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In this incredibly honest and uplifting episode, I sit down with author, founder of Sober Girl Society and all-round powerhouse Millie Gooch to talk about what it really means to go alcohol-free. We explore the emotional sensitivity that so many of us share, the sense of freedom that comes from saying goodbye to booze and how sobriety doesn't mean missing out—it means moving from stagnation to evolution. We also chat about the recent sunny weather and how we can break the connection between sunny weather & booze. Enjoy!Millie will be a headline speaker at this years Wellfest here in Dublin.Whether you're sober-curious, on your own alcohol-free journey or just in need of some inspiration—this episode is for you! Please note that during our conversation Millie talks about how the after affects of alcohol brought her to a dark place
Silly season is upon us - and a lot of us associate Christmas with drinking. But it doesn't necessarily have to be that way. Today - we're speaking to Millie Gooch, the founder of Sober Girl Society - the largest community for sober and sober curious women on the planet. Millie tells us the story of how and why she stopped drinking and gives us some practical advice on how we can navigate Christmas if we're trying to stay sober, become sober or even just explore more sober experiences. Find out more about The Sober Girl Society's events and workshops here: https://sobergirlsociety.com/Millie's new book, Booze Less, provides a mindful guide to sobriety and personal growth, designed to help readers rethink their relationship with alcohol while practicing self-compassion. Millie would love to share insights from Booze Less with your audience, discussing practical ways to approach sobriety and mindfulness, and offering her perspective on wellness trends and the cultural shift around drinking habits. You can buy your copy here!Follow @milliegooch on InstagramFollow @sobergirlsociety on InstagramEmail us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram:@shouldideletethat@em_clarkson@alexlight_ldnShould I Delete That? is produced by Faye Lawrence Music by Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this latest episode of The Big Drink Rethink, our host Anna Donaghey, sits down with Millie Gooch, the dynamic founder of The Sober Girl Society, to delve into her inspiring path from heavy drinking to leading a vibrant, sober community. In this episode, Millie shares insights from her upcoming book, her involvement with Alcohol Change UK, and the innovative "Sober Spring" campaign. You'll also hear about the challenges of advocating for better alcohol advertising regulations and Millie's creative strategies to support those choosing a life without alcohol. From practical advice on navigating social pressures to fostering self-discovery beyond alcohol, this conversation is a powerful resource for anyone curious about rethinking their relationship with drinking.Here are the highlights:04:28 Felt isolated, started Instagram for sober connections.09:07 Virtual workshops feature diverse expert speakers.12:08 University: drinking rite of passage, formative years.15:17 Body image, and financial pressures increase home drinking.18:09 Gen Z stress: 75% still drink heavily.21:43 Balancing sobriety with maintaining a fulfilling social life.25:11 Social media's pressures: balancing benefits and expectations.27:10 Viral videos deter excessive drinking; explore alternatives.35:58 Guided journal for discovering booze-free life.38:00 Journalling explored as a powerful therapeutic tool.40:13 Consumer campaigns for alcohol harm policy advocacy.44:06 Influencer marketing exploits Gen Z's vulnerability effectively.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 Mille Gooch:Millie Gooch is the founder of the Sober Girl Society and is one of the voices leading the sobriety movement in the UK. Millie has an MSc in Addiction and Mental Health and has written for a range of publications including Elle, Stylist and Cosmopolitan. Her debut book, The Sober Girl Society Handbook, was released in 2021, and in 2022 she received the Media Award from the Research Society on Alcoholism for her contributions in helping disseminate empirical research on alcohol and creating a safe space for people to explore alcohol-free living. Millie is a proud ambassador for Alcohol Change UK and her second book Booze-Less will be released in November 2024.Connect with Millie:The Sober Girl Society website:
We're delighted to finally say that in this episode we welcome the wonderful Millie Gooch on to the podcast! Millie is based in Kent and quit drinking in her 20s following her first few years working as a journalist. She dived headfirst into drinking when she first arrived at university and found it difficult to slow the pace after graduating. One day woke up and decided that enough was enough. Since then she has become the founder of Sober Girl Society which is an enormous community of women coming together to de-stigmatise the choice to go alcohol free. Not only that, but she is also one of our favourite Quit Lit authors having already released the Sober Girl Society Handbook and her much anticipated upcoming release ‘Booze Less: Rethinking Drinking for the Sober & Curious - A Guided Journal' is out next month. You can find out all things Millie and links to her work on her Instagram and you can also visit the Sober Girl Society website to find out more about their upcoming events. --- 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
WELCOME BACK TEAM!In this weeks episode we welcome back a legend of sobriety, the Sober Girl Society legend herself...Millie Gooch.Tom and Jamie sit down with Millie and discuss how to approach dating in sobriety. How to handle those difficult first dates, how to tell someone you don't drink and also how to deal with a sober person if you yourself still drink.We've got it all!Enjoy.
Welcome to another mini episode of Hurt to Healing. In today's snippet, we're diving into my insightful conversation with Millie Gooch, founder of the Sober Girl Society. Millie shares her experience navigating social events without alcohol, from dealing with the pressures of drinking culture to building confidence through sober dating. She also offers practical tips for anyone looking to reassess their relationship with alcohol and emphasises the growing "sober curious" movement.Follow Hurt to Healing on Instagram: @hurttohealingpodHurt to Healing Website: hurttohealing.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode we talk to Millie Gooch, founder of Sober Girl Society. Millie talks about her journey to sobriety and how this led her to setting up alcohol free spaces and events for the sober curious. We discuss the current role of sobriety and possible reasons behind recent growth in sobriety movements, mindful drinking and other alcohol-free communities. As a journalist, Millie has written for a range of publications and has been featured everywhere from ELLE and Stylist to the BBC and British Vogue. Her debut book, The Sober Girl Society Handbook, was released in January 2021 and in 2022, she received the Media Award from the Research Society on Alcohol for her contributions in helping disseminate empirical research on alcohol and creating a safe space for people to explore alcohol-free living. She is an ambassador for Alcohol Change UKSupport the show
We're talking sobriety, with the incredible Millie Gooch. Millie is the founder of Sober Girl Society who now runs a community of booze free huns. We chat about how her big party girl nights out turned into sober burlesque classes and what's the best thing since she's ditched alcohol. For any of your sober curious listeners, this is the one for you. ❤️Find Millie here. We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you're already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you'll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you're not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere
This week Hangxiety has its first guest! Kali was joined by Millie Gooch, author and founder of the Sober Girl Society. The two discuss drinking culture, the ups and downs of sobriety, how drinking is portrayed in the media (think Geordie Shore & Sex And The City!) and more… _______ ❤️ New episode EVERY Sunday! Anxious, sober & over-sharing as usual
In this episode of The Therapy Episode, Anna (who completely coincidentally has just embarked upon her own alcohol free journey) chats to Millie Gooch about her top tips for an alcohol free festive season.Millie Gooch is the founder of the Sober Girl Society and is one of the voices leading the sobriety movement in the UK. As a journalist, she has written for a range of publications, and her campaigning work has been featured everywhere from ELLE and Stylist to the BBC and Evening Standard. Her debut book, The Sober Girl Society Handbook, was released in January 2021 and she is currently studying for a masters degree in Addiction and Mental Health.You can follow Millie on Instagram hereYou can follow the Sober Girl Society on Instagram here
Today I am joined by Millie Gooch, the founder of the Sober Girl Society and one of the voices leading the sobriety movement in the UK. As a journalist, she has written for a range of publications, and her campaigning work has been featured everywhere from ELLE and Stylist to the BBC and Evening Standard. Millie is full of wisdom and her honesty about her own journey to sobriety is one I'm sure a lot of people will relate to. In today's episode, we speak all about the moment she decided to stop drinking, how it's transformed her life and how attitudes towards not drinking are changing for the better.Find Millie:Instagram: @milliegoochSober Girl Society: https://sobergirlsociety.com/Buy her book: https://amzn.eu/d/dUj3U05Follow Hurt to Healing on Instagram: @hurttohealingpod--A big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you're struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. Thank you to our corporate supporter, Brown Advisory, a global investment management firm which is passionate about raising awareness of mental health challenges in order to help people thrive in an ever-changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
She needs no introduction... Founder of Sober Girl Society, Millie Gooch swings by the boat for a mind-blowing conversation all about redefining your relationship with alcohol. Millie is the founder of The Sober Girl Society and one of the leading voices in the UK Sobriety movement. Not only that, she is a speaker, author and absolute hero.This episode is overflowing with useful tips and science, all distilled to help you tackle each day sober confidently from the master herself.Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com
In this episode of Sober Stories, host Beth Bowen welcomes Millie Gooch, founder of Sober Girl Society, for a deep conversation on the journey to sobriety and the importance of creating a supportive, non-judgemental community for those seeking an alcohol-free lifestyle. Millie, an alcohol-free advocate and accomplished author, shares her personal journey, reflecting on how her experiences getting sober as a young woman compelled her to create an online platform dedicated to providing resources and support for those interested in exploring an alcohol-free lifestyle. Beth and Millie discuss the way we can redefine socializing without alcohol, including “going out,” dating, and experiencing adventure. Millie emphasizes the necessity of addressing addiction issues promptly, drawing an analogy with extinguishing a small fire before it engulfs an entire building. Closing the episode, Millie sheds light on the impact the Sober Girl Society platform has had on individuals grappling with alcohol use, as well as their friends and families seeking ways to provide support. She also provides a preview of upcoming events and workshops designed to foster an inclusive and supportive community for those embarking on their sobriety journey. Key Points: Millie's personal journey to sobriety that led her to establish the Sober Girl Society, a safe space online for individuals interested in an alcohol-free lifestyle. Redefining what we consider to be “fun” and “glamorous,” especially for young people. The importance of addressing addiction issues early and not letting them escalate, likened to extinguishing a small fire before it becomes unmanageable. Millie and Beth's discussions on trusting personal experiences, especially when they deviate from societal norms or expectations. An exploration of the unique challenges women face in