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.
The magic formula to an extra hour in your day this October – by Ali Roff
You may have noticed autumn creeping in and the days getting gradually shorter as the evenings become darker. This means making the most of your day all the more important. In a months time, on 27th October, we gain a ‘magic hour’ in our day, but while some of us...
Six of the best non-alcoholic beers for autumn – by Tom Hallett
Our top six non-alcoholic or low-alcohol beers for autumn You may have seen our previous blog posts 'Best non-alcoholic beer UK for 2020', or 'The best non-alcoholic and low-alcohol wines for 2020 which have been very popular, so we thought we would bring it back for...
“Making the best of my life ahead” – Sally Fairclough
I have been a drinker for as long as I can remember, initially a social drinker but gradually turning into a bottle of wine a night and more at weekends. I am an all or nothing kind of person. I couldn’t just have one drink so I would end up drinking too much and not...
Be bold and proud, but if you aren't ready to tell all, here are some good responses to questions about your AF challenge – by Daisy Steel
When you give up drinking it’s understandable to be worried about what people are going to think about your decision – especially if you’re known as a bit of a party animal. I used to run all sorts of imaginary conversations in my head when I first went alcohol free....
“I feel like I could be unstoppable” – Freddie Bennett-Willetts
My alcohol-free journey began as it often does, I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I’d always been a binge drinker, but the hangovers were getting worse, the anxiety was getting more extreme, I was drinking on my own more often. My life was getting more and...
“I'm so glad I found OYNB” – Claire Winning
I wouldn’t have said I was a huge drinker before taking this challenge, but I definitely used alcohol as a coping mechanism. I drank, whatever the occasion! I used alcohol to celebrate, commiserate, de-stress and relax. I really enjoyed a drink and wouldn’t dream of...
Quit drinking alcohol and save money – by Rhona Reid
Not many people stop drinking alcohol because it saves them money. However, thousands of people every year discover that going alcohol-free can save them a surprising amount of cash! The motivating reasons for quitting drinking tend to focus on the benefits to our...
“I had absolutely nothing to fear” – Gabrielle's Story
I decided to start the 28-Day Challenge at the beginning of April 2019. Despite numerous attempts and a variety of excuses I never managed to get past day 1, 2 or 3. I don’t know how many times I reset the start date for the challenge but it was definitely a lot. My...
“OYNB was my life raft” – by Tracey Norton
Why did I step out onto the scary ledge of going alcohol-free? Why, after years of heavy, daily drinking did I take on the biggest, most terrifying challenge that I could imagine – taking a break from alcohol? The simple answer – because I had to. By 2018, my life...
AF Book Club – The importance of quit lit and some recommended reading – by Rhona Reid
Quit literature, popularly knows as 'quit lit' is a mixture of memoirs, self-help, and psychological or scientific study books about different relationships with alcohol, and what it takes to stay alcohol-free. Quit lit supports those who want to readdress their...
Stressful day? 3 reasons not to drink when you’re stressed – by Ali Roff
I’m currently moving house, writing a book, have manic deadlines at work and also, because I don’t have enough to do, decided to start running yoga retreats on my weekends. Life, to say the least, is stressful right now. I really don’t have anything to complain about...
“Going for an AF life, and not turning back!” – Kendra Manley
Growing up with an alcoholic father, I knew exactly where I didn’t my life to be heading. I was the drinker that used the phrase, “it’s for relaxation”, never drank out of sadness or out of anger, I just loved to drink and did it almost everyday. The thoughts of...
How to properly deal with stress without alcohol
How to deal with stress without alcohol? If you find it hard to deal with stress and anxiety without alcohol here are the top 8 things you can start doing today: Meditate Exercise Spend time with your pet Listen to music Laugh See friends Keep a gratitude journal...