkedin.com/company/club-soda-uk/ - - - About Rocket Pod Rocket Pod: How Visionaries Forge Their Thoughts into Reality. Compelling stories deconstructing how growth-minded individuals achieve the destinies they choose. Rocket Pod has been co-founded by three entrepreneurs, three generations spanning Gen Z, Millennial, and Gen X. Between us, we have +40 years of professional experience spanning e-commerce, digital marketing, web, and media production, logistics, photography, and FinTech. Rocket Pod has been created to engage visionaries about their life journeys and uncover true-life experiences deconstructing how these individuals get from an idea and transition it into reality. Through our series, Rocket Pod will deliver a refreshed perspective on life and provide tools and knowledge through quality audio to positively impact others' lives. Growth-minded guests will share their stories with listeners and help them take the next step to achieve greatness in whatever they put their minds to. Rocket Pod ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. Rocket Pod ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠. Rocket Pod ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠. Rocket Pod ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠. - - - The Rocket Pod Team: James Cuss Founder & Host of ⁠⁠Rocket Pod⁠⁠. Zander Dobson Co-Creator, Co-Host & Creative Director. Harry Daymond  Co-founder & Co-host Award Winning YoungEntrepreneur, 20 Under 20 & Founder of ⁠⁠The Cocktail Connoisseurs⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.thecocktailconnoisseurs.co.uk⁠⁠ Music Producer Created exclusively by ⁠⁠KANON⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.soundcloud.com/kanonmusic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocketpodmedia/message

Mike and Mike have a late-night chat with actress/casting agent/producer Laura Willoughby who reveals what it's like to be on both sides of the camera and promotes the upcoming Bedford International Film Festival, a strong supporter of independent filmmaking. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take and Shout Outs. We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at feedback@earthstationone.com and subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcast, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, wherever fine podcasts are found, and now we can be found on our own YouTube Channel. Links The Earth Station One Website Earth Station One on Apple Podcasts The New Earth Station One YouTube Channel Earth Station One on Stitcher Radio Earth Station One on Spotify Past Episodes of The Earth Station One Podcast Angela's A Geek Girl's Take Ashley's Box Office Buzz Michelle's Iconic Rock Talk Show Bedford International Film Festival League of Monsters Kickstarter Promos Tifosi Optics Thunder Talk The ESO Network Patreon ESO Network Tee-Public If you would like to leave feedback or a comment on the show please feel free to email us at feedback@earthstationone.com Special Guest: Laura Willoughby.

Mike and Mike have a late-night chat with actress/casting agent/producer Laura Willoughby who reveals what it’s like to be on both sides of the camera and promotes the upcoming Bedford International Film Festival, a strong supporter of independent filmmaking. All this, along with Angela’s A Geek Girl’s Take and Shout Outs. We want to hear … The Earth Station One Podcast – Interview with Producer and Casting Director Laura Willoughby Read More » The post The Earth Station One Podcast – Interview with Producer and Casting Director Laura Willoughby appeared first on The ESO Network.

Sales of alcohol-free beer in the UK have more than tripled in the past five years, and you'll find more types of no and low-alcohol beer on sale in your local supermarket. But what does 'alcohol-free' really mean? And are these drinks always better for your health? Various listeners got in touch with us about this one, so we enlisted the help of two experts to answer their questions. Laura Willoughby knows a lot about no/low alcohol beer as co-founder of Club Soda which says it exists "to help people drink more mindfully and live well”. Kerry Torrens is a registered nutritionist who has been working in the food and drink sector for two decades. Once again this series we're testing and investigating your suggested wonder-products, so f you've seen an ad, trend or fad, and wonder if there's any evidence to back up a claim, drop us an email to sliced.bread@bbc.co.uk or you can send us a voice note to our WhatsApp number: 07543 306807. PRESENTER: Greg Foot PRODUCER: Jon Douglas

Sales of alcohol-free beer in the UK have more than tripled in the past five years, and you'll find more types of no and low-alcohol beer on sale in your local supermarket. But what does 'alcohol-free' really mean? And are these drinks always better for your health? Various listeners got in touch with us about this one, so we enlisted the help of two experts to answer their questions. Laura Willoughby knows a lot about no/low alcohol beer as co-founder of Club Soda which says it exists "to help people drink more mindfully and live well”. Kerry Torrens is a registered nutritionist who has been working in the food and drink sector for two decades. Once again this series we're testing and investigating your suggested wonder-products, so f you've seen an ad, trend or fad, and wonder if there's any evidence to back up a claim, drop us an email to sliced.bread@bbc.co.uk or you can send us a voice note to our WhatsApp number: 07543 306807. PRESENTER: Greg Foot PRODUCER: Jon Douglas

Episode Notes S4E15- Join us as we dive into the mind of Laura Willoughby. She'll take us on her journey from childhood acting to Producing one of the premire film festivals in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Laura Willoughby has been in the film industry for most of her life. Starting as a baby model and then child actor she moved into the casting world and started a career happily behind the camera, switching to producing nearly ten years ago. Now embarking on a side career of running an international film festival in the beautiful blue ridge mountains. The Bedford international film company is heading into its 5th year bringing guests and visitors from all over the world to the incredible town of Bedford, Virginia. Laura currently lives in Dublin, Ireland and travels frequently for her work. You can see all your past favorite episodes now streaming on https://redcoraluniverse.com/ OR Show your support by purchasing FB stars. Send stars to the stars fb.com/stars _______ This episode is sponsored by Deadly Grounds Coffee "Its good to get a little Deadly" https://deadlygroundscoffee.com ————————————————— https://www.stilltoking.com/ Check out Toking with the Dead Episode 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awhL5FyW_j4 Check out Toking with the Dead Episode 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaUai58ua6o Buy awesome Merchandise! https://www.stilltoking.com/toking-with-the-dead-train https://teespring.com/stores/still-toking-with Sponsorship Opportunities https://www.stilltoking.com/become-a-sponsor or email us at bartlett52108@gmail.com thetokingdead@gmail.com ————————————— Follow our guest https://www.bedfordfilmfest.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BedfordFilmFest/ https://filmfreeway.com/BedfordInternationalFilmFestival ———————���———————— Follow Still Toking With and their friends! https://smartpa.ge/5zv1 https://thedorkeningpodcastnetwork.com/ ————————————— Produced by Leo Pond and The Dorkening Podcast Network https://TheDorkening.com Facebook.com/TheDorkening Youtube.com/TheDorkening Twitter.com/TheDorkening Dead Dork Radio https://live365.com/station/Dead-Dork-Radio-a68071 Find out more at https://still-toking-with.pinecast.co

In this Episode Chris had a fancy dinner, well kind of. He tested his skills as a Wing Man. And the gang discusses Loopholes during Lent. Also very special guest Laura Willoughby of Willoughby and the Founder and Director of the Bedford Film Festival. Laura has worked on films like Pet Semetary, Jaws 3-D, and many more. Super interesting interview and fantastic cause. Visit their website www.bedfordfilmfest.com. #popesaidicouldeatmeat #lent #lentloopholes #bedfordfilmfest #growingpains #Jaws3DTo connect with us, check out our sweet merch or join our Clubhouse and become a friend with benefits, visit our website www.nonewfriendspodcast.com. Please support our sponsors. Sandpiper Vacations (tell them that the NoNew Friends Podcast Sent you) www.sandpipervacations.com https://newsly.me/ and the promo code N0NEWFR1ENDS.