society, particularly regarding drinking culture. The power and importance of sober spaces in providing non-judgemental support and community. Insights into the role social media can play in either supporting or hindering sobriety. The dangers of glamorizing alcohol use in popular media and the importance of pushing back against these narratives. A sneak peek into upcoming events and workshops hosted by the Sober Girl Society aimed at building community and promoting sobriety. Keywords: Sobriety, Mental Health, Millie Gooch, Sober Girl Society, Sober Lifestyle, Alcohol-Free Living, Wellness, Sober Girl Society Handbook, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Alcohol Change UK, Alcohol and Society, Sobriety and Social Rituals. [About Millie Gooch] Millie Gooch is the founder of Sober Girl Society, a global platform supporting those seeking an alcohol-free lifestyle, which she began after choosing sobriety for her own mental health in 2018. A former lifestyle journalist at Hearst Magazines, Millie's articles on sobriety have featured in numerous prestigious publications, and she's a frequent participant in panels and podcasts discussing the topic. Her bestselling book, "The Sober Girl Society Handbook", was published in 2021. Beyond her writing and speaking engagements, she collaborates with major brands to promote a healthier drinking culture, and is a charity ambassador for Alcohol Change UK. Connect with Millie: On Instagram - @milliegooch, @sobergirlsociety On TikTok - @milliegoochuk Online - https://sobergirlsociety.com/ Book - The Sober Girl Society Handbook Events - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/sober-girl-society-21728722753 Support Sober Stories: COMMUNITY WAITLIST: https://wearesoberstories.com/community Follow us on Instagram - @wearesoberstories Follow us on TikTok - @wearesoberstories Receive email updates: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6206a036e0eda1a0d870a65d Shop our merch: https://wearesoberstories.com/merch From our sponsors: Plug into your favorite “quit lit” on the go: Give Audible a try and get your first month free at audibletrial.com/soberstories Use code RZPSTORIES for 20% off your first Ritual Zero-Proof non-alcoholic spirits purchase. Use code SOBERSTORIES for $50 off The Booze Breakup program. [Disclaimer:] The content provided in this episode is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional clinical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The discussions and personal experiences shared are based on individual perspectives and should not be interpreted as therapeutic guidance. If you are seeking mental health support, we strongly recommend consulting with a licensed therapist or healthcare professional who can provide personalized care tailored to your specific needs. Remember, everyone's journey is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another. Prioritize your well-being and seek professional help when necessary. [About Sober Stories:] Sober Stories is a transformative brand that aims to inspire and empower individuals on their journey to sobriety and beyond. Through their podcast and community, Sober Stories provides a space where people inspire others by sharing their personal narratives of overcoming addiction and embracing a sober lifestyle. By amplifying diverse voices and experiences, Sober Stories cultivates a supportive community that celebrates living alcohol-free as a source of strength and resilience. Their platform showcases powerful stories of recovery, offering hope, encouragement, and relatability to those who may be facing their own struggles with addiction. Sober Stories embraces the power of storytelling as a catalyst for change and healing, fostering a sense of connection and solidarity among individuals seeking a sober life. With a mission to challenge societal stigmas surrounding addiction and promote positive narratives around and alcohol-free life, Sober Stories is a beacon of inspiration and support for all those who are reclaiming their lives and rewriting their own stories of triumph. [About our host, Beth Bowen:] Beth Bowen, LMSW, is a dedicated and compassionate licensed social worker and sober coach with a strong focus on supporting individuals in their journey to sobriety and overall mental well-being. With a Master of Social Work degree and specialized training in addiction counseling, Beth brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice. Her work revolves around trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and substance misuse recovery. Beth is deeply committed to empowering individuals struggling with addiction, providing them with the necessary tools and strategies to overcome challenges and achieve lasting sobriety. She combines evidence-based therapeutic approaches with her own personal experience in recovery, offering a unique perspective and genuine empathy. Beth's expertise in the field of addiction and her dedication to ongoing professional development make her a valuable resource for those seeking support in their sobriety journey. Through her coaching services, she creates a safe and supportive environment, helping clients navigate the complexities of addiction, heal from past traumas, and build a foundation for a fulfilling and alcohol-free life.
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Lately, I've been seeing quite a few viral videos that mention a “sober curious” lifestyle, and it got me... curious. So I decided to find out all I could and share it with the pod fam. In this episode, we'll dive into the growing movement and explore the benefits and challenges of a life without alcohol. From personal stories of transformation to advice from some of the movement's founders, this episode will give you the insights and inspiration you need to start your own sober curious journey if you so choose. Questions answered and topics discussed in this episode:■ The origins and evolution of the sober curious movement■ Understanding the concept of "sober curious" and its impact on society■ Exploring the meaning and benefits of mindful drinking■ Examining the reasons behind declining alcohol consumption among members of Gen-ZReferenced resources: ■ Book: “Sober Curious” by Ruby Warrington ■ Book: “Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice Not to Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol”■ Online Community + Newsletter: Sober Girl Society■ BBC Article: “Why Gen Zers Are growing up sober curious”[Heads up, I've never read the books above or participated in the Sober Girl Society community, so I can't vouch for their effectiveness/quality – but since I mentioned them in the episode, I provided links in case listeners wish to dive deeper.]
