S3 Ep25: Benjamin Owen: The Transformation Coach
In this episode we chat with the hugely inspirational Benjamin Owen, the transformation coach who owns Fast Way To Fitness in North Wales and has just launched his latest project, The Awakened Man which aims to help men to improve their mental health. We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts b...
54m Sep 27, 2021
54m
S3 Ep24: Chloe Frearson: The Personal Development Convert
In this episode we chat with the fabulous Chloe Frearson. We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze can be! Chloe moved to Austr...
57m Sep 20, 2021
57m
S3 Ep23: Suzanne Shaw: The Pop Star
In this episode we chat with the lovely Suzanne Shaw! We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze can be! Suzie shot to fame after...
54m Sep 13, 2021
54m
S3 Ep22: Pete Mears: The Three Principles
In this episode we chat with Pete Mears, who is now both happily drug and alcohol free and who credits his success to his discovery of the 3 Principles. We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-f...
52m Sep 06, 2021
52m
S3 Ep21: Sarah Drage: WarriorKind
In this episode we chat with the incredible Sarah Drage, who gave us her deeply personal and heartbreaking insight into losing her father to alcohol use disorder. We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own...
1hr Aug 30, 2021
1hr
S3 Ep20: Sarah Connelly: Tapped In
In this episode we chat to the wonderful Sarah Connelly from Tapped In Australia! We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze can b...
47m Aug 23, 2021
47m
S3 Ep19: George Anderson: The Mindset & Performance Expert
In this episode we chat to George Anderson, an expert who has over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebra...
53m Aug 16, 2021
53m
S3 Ep18: Paul Lock: The Artist
In this episode we chat to Paul Lock, a fabulous artist who didn't even know he could paint until he stopped drinking! We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just h...
50m Aug 09, 2021
50m
S3 Ep17: Abi Feltham: The Sober Influencer
In this episode we chat to a woman who's sober voice is growing louder on social media every single day... The fabulous Abi Feltham! We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by cele...
49m Aug 02, 2021
49m
S3 Ep16: Nick Kosir: The Social Media Superstar
In this episode we chat to a man with over 4 million followers on Instagram and TikTok... The absolutely bloody wonderful Nick Kosir! We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by cel...
1hr 1m Jul 26, 2021
1hr 1m
S3 Ep15: The OTI Community is Here!
This is a very special episode of Over The Influence... Because today, our brand new community has launched at https://www.overtheinfluence.co.uk! We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free jo...
57m Jul 19, 2021
57m
S3 Ep14: Dominic McGregor: Young, Successful, 5 Years Sober
In this episode we chat to the incredibly inspiring Dominic McGregor, a 28 year old businessman who's approaching 5 years sober. We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrat...
55m Jul 12, 2021
55m
S3 Ep13: Charlie Martina: Young & Sober
In this episode we chat to the wonderful Charlie Martina who is celebrating six months alcohol free! We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life ...
53m Jul 05, 2021
53m
S3 Ep12: Julie Dawson (The Sober Cider Drinker): Mrs 365!
In this episode we chat to the lovely Julie Dawson, aka, The Sober Cider Drinker! We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze can b...
51m Jun 28, 2021
51m
S3 Ep11: Jenny Valentish: Everything Harder Than Everyone Else
In this episode we chat to the wonderful Jenny Valentish who's recently released her new book, Everything Harder Than Everyone Else. We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by cele...
49m Jun 21, 2021
49m
S3 Ep10: Davinia Taylor: 13 Years Sober
In this episode we chat to Davinia Taylor, who is 13 years sober after giving up alcohol at the end of her twenties. We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how...
48m Jun 14, 2021
48m
S3 Ep9: Johnny Johnson: UNLTD
In this episode we chat to Johnny Johnson, the founder of alcohol-free beer brand, UNLTD. We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without boo...
51m Jun 07, 2021
51m
S3 Ep8: Ian Thurlbeck: Mr 365
In this episode we chat to Ian Thurlbeck, someone that we've got to know really well over the last few months as he's been a bloomin' wonderful member of one of our bloomin' wonderful OTI Zoom groups! We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast bring...
45m May 31, 2021
45m
S3 Ep7: Forward to a Friend!
