The Club Soda podcast
Club Soda helps you live well by being more mindful about drinking. Our podcast brings you news, drinks recommendations, advice and interviews to support your changing drinking habits.Our new series, Beyond Booze, explores the world of alcohol-free drinks.
Episodes
159 episodes
The Next Round: Michelle Recovered Loudly (in hospitality)
After quitting alcohol, Michelle Righini has dedicated herself to championing the wellbeing and skills of hospitality staff.On The Next Round podcast, we dive into life after quitting drinking—especially for those in hospitality...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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19:08
The Next Round: Paul founded a dance company
Welcome to “The Next Round,” where we explore the remarkable stories of those who found new beginnings once they stopped seeking answers at the bottom of the bottle. Today’s episode is a reflection on recovery, redemption, and the power ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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33:15
Xiomara became part of an AF socialising power couple
When Xiomara Wimmer decided to give up drinking, she didn’t just change her life—she found herself becoming part of an alcohol-free super couple.Little did she know that sharing her journey alongside her husband would turn i...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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37:23
The Next Round: Clare named her bar after a drunken name change
Welcome to The Next Round – the podcast that celebrates the journey to your next chapter. Because let’s face it, getting there isn’t always smooth sailing. It might be a little bumpy, just like Clare’s story—but her...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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25:58
The Next Round - James Discovered Breathwork
In this podcast, anaesthetist and breathwork expert James Brunning shared the story of his journey away from alcohol and towards a life of emotional clarity, mindfulness, and gentle peace. From using breathwork as a way to manage anxiety and su...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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32:37
Shaun Became a Performance Poet
It was great to have this conversation with Shaun Reany, a performance poet, advocate for mindful living and founder of the Sober Af Poetry Night. He opened up about his journey through sobriety, creativity, and self-acceptance. He has used his...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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27:14
The Next Round: Victoria Regained Her Sundays
Victoria Vanstone is best known for the Sober Awkward Podcast. A candid and humorous podcast co-hosted with Hamish Adams-Cairns. The duo dives into the ups and downs of living an alcohol...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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34:16
The Next Round: Briony May Willliams Became your Champion
At our Low, Light and Alcohol Free Conference I Interviewed Briony May Williams. Briony is a TV presenter and self-taught baker who has appeared on The Great British Bake Off, Escape to the Coun...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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21:10
The Next Round: Trina made a comeback
Trina Gulliver MBE is ten times world darts champion. But drinking nearly ended her career. Her sport did not disappoint her, though - with the help of Sporting Chance, the charity...
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18:43
The Next Round: Helen became a Champion
Helen Tomlinson is the UK's menopause champion, a role she does alongside her full-time job. And in this episode of the next round, she shares her experience of quitting alcohol during menopause.Like any sales industry, alcohol has tradi...
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22:37
The Next Round: Hari is taking on The Festivals!
Running a hospitality venue is stressful - but Hari saw the benefits of quitting drinking really quickly. She has now kitted out a horse box to take her hotel's incredible drinks range to events and festivals. She just has to get th...
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15:57
The Next Round: Lucy became an Artist
Lucy got to the point where she was finally ready to change her drinking - but she laid her personal development groundwork first. Changing her drinking gave Lucy the confidence she needed to share her art and build a community.&nbs...
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22:38
The Next Round: Piers tried stand-up comedy
It’s like Piers Burnell is 21 again. He is always busy with new creative projects. But when he tried his hand at stand-up comedy - he did not do that alone. And he is passionate about everyone finding what they love once they have given up booz...
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28:58
The Next Round: Justin set up a business
Ex-professional athlete and restauranteur Justin Bone hit rock bottom. But you wouldn't know that to hear him now. He has new business ideas aplenty. Justin is a man on a mi...
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24:17
The Next Round: Ellie created a podcast
Ellie Gibson is a journalist, broadcaster and comedian. And yes, she explored her drinking habits by sharing her story with special guests, on a podcast. One half of Scummy Mummies, Ellie has been podcasting for over ten years. But what...
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27:34
The Next Round: George's performance got a boost
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 performan...
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36:52
The Next Round: Ben swam 21 miles
In the latest episode of the Next Round, Laura meets Ben Tuff. Ben may not have swum much as a kid, but he recently completed a 21-mile swim around Jamestown, something he would never have done if he had not quit drinking in 2012....
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30:24
The Next Round: Emma became a Club DJ
In the latest episode of The Next Round, Laura talks to Emma Baron, one third of the day club House of Happiness.Emma reached back to her teenage passion wh...
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29:35
The Next Round: Kayla wrote a book
In the latest episode of the Next Round, Laura talks to Kayla Lyons.Kayla is the author of Soberish, a non-judgemental guide to help millennials and Gen Z create a relationship with alcohol that works for them using evidence-based tools...
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47:46
The Next Round: David launched an alcohol free wine
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 h...
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29:13
Beyond Booze bonus: NYC edition part 2
What's happening for mindful drinkers in NYC? Beyond Booze went on tour to find out.In this week's special bonus episode of Beyond Booze, Noah chats with Aqxyl Storms, founder of Minus Moonshine, a non-alcoholic bottle shop in Brooklyn'...
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25:41
Beyond Booze bonus: NYC edition
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...
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1:24:47
Beyond Booze: Lauren Paylor LP O'Brien and Alex Jump, Focus On Health
In the Beyond Booze season finale, Noah meets Netflix Drink Masters champion LP O'Brien and her co-founder Alex Jump, the forces behind Focus on Health.
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