In this episode, we are joined by Millie Gooch, founder of The Sober Girl Society and author of The Sober Girl Society Handbook! Millie has built a beautiful community for people who are sober and "sober curious" (a new term I'm obsessed with)! This episode is going to help you reflect on your relationship with alcohol, which is something we ALL could use. It's important to ask yourself why you drink; are you looking for confidence on the dance floor, momentarily dampening anxiety or potentially trying to escape? If there is even a part of you that feels this way, this episode is a shame free space for you to explore what changes you can make to heal your relationship with alcohol and more importantly, yourself (and no, this doesn't mean you must fully give it up). I'm so excited to share this idea of mindful drinking with all of you and for you to hear Millie's inspiring story! Connect with Millie Website (shop book & more) Instagram (@sobergirlsociety) Connect with Alyssa Tiktok Instagram JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP This group is an opportunity for discussion around the weekly topics from the SSW Podcast. Please feel free to post in this group if you need advice or are just simply looking for community!
In this episode, we are joined by Millie Gooch, founder of The Sober Girl Society and author of The Sober Girl Society Handbook! Millie has built a beautiful community for people who are sober and "sober curious" (a new term I'm obsessed with)! This episode is going to help you reflect on your relationship with alcohol, which is something we ALL could use. It's important to ask yourself why you drink; are you looking for confidence on the dance floor, momentarily dampening anxiety or potentially trying to escape? If there is even a part of you that feels this way, this episode is a shame free space for you to explore what changes you can make to heal your relationship with alcohol and more importantly, yourself (and no, this doesn't mean you must fully give it up). I'm so excited to share this idea of mindful drinking with all of you and for you to hear Millie's inspiring story! Connect with Millie Website (shop book & more) Instagram (@sobergirlsociety) Connect with Alyssa Tiktok Instagram JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP This group is an opportunity for discussion around the weekly topics from the SSW Podcast. Please feel free to post in this group if you need advice or are just simply looking for community!
In this episode, we are joined by Millie Gooch, founder of The Sober Girl Society and author of The Sober Girl Society Handbook! Millie has built a beautiful community for people who are sober and "sober curious" (a new term I'm obsessed with)! This episode is going to help you reflect on your relationship with alcohol, which is something we ALL could use. It's important to ask yourself why you drink; are you looking for confidence on the dance floor, momentarily dampening anxiety or potentially trying to escape? If there is even a part of you that feels this way, this episode is a shame free space for you to explore what changes you can make to heal your relationship with alcohol and more importantly, yourself (and no, this doesn't mean you must fully give it up). I'm so excited to share this idea of mindful drinking with all of you and for you to hear Millie's inspiring story! Connect with Millie Website (shop book & more) Instagram (@sobergirlsociety) Connect with Alyssa Tiktok Instagram JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP This group is an opportunity for discussion around the weekly topics from the SSW Podcast. Please feel free to post in this group if you need advice or are just simply looking for community!
Founder of Sober Girl Society and Tiktok Star Millie Gooch joins us this week to discuss the mental and physical health effects of alcohol, the benefits and changes on your body being sober has, beating peer pressure and her own story into ditching the booze.You can find Millie @milliegooch on Instagram.Train Happy Trouper of the Week: DM @trainhappypodcast
Dating, partying, socialising, special occasions, holidays… without alcohol does this sound difficult to you?Could you imagine going sober at the age of 26 without using the excuse “I am on antibiotics” or “I am working tomorrow”?This week we spoke to the founder of the Sober Girl Society and one of the leading voices on the sobriety movement, Millie Gooch.At the age of 26 Millie decided to make a big lifestyle change, she quit drinking. After too many binge drinking nights that left her feeling anxious, and insecure. She realised she needed a change. Millie has written for a range of publications, and her campaigning work has been featured everywhere from ELLE and Stylist to the BBC and Evening Standard.In this episode, Millie gives us practical advice for how to date, party and socialise sober. We debunk the myths surrounding sobriety and how having a healthier relationship with alcohol can massively improve your confidence, relationships, productivity and your relationship with yourself.We loved chatting to Millie, she is a brilliant voice for the movement.Enjoy!Lots of Love,Dave & SteveTo find out more about Millie and her work check out her Instagram: @milliegoochThis episode is sponsored by Vivobarefoot Footwear. Vivobarefoot Footwear have given our listeners an exclusive 15% discount when you enter the code HAPPYPEAR15 Genuinely these are the only shoes you will see Dave & Steve wearing!Produced by Sean Cahill & Sara Fawsitt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt talks to Sober Girl Society's founder, Millie Gooch, about why she quit drinking - and how it's changed her life.They discuss; binge drinking, labels, alcohol temptations, therapy, mental health, how to deal with sobriety, being a safe drinking ambassador, sober dating, sober sex, Sober Girl Society events, being an Instagram & TikTok influencer and her Sober Girl Society handbook.The Believe in people podcast explores addiction, recovery and stigma. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction then this series can help.Follow us on social media: @CGLHull ⬇️ Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Millie Gooch is the founder of Sober Girl Society, a group of likeminded people who have chosen a sober lifestyle. From nights of blackouts, regretful texts, and hangovers Mille tells Malin about the decision to go sober, how it's changed her life and where the origins of Sober Girl Society started as well as how it led to her book which is a great read! For more about Millie and Sober Girl Society head this way - www.instagram.com/milliegooch
Millie Gooch is a writer, speaker, activist and founder of Sober Girl Society and recently launched The Sober Girl Society Handbook in January 2021. IN FEBRUARY 2018, AFTER YEARS OF PARTYING AND HANGOVERS, MILLIE NOTICED IT STARTED TO TAKE A TOLL ON HER MENTAL HEALTH. MILLIE MADE THE DECISION TO GIVE UP DRINKING AND 7 MONTHS LATER FOUNDED SOBER GIRL SOCIETY, AN ONLINE AND REAL-LIFE SPACE FOR WOMEN WHO DON'T DRINK ALCOHOL! In a short space of time, Sober Girl Society has since grown into a 141K strong community with followers who include Florence Welch, Sam Smith, Zoe Ball and Christina Perri. Millie hosts SGS's signature boozeless brunches and sober sweat classes across the country and works with organisations including universities to encourage sober curiosity and spread the message that being alcohol-free is far from boring. Millie has written and spoken about sobriety for Red, Stylist, The Telegraph, Refinery29, Elle, Cosmopolitan, UniLad, Bustle and Delish – to name just a few! She has also appeared on Clemmie Telford's Honestly Podcast, BBC Life Hacks podcast and various panels from Live Well London to the Mindful Drinking Festival. Millie regularly works with brands both in and out of the non-alcoholic market such as Dr Teal's, Square Root and Adidas. Host: Jamie Neale @jamienealejn Discussing rituals and habitual patterns in personal and work life. We ask questions about how to become more aware of one self and the world around us, how do we become 360 with ourselves? Host Instagram: @jamienealejn Podcast Instagram: @360_yourself Music from Electric Fruit Produced by Tom Dalby Composed by Toby Wright
Welcome back to part 2 of our conversation with Millie Gooch, founder of Sober Girl Society and author of Sober Girl Society Handbook! Today we focus on dating through sobriety, importance (or lack thereof) of labels when it comes to your relationship with alcohol, the importance of your intention with your drinking, and how Millie built an international community on accident. You can find Millie at: Insta: @milliegoochTikTok: @milliegoochUKand Sober Girl Society at: Insta: @sobergirlsociety https://sobergirlsociety.com/And Millie's new book wherever you find your books!
When you're drinking, surrounded by your drinking buddies, and having a good time, it's hard to imagine what life would be like when you're sober. Would those drinking buddies understand that the good time can quickly escalate into chaos? Would they still want to hang out if you took a break from drinking? If you're newly sober, will you be able to make new friends who understand your life choices?These are all questions we've all asked ourselves if we've tackled problem drinking. Even those in long-term sobriety, like our founder Laura and friend of Club Soda, Millie Gooch from Sober Girl Society, have had to face up to the anxiety of change within their social setting. This week's podcast episode is a throwback to our Q&A with Millie from last year's Mindful Drinking Festival where our resident extrovert Laura and a formerly anxious Millenial Millie discuss making friends when you're sober.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/)
Today we chat with founder of Sober Girl Society and author of the Sober Girl Society Handbook, Millie Gooch! We focus on Millie's transition to sobriety in her mid 20s, how you don't need to hit rock bottom to ditch alcohol and how her relationships (friendships, family, coworkers, dating) transformed through sobriety.
In this weeks episode Natalie is joined by author and founder of The Sober Girl Society Millie Gooch to talk sober curiosity, the impact of alcohol within female friendship groups and fighting the stigma that sobriety equals boring. Reflecting on her own journey with alcohol Millie highlights the aggressive marketing used by drinks companies to lure young women into viewing alcohol consumption as a form of empowerment and that the 90's ladette culture of 'keeping up with the boys' in reality lead to a generation of women suffering with physical and mental health conditions due to developing unhealthy relationships with alcohol. Tune in as Millie talks about the moment she decided to walk away from alcohol and the catalyst that fuelled the hugely successful Sober Girl Society movement.