Laura Willoughby was born on October 9, 1963 in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA. She is a producer and casting director, known for 8-Bit Animal Playhouse with Jason Mewes(2013), Aliens vs Scarecrows vs Zombies and Pet Sematary (1989). She was previously married to Harry Lee Glaser and Robert Richard Gross.Support the show

It's time for some real talk as Ellie and Stephanie discuss the reasons we love getting on the booze, and why it's become such a huge part of our culture - especially for women. We talk to Laura Willoughby, the founder of mindful drinking community Club Soda. We look at the tensions that can exist between non-drinkers and those trying to reduce, and some reasons to be cheerful about the way the UK's attitude to booze is changing.  Plus, we enjoy a Heated Debate as Stephanie and Laura discuss whether we should increase the price of alcohol, while Ellie sits in the corner googling which crisp whites are on 3 for 2 down at Saino's.  Also in this episode, we chat about the low or no alcohol choices that are now available - like Remedy Kombucha, who are kindly sponsoring this series. Their tasty cans of fizzy pop contain no sugar or sweeteners, just good stuff like antioxidants and organic acids. They are properly delicious as well, with flavours like Ginger Lemon, Mango Passion, and Wild Berry to choose from. You can get Remedy Kombucha from Morrisons, Tesco, Amazon, Ocado, Holland and Barrett, Starbucks, M&S and remedydrinks.com. #AD Sort Your Sh*t Out is produced by Laura Grimshaw (@lorlyjane) and the music is by John Thorn. If you like this episode, we'd love you to subscribe, leave us a nice review, or follow us on social media - @sysopodcast on Instagram, @sysopod on Twitter, and @sysopod on Facebook.  For more from Stephanie, including info on how to get in touch with her, visit womenwhodontdrink.com or follow her on instagram @womenwhodontdrink. You can hear more from Ellie on the Scummy Mummies podcast, and follow her on Twitter @elliegibson. Cheers!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keep the ritual, change the ingredients!  You really can now with the wonderful Club Soda alcohol free tasting bar and shop in Drury Lane London Janey chats to the founder Laura Willoughby and discusses the amazing range of alcohol free drinks, and unpacks the confusion around 'ABV' Join our Tapping into Freedom group coaching starting in January, and don't forget we have a prize draw to win over £500 worth of organic / natural skincare and beauty products, plus runners up prizes, its minimum £5 donation which goes to our Sober club giveback fund to support those who can no longer afford membership  Enter here, lots of luck!  Follow Janey on instagram and facebook and twitter @janeyleegrace  Always reach out if you are struggling, and join us in The Sober Club www.thesoberclub.com

"You wouldn't have wanted to have been my friend when I was at school," says Club Soda Founder, Laura Willoughby. " I'd have had you doing all sorts of things." Laura describes herself as a doer: "When I see a problem, I want to fix it." That level of drive has seen her career move in a number of different directions, but always with politics and social change playing some role. In this episode of the Career Conversations series, recorded in front of a live audience at our Inspiring Careers in Food event, she reveals all about her journey. It started with student politics, progressed to a powerful role in local politics, and even saw her dabble in Westminster politics. Throughout all of that, alcohol was a feature.  Laura says she never got to the stage where she needed help, but says she started to bore herself and found she was drinking without even thinking about it. After a period of turning up to pubs with teabags so she had something intersting to drink whilst still socialising, she decided to start Club Soda. It's all about promoting non-alcoholic options that are designed for adults and still serve as a treat ("cola poured from a hose is not a treat," she says). Club Soda has gone from success to success and that is largely down to Laura's committment, can-do attitude, and an unwavering desire for change. Listen to the full episode to find out about the latest exciting evolution in the Club Soda journey, why Laura did not particularly enjoy university, and her unlikely connection to the Premier League football club, Arsenal. Laura Willoughby MBE, Founder, Club Soda Laura Willoughby MBE is the founder of the world's largest mindful drinking, Club Soda, and the UK's foremost expert in low and no alcoholic drinks.  Receiving an MBE for services to the community in 2004, Laura's devotion to Club Soda means hundreds of thousands of people are supported in their journeys to live well by being more mindful about drinking alcohol.  Laura is an IWSC judge, and was voted one of 2022's 100 most influential women in hospitality by CODE, named as one of Drinks Retailing's latest Top 100 Most Influential People in Drink and is a Trustee for The Drinks Trust.

Lazarus Letcher is a musician, writer and academic who draws on their experiences living as a Black, queer, trans, sober person in America. This conversation with guest podcast host Yasmin Spark explores Laz's experience of getting sober and connecting with their ancestral history. And they discuss the power of music-making without alcohol, from viola players having the best seat in the orchestra to the founding influence of black queer people on dance music.In this episode, Laz mentions Accountability Mapping for QTBIPOC.This episode is the last of our special season celebrating Black History Month in the UK and LGBT+ History Month in the US.Each week, join Club Soda co-founders Laura Willoughby and Dru Jaeger on the Club Soda podcast to dive deeply into the subjects that matter. Join them to discover incredible alcohol-free drinks, find life-changing advice and practical tips, and hear from experts on sober and mindful living. Support the show

October is Black History Month in the UK. This year, the fantastic Yasmin Spark has taken over our podcast. Over the next month, Yasmin speaks to an incredible array of inspirational guests, featuring stories from the Global majority about people and organizations that help people change their drinking in different ways. In this week's podcast takeover, Yasmin speaks with the fabulous Dr Valerie Mason-John. Valerie is an author, teacher, and mindfulness practitioner who happens to be both black and queer - a double win for our global community's history months. These inspirational activists talk about staying sober in a world that's burning, and how we can stay present and focused and our healing journey.Each week, join Club Soda co-founders Laura Willoughby and Dru Jaeger on the Club Soda podcast to take a deep dive into the subjects that matter. Join them to discover amazing alcohol-free drinks, find life-changing advice and practical tips, and hear from experts on sober and mindful living. Support the show

