The Heaviness Of Hiding Your Drinking
I saw a news headline the other day that said: “How doctors and dentists know when patients are lying about their alcohol intake.” Even though I’ve been sober for over a decade, reading that touched a nerve. I remember what it felt like to sit in the doctor’s office, being asked about my drinking, trying […]
What These Sober Women Want You To Know
There are so many things I wish I’d known about alcohol-free living before I quit. Back then, I was convinced my life was basically going to be over, if I couldn’t drink. Without alcohol, I thought I’d either die of boredom or I’d become a sad sober loser – abandoned by all her friends – […]
My Name’s Kate And I’m Not An Alcoholic
In my drinking days, I must have googled “Am I an alcoholic?” so many times. I didn’t think I actually was an alcoholic, but my drinking certainly didn’t feel “normal”. I was stuck, not finding anything that described me or what to do next. Fast forward to today and an awful lot has changed. Not […]
Forget Dry January – February Matters Just As Much!
February is here. If you did Dry January, how did it go? Maybe you sailed through and plan to continue… or perhaps you’re not sure what to do next. Maybe you’ve already had a drink or struggled to make it through the month. I’ve had ALL of those experiences at some point or another, so […]
My Biggest Lessons From 10 Years of Running The Sober School
The Sober School turned 10 this month, and over the weekend I threw a party in Birmingham to celebrate. Students from all over the world travelled to the event to mark this milestone together. The party got me thinking about everything I’ve learned over the past decade of helping women put down the wine glass. […]
2025 In Review: Our Alcohol-Free Highlights Of The Year
One of my favourite traditions at The Sober School happens every December. I ask the women I’ve coached throughout the year if they’d be happy to send me a photo of their alcohol-free highlight of the year. The pictures that come back are incredible. Sometimes it’s a moment they’re grateful they were able to experience, […]
10 Things I Love About Being Sober At Christmas
Not drinking at Christmas?! I know it might sound a bit… boring. Maybe even impossible. When I was drinking, I couldn’t imagine getting through the festive season without alcohol. All those parties, family gatherings, shopping, the stress of it – wine just seemed like an unmissable part of things. But here’s what I’ve discovered since […]
4 Reminders You Might Need At This Time Of Year
Alcohol seems to be everywhere at this time of year. When booze is piled high in shops and flowing freely at Christmas parties, it’s easy to feel as if you’re missing out. If you’re tempted to drink, there are four things to remember as…
Why Can’t I Be A Take-It-Or-Leave-It Drinker?
You’re at a family gathering and notice that your cousin leaves without finishing their glass. Then you go to your work Christmas party and spot a colleague happily nursing the same drink all evening. Meanwhile, you’re on your third glass and counting down until you can go home and drink properly. When it comes to […]
How To Tell People You’re Not Drinking This Festive Season
The invitations are starting to roll in: Christmas parties, family gatherings, work dos, dinners with friends, Thanksgiving… And you just know that whenever there’s something to celebrate, alcohol is going to be involved. If you’re newly sober (or trying to be), how on earth do you handle this? How do you tell people that (gasp!) […]