Best Brad Knowles Podcasts (2025)

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Alexi Kruiz 1:10:53

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On this weeks episode of One For The Road I am joined by Alexi Kruiz, a UK emotional being born to two different cultures, family split between love being expressed in chaos or avoidance. Using alcohol as a coping mechanism to feel more confident, feeling like the odd one out with sensory sensitivity. As time went on, gravitation towards chaos kept…

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Brad Garrett 1:00:51

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On this weeks episode of One For The Road I am joined by Brad Garrett is an Emmy and SAG Award winning actor, comedian, and writer. He won three Emmys for his role as "Robert Barone" on the iconic television series EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND and received an Emmy nomination along with a Screen Actors Guild nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Min…

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Alex Leigh 1:10:19

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On this weeks episode of One For The Road I am joined by Alex Leigh, a former 90s international fashion model who once lived a life of excess, glamour, and indulgence. But it wasn’t the runways or wild nights that finally brought her down — it was the “mummy needs wine” culture that quietly stole her peace. Now over two and a half years sober, Alex…

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Dan Bateman 1:04:20

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Welcome back to this weeks episode of One For The Road, where I am joined by Dan Bateman who is a 36 year old podcaster from Carlisle, who has struggled with addictions all his life. He is using his podcast, Be The Best Version Of Yourself to share his journey and struggles to help others. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/168UqswvBw/?mibex…

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Justin Bone 55:27

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On this weeks episode of One For The Road I am joined by Justin Bone, a recovering alcoholic who has been sober for more than 3,000 days. Once one of the fastest young athletes in England, setting a county sprint record that still stands, his early life was full of promise, discipline, and success. But when his athletic career ended, he filled the …

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In Kind Direct Bonus Episode 33:04

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Welcome to this very special bonus episode of One For The Road. I am joined by Darren and Michael as we discuss supporting the direct correlation of poverty and addiction, and learn more about the UK charity In Kind Direct. In Kind Direct is the leading product giving charity in the UK on a mission to support people living in poverty. Every day, th…

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Nina 1:17:01

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Welcome back to this weeks episode of One For The Road. I am starting the season off with the lovely Nina. Nina grew up between Hong Kong and London in what felt like a happy family life. It wasn’t until she returned to Hong Kong after boarding school that she became aware of her mother’s drinking, which had started to escalate. Her teenage years w…

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Annie Knowles 1:15:17

3M ago1:15:17

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This week on One For The Road I am joined by Annie Knowles who is a certified sobriety, confidence, and life coach who helps busy women, especially those in healthcare and public services, rethink their relationship with alcohol, without pressure or shame. After more than 33 years working in the NHS, Annie experienced post-pandemic burnout and deci…

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Julia Samuel MBE 55:11

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This week on One For The Road I am joined by Julia Samuel MBE who is a leading UK psychotherapist who worked for decades in the NHS. She is Founder Patron of Child Bereavement UK; an organisation she played a significant part for 25 years. She is a former Vice President of BACP. Julia has written three best-selling books; Grief Works, This Too Shal…

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Niall Harbison 1:01:25

3M ago1:01:25

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On this weeks episode of One For The Road I am joined by Niall Harbison, a street dog rescuer based in Thailand. In early 2021, recovering from a near-death experience caused by substance abuse, Niall started jogging around Koh Samui, Thailand. Observing many malnourished dogs, he started bringing food to some and sharing the videos online. Niall's…

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Kate Annetts 56:09

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On this weeks episode of One For The Road I am joined by Kate Annetts who is a journalist, disability rights advocate and community engagement facilitator who lives in Brighton. In her early 20s Kate was partying hard every weekend and some weeknights when her physical health began to decline. She appeared drunk even when she wasn't (although she a…

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Sarah Chamberlain 1:08:35

4M ago1:08:35

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On this weeks episode of One For The Road I am joined by Sarah Chamberlain who is the founder of UnashamED, an organisation dedicated to tackling shame across education, personal development, and sober living. A former teacher, coach, and consultant, Sarah brings deep expertise in psychology and education to her mission of creating spaces where peo…

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David Graham 1:11:39

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My guest on this weeks episode of One For The Road is Dave Graham. David is a professional musician and touring saxophonist with 1970s chart-toppers Showaddywaddy, a role he’s proudly held since 2009. Classically trained at the Royal Northern College of Music and the University of Manchester, Dave has built a career spanning over 30 years, performi…

