The OYNB Podcast

The OneYearNoBeer Podcast will inspire you to take, or support your journey on a 30, 90 & 365 day challenge to stop drinking and focus on healthy habits.

The most important relationship in your life

The relationship at the centre of your universe—and arguably the most important—is the one you hold with yourself. Yes, that might sound selfish—but it’s true. As they say in those airplane safety videos, you have to put the life vest or oxygen mask on yourself before...

No more wasted days – Ben Hill

Not drinking meant I was noticing how I felt physically and mentally and could recognise triggers and cope better. I needed to change my relationship with booze and take back control. Similarly to a lot of OYNB-ers, I was noticing patterns that I wanted to change and...

Open-water swimming: health benefits and a beginners’ guide

A new trend in wellness is a chilly one… open water swimming—are you brave enough to take the plunge? Wild swimming, open-water swimming or sea swimming; whatever you prefer to call it has gained a lot of popularity over recent years, especially within the past year...

Whizzing along and enjoying the ride – Dean Clamp

By changing my relationship with alcohol I have as a natural byproduct removed a silent saboteur in my life. When I was young it was all about ‘hitting the sauce’. For clarification when I say “hitting the sauce”, I’m not referring to sparring with table condiments. I...

Re-engage with nutrition and healthy eating with these exciting meal ideas

Are you stuck in a rut with your diet? The quickest way to reinvigorate your passion for eating well is to tantalise those taste buds with some delicious, healthy new meal ideas! We’ve discussed nutrition and healthy eating on this blog before, from the benefits of...

Where do I start on the benefits?! They're literally endless – Michael Lyons

This way of life is limitless and I’m so excited about how much more I can achieve on this path personally and professionally. I originally joined the OYNB in July 2019, after some heavy drinking episodes at Glastonbury and in Ibiza. I decided that I needed to break...

Tips, tricks and mindset hacks to be productive with your week

Find it hard to get stuff done during your busy week? It’s hard to juggle everything, but we have some tips to help you kick start your productivity! Got a list of tasks the length of your arm? It can be daunting heading into another busy week with so much to do. Even...

I am so happy to be where I am now – Vanessa Hardcastle

There is such a great range of AF beers here in Spain now plus some places do mocktails, so I never have any fomo. I was a daily drinker, maybe up to a bottle of wine per night during the week and more at weekends. I only drank in the evening with dinner and then...

Forget boosting your immune system, it’s time to build and maintain it

Let’s make ‘boosting’ your immunity a thing of the past, and instead turn our focus to strengthening it for a longer term approach! Immune-boosting ginger shots and green juices packed full of ‘superfoods’ may offer some benefits as part of your healthy lifestyle, but...

What have you got to lose – more hangovers? – Leigh Lavery

So far it has blown me away. The difference it has made to my life. Like most people, I’d found myself drinking more heavily and regularly during COVID’s impact in 2020. I’d been a big drinker for most of my 20s and 30s and felt that it was just a normal part of being...

How to incorporate wellness activities into your working day

You spend so many hours of your life dedicated to your career, so it’s easy to forget to take care of yourself. Desperate to get ahead, prove yourself, and do a good job? There is nothing wrong with a little ambition, but don’t let it come ahead of your own health and...

I don't have a relationship with alcohol anymore! – Kristina Cavallari

I was just happy to be in a group of people who actually felt the same feelings of wanting a better and more clear way of living My journey with alcohol all started when I was 14 years old. I remember my first shot of vodka like it was yesterday. I took the shot...

Managing stress: How to relieve feelings of stress and overwhelm

Has life got you feeling a little overwhelmed? Don’t worry, it’s normal! Here are some tips for managing stress. Stress is something that most people will experience and can come in a variety of forms from a range of sources. Sometimes stressful situations can be...