Podcast Episodes

Ep 79: Toolkit ‘101’: Alcohol & Summer - 5 Ways to Stay in Control

Episode 79

Do sunny holidays, BBQs, and lazy afternoons have you reaching for another drink almost on autopilot? Summer can bring all sorts of triggers for drinking, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

In this p…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 78: Alcohol-Free Vibes: Summer Drinks, Culture & Connection with Chris Cardone

Episode 78

Is the British drinking culture changing and what does that mean for sober summer socialising? In this episode, host Anna Donaghey sits down with Chris Cardone: US World Class Bartender, award-winnin…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Ep 77: Summer Survival Guide: Rethinking Holidays, Hangovers & Having Fun

Episode 77

Do holidays and the summer break leave you feeling less refreshed and more exhausted? Does ‘holiday mode’ mean you default straight to drinks even when you’d love to come back energised, present, and…

Published on 3 months ago

Ep 76. From Booze to Belief: Confidence Without Alcohol

Episode 76

Ever wondered why alcohol can feel like "liquid confidence," or if there’s a better way to build self-belief without a drink in hand? In this episode of The Big Drink Rethink, host Anna Donaghey is j…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Ep 75. Toolkit ‘101’: Triggered by the Sun - A Tool for Sunny Days

Episode 75

Does a sunny day spark a craving for a cold alcoholic drink? Do pub gardens, barbecues, and outdoor gatherings feel like booze is suddenly everywhere, making it harder to stick to your goals? If the …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 74: Alcohol: Nature, Nurture & What We Can Change

Episode 74

What if parents could truly change the future just by having more open conversations about alcohol? In this episode host Anna Donaghey is joined by Jessica Lahey, educator and author of The Addiction…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 73: Q&A: When Alcohol Breaks Trust, How Do I Rebuild It?

Episode 73

Have you ever felt like the person you trust least is yourself? On this episode of The Big Drink Rethink, host Anna Donaghey explores one of the most tender and universal challenges for anyone rethin…

Published on 4 months ago

Ep 72: Alcohol, Overwhelm & ' The Perfect Mother' Myth

Episode 72

Have you ever wondered why so many mothers today feel overwhelmed, isolated, or pressured to present a picture-perfect life especially when it comes to drinking culture? In this episode of The Big Dr…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Ep 71: Q&A: Staying Motivated When Alcohol-Free Becomes 'Normal'

Episode 71

In this special Q&A episode, Anna tackles a powerful listener question about what happens after the buzz fades from going alcohol-free. You've made it past those first few transformative months, and …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 70: From Booze to Benefits: Functional Drinks, Explained

Episode 70

Are functional drinks the future of socialising, or just another wellness fad? On this episode of The Big Drink Rethink, host Anna Donaghey sits down with Zoey Henderson, an entrepreneur, mindful dri…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago