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.

Why Do Hangovers Get Worse With Age?

If you've ever woken up after a night of drinking feeling rough and delicate, you're not alone. Hangovers are a common experience, affecting a large percentage of people after a night of heavy alcohol consumption. But, have you noticed that those hangovers seem to hit...

The days really did stack up quickly! – Bridgene Baker

The reality was that I could still have the fun, still enjoy the sun, be with my friends etc, but didn’t need to have the anxiety and headaches that followed. I never considered myself a problem drinker, I have always been known as someone who liked a good drink but I...

5 delicious alcohol-free drink ideas to enjoy in the sun this summer

When Mother Nature treats us with glorious sunshine, there is nothing better than kicking back with a refreshing drink - so here are some of our favourite alcohol-free crowd pleasers! During the sunnier months, social plans are often taken outdoors to make the most...

“Since going alcohol-free, these problems have literally disappeared” Larry Williams

I still have challenges with kids, accidents, dumb decisions, work stress, etc. And as before, I still deal with them. But I no longer need to decompress with alcohol afterward. Throughout my life, I had used alcohol in what I thought were pretty positive ways....

I have time to enjoy life! – Brenda Partyka

When I share my story with friends, I am surprised how many are sober curious. Alcohol was no longer my friend and hadn’t been for quite a few years. I was a sneaky drinker, and no one ever brought any concerns to my attention. I was the fun one who loved to party....

Easy plastic swaps to reduce your single-use plastic intake

Want to be kinder to the environment? The work doesn’t stop at plastic straws. Here are some other easy ways you can reduce your single-use plastic to help our planet! There have been many news stories and articles about the amount of plastic that is dumped into...

Two years alcohol-free and everything is different – James Hall

Pretty much my entire life has changed, and quicker than I thought it would. I decided years ago that alcohol was causing blockages in my life. I’d become sick and tired of using it as a crutch for when I felt low or angry and although I didn’t actually realise at the...

How to create a fitness routine that suits you

Exercising and staying active, easier said than done? It doesn’t have to be! You just need to find a routine that works for you. Getting into fitness can be tricky as it requires motivation and commitment, however, you can make this process much easier for yourself if...

I was so happy to write Day 365 in my journal – Hayley Fry

I don’t have a relationship with alcohol anymore it doesn’t fit my lifestyle. I chose to sign up for the free 28-day alcohol-free challenge OYNB was offering at the start of the lockdown to help out those who were finding lockdown difficult and to try to curb the...

Ways to practise self-kindness and compassion

We often jump to discuss the topic of self-kindness and compassion in times of stress or hardship (which is important!) but we should equally be normalising treating ourselves with kindness and compassion on the daily. What do we mean by self-kindness and compassion?...

Behind the wine was a hidden personality! – Christine Woodman

I started with a 90-day challenge, then upgraded to 365 days to see how much more I can achieve. I’ve always liked a drink – wine was my poison – and I was one of those unfortunate drinkers who didn’t have an off switch (or if I did it didn’t work). I used to enjoy a...

Future focus: How to build towards your ideal lifestyle

Ever heard of the saying “where your attention goes, your energy flows?” Well, it’s true! And you can utilise this to your advantage when working towards the life you want to live. Close your eyes and imagine what a picture perfect lifestyle looks like for you. What...

Discovering my Alcohol-Free Me – Andrew Ryan

AFM is so much more than taking a break from alcohol. It was transformative in all honesty. Over an extended period, I went from a heavy social drinker – after sport, at events, celebrations, dinner parties to a heavy drinker where alcohol was being used as a coping...