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Sophie Hutton-Mills 58:15

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On this weeks episode of One For The Road i am joined by Sophie Hutton-Mills.Sophie grew up in South East London. She was the youngest of a large chaotic family. Sophie describes herself as a heavy social drinker in her 20’s and 30’s working in London. She discovered alcohol when she was 20 and her father died of a heart attack whilst they were on …

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Olivia Taylor 59:19

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Welcome back to another season of One For The Road. We are kicking this season off with Olivia Taylor who is a 30-year-old mother, recovered addict, and certified coach specialising in addiction recovery and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). After spending years trapped in cycles of trauma, mental illness, and alcohol dependency, Olivia knows …

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Gary Mairs 1:03:27

9M ago1:03:27

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On this weeks episode of One For The Road I am are joined by Gary Mairs; After a 15-year battle with alcohol, which started in his teens, Gary is now an online sobriety motivator for people struggling with drink. Gary turned his life around after reaching rock bottom in Southern Spain after years of breakfast drinking, and generally causing carnage…

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Julie Mrowicki 1:01:10

9M ago1:01:10

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On this weeks episode of One For The Road i am joined by Julie Mrowicki who is a business psychologist, emotional aromatherapist, and wellbeing facilitator with a remarkable story of resilience and transformation. At just 21, Julie’s life took an unexpected turn when workplace trauma followed by a decade of psychiatric sedation disconnected her fro…

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Oliver Mason 51:23

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Our guest of this weeks epsiode of One For The Road is Oliver Mason, a seasoned actor and presenter whose talents have graced the West End, BBC dramas, and iconic cult classics like Red Dwarf, The Mysti Show, and Doctor Who. He’s also a familiar face from his time presenting on the BBC and CBBC, as well as a recognisable voice on The Disney Channel…

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Millie Macintosh 1:00:52

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On this weeks One For The Road i a joined bybMillie Mackintosh a TV personality, entrepreneur, and author, best known for her time on Made in Chelsea. After years in the spotlight, Millie has embarked on a deeply personal journey of sobriety, which she candidly explores in her new book, Bad Drunk. In this episode, Millie opens up about her past rel…

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Alison Calder 56:50

10M ago56:50

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On this weeks episode of One For The Road we are joined by Alison Calder. Alison shares her journey to sobriety from walking into AA at the age of 24, to finally stopping drinking at the age of 39, and everything in-between. Alison talks about how working in the wine industry, and then owning her own wine company impacted her own drinking, and how …

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Lee Anderson 1:04:17

10M ago1:04:17

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On this weeks episode of One For The Road i am joined by Lee Anderson, an experienced Mindset and Wellbeing Coach, he was brought up in and around pubs where drinking was an expectation, having his first drink at 11 years old. Growing up in an environment without a dad meant he was expected to be responsible at an early age and throughout his teens…

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Abigail Burrows 1:05:58

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On this weeks episode of One For The Road i am joined by Abigail Burrows, a professional flute player, admits that she’s never had a healthy relationship with alcohol and started drinking at a very young age. She was an exceptionally talented child and was offered a place at a specialist music school aged 8. She had a busy international performing …

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Donna Francis 1:07:53

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Happy New Year and welcome back to One For The Road. We are kicking off 2025 with Donna Francis who is an award-winning British Beauty Editor living in Florida with her family. Growing up in Islington, North London, Donna's happiest memories were at her family friends' pub, where she would celebrate new year's eve and birthdays. She wasn’t a heavy …

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Xmas bonus with William Porter 34:31

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Today’s episode is a Christmas special with the wonderful William Porter, author of Alcohol Explained 1 & 2. It’s full of tips and ideas of how to navigate the festive season if you’re trying to take it easy with the booze or you’ve already stopped drinking. If you thinking of doing Dry January and need extra support, you can head over to my websit…

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Will Gordon 1:06:34

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On this weeks epsiode of One For The Road i am joined by Will Gordon and below he shares his story. Hey there, I'm Will, I grew up in the suburbs of Boston, youngest of four brothers in a pretty normal family. We were all athletic and fiercely competitive, which shaped a lot of who I am today. But beneath that seemingly perfect exterior, I was figh…

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Jo Preston Hart 1:08:44

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On this weeks episode of One For The Road i am joined by Jo Preston Hart. Jo grew up in south east London , with her mum and younger sister. Her dad was an alcoholic . She started drinking in pubs when she was 15 and by the time she was 18 she was a regular binge drinker constantly drinking to black out. She drank heavily at weekends through her 30…

