Over The Influence: The Alcohol Free Podcast
Hosted by Over The Influence and Ben and Shaz · Over The Influence
4.9from 298 ratings
- 247
- Episodes
- 82
- Transcribed
- 298
- Ratings
- 2020
- First episode
About Over The Influence: The Alcohol Free Podcast
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 most importantly, let's celebrate the joys of a vibrant, alcohol-free life together. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information shared is for general purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. If you are physically addicted to alcohol - or even think you might be - it's essential you seek qualified medical advice from your doctor or other medical professional. Stopping drinking suddenly can be very dangerous and in some cases fatal. You can find links to support services on our website here (https://www.overtheinfluence.co.uk/supportresources).
- Publisher
- Over The Influence
- Category
- education · health & fitness · health & fitness
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 19 Mar 2020
- Latest episode
- 4 Aug 2025
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S3 Ep225: The OTI Goodbye
Published 4 Aug 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] All my brothers decided to remove alcohol. All my dad has been saved for it. All my mum's doing this. Oh, yeah, my mate, you know, is... And people are speaking about it now with pride, as opposed to a bit of embarrassment. I mean, not everybody. I get it. You know, it is different for everybody. But there's an awful lot more conversations now where people will proudly say, look, I stopped drinking. Are you now the high? Well, so what if it was? So what if it was? Some people say, no, I'm not. I've just chosen for whatever reason. Private to me, just stopped drinking. And I think people feel able to do that now. […]
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 76 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.9 / 5
- 222 ratings
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- 97
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 96
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