In this episode of Last Drinks Maz unpacks what Mindful Drinking is. Check out Episode 20, Last Drinks with Laura Willoughby, to get the background on why Maz felt it important to deep dive into the Mindful Drinking movement. Discussed in the episode are some of the major benefits of reducing alcohol; Reduced anxietyWeight loss Lower blood pressureImproved liver functionImproved skinBetter brain functionAnd tips on how to be a Mindful Drinker; Give yourself a limit, have a plan Looking at each event as a small winAsk for a half-strength drink, and take your time with itAlternate your drink with a waterEat foodEnjoy the drink you are havingMindful drinking is a community. tap inLeave early, tap outGive yourself little rewards (not alcohol, obvs) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Willoughby has gone from drinking all the beer to being one of the leading voices of the alcohol-free movement in the UK. In this episode of Last Drinks, Laura shares her personal story of why she decided to stop drinking a decade ago, how she did it and how the campaigner in her found a new expression through sobriety. Laura founded Club Soda out of her sobriety, the UK's leading mindful drinking movement and continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the sober living space. Check out the empire Laura has created https://joinclubsoda.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“In terms of behaviour change, and wanting to change a habit, substitution is one of the most powerful things that you can do.” In this live, special episode, Laura, who is celebrating ten years free from alcohol, shares her wisdom and advice on the world of alcohol-free drinking. She highlights how difficult it is to change behaviours and drinking habits, including the misconceptions around abstinence and the societal pressure to be accepted and included. Laura delves into the purposeful movement of mindful drinking, and how Club Soda's festivals and pop-up shops help people find a non-alcoholic drink they like to replace that feeling of reward and conviviality. She also advises on simple actions you can take to start you on your journey to change. An inspiring leader in the alcohol-free movement, Laura actively campaigns to create equal experiences for non-drinkers, including educating and challenging beverage outlets to up their game in terms of their offering to help create an accepting environment for this new and growing market. Laura believes non-alcohol drinkers deserve better and encourages us to take back control of our nights out Follow Club Soda on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joinclubsoda/ (@joinclubsoda) join the community and find out more about its behaviour change courses at https://joinclubsoda.com/ (https://joinclubsoda.com/) This week's non-alcoholic drink of choice is provided by Caleño's non-alcoholic spirits, infused with the sun-drenched flavours of Colombia. You can find Caleño on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/calenodrinks/ (@calenodrinks) or visit: https://calenodrinks.com/ (https://calenodrinks.com/) The Joyful Drinker with Ellie Webb is produced by Buckers at Decibelle Creative, find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decibelle_creative/ (@decibelle_creative) and here: https://www.decibellecreative.com/ (https://www.decibellecreative.com/)

Laura Willoughby MBE is co-founder of Club Soda, the Mindful Drinking Movement. After ten years of not drinking, Laura has decided to help people drink more mindfully and live well. Laura and Chris have been chatting and crossing paths and finally got to meet in person. Listen as Laura talks about the social movement and research that underpins her work and Club Soda, which includes pop-up tastings and experiences in London and elsewhere in the UK. A true innovator and trailblazer in the work to bring Lo and No beverages to the masses. Join us for this episode of Alcohol-Free Radio: Meeting a Trailblazer: Laura Willoughby and the Story of Club Soda --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/betterrhodes/support

What does it mean to be a “mindful drinker”?  Mindful drinking is about becoming more aware of how your body and mind are affected by alcohol, and how you use alcohol to relate to the people around you.  Mindful drinkers notice, learn and ultimately take control of their drinking. ​​Today I'm welcoming Laura Willoughby, the co-founder of Club Soda, the mindful drinking movement.  Club Soda's mission is to make mindful drinking widely accepted so that everyone feels confident to change their drinking habits if they want to and to make sure that people who aren't drinking alcohol are just as comfortable as drinkers who are, especially in social spaces where alcohol is served. To access show notes and resources mentioned in this episode, head to www.hellosomedaycoaching.com/118   Ready to drink less + live more? Take my FREE MASTERCLASS on Five Secrets To Taking a Break From Drinking Sign up here to save your seat: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/class    If you're ready to change your relationship with alcohol join The Sobriety Starter Kit.  It's my signature sober coaching course for busy women to help you drink less + live more.  To enroll go to www.sobrietystarterkit.com. Grab the  Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free   Connect with Casey McGuire Davidson Find out more about Casey and her coaching programs, head over to her website, www.hellosomedaycoaching.com

We talk to Laura Willoughby MBE - co-founder of Club Soda, the Mindful Drinking Movement. We ask what the big trends in no/low are, what the wine trade should learn from and contribute to this, how restaurants can incorporate alc-alternatives to make money and whether or not we should be worried in the world of wine (answer = yes!). Laura Willoughby MBE is co-founder of Club Soda, the Mindful Drinking Movement. Their aim is to help people drink more mindfully and live well. The inspiration for Club Soda comes Laura's experience of giving up drinking ten years ago. A campaigner at heart with a background in movement building and politics, she realised that one of the big sticking points was a way to support people to take a self-guided journey to change their drinking. Club Soda https://joinclubsoda.com/ has over 70,000 individual members and nearly 100 brand members who they support through research and collaborative projects. They have built a drinks guide and they run the UK's only Mindful Drinking Festival which is now in its 8th edition. Laura and here team Opened the pop-up alcohol-free shop in London's West End in 2022. She is co-author of How to Be a Mindful Drinker published by DK books. Laura is Imbibe's No & Low ambassador and judge for the IWSC awards.

When you're a busy parent who's trying to accelerate your career whilst making sure your kids are having plenty of your time and are still getting to football/piano lessons/birthday parties on time, changing drinking habits can be really low down on your packed to-do list. That limited time to decompress at the end of the day might have involved a few wind-down drinks. Changing drinking when you're snowed under with being a busy, working parent juggling all of these things can be extra challenging.In this episode of the Club Soda podcast, co-founder Laura Willoughby talks to Casey McGuire Davidson, a coach for busy Mums who are thinking of changing drinking while parenting. This podcast is particularly valuable if you're a busy parent who's reevaluating your relationship with alcohol.Our podcast is available on all your favourite podcasting platforms, like Apple, Google and Spotify. Subscribe today and get all our latest news, interviews and drinks reviews.The Club Soda podcast is available wherever you subscribe to podcasts. Find your platform here.Support the show

Laura Willoughby has gone from drinking all the beer to being one of the leading voices of the alcohol-free movement in the UK. In this episode she discusses the extraordinary success of her alcohol-free off license.   To learn more, visit the show notes.