“Escapism is fine up until a point where it turns into avoidance.” One of the leading voices in sobriety Millie Gooch joins The Joyful Drinker to share her personal journey of quitting alcohol for good. Founder of the Sober Girls Society and the author behind the Sober Girls Society Handbook published in 2021, Millie's story is proof that life after alcohol doesn't have to be boring. From becoming entrenched in the boozy nightlife of student culture at University through to the normalised day-drinking of working in PR and journalism, Millie describes her break from the bottle and the biggest positive changes to her productivity, mental and physical health ever since. In this episode, Millie talks openly and honestly about the lows of getting blackout drunk and going to work hungover; and the positive reaffirming steps that she took to overcame the self-imposed stigma of not wanting to be seen as the boring sober one in her peer groups. Read out more about the Sober Girl Society at https://sobergirlsociety.com/ (https://sobergirlsociety.com) or follow https://www.instagram.com/milliegooch (@milliegooch) on Instagram. This week's non-alcoholic drink of choice is provided by Caleño's non-alcoholic spirits, infused with the sun-drenched flavours of Colombia. Find Caleño on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/calenodrinks/ (@celenodrinks) or visit: https://calenodrinks.com/ (https://calenodrinks.com/) You can connect with Ellie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/caleno_ellie/ (@caleno_ellie) The Joyful Drinker 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/)
Alcohol misuse interferes with chemicals in the brain that are vital for good mental health. So while initially after a drink we might feel relaxed and less stressed, in the long run the damage from the misuse of alcohol is highly likely to contribute to feelings of depression, anxiety and later down the line, dementia. Millie Gooch, founder of the Sober Girl Society, an online platform for sober, sober curious, and mindful drinkers and author of The Sober Girl Society Handbook joins host Gabby to share insight into living life sober free as a young adult. Millie dispels many of the myths and excuses that surround turning to, or turning away from, the hooch... including why we feel we need to bring booze into the bedroom! Note, this episode is not trying to condemn or judge those who drink alcohol, but aims to encourage everyone to be a bit more mindful of the way they drink.
Thanks for tuning un to this weeks episode of One For The Road.Today I am joined by the queen of sobriety, Millie Gooch.Millie is the founder of the Sober Girl Society and is one of the voices leading the sobriety movement in the UK. As a journalist, she has written for a range of publications, and her campaigning work has been featured everywhere from ELLE and Stylist to the BBC and Evening Standard.The Sober Girl Society Handbook is her first book.If you enjoy One For The Road, then click follow to be notified of the release of our next episode.You can also access further content and shows on my Patreon account by clicking the link below.https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62824759&fan_landing=trueIf you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice, and links for Millie.Instagram.com/sobergirlsocietyInstagram.com/milliegoochhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Sober-Girl-Society-Handbook-empowering/dp/1787634124/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1636881084&sr=8-1https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-serviceshttps://nacoa.org.uk/https://alcoholchange.org.uk/Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinezhttps://www.grownuphustle.com/Instagram - @GrownupHustle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This episode is all about sobriety and in particular the issues that people have with the word ‘sober'.No, it doesn't mean you're an addict but it does mean you choose to turn your back on substances that you know aren't helping you live your best life.In this extremely open and honest podcast, Gemma opens up about the reason she became sober curious in the first place “I thought I'd killed my son” and Claire shares her story of going booze-free for 100 days.In this episode, we reference a variety of helpful podcasts, organisations and individuals for anyone else feeling sober curious.GOBBING OFF*New*! As this podcast is all about being honest to gob, we thought we'd have a new feature called ‘Gobbing Off!' where we share the stuff that's been twisting our tits and making us have sandy vaginas. We invite YOU to get involved in this too!Leave us a DM voice note on Instagram and let us know what YOU are gobbing off about. In sending us a voice note you agree to be featured on the podcast so you can choose to change your name if you want. In this episode, Gemma was gobbing off about women not knowing how to check their boobs properly after having a breast cancer scare. Leave us your gob off - www.instagram.com/honesttogobpodReferenced in this podcast:BSF infographic on checking boobs - https://www.instagram.com/p/CUfE-fmMs8y/Over the Influence podcast - https://www.overtheinfluence.co.uk/podcast#75Hard - https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-infoOne Year No Beer - https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/Can you die from a hangover? Apparently not! https://www.healthline.com/health/can-you-die-from-a-hangoverMillie Gooch and the Sober Girl Society - https://sobergirlsociety.com/about/BreakFree Liverpool the Addictive Voice Recognition Therapy group www.breakfreesupport.comIs it day 4 of your period or 4 days after your period ends? We couldn't find a definitive answer on this so have decided that we will check on both occasions! So day 4 of our period and then 4 days after our period ends (which would probably work out 10 days after period starts). With ❤️ loveClaire & GemTo keep up to date with the latest episodes, please follow Honest to Gob pod:Instagram - @honesttogobpodFacebook - @honesttogobpodIf you'd like to see the video footage of this podcast episode, find us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC38kL7g2M3zF_ngoZJdCtoQFor Gemma @gemmadeeray www.gemmaray.comFor Claire @the_purposepusher www.thepurpose-pusher.comProduction @Liverpoolpodcaststudios www.liverpoolpodcaststudios.com
Millie Gooch is the founder of the Sober Girl Society and is one of the voices leading the sobriety movement in the UK. As a journalist, she has written for a range of publications, and her campaigning work has been featured everywhere from ELLE and Stylist to the BBC and Evening Standard. The Sober Girl Society Handbook is her first book.This episode covers:- Inspiration behind the sober girl society- Why breaking up with alcohol is like breaking up with a toxic ex- Hangxiety, palpitations, the fear - What is being sober curious? - Benefits to going alcohol free that no one really talks about- How to deal with the stigma from friends/family/peers- Is sobriety part of diet culture?- Drink-free dating tips and sober sex - How to support people really struggling to stop drinking and where to find support. If you or someone you know needs support with cutting down or stopping drinking, please seek support from your GP. Self-help or mutual aid groups (groups such as AA or SMART Recovery groups) are accessible in most areas. Drinkline is the national alcohol helpline: Call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm).If you loved this episode make sure to give it a review, rating (hopefully 5 stars) and share it with your friends and family. instagram/twitter/facebook: @thefoodmedicwww.thefoodmedic.co.ukThis podcast episode is sponsored by WHOOP. Right now, you can get your first month free when you checkout through join.whoop.com/thefoodmedic
