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.

“So much more than an alcohol-free challenge” – Hayley Fry

"I don’t see any benefit in drinking at all - it doesn’t fit in my new lifestyle." I have always been active and into health and fitness. I also regularly take part and compete in jiu-jitsu. Alcohol was the one aspect of my life that didn’t seem to fit in. Even after...

The best alcohol-free or low alcohol red wines

Looking for our recommendations for the best alcohol-free or low alcohol red wines? You have come to the right place. As with any kind of wine, alcoholic or not, there are a number of elements that must come together to create something that tastes good, and of...

“It was just what I needed to help me become focused” – Cliff Clermont

Every day I said to myself “Imagine if you had kept drinking as you had been. This would be so much more difficult.” The rut of drinking, sleeping poorly, hangovers, UBER rides, spare cash depletion, increasing body weight and the resulting disappointment became...

What is a digital detox and why should we take one?

A digital detox can offer a number of benefits and we have some easy tips and tricks to sustainably reduce your daily screen time. Technology, we are surrounded by it. Whether it is personal phones, laptops or smart watches, or tech we encounter when we are out in...

“It was a light bulb moment” – Neil Manock

"The challenge aspect gave me huge motivation and also made it a lot easier to tell people what I was doing" 1st March 2019. The first day of my OYNB challenge and the start of my journey. What had brought me to that point? For as long as I could remember I had always...

Alcohol and Culture

Alcohol is a big part of culture, influencing traditions and daily life in the UK. It's deeply rooted in society and impacts how people interact and celebrate. Socially drinking, whether at the pub or during festivals, brings people closer and creates a sense of...

“This has been the most effective, impactful, rewarding experience” – Sarah Anderson

"Change is uncomfortable and there were obstacles I faced, but where there is change there is also massive growth." Much of what I observed in my youth made me think drinking alcohol was a normal thing to do, but still a choice everyone has to make on their own terms....

World Wellbeing Week 2020: What does it mean to be well?

World Wellbeing Week was established to promote overall awareness for the all encompassing aspects of wellbeing. But do you know what it means to be well? Wellbeing and wellness are words that we see across the internet or in the media, but do we know what they...

“This journey has truly changed my life” – Nicola Challice

"My health is better, my blood pressure is normal, I am happy, I am consistently learning and striving to be better." I was a ‘wine time’ drinker, a ‘mummy’ drinker, a ‘the kids aren’t here’ drinker, a ‘I’ve had a hard day’ drinker. This evolved into a ‘I don’t want...

A Simple Unlock with Chris Laping

“It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.” —John Wooden “Work hard. Play hard.” That used to be my mantra. I gripped my professional success like a child grips a comfort-blanket. Every bad habit was excused by me saying, “This is a...

Men’s Health Week 2020: What you can do to optimise your health

Want to be the healthiest version of yourself? Here are some ways in which you can optimise your health and wellbeing to celebrate Men’s Health Week 2020. Increased awareness in health and wellbeing topics has led to individuals being more proactive in their approach...

Life after lockdown

How do we prepare to go back to our old routines, and are there any lessons we can carry into the rest of our lives? It can be hard to imagine going back to ‘normal’ after all that has happened, and continues to happen across the globe. However, inevitably, life will...

“My goals were too big for hangovers” – Angie Garner

"I LOVE getting an accountability email every morning. It makes such a big difference." Alcohol was disrupting my energy and confidence. It was consuming my thoughts. And spiritually, it was blurring my vision. I averaged 3-5 bottles of wine per week and tried MANY...