We like to cover all topics when it comes to supporting our health on this show and today we are addressing alcohol. Yes, a lot of us like to blow off steam or sit and relax with an alcoholic beverage but this episode will really get you thinking about whether or not alcohol is serving you. We are not here to judge or tell you what to do, just simply chat and discuss the role of alcohol in ones life...We chat to Laura Willoughby about her experience with alcohol and her take on it now. You can find Laura on Instagram @laurawilloughby We want to say a huge thank you to this seasons sponsor Exhale Coffee, the UK's first coffee sourced and roasted for health and performance. It's organic and tested free from mycotoxins and pesticides and 1 cup of Exhale coffee independently tested to have the same antioxidants as 12 punnets of blueberries or 55 oranges!!! It also is optimised for polyphenols and 2 cups provide 20% of your RDA of Vitamin B3, necessary for energy production and brain support. They do this through…Their unique process involving 9 different independent lab tests locks in more of coffee's naturally healthy compounds while keeping out the bad and is overseen by Dr Rupy, NHS medical doctor, and Alex Manos, Functional Medicine Practitioner. For those who are trying to avoid caffeine, they offer a decaf which is the same coffee that's been decaffeinated by the chemical free mountain water process which uses only pure spring water from the highest mountain in Mexico to gently extract 99.9% of caffeine and leaves all the healthy polyphenols in place. For those who sometimes feel anxious from caffeine, polyphenols have been shown to reduce anxiousness so people who previously couldn't drink coffee can often drink a high polyphenol coffee like Exhale's, jitter and crash-free.They equally prioritise their impact on the planet and:Use only plastic free, compostable packagingAre B Corp PendingDonate 2% of all sales to charities restoring the natural environment.For 50% off your first bag AND free delivery in a fully flexible, no commitment subscription, use code FORK50 https://exhalecoffee.com Remember to submit your questions for future episodes via DM (@forkingwellness) or email (mailto:forkingwellness@gmail.com)As always, please rate, review, and subscribe, as it helps our podcast get seen in the charts!To pre-order our debut book, Forking Wellness: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Health and Nutrition, click the following links...UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forking-Wellness-No-Nonsense-Health-Nutrition/dp/178255209X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1600848572&refinements=p_27%3ASophie+Bertrand&s=books&sr=1-1USA: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forking-wellness-sophie-bertrand/1137060340 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You'll all know Club Soda's founder, Laura Willoughby, but what you might not have known is that this super inspirational woman celebrated 10 years alcohol-free this week. To celebrate, Laura joined co-founder Dru and a host of guests on Zoom to discuss what Laura has learned from 10 years sober.'It's a very good opportunity for me to share my story and some of the things I've learned and to let you know what 10 years might feel like for those of you who are still on the way and on that journey yourself and to maybe know that the sky doesn't fall in.' - Laura Willoughby.Laura's journey sees her going from a heavy drinker to one of the top 100 influential people in drinks. This lifelong passionate activist also started a mindful drinking movement along the way! In fact, Laura's journey over the last 10 years is also a part of your story - without her, we wouldn't all be here, as a mindful community, listening to this podcast.So pour yourself your favourite AF drink (or a cup of tea, tea fanatic Laura would definitely approve), and take a listen to her fascinating, motivational story.Our podcast is available on all your favourite podcasting platforms, like Apple, Google, and Spotify. Subscribe today and get all our latest news, interviews, and drinks reviews.The Club Soda podcast is available wherever you subscribe to podcasts. Find your platform here.Support the show

Giving up alcohol often leaves space for other things to become more prominent in your life. You might find you have more time for hobbies, have deeper relationships with friends and family, and learn to love other drinks other than alcohol. In Club Soda founder Laura's case, she accidentally walked into a fine tea shop one day, and so began her love affair with tea. Making time for tea is a simple way of including mindfulness in your everyday. Laura and Club Soda director Nic Rattle went to talk to their favourite tea dealer, Comins Tea. Michelle and Rob Comins are so passionate about creating space and time for tea that they have devoted an entire Georgian house to the practice. They talk about leaves, infusions, and how taking time for tea is more than just a quick brew - it's an easily accessible, meditative practice that can change your day.Each week, join Club Soda co-founders Laura Willoughby and Dru Jaeger on the Club Soda podcast. Deep dive into the subjects that really matter. Discover amazing alcohol-free drinks, find life-changing advice, and get practical tips about mindful living. Whether you want in-depth interviews or lively discussion, the podcast has something for everyone. News, events, recipes, advice, and interviews to support your changing drinking habits.Support the show (https://joinclubsoda.com/product/tip-jar-support-club-soda/)

In this week's podcast episode, we are recapping a conversation that we had at our Global Mindful Drinking Festival in October last year about willpower. The topic of willpower is one that's brought up often in the Club Soda community, usually when people are in the early days of changing their drinking and wonder 'why doesn't willpower work for me?'. Club Soda founder, Laura Willoughby, invited a panel of mindful drinking experts to explore the topic of willpower, and how to rely less and less on it in order to create lasting change. The panel guests for this podcast are Amanda Kuda, Don Shenker, and Frazer McGlinchey. Each week, join Club Soda co-founders Laura Willoughby and Dru Jaeger to take a deep dive into the subjects that matter.  The Club Soda podcast is all the inspiration you need to create and sustain a life that doesn't centre on drinking. The Club Soda podcast is available wherever you subscribe to podcasts. Find your platform here.Support the show (https://joinclubsoda.com/product/tip-jar-support-club-soda/)

 In this week's podcast episode, Club Soda founder Laura Willoughby, herself an advocate of social change, talks to Madeleine Shaw, a social entrepreneur from Vancouver, Canada.Madeleine talks candidly about how being a strong advocate for social change can also mean coming from an anti-authoritarian background. Being rebellious at a young age linked Madeleine with alcohol - "drinking was kind of a bad-ass thing that was bound up with rebellion".  But as both Laura and Madeleine agree, when you become an advocate for social change, the rebellious act of harmful drinking can morph into something that looks sophisticated and quasi-cultural but is just as problematic.This discord between behaviour and values, about how we present ourselves versus how we actually feel, caused both women to impact community and social sectors in ways they never thought imaginable.Our podcast is available on all your favourite podcasting platforms, like Apple, Google and Spotify. Subscribe today and get all our latest news, interviews and drinks reviews.The Club Soda podcast is available wherever you subscribe to podcasts. Find your platform here.Support the show (https://joinclubsoda.com/product/tip-jar-support-club-soda/)

The Lock In team take a trip to an innovative alcohol-free off licence and realise the trade needs to stop saying no to low and no. We hear from special guests including Laura Willoughby of Club Soda, James Kindred of award winning brewers Big Drop Brewing and Amanda Thomson of Thomson and Scott who talks alcohol-free wine.

If you're still nursing the post-New Year blues or hope to cut down your drinking a bit for ‘22, London's first alcohol-free off-licence has opened as a pop-up in the West End.The shop is run by former Islington Liberal Democrat councillor Laura Willoughby, who founded her Club Soda startup to help people with “mindful drinking”, spurred by an energy boost after giving up alcohol herself a decade ago.Now, the month-long pop-up on Great Portland Street is stacked with low and no-alcohol drinks, from beer to vodka and even pre-mixed negronis.It comes as the British Beer & Pub Association said Britons were set to drink nearly 8 million pints of low-and no-alcohol beer this month amid Dry January resolutions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Janey chats about how to boss your Christmas sober and chats to Laura Willoughby from Club Soda on their new alcohol free off licence - pop up shop in Great Portland St London, find out about their events, and watch this space for a Sober Club meet up there in January (prob Jan 22nd) We have a Champneys retreat on Jan 8 and another in Leicestershire on Feb 26th and Family Constellations Day on Sun 23rd Jan If you are close to York pencil 28 Dec in your diary ( TBC)  For info on all events go to The Sober Club and click events  If you want to treat yourself to a journal to keep track of your selfcare and sobriety grab the Sober Club 12 week Health Journal here Join us for support, inspiration, connection and accountability, whatever stage you are at. Follow Janey on social media @janeyleegrace #thesoberclub

