Over The Influence: The Alcohol Free Podcast
Episodes
S3 Ep26: The Sober October Special 2021
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a little different to normal, as it's our Sober October Special! We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to gi...
S3 Ep25: Benjamin Owen: The Transformation Coach
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S3 Ep24: Chloe Frearson: The Personal Development Convert
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ho...
S3 Ep23: Suzanne Shaw: The Pop Star
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ou...
S3 Ep22: Pete Mears: The Three Principles
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Principle...
S3 Ep21: Sarah Drage: WarriorKind
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
S3 Ep20: Sarah Connelly: Tapped In
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
S3 Ep19: George Anderson: The Mindset & Performance Expert
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, Fred...
S3 Ep18: Paul Lock: The Artist
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S3 Ep17: Abi Feltham: The Sober Influencer
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, Fr...
S3 Ep16: Nick Kosir: The Social Media Superstar
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, F...
S3 Ep15: The OTI Community is Here!
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very special episode of Over The Influence... Because today, our brand new community has launched at overtheinfluence.co.uk! We're Sharon, ...
S3 Ep14: Dominic McGregor: Young, Successful, 5 Years Sober
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, Fredd...
S3 Ep13: Charlie Martina: Young & Sober
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 peo...
S3 Ep12: Julie Dawson (The Sober Cider Drinker): Mrs 365!
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S3 Ep11: Jenny Valentish: Everything Harder Than Everyone Else
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, F...
S3 Ep10: Davinia Taylor: 13 Years Sober
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, t...
S3 Ep9: Johnny Johnson: UNLTD
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 dec...
S3 Ep8: Ian Thurlbeck: Mr 365
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S3 Ep7: Forward to a Friend!
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ba...
S3 Ep6: Clare Pooley: The Sober Diaries
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S3 Ep5: Jonny Stevens: Better Without
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
S3 Ep4: Delroy Taylor: Six Months On
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S3 Ep3: Jo Walduck: Ze Sober Coach
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
S3 Ep2: Andrew & Jonny Dickin: My Basketful of Happiness
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
S3 Ep1: We're Back In Business!
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 woul...
S3: Special Episode: Dry January in Lockdown 3
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
S2 Ep10: The Series 2 Round Up: Experts, Extraordinary Stories & Spring Chickens
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 epi...
S2 Ep9: Lucy Spraggan: Sober
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 yea...
S2 Ep8: Delroy Taylor: The Winner
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S2 Ep7: Susan Laurie: From Rock Bottom to Sober Forever
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S2 Ep6: Dawn Comolly: The Sober Fish
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 journali...
S2 Ep5: Lee Mengo: The Gay Sober
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S2 Ep4: Andy Ramage: The Legend
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
S2 Ep3: William Porter: Alcohol Explained
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, BB...
S2 Ep2: Craig Beck: The Stop Drinking Expert
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 epi...
S2 Ep1: Michael Brown: Showbiz, Ships & Speedos!
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 broadcas...
S1 Ep10: The Series 1 Round-Up
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode for this series of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World R...
S1 Ep9: Sally Wilkinson: Over 1000 Days Alcohol Free!
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie ...
S1 Ep8: Moderation
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie ...
S1 Ep7: Drew Schapper: European Tours, Changing Routines & New AF Opportunities
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the seventh episode of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder F...
S1 Ep6: Locked Down AF
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the sixth episode of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Fre...
S1 Ep5: The Lighthouse Effect
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the fifth episode of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Fre...
S1 Ep4: Quit Lit
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth episode of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Fr...
S1 Ep3: The Shift
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Fre...
S1 Ep2: Mind The Gap
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Fr...
S1 Ep1: Getting Started
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of the new alcohol free podcast, Over The Influence, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Fre...