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
166 episodes
The Next Round: Tabbin decided to take on boozy workplace culture
Tabbin is on a mission to shake up booze-soaked workplace culture -but her own journey with alcohol was anything but smooth. After going alcohol-free for years, a cancer diagnosis sent her back to the bottle, even though drinking may have playe...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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27:36
The Next Round: Hattie Immersed herself in Cold Water
Hattie may be a clear-headed, cold-water queen these days, but getting here was harder than mastering butterfly stroke! Even pregnancy didn’t create the clean break from alcohol she had hoped for.And despite a few trials with moderation ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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32:17
The Next Round: Gavin became a Samaritan
When Gavin quit drinking, he didn’t expect to gain listening skills—but he’s embraced his new life with open arms!Now, you can’t stop him from filling his time with meaningful activities.Welcome to the next round: exploring life a...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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36:05
The Next Round: Marie went from Climate to Climax
For the past 25 years, Marie Morice has been at the forefront of global climate change, and with some big shifts in her life, including quitting drinking she has added gender initiatives and campaigni...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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32:47
The Next Round: Narmeen champions alcohol-free at events
Socialising and networking alcohol-free can be tough—even for the pros. But for Narmeen, it’s a choice she’s never looked back on.Now, she’s shaking up the events industry, challenging organisers and caterers to rethink how they cater to...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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26:50
The Next Round: Alasdair became a private chef (and writer)
Alasdair Gill has a passion for cooking and an abundance of creativity. However, years of working in hospitality and drinking heavily left him facing a difficult decision—one he took reluctantly, despite a dire prognosis.His advice is va...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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26:42
The Next Round: Denise Launched Low & No Drinker Magazine
Denise has produced 18 editions of her new magazine dedicated to low and no alcohol drinks. Something she would never have considered if she had no re-evaluated her relationship with alcohol.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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28:09
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
The Next Round: 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