Lots of producers of No & Low alcohol drinks got into the industry when they decided to change their own drinking choices. They couldn't find what they wanted to drink, so they made their own. Laura Willoughby did it slightly differently - she started a movement. Club Soda was created as a community for people moderating their alcohol intake. It has become the go-to place for information and support for sober drinkers. But it's also the place where the industry goes: Laura realised that to make the world a good place for non-drinkers, she had to change everything about drinks: from manufacture and distribution through to retail and hospitality. Club Soda has had an enormous impact and - if you are in anyway interested or involved in No & Low - it's an essential source of information in a rapidly evolving categoryGuests: Laura Willoughby MBE is Co-Founder of Club SodaLaura@joinClubsoda.org.ukLinks: Nudging Pubs full report: http://nudgingpubs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Nudging-Pubs-2016.pdf

On this episode of the pod wanted to revisit absolute shero to the sober community, Laura Willoughby MBE co-founder of Club Soda, the mindful drinking movement. We want to promote the Club Soda Mindful Drinking Festival this autumn.  https://joinclubsoda.com/event/global-mindful-drinking-festival-2021/ and to highlight the brilliant work of changing the landscape of alcohol-free drinks in the UK and what a brilliant shero she is. The Festival is coming up soon- it will be fully online and we will be involved at some point

Are you sober curious? We hear about how mindful drinking is catching on and changing how, and what, we imbibe. We talk to Laura Willoughby, co-founder of Club Soda, a mindful drinking organization; Kerry Benson, a registered dietitian and co-author of Mocktail Party; and alcohol-free gin maker Bob Huitema.

OMG! It's Laura Willoughby MBE! She's a brilliant guest to have in the holiday season because even though we're social distancing, there's still going to be a lot of booze around. Laura is co-founder of Club Soda, the Mindful Drinking Movement, who has great advice on how to celebrate more mindfully.The inspiration for Club Soda was Laura’s experience of giving up drinking seven years ago. A campaigner at heart with a background in movement building and politics, she realised that one of the big sticking points was a way to support people to take a self-guided journey to change their drinking.She is hilarious, smart and has a ton of really practical ideas around being mindful about drinking which can be applied to all parts of your life.Club Soda - https://joinclubsoda.com/If anything she said resonated with you then go and check out Club Soda, which can help anyone. It's an amazing community that has changed lives.Lifefulness CommunityWe always talk about the Lifefulness Community because that is what we're all about. The next intake of Lifefulness Small Groups is in January. Apply here - https://www.lifefulness.io/membershipLifefulness 101There are still early bird tickets left for Lifefulness 101, our course to start the year. We'd love to have you onboard!Check it out - https://www.lifefulness.io/lifefulness-101 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the second episode, Laura Willoughby discusses the role of Club Soda in the alcohol-free space, working with the on-trade to encourage better AF options, as well as providing support for people looking to re-evaluate their relationship with booze. This was recorded in early June for the Virtual AF Beer Festival. For more info: https://joinclubsoda.com/

This week we go across the pond to chat with a booze-free legend who is paving the way in the alcohol-free community, Laura Willoughby. The founder of Club Soda takes us through her recovery story and how she created Club Soda and The Mindful Drinking Festival. Make sure to watch live panels at www.mindfuldrinkingfestival.com. Check out www.soberlink.com to achieve your recovery goals. 

Drinking is such a normalised part of British culture that binge drinking as young adults is a rite of passage, hangovers are laughed off, social lives are built around the pub. We celebrate the good times and commiserate the bad, often with a drink in hand. But how do you know when you’re drinking too much? Joining this week’s podcast to help us answer that are Laura Willoughby, founder of Club Soda and The Mindful Drinking Movement, a community aimed at helping people reassess their relationship with alcohol, and psychotherapist Anjula Mutanda, who often works with people reconsidering their drinking habits.Full transcript here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many in the sober-living community say that moderation isn’t possible - that it’s just a slippery slope leading to full-on alcohol dependency. But I’m not convinced of that, so I brought on Laura Willoughby, founder of Club Soda, to give some insight. For the complete show notes of this episode and more on Stone Cold Moderation™, check us out at http://stonecoldmoderation.com/, and then follow us on Instagram and Twitter, like us on Facebook, and subscribe on YouTube. Hosted by: Chase Lee

Today we talk to Laura Willoughby MBE, who is co-founder of Club Soda, the Mindful Drinking Movement. Their aim is to create a world where nobody feels out of place not drinking. Club Soda has individuals, drinks brands, and social spaces in its membership. The inspiration for Club Soda comes Laura’s experience of giving up drinking seven years ago. A campaigner at heart with a background in movement building and politics, she realised that one of the big sticking points was a way to support people to take a self-guided journey to change their drinking. Club Soda has over 50,000 individual members, have built a venue listing guide for mindful drinkers (clubsodaguide.com) and they run the UK’s only Mindful Drinking Festival which is now in it’s 7th edition. She is author of How to Be a Mindful Drinker, a new book for 2020 published by DK books. Laura is chair of Imbibe’s No & Low Taste Awards judging panel for 2020. Click on the following link to find out more of what we are up to, you can sign up to our newsletter, join our Facebook group and subscribe to our YouTube channel - linktr.ee/soberexperiment

Smart Consumer with Laura Willoughby of Club Soda and Professor David Nutt

Have you ever felt the frustration of the constant disappointment from shameless drinking pass the Dry January after the failed promise of never getting as hammered as you was during New Year's Eve going into New Year's Day?This episode can help you provide you with some options starting today!Laura Willoughby is the author of How to Be a Mindful Drinker and the creator of the movement and healthy lifestyle brand - Club Soda. After giving up 4 years of drinking and realizing the depletion of her energy Laura found insight to be strong on her self-guided journey and support others. Throughout this episode, you will discover key insights on how to develop a sure plan to shape around where does alcohol fits into your journey, your future, and most importantly your big why of life.Begin to cut back, slow down or even quit drinking. Learn more here:https://joinclubsoda.comhttps://laurawilloughby.org.uk/club-soda/Learn more about today's sponsor!The Most Dwanderful Real Estate Podcast Everhttps://Dwanderful.comOur show information:https://transformubroadcast.comhttps://facebook.com/TransformULivehttps://twitter.com/TransformULivehttps://instagram.com/transformunetwork

