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.
Alcohol-Free and Unashamed – by Matt Salis
“Grab me a beer, son, and I’ll give you a sip,” my father requested on many Saturday afternoons of my youth. He drank cans of Budweiser back then. So the first time he took me to the Indianapolis 500 at age five, I rooted for Mario Andretti. I didn’t pick the driver...
Motivation: Tips and Tricks to Stay Motivated Through Your OYNB Challenge – by Rhona Reid
Motivation is a subjective thing. What motivates your best friend might leave you pulling the covers over your head and hitting the snooze button. What tends to be a common factor is that motivation isn’t usually a constant. It can arrive on a wave of energy you...
Alcohol and Insomnia – Alcohol Withdrawal, Causes & Effects By John Breese
Alcohol and insomnia is a bad combination We have a look at alcohol and insomnia effects on the body and why alcohol causes insomnia: Alcohol use Can impair Sleep and cause insomnia. Emerging research suggests drinking alcohol to fall asleep may ultimately be...
Find The Best Yoga Retreats and Classes For You – by Rhona Reid
Despite being over 4000 years old, yoga keeps on growing in popularity. That’s no mean feat. Few human endeavours have that kind of longevity. Of course, every decade ushers in new fitness trends, but let’s be honest: if Strictly Dancercise is still riding the...
8 Years Alcohol-Free
I decided to quit alcohol over 8 years ago. It is probably the biggest and most impactful decision of my life to date. It took some time to come to this decision. I had quit alcohol twice previously. Once for 6 months and another time for 9 months but caved into peer...
“I'm amazed at all the things I have achieved” – Lyn Battle
I was never a big drinker in my youth. I didn’t hang out with a drinking crowd and drank mostly for taste or to fit in. Later, I discovered wine, though still convinced I was drinking “for taste” by limiting myself to strong, woody Chardonnays in spite of them being...
It’s wedding season! How to get through a stag do, hen party or wedding AF – by Ali Roff
Almost a year ago I decided to take the plunge and see what life would be like alcohol free. Fast forward 334 days and life’s never been better. Within that almost-year, I’ve landed myself a book deal, got a promotion, am about to buy a house, have lost weight, my...
Music and Productivity: How Music Can Help You Be More Productive at Work – by Curtis Dean
The work environment can be an unforgiving one. It isn’t always peaches and rainbows, even with a dream job. Naturally, nothing can be perfect. But why shouldn’t you do your best to make the work experience as best as possible? Creativity plays a significant role in...
“I've got my zest for learning back” – Sue Spooner
I started drinking around the age of 14 and drank through out my teens, thinking it was cool and fun. The only breaks I had from alcohol were when I had my 3 children in the 80’s but after a very long messy divorce my drinking went from fun to misery. I was drinking...
Alcohol-Free On Holiday – by Rhona Reid
Whether you’re going long haul or planning a staycation at Chez Moi, holiday season is beckoning to us so hard, we can almost feel the sand between our toes. OYNB On Vacation Some people want unadulterated relaxation from their vacation, with nothing more to do than...
Positive Ways to Relieve Anxiety – by Matt Boyle
One of the many reasons someone may choose to give up alcohol includes improving mood and reducing symptoms of anxiety. As shown in the OYNB study conducted with Stirling University, 62% of people felt happier after a 90 day break from booze, and similarly 74%...
“I've developed a passion for health and wellness” – Greg Barbier
One day a couple of years ago, I distinctly remember waking up from an intense day of drinking that went into the night. I awoke in my apartment, miserably hung over and peered at a rigorous “to do” list that I had made on my phone. Based on the splitting headache,...
Feel Confident Managing Social Occasions Alcohol-Free – by Daisy Steel
Social situations can be tricky, but there are things you can do to help ease the awkwardness without using alcohol as a crutch. You might find that giving up alcohol is the confidence boost you needed all along! There is nothing worse than walking into a room at a...
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