The Alcohol Free Revolution Podcast

About The Alcohol Free Revolution Podcast

The Alcohol-Free Revolution is an honest, uplifting, and thought-provoking podcast hosted by Steve Smith and James Lloyd—two people who didn’t hit “rock bottom,” but simply reached a point where drinking no longer matched the life they wanted to build. Each week, we explore what happens when you step away from alcohol: the clarity that returns, the identity shifts, the surprising challenges, and the unexpected joys. This isn’t a lecture, a rulebook, or a moral crusade. It’s a real conversation about modern life, habits, wellbeing, and what it means to create a life that actually feels like your own. We talk openly about the social pressure to drink, the fear of standing out, the role alcohol plays in relationships, confidence, work, and weekends—and why so many people are quietly questioning it. Along the way, we share personal stories, reflections, mindset shifts, and the lessons we’re learning as we navigate our own alcohol-free journeys. Whether you’re sober-curious, taking a break, already alcohol-free, or simply exploring a different way of living, this podcast is here to help you feel understood, supported, and part of something that’s growing fast: a new normal where feeling good is more important than fitting in. Welcome to the Revolution.

Publisher

steve33sz

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

11 Jul 2025

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

69 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Oct 2026

   Episode 68 — Sober October and Why the 31st Doesn’t Have to Be a Finish Line

   It’s Sober October, we’re a week in, and rather than just cheering from the sidelines we actually get into the substance of it. What’s the right mindset going in? What do you do if you slip up in week two or three? Why does doing it with a coach feel so different from grinding through it alone? And is buying a cheat day really in the spirit of the thing? There’s also a good honest conversation about why these short-term breaks are useful but often miss the point — and what has to happen between your ears, not just on the calendar, for anything to actually change. If you’re doing Sober October, this one’s worth your time. And if you’re thinking about it, this is a pretty good place to start. Coach with Steve:Web: www.soberilliant.com Insta: @sober.illiant LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stevesmith-soberilliant Coach with James:Web: http://alcoholfreecoach.com Insta: @alcoholfreecoach_ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/james-lloyd-48313032

2. 

   4 Oct 2026

   Episode 67 — Emma Gilmour Part 2 | Menopause & Alcohol

   Host James Lloyd interviews menopause and alcohol coach Emma Gilmour about how alcohol exacerbates menopause symptoms and increases dependency risk, offering life-changing insights for women.

3. 

   27 Sept 2026

   Episode 66 — David Spencer | The Man Who Backed Himself — and Wo

   Host Steve interviews David Spencer, a competitive darts player, about overcoming alcohol dependence to achieve peak performance and transform his life.

Who has been a guest on The Alcohol Free Revolution Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Emma Gilmour
• David Spencer
• Millie Gooch
• Miriam Lene Roland
• Toby Bailey

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

28 ratings

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Books guests

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