As we start the new year you might have some goals and Jeffy wants to help you by introducing you to Club Soda. Laura Willoughby has a new book called "How to Be a Mindful Drinker" and she wants you to live a healthy life without alcohol. Then we get in the stories of the day like bed bugs eating a kid in Walmart (Well that's the CTF conclusion after reading the entire story). And if you live in Florida you might want to lock your doors because the sucking toe bandit is ON THE RUN! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we start the new year you might have some goals and Jeffy wants to help you by introducing you to Club Soda. Laura Willoughby has a new book called "How to Be a Mindful Drinker" and she wants you to live a healthy life without alcohol. Then we get in the stories of the day like bed bugs eating a kid in Walmart (Well that's the CTF conclusion after reading the entire story). And if you live in Florida you might want to lock your doors because the sucking toe bandit is ON THE RUN!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt the frustration of the constant disappointment from shameless drinking pass the Dry January after the failed promise of never getting as hammered as you was during New Year's Eve going into New Year's Day?This episode can help you provide you with some options starting today!Laura Willoughby is the author of How to Be a Mindful Drinker and the creator of the movement and healthy lifestyle brand - Club Soda. After giving up 4 years of drinking and realizing the depletion of her energy Laura found insight to be strong on her self-guided journey and support others. Throughout this episode, you will discover key insights on how to develop a sure plan to shape around where does alcohol fits into your journey, your future, and most importantly your big why of life.Begin to cut back, slow down or even quit drinking. Learn more here:https://joinclubsoda.comhttps://laurawilloughby.org.uk/club-soda/Learn more about today's sponsor!The Most Dwanderful Real Estate Podcast Everhttps://Dwanderful.comOur show information:https://transformubroadcast.comhttps://facebook.com/TransformULivehttps://twitter.com/TransformULivehttps://instagram.com/transformunetwork

Now that the holidays are over, many of us may confess to imbibing a little more of the bubbly than we’d planned. Laura Willoughby, who gave up drinking 4 years ago, realized that there were few options out there for people wanting to modify their alcohol intake. So, she set up Club Soda - a healthy lifestyle brand supporting individuals to change their drinking, whether they want to cut down, stop for a bit, or quit.  Now, Laura has authored an extremely helpful guide entitled How to Be a Mindful Drinker: Cut Down, Take a Break, or Quit. She joins us to share all about it. If you would like to change your drinking habits and are looking for a common sense approach, you won’t want to miss this one!

Happy New year! Janey interviews Laura Willoughby co-founder of Club Soda on the new book How to be a mindful drinker.  Tips and motivation wherever you are at. The book is available now and you can join Club Soda's community. Don't forget The Sober Club membership includes an online course Get the Buzz without the booze. perfect if you are ditching the booze or ditching another habit.  Join us for a small monthly fee and also our exclusive facebook group. Ditch the Wine Witch e-booklet FREE till Sunday My new year gift to you is my new illustrated e-booklet Ditch the Wine Witch - Tips to tame the voice in your head,   https://amzn.to/2ML2ul6 (https://amzn.to/2ML2ul6) free for 5 days on Kindle  Download it here and please  write a nice review! https://amzn.to/2ML2ul6 Grab your free pdf 5 Reasons to do an alcohol free challenge by signing up at The Sober Club to get our emails  Follow Janey on instagram and twitter @janeyleegrace and on facebook @janeyleegraceloves

Laura Willoughby is the founder of Mindful Drinking movement Club Soda. She talks to us about how taking control of her drinking has impacted her happiness in her relationships, at work and in herself. Laura also brought along a crate of non-alcoholic drinks for us to sample - listen in to hear about some of the best brands out there right now! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen in as Laura and I chat all about making space for sober and first class experiences for all. Links to items referenced in the show:The Club Soda Guide - https://www.clubsodaguide.comClub Soda Events - https://mindfuldrinkingfestival.comuse #mindfuldrinkingfest The Mocktail Project on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themocktailproject

Listen in as Laura and I chat all about making space for sober and first class experiences for all. Links to items referenced in the show:The Club Soda Guide - https://www.clubsodaguide.comClub Soda Events - https://mindfuldrinkingfestival.comuse #mindfuldrinkingfest The Mocktail Project on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themocktailproject

Taste testing non-alcoholic drinks... something we'd not have had much fun with until fairly recently. The rise of the adult-oriented non-alcoholic drink here in Britain has been swift. Laura Willoughby, the founder of Club Soda Guide and the Mindful Drinking Festival, says their website now lists 1,000 non-alcoholic options from 600 producers, many of which are operating here in the UK.There's undoubtedly an irony to the fact that Britain, once the international poster boy for bad drinking behaviour, appears to be leading the non-alcoholic drinks movement. However, as Laura explains in this podcast, that's certainly the exciting situation we find ourselves in. Not only is our relationship with alcohol evolving, but the infrastructure is being updated, too. Aside from the growing legions of non-alcoholic drinks producers, the likes of Holland & Barrett are kitting out their nationwide stores with shelves dedicated to the Sober Curious.Inevitably, Laura has become something of a connoisseur when it comes to that wide selection. So we raided her non-alcoholic drinks cabinet one recent lunchtime and took a collection of 12 bottles down into a podcasting studio that looked a little like a 1980s nuclear fallout shelter. Over a liquid smorgasbord, we discussed the rise of this movement, the great work that Club Soda are doing, the latest non-drinking stats and how to make your local pub really work for you.Chin chin.

Quitting drinking is both a personal and a political act. In this episode, Ruby talks to Club Soda UK founder Laura Willoughby about reconnecting with her activist roots through sobriety, and how drinking in the face of adversity is a sure-fire way to give away your agency and personal power. Laura shares her drinking history as a young politico who became disillusioned with the system, as well as her journey creating one of the biggest sober / sober curious communities both on and offline. In this episode we also discuss: -Living life in “high def” – and feeling all your feelings. -How alcohol changes the wiring in your brain. -The lasting impact of ladette culture and hard drinking being seen as “feminist." -Drinking dreams and what they mean. -How to create and host your own sober meetups. -Navigating the booming alcohol-free drinks industry. -Not drinking as an act of rebellion (and how to be a non-drinker and still fit in). -Embracing shades of grey when it comes to quitting. Learn more about Laura and Club Soda HERE and join the community on Facebook. You can also pre-order the Club Soda book, How To Be A Mindful Drinker (out Dec 262019) HERE. Season 2 of the Sober Curious podcast is sponsored by Grüvi. Get 20% off all online orders at www.getgruvi.com with the code Ruby20.