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Melissa McGovern 57:53

1y ago57:53

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On this weeks episode of One For The Road i am joined by Melissa McGovern. She is a wife, Mother and most importantly a proud sober New Yorker. As a grey area drinker, who could never moderate, she found her drinking habits escalating after some deep personal losses. As the pandemic rolled on so did her drinking. At a routine doctors visit, her blo…

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Todd Kinney 1:05:26

1y ago1:05:26

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On this weeks episode of One For The Road i am joined by Todd Kinney who is an attorney who lives in Omaha, NE with his wife, four kids and three wiener dogs. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, golf, watching soccer and hanging out with his family (when they let him) and spending an unhealthy amount of time and money supporting the Iowa Hawkeye…

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Phil Briggs 1:09:40

1y ago1:09:40

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On this weeks episode of One For The Road i am joined by Phil Briggs who is a 54 year old make-up artist living in London who stopped drinking alcohol in April 2024. Phil was born and raised in Liverpool during the 70s and 80s and moved to live amongst the bright lights of London when he was 21 years old. Phil, like many, discovered alcohol at a yo…

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Carrie Ann Stevens 54:17

1y ago54:17

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On this weeks episode of One For The Road i am joined by Carrie Ann Stevens who lost her mum to alcohol addiction at the age of 19 when her mum was 47, Being a COA ( Child of an alcoholic ) shaped her as a person but she didn't realise it until adult life and only explored it after her dad died , that was when she found and became a volunteer speak…

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Anna Donaghey 1:04:46

1y ago1:04:46

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This week on One For The Road I am joined by Anna Donaghey who is an Alcohol Mindset Coach, Speaker and host of The Big Drink Rethink podcast. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experience of alcohol addiction, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to b…

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Kate Baily 1:02:51

1y ago1:02:51

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This week on One For The Road, i am joined by Kate Baily who is an author, speaker and community and podcast host. Kate is an ICF Certified Holistic Midlife, Menopause and Sobriety Coach and yoga teacher, a She Recovers® Designated Coach and holds certificates in Counselling, The Science of Happiness, The Neurobiology of Stress and Positive Psychol…

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Simon Maguire 1:11:36

1y ago1:11:36

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After a long break we are finally back with a new season of One For The Road, Join me to kick off this latest season with Simon Maguire. Simon’s journey with alcohol started on the day of his mother’s passing as a 15-year-old boy. Drawn to alcohol, food and later codeine Simon built up a series of addictive habits as a coping mechanism in all areas…

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Lauren White 1:01:58

1+ y ago1:01:58

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On this weeks One For The Road i am joined by Lauren White who is a renowned mentor & specialist in trauma, addiction, mental health and well-being. She works actively with successful, hard working and high achievers whom struggle to break free from toxic behaviours, self sabotage and addiction, allowing them to break free by creating a pathway of …

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Dr Brooke Scheller 54:36

1+ y ago54:36

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This week on One For The Road I am joined by Dr. Brooke Scheller, Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, who stands at the forefront of a transformative movement in health and wellness. As the esteemed founder of Functional Sobriety and the author of "How to Eat to Change How You Drink," Dr. Scheller has dedicated her career to revolutionizing the approach …

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Barbara Williams 1:03:08

1+ y ago1:03:08

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Im joined on One For The Road this week by Barbara Williams who ditched alcohol in February 2021. She grew up in the UK in the university city of Cambridge, with her parents and four sisters. Remembering that alcohol was mostly used happily at family celebrations. Barbara remembers thinking ‘I can’t wait to go out, like my older sisters’, who were …

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Jess Lopez 1:00:55

1+ y ago1:00:55

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This week on One For The Road i am joined by Jess Lopez, a Certified Professional Recovery Coach with decades of sobriety under her belt. As the founder of My Sober Sunrise, Jess offers personalized one-to-one coaching for individuals in recovery or those seeking sobriety. Through a compassionate and tailored approach, Jess helps clients build the …

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Andy Stone 1:02:23

1+ y ago1:02:23

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This week on One For The Road i am joined by Andy Stone. After an early ADHD diagnosis in his teens Andy struggled greatly through 2 school expulsions and thus had an early introduction to drugs and alcohol. Through his 20’s and early 30’s unable to hold down a long-term job or to succeed in the classroom the shame of failure and the guilt of under…

