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, they help thousands of people from all walks of life who are facing hardship, by working with charitable organisations and companies to ensure everyone has access to the products they need to keep clean and well.

Michael Gidney, CEO of In Kind Direct, is a purpose-driven leader and Board member committed to fighting poverty and exclusion. He spent 13 years leading the Fairtrade Foundation, working with hundreds of companies and championing the needs of millions of farmers worldwide, helping it become the UK’s most trusted ethical label. His experience in innovation and impact will shape the strategy to end hygiene poverty in the UK for good.

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Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice.

www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services

https://nacoa.org.uk/

Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez

Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez

https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/

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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 were turbulent, marked by her parents’ divorce and the beginning of her own drinking journey. Boarding school offered comfort and structure, but being away from home also gave her greater freedom to drink.

After travelling, Nina went on to university before living and working in London, where the workplace drinking culture was strong. Following a breakup at 29, she found herself living alone, and her drinking increased significantly.Life took a turn when she met her husband, who lived abroad, and together they eventually settled in London. Motherhood brought both joy and deep challenges — including the heartbreak of losing a child and the isolation of COVID — all against the backdrop of “mummy wine time” culture.

When perimenopause began last year, Nina noticed how alcohol was worsening her hangovers and fuelling crippling anxiety. In January, she decided to stop drinking, and since then her life has transformed. Today, she describes herself as calmer, more joyful, open to new experiences, and truly in love with her sober life.

https://www.instagram.com/wonderfullysober/

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or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/

Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice.

www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services

https://nacoa.org.uk/

Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez

Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez

https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/

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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 decided in 2021 to step away from alcohol. That decision changed everything. Her coaching brand, Sober Rainbow Rider, was inspired by the pandemic rainbows and the spirit of cheering each other on from our doorsteps. That same spirit runs through her work today, encouraging clients to find their own ‘pot of gold’ on the other side of alcohol. Now alcohol-free for over three years, Annie supports others through the ups and downs of midlife, burnout recovery, and navigating stress without relying on a glass to unwind. She co-hosts the Blue Light Emergency Services and NHS Live Alcohol Experiment, and she collaborates with the NHS drug and alcohol services to deliver alcohol awareness talks to medical professionals, introducing grey area drinking. She works one-on-one and in groups to guide clients toward greater balance, calm, and clarity.

Instagram: @af_rainbowrider

Email: annie@soberrainbowrider.com

Reclaim Balance - Life Coaching with Annie Knowles

If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/

or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/

Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice.

www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services

https://nacoa.org.uk/

Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez

Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez

https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/

www.instagram.com/grownuphustle

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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 Shall Pass, and she published Every Family Has a Story. Each of her books have been published in over 17 foreign territories. She has written for all the national newspapers and broadcast on many TV and radio programmes. Her new podcast series Therapy Works was released in October 2022 and was immediately in the top 10 on Apple charts, no 1 on mental health.1.3 million downloads to date. In 2021 Julia produced a 5* rated app for those who grieve, Grief Works – a 28-day course to support you in your grief which has been 5* rated, Apple featured it numerous times as a recommended and trending app. Julia has been married for over 4 decades, has 4 adult children and 10 grandchildren.

If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/

or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/

Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice.

www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services

https://nacoa.org.uk/

Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez

Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez

https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/

www.instagram.com/grownuphustle

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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 videos started to attract the attention of people all over the world who wanted to help. Niall has since set up the HappyDoggo charity, whose aim is to reduce the suffering of dogs

worldwide, with particular focus on Thailand and South East Asia.

His second book, Tina: The Dog Who Changed the World, became an instant Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearehappydoggo/

Niall's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niall.harbison/

Donate to Happy Doggo: https://www.happydoggo.com/donate

If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/

or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/

Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice.

www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services

https://nacoa.org.uk/

Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez

Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez

https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/

www.instagram.com/grownuphustle

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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 admits that wasn't often). It took seven years for her to be diagnosed with friedreich's ataxia, by which time her mental health was much worse and as a result she was self-medicating daily with alcohol. Kate is just coming up to two years sober and in that time she has completed a masters degree in journalism. Her physical and mental health have improved more than she could ever have imagined.

https://www.instagram.com/yourwobblyfriend/

If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/

or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/

Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice.

www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services

https://nacoa.org.uk/

Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez

Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez

https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/

www.instagram.com/grownuphustle

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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 people feel seen, supported, and unashamed. While UnashamED began by supporting young people and educators, Sarah’s work has expanded to focus strongly on the alcohol-free community. As someone who lives alcohol-free herself, she specialises in helping individuals explore and untangle the often-hidden shame connected to drinking culture, sobriety, and identity. Through coaching and training, she opens up vital conversations that empower people to thrive without alcohol.Sarah holds an MSc in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology, with research centred on the lack of shame-awareness in education systems. Her work is rooted in the belief that shame resilience is a foundational skill—not just for students and teachers, but for anyone navigating life, especially those choosing to live alcohol-free. Based in the UK, Sarah champions compassionate, shame-free education and transformation in schools, workplaces, and everyday lives.

https://www.instagram.com/unashamedcoach/

If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/

or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/

Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice.

www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services

https://nacoa.org.uk/

Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez

Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez

https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/

www.instagram.com/grownuphustle

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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, performing across the UK and Europe. Alongside his performance work, Dave spent over a decade as a music teacher, sharing his passion and expertise with students of all ages. He also founded and directed DG Music, one of the UK’s leading music agencies, for 20 years—helping secure work for thousands of musicians nationwide. A committed community member, Dave has volunteered on the boards of several charities and organisations over the years.

Now 54, he focuses on touring with Showaddywaddy and dedicates his weekdays to looking after both body and mind—keeping fit, working on his mental wellbeing, and maintaining a sober lifestyle since January 2024.

Follow Dave on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/davegrahamsax/

Catch Dave on tour with Showaddywaddy

www.showaddywaddy.net/gigs

If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/

or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/

Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice.

www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services

https://nacoa.org.uk/

Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez

Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez

https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/

www.instagram.com/grownuphustle

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