Origin Story Elements of Club Soda No alcohol in business context Cocktails and bartenders   Tasting: Lindeman’s Wine Chardonnay Pinot Noir Muscat NV (www.clubsodaguide.com/brands/lindemans-wine) Lyre’s Italian Orange (www.clubsodaguide.com/brands/lyres) Nirvana Pale Ale (www.clubsodaguide.com/brands/nirvana-brewery) Freestar (www.clubsodaguide.com/brands/freestar) Lo Bros Raspberry and Lemon (https://www.clubsodaguide.com/brands/lo-bros) Shrb (www.clubsodaguide.com/brands/shrb)   Creating and sustaining a movement  Guest contact details:   www.joinclubsoda.com   www.twitter.com/joinclubsoda   www.instagram.com/joinclubsoda Intro and outro musicThe New Investorshttp://newinvestors.dk/Contact: glenn@velournet.dk Guest: Laura Willoughby, Club Soda Date: 4 October 2019   Listen, download or stream www.interpretingwine.com/listen   Contact: hello@interpretingwine.com   Podcast: www.interpretingwine.com/listen Facebook: www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Instagram: www.interpretingwine.com/instagram Twitter: www.interpretingwine.com/twitter TikTok: www.interpretingwine.com/TikTok  

STOP PRESS - founder member opening for The Sober Club has been extended till Sunday 29th Sept - join us at the founder member rate of just £9.99 month www.thesoberclub.com (https://www.thesoberclub.com/) With the huge rise in popularity of alcohol free and low alcohol drinks comes a major ocnfusion over labelling and not much consistency in availability across pubs and clubs in the UK  Laura Willoughby from Club Soda is campaigning for change and explains how the 'ABV' labelling works, and how we can encourage our local venues to get on board and get featured in the Club Soda Guide.  Details of the event Are you Sober Curious (aimed at everyone even if you are already sober!( featuring Janey Lee Grace and Clare Pooley author of The Sober Diaries Monday 28th Oct at Hello Love Bloomsbury. Tickets £15 to include free mocktail from Senser Spirits All profits go to the Hello Beautiful foundation   Tickets here  (https://www.hellolove.org/classes) Don't forget the doors will close in The Sober Club for founder members this Sunday at the founder members rate, theres a 90 day online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, some amazing experts vids, audio trainings, discounts competitions and a rocking fb group community - We will reopen again in a while but the price will go up, so join us now!   When you join you receive a complimentary hypnosis audio download courtesy of Ailsa Frank  www.thesoberclub.com (https://www.thesoberclub.com/) Remember to follow Janey on instagram @janeyleegrace and fb @janeyleegraceloves

  In episode 5, Kim interviews MBE Laura Willoughby and Co-Founder of Club Soda.   Her business is driven by the vision of a world where nobody feels out of place for not drinking after she went sober 7 years ago.   Five years since launching Club Soda, Laura has much wisdom to share on: Finding a Co-Founder (and her unconventional method!) Confident networking tips Creating lasting behaviour change   Learn more & connect with Laura here:   Website Twitter  Facebook LinkedIn      About Kim: Kim Sprague is a Certified Coach and Founder on a mission to help busy working women and entrepreneurs to create more balance in their life and business.   Kim left an 11 year career as a corporate communications leader, after training to become a Yoga Teacher in 2016 and later with the Mindful Talent Coaching Academy (AC).  She has balanced a wellness side hustle, busy job and London lifestyle; quit her job without one to go to, and has consciously created a balanced life as a Coach, founder and Mum.   Kim is passionate about holding space for women - away from their busy careers, social lives and families - to intuitively guide them and support them to find clarity, power and balance.   For more information, free resources or to work with Kim Sprague visit her website here. To discuss this episode with other female founders, leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs, join the Free Her Balanced Business online community here.  

Whats your big WHY? And what can we drink during the summer months to fight off the wine witch? Janey talks through the important first principles if you are starting your sober or mindful drinking journey and  Laura Willoughby from Club Soda talks about the Mindful Drinking Festival and the ins and outs of alcohol free and lo alcohol drinks on the market and how we can all get involved to encourage more pubs clubs bars and functions to have great alcohol free offerings – not just water and warm orange juice! Janey is launching The Sober Club an online community dedicated to sobriety mindful drinking and optimum health and wellbeing, there will be input from experts across nutrition, fitness, mental health and finding your purpose.  It will evolve over time and the founding members will be part of that, so will be offered membership at a nominal rate.  Sign up to be on the waiting list (no website yet) and you get our pdf of Selfcare in sobriety tips  http://www.thesoberclub.com   if it says ‘this site can’t be reached, bear with it for one second, it clicks in! FEEDBACK   We’d love to hear from you, your stories, suggestions for guests and topics and please follow Janey@janeyleegrace or on facebook @janeyleegraceloves  There are some competitions to win alcohol drinks at http://www.imperfectlynatural.com

“Club Tropicana, drinks are free…” sang Wham in the 80’s. When you join Club Soda, all of the drinks are “alcohol-free”. Pioneered and co-founded by the enigmatic Laura Willoughby, this health-conscious and highly social movement is making waves and growing by the day. A self-proclaimed “activist” and proud owner of an MBE for services to the community, Laura has been living alcohol free for 7 years and is now inviting others to join her. Not content with a Facebook page and a website, Club Soda now extends to a ‘Mindful Drinking Festival’, a pub guide, regular meet ups, webinars and there is talk of a book. “I am not very good at prioritising so, I just do everything”, says Laura, with glint in her eye and a healthy glow that evidences her clean and healthy lifestyle. Laura will bowl you over with her energy and enthusiasm as she brings a whole new perspective to alcohol free living. We cover “sober sprints”, mindful drinking and even a live on air sampling of some new and exciting drinks that Laura brought with her! Smash The Box is a personal development business. Everything I do is with the aim of inspiring you to find your purpose so you can make your mark on the world. One way I do this is by sharing people’s stories. Inspiring stories that the world needs to hear. Stories of breakthroughs, of adversity overcome, of achievements, successes, of setbacks and turnarounds, of realisations and lightbulb moments. This audio experience is a natural and perfect complement to the existing services of Life Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Breakthrough Workshops and Inspirational Talks - all of which forms something quite unique and special. If you are looking to find your purpose in life, in work, or both, then don’t just think outside the box. It’s time to Smash The Box! Connect with us! www.smashthebox.me www.youtube.com/channel/UC7fEEvjX52qS928oyLGCtuQ www.facebook.com/SmashTheBoxMarkPitcher/ www.instagram.com/markpitcher_smashthebox/

Tom Ward runs Wise Bartender, one of the largest and most flexible online selection of alcohol free drinks in the Uk.  They discuss the rise in popularity of alcohol free drinks from 0 per cent beers and what 0.5 % really means, from the big brands and the tiny artisan producers.  https://wisebartender.co.uk/ Janey talks about her recent appearance on Good Morning Britain TV show debating parents drinking alcohol plus details of a free event in London,  and selfcare tips.  Follow on instagram @janeyleegrace email janey@janeyleegrace.com if you'd like to be added to our list to recieve info about resources and future events and remember there are competitions to win AF drinks and kombucha at www.imperfectlynatrual.com  Last call for our free event #selfcareforthesobercurious at The Jago Dalston London Mon 29th April with Laura Willoughby from Club Soda and William Porter (last weeks guest) author of Alcohol Explained sign up via eventbrite https://bit.ly/2uMRkCU   #soberselfcare #sobrietyrocks

