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 best decision I have ever made” – Holly Lucas

Before joining OYNB, I felt unable to quit drinking for longer than a few weeks. I was seeing my health decline. I was diagnosed with fatty liver at age 38 and was still drinking heavily, regularly. I realised my two sons deserved better. They are adopted, their birth...

Calling Time on ‘Wine O’Clock’ – by Rhona Reid

Unless you’ve stumbled upon or sought out so-called ‘Mummy Blogs’ (yep, this is a thing), you might not realise how many of them identify with the popularised link between parenting and alcohol. Or more specifically, the link between being a mother, and the resulting...

Having an Ambition Keeps Us Motivated – Rhona Reid

Ambition is dynamic. It means something different to all of us and comes in all shapes and sizes. It’s worth taking a moment to figure out why having an ambition - or several - is definitely a good thing. For most of us, ambition is intrinsically linked to an...

“I have lost 8 stone!” – Darren Scanlon

I have been a party animal since my late teens. Weekend binges and any excuse for midweek beers! This carried on well into my 30’s. Weekends wasted, full of regret and weekdays spent recovering. It was a constant vicious cycle. I tried on numerous occasions to cut...

How to make yourself lucky – by Ali Roff

In need of a little light entertainment last Friday night, I sat down with my husband to watch the film 2012. It is an ‘epic science fiction disaster film’ in which massive earthquakes followed by enormous tsunamis change the face of the earth completely, wiping out...

How cravings work and how to stop them – By Ali Roff

We’ve all been there. Day three, or day twenty-three. Sitting down on the sofa at home, leaving the office, walking through our best friend’s door, or having a bath as you always do. It’s something you’ve done hundreds of times, but now you’ve decided to commit to an...

“I signed up and I haven't looked back” – Sharon Hartley

I found OYNB on Facebook one Saturday night after I'd had a few wines. I signed up and I haven't looked back! I was a regular drinker, using wine to relax in the evenings and drinking more at the weekends. Dry rosé was my favourite tipple topped up with vodka &...

Step away from the sugar with these tasty AF sugar-free treats

Going alcohol-free (AF) seems like a daunting enough prospect without throwing sugar out the window too. In fact, many of us end up replacing the alcohol cravings with sugary drinks and snacks. Understandable, of course. But how can we expect to see the physical...

How to find true fulfilment in life – Ali Roff

When we think of what we ultimately want in life, happiness tends to be up there. But when we dig a bit deeper, and ask ourselves exactly what will make us happy, often big goals around fulfilment will start to appear. This may look different for every one of us – you...

High Five Years AF – Andy Ramage

Today is five years no beers (1825 days AF) Five years ago today, I made the best decision of my life - to stop drinking. **Before I get into this post, I wanted to thank you all from the bottom of my maracas for helping create something extraordinary. The OYNB...

“My OYNB journey has been life changing” – Michael Hemling

Before I joined OYNB, I moved to Myanmar to work as the Head of Finance and Administration for the World Food Programme I got pulled into the expat life. The only exercise I would get would be lifting wine glasses. I would try to relax in the evenings by drinking away...

How Giving Up The Booze Can Make You A Better Employee – By Danielle Hayes

Want to hear a shocking statistic? According to recent studies, alcohol is the number one risk factor for 15-49-year-olds for ill health, disability, and even death. So, it’s unsurprising that more and more people are taking part in challenges and giving up alcohol....

“Each date was fun AF” – Suzy Beaumont

My relationship with alcohol has been changing for a number years. Hangover after hangover I was beginning to become more disillusioned with drink. I knew deep down that it really wasn’t good for me and I hated how crappy I felt for days after a boozy night out. But I...