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Jason Graystone 56:47

1+ y ago56:47

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This week on One For The Road i am joied by Jason Graystone; an entrepreneur, investor, and host of the Always Free Podcast. Since starting his first business at 22 years old, Jason’s love for investing & business helped him become financially free by the time he was 30 by adopting a unique blend of wealth creation strategies allowing him to replac…

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Allie Bailey 1:11:36

1+ y ago1:11:36

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This week i am joined on One For The Road by Allie Bailey who is an ultrarunner, coach, speaker and podcaster who has run in some of the most extreme places in the world. In 2024 she released her first book “There is No Wall”, a brutally honest, sometimes shocking account of alcoholism, depression and severe mental breakdowns that almost cost her h…

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Matt Willis 1:04:35

1+ y ago1:04:35

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A huge welcome back to One For The Road after a season break! Its great ti be back. This week on I am joined by Matt Willis. Matt was born on May 8, 1983, in Tooting, London, England, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. He first rose to fame as the bassist and co-vocalist of the pop-punk band Busted, which he formedin 2002 alongs…

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Lucy Bruce 1:03:27

1+ y ago1:03:27

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On today’s episode on One For The Road I have to issue a trigger warning as there are discussions around child abuse and suicide. My guest on todays show today is Lucy Bruce. Lucy lives in Glasgow with her two daughters and has now been sober for 18 years. Her childhood was impacted by alcohol, violence & sexual abuse and she self-medicated with al…

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The Gavin Sisters 1:02:48

1+ y ago1:02:48

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Welcome back to One For The Road. This week i am joined by Sharon and Lauretta, an acclaimed comedy double act who have appeared in numerous TV and stage productions, developed sitcoms with comedy giants, and written plays for the West End. Sharon and Lauretta went from red wine-drinking Chinese take-out aficionados to thriving advocates of a plant…

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Matt Busbridge 56:23

2y ago56:23

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Thanks for tuning into this weeks epsiode of One For `The Road. This week i am joined by Matt Busbridge. Matt started drinking when he was 17 - it was something that wasn’t really of interest to him before that and he began mainly going to clubs etc and drinking maybe once a week . Drink gave him the confidence and a whole new lease of life at that…

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Emily Horwood 59:35

2y ago59:35

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Thanks for joining me for this weeks episode of One For The Road. This week i am joined by Emily Horwood. Emily grew up in the noughties, amongst the parties of the primrose hill set and the carnage of Camden Town. The drink and the drug scene was in full swing and Emily's relationship with alcohol was off and running. As the people around her star…

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Tanya Bardsley 46:38

2y ago46:38

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Thanks for joining me for this week's One For The Road episode. This week I am joined by Tanya Bardsley. Tanya is one of the country's best-known reality TV personalities and an author, model and life coach. Tanya starred in the Real Housewives of Cheshire for almost a decade, however at the same time was struggling with the perfect storm of ADHD s…

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Kim Bellas 1:02:08

2y ago1:02:08

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Kim’s journey began in 2013 when she decided to make the commitment to stop drinking in order to support her son Matthew who had been diagnosed with epilepsy. Sober is the New Cool was created as she soon realised the social pressures surrounding not only herself but her son too. Connection is the key to hope, health and happiness. She quickly real…

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Scott Thomas 1:00:20

2y ago1:00:20

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Welcome back to another episode of One For The Road. This week I am joined by Scott Thomas. Scott is a former professional party boy who spent the best part of a decade throwing parties for a living. Over the years Scott transitioned into a businessman after a successful appearance on Love Island in 2016. Despite running one of the highest-profile …

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Susannah Toynbee-Clifton 1:02:05

2y ago1:02:05

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Happy New Year and welcome back to One for the Road and a great start to 2024! To start off this new year I am joined by Susannah Tonybee-Clifton. Susannah (@suzesober) lives in Hampshire with her husband and three young boys. She works as a freelancer, managing high-net-worth individuals, and is currently undertaking a psychodynamic therapy course…

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Harrison Ward 1:00:29

2y ago1:00:29

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Welcome back to One For The Road this weel ia ma joined by Harrison Ward, perhaps better known as Fell Foodie, an outdoor cook who loves to recreate restaurant style meals on minimal equipment (usually a campstove) in remote locations. He has a strong following across various social media platforms and has featured regularly in the media inc Countr…