Scott Pearson is paving the way for the millenialls and 'gen-z's who are choosing to be sober, he discusses coming out, ditching the booze and staying social.  He is fast becomng a notable influencer as The Boy Who Drank Too Much @theboywhodranktoo and Scott's aim is to take his message out to a wider audience, perhaps into schools.  For this show Janey has teamed with Jeffrey's Tonic, a unique artisan brand of tonic syrups and she speaks with Mike the CEO about the importance of high quality ingredients and their shared hatred of artificial sweeteners!  The next #selfcareforthesobercurious event hosted by the charity My Yard is Monday 28th April at The Jago Dalston London 7pm Its free with AF drinks and vegan nibbles. Special guests will be Laura Willoughby from the online community Club Soda and William Porter author of Alcohol Explained.   Book your free tickets in advance at eventbrite (type in My Yard) https://bit.ly/2uMRkCU Send us a message @janeyleegrace with your selfcare tips and if you'd like a pdf of resources email janey@janeyleegrace.com

Janey meets Belle from Tired of Thinking About Drinking, Belle is an author, sober coach and 'sober penpal' and has helped thousands of people to sobriety.  As always we talk self care and announce the next Self care for the sober curious London free meet up event which will be on Monday April 29th 7pm, Go to eventbrite and type in My Yard or Self care for the sober curious to secure your ticket.  Our special guest is a former podcast interviewee Laura Willoughby from Club Soda  Follow Janey on insta and FB @janeyleegrace and pop your email address to us to receive a free pdf of selfcare resources, our recommendations for the best programmes, books et al.

Today, we're talking about all things drink with no food in sight. Sue is relying on Holly as she admits she's not an expert in non-alcoholic drinks. Laura Willoughby of Club Soda and Chris Beech of Luhv Drinks arrived in the studio to inspire us with some great alternatives to the hard stuff. In such a health-focused time, more and more people are giving up alcohol during the week or abstaining altogether. Ollie reveals that nearly a quarter of millennials don't drink at all, so what are the alternatives? The consensus in the studio is that consumers are ill-served when in bars, restaurants and pubs with a disappointing selection of non-alcoholic drinks. Laura is on a mission to give inspiring ideas and support to those who want to socialise and 'fit in' when on the wagon. Meanwhile Chris explains how is dedicated to producing plant-based drinks and juices which are good for the heart, skin and mind.

Despite much success in her life Laura Willoughby MBE had reached a point when she realized her drinking was a problem. Rejecting traditional methods of getting sober, she forged her own path and created Club Soda, a UK based organization dedicated to changing our cultural relationship with alcohol. She challenges the media, hospitality industry and broader culture to see sobriety differently. As a member of the LGBTQ community, she also wanted to offer a service that was inclusive and addressed the unique challenges this community had when they tried to stop drinking.   To learn more, visit the show notes.

Laura Willoughby from the online Mindful drinking community @clubspda has some great strategies to support you on your path.  There's also a #soberselfcare tip.  We've love to hear yours too, follow @janeyleegrace and share your self care fave using the hastag #staydrytilljuly on instagram.   As this is new and 'billy no mates' please listen for free on itunes and rate us! Thank you!  For blogs and info go to www.alcoholfreelife.co.uk

This episode - the first of the new, fortnightly episodes - is an alcohol-free special. Emma takes a look at: who's drinking alcohol-free beer? how is the beer brewed? what are some of the challenges around brewing & selling alcohol free beer? and what does it actually taste like?  She enlists the help of: Fergus Fitzgerald - Head Brewer at Adnams Brewery; Laura Willoughby - co-founder of Club Soda - The Mindful Drinking Movement; Brigid Simmonds - Chief Executive of the British Beer & Pub Association; the staff and customers at Bison Beer Crafthouse in Hove; and resident beer sommelier, Jane Peyton PLUS - we put the best dog beers to the test with the help of Rupert the Whippet and Colin the Border Terrier (no - really, we do...) Listen & subscribe via: Apple Podcasts Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Adnams Ghost Ship - Alcohol-Free Rupert Whippet Dog Beer Challenge - blind tasting Vanderstreek - Playground IPA, Big Drop - Pale Ale, Stiegl - Freibier & Guinness - Pure Brew Dog Beer Challenge - blind tasting Mikkeller's range of no/low alcohol beers Colin Border Terrier Mikkeller - Wierd Weather NEIPA Dog Beer Challenge - Rupert Whippet with the full line-up Don't forget to check out the Club Soda Mindful Drinking Festival at the Truman Brewery, Brick Lane this weekend - Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 January. Both Emma & Jane will be there leading tours and hosting talks & tastings. Come along and try some no/low alcohol beers for yourself. Emma would like to thank Euroboozer, Guinness & Greene King for supplying some of the beers. Rupert Whippet would like to thank Father Christmas for supplying his stash of dog beers.

As people cut down and cut out booze, no and low alcohol drinks are pouring onto the market. Brewer Jaega wise explores this show against strength that's shaking up alcohol sector. Jane Peyton from the School of Booze puts on a tasting session at London's first no alcohol bar Redemption and there Jaega and Jane meet Laura Willoughby and Jussi Tolvi, founders of a mindful drinking movement called Club Soda. Jaega heads to Small Beer where they're reviving the tradition of weak beers that before water purification were drunk by everyone, even school children. She visits Nirvana, a low alcohol and zero alcohol brewery in Leyton, East London, and talks bubbling apothecary with Ben Branson from non-alcoholic spirit, Seedlip. Producer: Tom Bonnett

Nicholas Snow welcomes Veteran Entertainment Executive Jim Beatty, who turned his attention toward the growing crystal meth problem in his hometown of West Hollywood and other cities. His organization has produced a dance number titled “Don’t PNP with Tina.”  The track is performed by the WeHo parTy boys, a new all-male burlesque revue he co-conceived and created with casting director Laura Willoughby.  The troupe, comprised of WeHo’s hottest and most talented dancers, had its debut Valentine’s Day at Rage Nightclub in West Hollywood.“The CAPITAL ‘T’ in WeHo parTy boys is there for a reason,” he says.  “It serves as a reminder and a warning.”PromoHomo.TV is presented with the support of Desert AIDS Project, Lulu California Bistro, and EIGHT4NINE Restaurant and Lounge, and is a very proud media sponsor many more organizations and causes.  For more info, visit www.PromoHomo.TV and click on the Advertisers link.

Nicholas Snow welcomes Veteran Entertainment Executive Jim Beatty, who turned his attention toward the growing crystal meth problem in his hometown of West Hollywood and other cities. His organization has produced a dance number titled “Don’t PNP with Tina.”  The track is performed by the WeHo parTy boys, a new all-male burlesque revue he co-conceived and created with casting director Laura Willoughby.  The troupe, comprised of WeHo’s hottest and most talented dancers, had its debut Valentine’s Day at Rage Nightclub in West Hollywood.“The CAPITAL ‘T’ in WeHo parTy boys is there for a reason,” he says.  “It serves as a reminder and a warning.”PromoHomo.TV is presented with the support of Desert AIDS Project, Lulu California Bistro, and EIGHT4NINE Restaurant and Lounge, and is a very proud media sponsor many more organizations and causes.  For more info, visit www.PromoHomo.TV and click on the Advertisers link.