Straight up, I have a very scary and sad truth bomb. If you're an Australian aged between 24 and 44 your mental health and drugs/alcohol are the biggest mortality risks to you. Both of those are amplified if you're a man. I imagine the same is true of any developed Western country. Yikes. This episode isn't designed to scare you (I'm still very much a classic if somewhat occasional binge drinker, even after recording this episode) it's just a chat about alcohol, our relationship to alcohol, some facts about alcohol and maybe it might help empower you to cut back or quit if that's something you're toying with. This week's guest is Millie Gooch from Sober Girl Society. Millie is from the UK and after spending her 20s as an actual black out drunk, a few years ago she got sober and is making it her mission to empower other people to give up the booze and get back their lives. If you're interested in anything you heard about on today's show just click here for the show notes. Like my stuff? You can grab all my extra content - workbooks, resource lists, ebooks and checklists at Patreon.com/veryexcellenthabits. This week there's a big resource list of all Soberish things for you to enjoy! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In June 2019 I decided to see what would happen if I stopped drinking alcohol for a while. Nearly two years later and I'm still going. After a lot of reflection, I realised that the timing of this decision has been life-changing. I believe I was in the position that so many people may find themselves in. This grey area before 'needing AA or battling severe addictions problems ' while at the same time having a feeling that things could get worse and a hope that they will change. In this episode I share a bit of my story and why I think space ' Before AA ' is sacred. 10th - 16th May marks mental Health awareness week. If you or someone you know is struggling please know you are not alone. Here are some resources: https://www.samaritans.org/https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/In this episode, I mention Sober Girl Society - https://www.instagram.com/sobergirlsociety/Written and Read by Emilyne Mondo
In this episode, we interviewed the lovely Millie Gooch, founder of The Sober Girl Society @thesobersociety, who walks us through her journey of completely cutting out alcohol at the young age of 26. She discusses why she decided to start the journey of abstinence / soberness and the impact it has had in her life. To stay connected with us, leave us a review and rating on Apple podcasts and use our hashtag #SIAP or #ShesInAPod to join the conversation, we want to hear from you! Twitter: @shesinapod Instagram: @shesinapod Email: hello@shesinapod.com Website: www.shesinapod.com/siapsisters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Millie Gooch is the founder of Sober Girl Society, an online community which destigmatises sobriety, and brings women together who want to connect and have fun, without the booze. Millie quit drinking in 2018 after experiencing one too many blackouts and the terrible accompanying ‘hanxiety', leading her to read Catherine Gray's The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, which kick-started her sober journey. We both talk about our relationship with alcohol, the scary situations its landed us in, and the contradiction of how many of us are so mindful about our health, yet ignore the fact that alcohol is a toxic substance.She opens up about how things were in the early days of sobriety, sober clubbing, and that smug feeling of feeling great when everyone else is worse for wear.We discuss how we both have used alcohol as ‘dutch courage' and she shares about how quitting forced her to step into her anxiety and sit with her discomfort.Millie talks about her book, which I found was an absolute breath of fresh air, and provided a really positive stance on why getting sober or becoming ‘sober curious' has myriad benefits and is an option definitely worth exploring. We speak about the narrative we've all been given around alcohol, thanks to its gigantic marketing budget to persuade us that drinking is the right option, the memes about gin o'clock, to the automatic assumption that any sort of celebration requires cracking open the bubbly. Millie tells me about how, for her, sober dating has been such a positive experience and also about the events they run at the Sober Girl Society from dance classes to boozeless brunches. sobergirlsociety.com/@sobergirlsociety@sophieelwes
Ladypod is back! The first episode of the third series is with former drunken party girl and Founder of The Sober Girl Society, Millie Gooch. Millie is an icon for sober and sober curious women worldwide. We chat about the reasons why Millie decided to give up drinking, finding yourself after alcohol, drinking "problems", sober dating, all the best alcohol-free options and lots more... If you're enjoying Ladypod, please rate, review and subscribe! We love hearing from you. Created | Hosted | Produced by Lottie Morley Music | Easypeel Follow Ladypod on Instgram and Twitter: @_ladypod Lottie Morley @lotmor Millie Gooch @milliegooch The Sober Girl Society @sobergirlsociety To contact us, please email ladypodpod@gmail.com
Lockdown and drinking go together like wine and cheese...or do they? Given the unusual situation we find ourselves in, perhaps it's not surprising that booze sales have rocketed. However Millie Gooch knows the problems with using alcohol as a coping mechanism only too well. After finding that her binge drinking was leaving her poleaxed by anxiety she gave it up, and started the Sober Girl Society, an online community of other teetotal women. I loved talking to her about that - as well as how she managed to write a book in lockdown, sober dating, peer pressure, anxiety management and more. She has some really great, practical advice - I hope you find it as interesting (and useful) as I did. Buy the book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-sober-girl-society-handbook/millie-gooch/9781787634121 Edited by Chelsey Moore
This week we're joined by Millie Gooch, founder of The Sober Girl Society, a platform for sober-curious and teetotal women. Millie told us all about dating as a sober girl, how to approach sober sex and ways to enjoy a life without alcohol. Could quitting alcohol be the future for The Dump Him Podcast?You can check out Millie's book 'The Sober Girl Society' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sober-Girl-Society-Handbook-empowering/dp/1787634124Follow The Sober Girl Society on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sobergirlsociety/The Dump Him Podcast is hosted by Kitty James and Francesca Coates, discussing all things modern day dating, how to know your worth and when you should just dump him/her/them. New episodes weekly!