This episode is a little different to normal... We've noticed that loads of people are re-considering their relationships with alcohol as things go back to normal, so we'd love you to forward this episode to a friend who might be doing just that! We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we...
34m May 24, 2021
34m
S3 Ep6: Clare Pooley: The Sober Diaries
In this episode we chat to the wonderful Clare Pooley, author of The Sober Diaries! We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze can...
1hr May 17, 2021
1hr
S3 Ep5: Jonny Stevens: Better Without
In this episode we chat to Jonny Stevens who's created an app called Better Without! We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze ca...
55m May 10, 2021
55m
S3 Ep4: Delroy Taylor: Six Months On
In this episode we chat to Delroy Taylor, aka Bunny Pacer, aka... The Winner! We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze can be! ...
47m May 03, 2021
47m
S3 Ep3: Jo Walduck: Ze Sober Coach
In this episode we chat to Jo Walduck, AKA Ze Sober Coach. We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze can be! Jo is a life and bu...
49m Apr 26, 2021
49m
S3 Ep2: Andrew & Jonny Dickin: My Basketful of Happiness
In this episode, we chat to father and son Andrew and Jonny Dickin who wrote a book during lockdown called My Basketful of Happiness. We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by cel...
48m Apr 19, 2021
48m
S3 Ep1: We're Back In Business!
Welcome to Over The Influence, Series 3! We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze can be! Today, the UK moves to the next step ...
45m Apr 12, 2021
45m
S3: Special Episode: Dry January in Lockdown 3
So we weren't planning on coming back until the Spring... But after it was announced that the UK was going in to its third national lockdown, social media went mad with people dropping Dry January... And we thought we should release a special episode of Over The Influence to help you strengthen your resolve if you've decided to carry on going! If you're on an alcohol free or low alcohol journ...
47m Jan 09, 2021
47m
S2 Ep10: The Series 2 Round Up: Experts, Extraordinary Stories & Spring Chickens
In the final episode of Series 2 Shaz, Freddie and producer Background Ben reflect on what they've learned from the guests this series. In every episode in Series 2, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett invite a different guest on to the podcast who have in some way inspired their own alcohol free journeys, from AF authors to inspirational In...
46m Nov 26, 2020
46m
S2 Ep9: Lucy Spraggan: Sober
In this episode, Shazza and Freddie talk to Lucy Spraggan, the fabulous alcohol-free singer-songwriter who shot to fame on the X Factor nearly ten years ago. In every episode in Series 2, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett invite a different guest on to the podcast who have in some way inspired their own alcohol free journeys, from AF autho...
44m Nov 12, 2020
44m
S2 Ep8: Delroy Taylor: The Winner
In this episode, Shazza and Freddie talk to Delroy Taylor, who is also known as Bunny Pacer on Instagram (@bunny_pacer). In every episode in Series 2, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett invite a different guest on to the podcast who have in some way inspired their own alcohol free journeys, from AF authors to inspirational Instagrammers. D...
54m Nov 05, 2020
54m
S2 Ep7: Susan Laurie: From Rock Bottom to Sober Forever
Over The Influence is back! And this series, it's all about you... In every episode in Series 2, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett invite a different guest on to the podcast who have in some way inspired their own alcohol free journeys, from AF authors to inspirational Instagrammers. In this episode, Shazza and Freddie talk to Susan Lauri...
49m Oct 30, 2020
49m
S2 Ep6: Dawn Comolly: The Sober Fish
In this episode, Shazza and Freddie talk to Dawn Comolly who is better known as The Sober Fish! In every episode in Series 2, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett invite a different guest on to the podcast who have in some way inspired their own alcohol free journeys, from AF authors to inspirational Instagrammers. Dawn talks about her own j...
45m Oct 22, 2020
45m
S2 Ep5: Lee Mengo: The Gay Sober
In this episode, Shazza and Freddie talk to the person behind one of their all time favourite sober Instagram accounts, Lee Mengo, who is better known as The Gay Sober! In every episode in Series 2, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett invite a different guest on to the podcast who have in some way inspired their own alcohol free journeys, fr...
42m Oct 15, 2020
42m
S2 Ep4: Andy Ramage: The Legend
In this episode, Shazza and Freddie talk to the author of Let's Do This, the massively inspirational positivity guru, Andy Ramage! In every episode in Series 2, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett invite a different guest on to the podcast who have in some way inspired their own alcohol free journeys, from AF authors to inspirational Instagr...
