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Welcome to Over the Influence , the podcast where sobriety isn't just a choice - it’s a celebration! Hosted by Sharon Hartley and Ben Anderson, both BBC professionals by day and passionate advocates for alcohol-free living by night, this is your go-to space for real, raw, and uplifting stories of what life looks like on the other side of alcohol. Each episode shines a light on inspiring, often hard-hitting journeys to sobriety. From personal struggles to incredible triumphs, we bring you heartfelt conversations with guests from all walks of life - whether they're celebrities, experts, or everyday heroes. Their stories might trigger deep emotions, but they’ll also inspire hope, empowerment, and a renewed sense of what the human spirit can overcome. Whether you're sober curious, walking your own path to sobriety, or simply looking for some inspiration, you're in the right place. Let’s talk openly about the highs, the lows, and everything in between - and mo
Over The Influence hosts Over The Influence: The Alcohol Free Podcast, a health show with 246 episodes published.
We've got some news to share with all of our wonderful listeners. Thank you for an amazing five and a half years, we've had an absolute blast! The podcast might be coming to an end, but we hope the message continues long
No you're not seeing dublé - Shaz and Ben have done another episode with some top tips in for if you're going alcohol free this summer and need a few ideas for how to freshen things up without alcohol. From horticulture
This week we have two of our wonderful community members Ian and Neil on the podcast who make up two thirds of the Team OTI Ironman squad! Last weekend they took on the mighty Northumbrian Full Ironman challenge with fel
This week we have one of our own on the pod, the fantastic Steve Smith! Steve grew up in a culture where he felt like alcohol was celebrated. Whenever something fun happened, it always seemed like booze was at the centre
We at Over The Influence pride ourselves on going out and finding the most interesting guests in the podcast universe, and today is certainly no different! Today's guest is Barney Whiter, a writer and financial expert pe
This week we have the fantastic Kelly Marie on the podcast! Kelly, a.k.a. K-Marie, has been sober since missing a flight on 30th December 2023 when she decided that all this getting drunk nonsense was getting a bit O.T.T
This podcast contains references to eating disorders and health issues. This week we have the wonderful Janine Connelly joining us on the pod! Janine is one of our OTI Community members and we are delighted that she's jo
On this week's episode we're delighted to welcome Elin Smith onto the podcast! Elin is a fitness fanatic and PhD student in Norwich, specialising in researching gut science. She's come to alcohol free life very young (an
It's a bit of a different one this week... Ben and Shaz don't have a guest and instead will be giving you their top tips for staying strong and sober through the bank holiday weekend in the UK. If you're not in the UK, d
Warning: this podcast contains references to recreational drugs What a story we have for you this week, courtesy of the fantastic Sean Willers! Sean is now nearly two years sober and is a lifestyle and fitness coach havi
Warning: this podcast contains references to suicide and suicidal thoughts throughout. This week we welcome the wonderful Samantha Southern from onto Over The Influence! Sam felt like she needed to stop drinking alcohol,
We welcome back one of our all time favourite guests onto Over The Influence this week. It's Austin Karr! Austin is now ten years sober and talks to us today about why it's so important to always strive for happiness. Be
This week on the pod we complete the Team OTI trio by welcoming the fantastic Scottish Kelly onto the podcast! We had Neil & Ian on the podcast a few weeks ago telling us all about it and now we're going to hear about it
Brisbane’s finest Sarah Connelly is back for another round on the podcast and blimey, she’s been busy since we last spoke! She’s now five and a half years alcohol free, she’s a coach and focussing specifically on the ‘gr
This week we have one of our fantastic community members on the podcast, James Ruiz calling us all the way from Stamford, Connecticut! James is first and foremost a Dad and a husband and decided just under 18 months ago
This week we welcome back the wonderful Sarah Chamberlain to the podcast! This time we're going to take a deep dive into a topic that Sarah is dedicated to: understand shame. We talk about why you might feel it and how b
We have a first on the pod this week; we've had all sorts of family duos but never sisters... until now! We're delighted to welcome Sharon and Lauretta Gavin to Over The Influence! Both sisters have been alcohol free now
This week on the pod we welcome James Laughlin onto Over The Influence! James is a Dad, partner, coach, drummer, key note speaker and soon to be author! During his teens growing up just outside of Belfast in Northern Ire
This week on the pod we welcome back two legends of the OTI Community, Neil and Ian! They're here to tell us all about their upcoming Iron Man challenge which they'll be taking on alongside OTI Hall-of-Famer, Scottish Ke
On the pod this week, we finally welcome the wonderful Sarah Rusbatch to Over The Influence! Sarah is originally from Manchester and now lives in the much sunnier Perth, Australia. We've wanted to get together for ages b
Steve Smith
author of Safety Science for Outdoor and Experiential Education · The Men of Action & Dropping A Bruce Podcasts
1 appearance on this show
Sean Willers
lifestyle and fitness coach
1 appearance on this show
James Laughlin
former world champion drummer turned high-performance leadership coach
1 appearance on this show
Sarah Rusbatch
author of "Beyond Booze: How to Create a Life You Love Alcohol-Free"
1 appearance on this show
Tabbin Almond
alcohol-freedom coach and author · Wine to Water Coaching
1 appearance on this show
Hamza Najam
breathwork and sobriety coach · BreatheSober
1 appearance on this show
Sarah Allen Benton
Chief Clinical Officer · Waterview Behavioral Health
1 appearance on this show
Hadley Sorensen
sobriety author and advocate
1 appearance on this show
Millie Gooch
founder · Sober Girl Society
1 appearance on this show
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