The OYNB Podcast
The OneYearNoBeer Podcast will inspire you to take, or support your journey on a 30, 90 & 365 day challenge to stop drinking and focus on healthy habits.
Celebrating World Sleep Day 2021: How to set yourself up for the best night’s sleep
It’s World Sleep Day on 19th March 2021 and to celebrate, we are here to share some tips and tricks to make sure you set yourself up for the dreamiest sleep. Did you know the average amount of time a person spends sleeping during their lifetime could equal as much as...
“It’s the toast that is important not what’s in the glass” – Mary McAvoy
Reading how everyone else was navigating their journey only helped cement what I was trying to accomplish. Alcohol is so normalized in the media and in society so I didn't really think about it being a problem. It was just something that you did when you were out...
Preparing for social occasions after lockdown
Depending on where you are in the world and the restrictions in place, you may be able to spend a little more time with friends and loved ones soon. And what brilliant news this is! So many of us have been waiting for the moment that we can see our nearest and dearest...
Wow, the outcomes for me are huge – Stephen Fonquernie-Fisher
I have watched every single OYNB video that is emailed each day and I try and embrace what is being suggested. I have suffered with anxiety most of my adult life, I have always been a weekend drinker with one other night in the week, normally a Wednesday. I used to...
The benefits of sharing stories from your alcohol-free challenge
Sharing is caring, and apparently a lot more! Here are the benefits of sharing your personal trials and triumphs on your personal development journey. We get it, sharing intimate details of your life isn’t for everyone - but there are significant benefits for those...
It’s simply the best thing I could have done for myself – Meredith Mollica
I expected to feel better, but I had no idea HOW much better I would feel almost immediately. Life before OYNB had been a gradual increase of drinking over the course of many years. I had been conditioned to believe that alcohol equalled FUN. And without alcohol, I...
How to find balance in your diet
Balance is a buzzword you will hear a lot when talking about diet and nutrition - but what does a balanced diet actually mean? When on a quest to improve your health and wellbeing, making a stop to look at your diet is often a common step. What you put in your body to...
Having this group to take the challenge with is crucial – Tyler Davis Jones
I was surprised that if I replaced my routine of making a G&T with making a tasty cup of herbal tea, I still got the relaxing ritual without the hangover As a real estate broker there is always a reason to drink. You win a negotiation, you drink. You lose a...
What is mindful drinking, and how can you make sure you are drinking mindfully?
Written by: Amy CollinsExpert review by:Dr Claire Garnett-Updated 10 November 2021 If you are thinking about mindful drinking to help you drink in moderation, we have some tips for getting started. Mindful drinking could be an option for you if you want to reintroduce...
I finally “got it” – Christine Morgan
I don’t crave it, I don’t even think about it. It's amazing! I joined OYNB because I had exhausted all other avenues to reduce my alcohol intake. My family, particularly my husband, had really had enough and had tried everything they could think of to help me. You...
Living life on my terms – Caitlin Knox
My life has fundamentally shifted and there’s no way I’m going back! I drank daily, usually 3 or 4 drinks before I made my way to bed. Anytime something stressful happened I would say ‘I need a drink’. It is so easy to get caught up in the memes that glorify having a...
The real health benefits of taking a break from booze
Written by:Amy Collins Expert review by: Dr Melissa OldhamWe all know that reducing our alcohol intake can have a really positive impact on our overall health. But what does this actually mean? Most of us are well aware of the negative impact drinking alcohol can have...
I have had a brilliant time alcohol-free – Rachel Oldridge
The merging of self-determination, peer support and the ready-made excuse of doing the challenge were a winning combination When I decided to go alcohol-free in July 2019, it was after many small and rather half-hearted attempts to reduce or cut out alcohol from my...