49m Oct 08, 2020
49m
S2 Ep3: William Porter: Alcohol Explained
In this episode, Alcohol Explained author William Porter tells us about the science behind alcohol and why we drink. In every episode in Series 2, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett invite a different guest on to the podcast who have in some way inspired their own alcohol free journeys, from AF authors to inspirational Instagrammers. Alcoh...
48m Oct 01, 2020
48m
S2 Ep2: Craig Beck: The Stop Drinking Expert
Craig Beck is the Stop Drinking Expert, the first of many AF experts who give us a fabulous insight in to the psychology behind alcohol. In every episode in Series 2, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett invite a different guest on to the podcast who have in some way inspired their own alcohol free journeys, from AF authors to inspirational I...
43m Sep 24, 2020
43m
S2 Ep1: Michael Brown: Showbiz, Ships & Speedos!
Michael Brown is a young man who's decided to give up alcohol and live his life to his greatest potential. In every episode in Series 2, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett invite a different guest on to the podcast who have in some way inspired their own alcohol free journeys, from AF authors to inspirational Instagrammers. In this episode...
40m Sep 17, 2020
40m
S1 Ep10: The Series 1 Round-Up
In the final episode for this series of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett discuss what they've taken from Series 1... If you're on an alcohol free or low alcohol journey - or thinking about starting one - this podcast is for you! Whether you're going completely alcohol free like Sharon or F...
28m Jul 08, 2020
28m
S1 Ep9: Sally Wilkinson: Over 1000 Days Alcohol Free!
In this episode of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett talk to Sally Wilkinson about her alcohol free journey... She's now gone well over 1000 days without a drink! If you're on an alcohol free or low alcohol journey - or thinking about starting one - this podcast is for you! Whether you're g...
50m Jun 18, 2020
50m
S1 Ep8: Moderation
In this episode of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett talk about alcohol moderation... Is it a myth? If you're on an alcohol free or low alcohol journey - or thinking about starting one - this podcast is for you! Whether you're going completely alcohol free like Sharon or Freddie, or if you'...
37m Jun 05, 2020
37m
S1 Ep7: Drew Schapper: European Tours, Changing Routines & New AF Opportunities
In the seventh episode of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett talk to Drew Schapper about how life in a band affected his health and how he's changed his life by going alcohol free. If you're on an alcohol free or low alcohol journey - or thinking about starting one - this podcast is for you!...
42m May 18, 2020
42m
S1 Ep6: Locked Down AF
In the sixth episode of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett talk about drinking in lockdown and how to stay alcohol free if that's what you want to do! If you're on an alcohol free or low alcohol journey - or thinking about starting one - this podcast is for you! Whether you're going complete...
32m May 07, 2020
32m
S1 Ep5: The Lighthouse Effect
In the fifth episode of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett talk about the lighthouse effect - the difference you giving up drinking has on others around you. If you're on an alcohol free or low alcohol journey - or thinking about starting one - this podcast is for you! Whether you're going c...
34m Apr 21, 2020
34m
S1 Ep4: Quit Lit
In the fourth episode of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett talk about the different books out there to support your alcohol free journey, both biographical and scientific. If you're on an alcohol free or low alcohol journey - or thinking about starting one - this podcast is for you! Whether...
27m Apr 09, 2020
27m
S1 Ep3: The Shift
In the third episode of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett talk about the shift in attitudes towards alcohol free lifestyles. If you're on an alcohol free or low alcohol journey - or thinking about starting one - this podcast is for you! Whether you're going completely alcohol free like Shar...
33m Apr 02, 2020
33m
S1 Ep2: Mind The Gap
In the second episode of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett talk about the gap... And give their tips on how to make sure you don't fall in to it! If you're on an alcohol free or low alcohol journey - or thinking about starting one - this podcast is for you! Whether you're going completely a...
30m Mar 26, 2020
30m
S1 Ep1: Getting Started
In the first episode of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett talk about... Well, firsts! Sometimes the hardest thing to do is get started on an alcohol free journey - the first social occasion, the first time you tell your friends, the first time you go to the pub - and in this episode Sharon ...
38m Mar 19, 2020
38m