Kate's Blog
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and it got me thinking about sobriety and relationships. Whether it’s date night with your partner or a first date with someone new, the idea of doing that stuff sober can feel a bit intimidating to...
I used to have a fridge magnet that said: “Keep Calm And Drink Wine!” The message was spelt out in large capital letters and for a long time, it seemed to be my mantra. If I wanted to relax, I drank wine. If I wanted to switch off...
Today I wanted to share an extra large dose of motivation and inspiration; something to get you fired up for the New Year (or help power you through the next week, if you’re aiming for an alcohol-free Christmas!) As a sobriety...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I absolutely love this time of year. However, there is one thing about the festive season that I don’t like. I can’t stand the endless, pro-booze marketing messages that seem to be...
This year will be my 5th booze-free Christmas and I’m really looking forward to it. It’s a total myth that you need alcohol in your life in order to have fun, be social or enjoy Christmas. That's just marketing hype. Alcohol-free living...
The festive party season is an incredibly boozy time of year. If you’re newly sober – or trying to be – I suspect you might be feeling a bit anxious about it. So, I wanted to jump in and encourage you to keep going, because...
“I am going to do something about my drinking -- just as soon as this is out the way.” I must have said that at least a hundred times. You know what it’s like - you have a lot on at work. There are bills to pay. Your partner is...
How do you know it’s time to quit drinking? Even at the height of my drinking career, I found this a hard question to answer. I’d google "Am I an alcoholic?" and I’d fill out endless online questionnaires. The problem was...
I hope you’re having a good sober October! I’m thrilled to be back after taking a few weeks off to launch another live session of my Getting Unstuck course. The Sober School has grown a lot over the past year, as has the entire ...