Millie Gooch is a writer, speaker and the founder of Sober Girl Society – a happy space for sober and sober curious women to make friends and share wisdom. She recently published her debut book The Sober Girl Society Handbook: An empowering guide to living hangover-free.Millie talks to Sober Sips about how she started SGS, sober dating and how her sobriety will shape her future. Helpful links:Caleño: calenodrinks.comMillie Gooch: @milliegoochSober Girl Society: @sobergirlsocietySober & Social: soberandsocial.com @soberandsocial_
In this episode Gaby is joined by Millie Gooch founder of The Sober Girl Society, and one of the leading voices pioneering the sobriety movement here in the UK. They caught up ahead of the launch of Millie's brand new book, The Sober Girl Society Handbook: an empowering guide to living hangover free. Millie is proof that you don't have to compromise a social life or any of the fun you plan to have in your twenties by going sober and her story has inspired young women up and down the country (and world) to give up the booze! Find Talk Twenties on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktwenties/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/618225965482268/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/talk_twenties LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talktwenties/
Benjy dials up Millie Gooch to discuss booze and quarantine. Millie is founder of Instagram community Sober Girl Society.
Millie Gooch from Sober Girl Society hacked her life to make it better when she gave up drinking. She shares her story with Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha.
Like a lot of us Millie Gooch went from no partying to going full noise at university where the binge drinking culture is strong and the focus is to get as hammered as you can.Sick of feeling hungover and experiencing hang-xiety or beer fear, Millie had a light bulb moment after a break-up and decided to stop drinking. 7 months into her sobriety Millie founded Sober Girl Society. An online global community for other young people that don't drink connecting them with their sober sisters and now she hosts events in The UK.We're so lucky to have Millie share her story and advice on The Self-Love Club PodcastFind Millie: @milliegooch & @sobergirlsociety on Instagram Keep up with The Self-Love Club: follow @selfloveclubpodcast and @belcrawford on Instagram Find The Self-Love Club blogs and resources at belcrawford.com
The statistics seem to be on a constant upward trend: young Millennials are turning away from alcohol in vast numbers. To an older generation, it sounds almost impossible. How can you not drink in your twenties? Isn't that what your twenties are for?These ingrained ways of thinking, of course, are what fascinate us here on The Real Podcast. So this week, for our 12th episode, we sent Shani Higgs, one of the Real Kombucha team who recently gave up drinking for three months (you may have read her Sober Diaries on this blog), to meet Millie Gooch.Millie is a writer and speaker, and the founder of Sober Girl Society (website here), an ever-growing collective of young women who are fed up with living a hangxiety-fuelled life, their weekends drowned out by beer fear, under constant pressure to succumb to Wine O'Clock. And when we say "an ever-growing collective", we mean it. The Sober Girl Society currently boasts close to 60,000 Instagram followers.According to Millie, this new tribe is made up of young women, “People like me – busy lives, busy jobs, often working in media – who still wanted a social life but wanted to take alcohol out of the equation”. As our readers will know, this description is one that Shani has come to identify with wholeheartedly. So it made sense to give her the mic and get her talking.In the following podcast you'll hear Millie and Shani discuss everything from the emergence of the Sober Girl Society, how the growing Sober Curious Movement relates to Cancel Culture and Callout Culture, how to navigate the pitfalls of sober dating, and what's involved in "coming out" as a non-drinker. They also discuss something called the "Pink Cloud" and "the Pink Cloud Dispersal Phase", which is a level of non-drinking science we've so far not discovered!So, chatting to Millie Gooch about the rise of the Sober Girl Society over a glass of the finest non-alcoholic Prosecco alternative, here's Shani Higgs.