Show Notes
On the very day we recorded this episode, Suze was celebrating 1,500 days sober. Though she's stopped counting, it felt written in the stars this would be the very moment she'd be sharing her story with Nina. Seduced by the 'Mummy Wine Culture', Suze attempted to stop drinking on countless occasions but never quite succeeded. Then she had a harrowing night of reckoning on a family holiday in Cornwall, recounted in heart-wrenching detail, which ultimately proved to be a significant fork in her journey. After another major bump in the road, she finally did what she'd failed to do so many times before and became sober. Yet she didn't do it alone. And in a first for the podcast, our wonderfully sober guest's husband, Al, joins the discussion, providing a candid perspective on what it is to love someone debilitated by alcohol. You can find out more about Suze here, on her hugely (and quite rightly) popular Instagram page. Go on, give Suze a follow ... Nina's Wonderfully Sober Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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As of the day this latest episode is published, Paddy has been sober for eleven years and one day. By our sketchy mathematical reckoning, that means he stopped drinking on 14th October 2015. HIs parents were both alcoholics, and while he's abandoned the insoluble nature / nurture debate in his head, there's no doubt inveterate drinking has forever been a part of his world. Though he recognises it's not for everyone, AA has played a crucial role in his sobriety - not least because it helped him be honest with others and himself. Follow Paddy here - he'd be happy for you to reach out for a chat! Nina's Wonderfully Sober Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Being the child of an alcoholic has repercussions that extend far beyond one's youth. Salima knows only too well what it takes to deal with the profound and longterm emotional stress of having a parent who drinks to excess, and shares her moving story with Nina in the most articulate of terms. Now in her 40s, married and a mum of three, she still wrestles with the impact her estranged, late father's addiction had on every aspect of her life - which will resonate with anyone concerned about their own drinking or that of those they love. You can follow Salima here. Nina's Wonderfully Sober Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr David McLaughlan is one of the UK’s leading addiction psychiatrists and serves as UK Clinical Director at Clean Slate Clinic, a social enterprise providing a clinician-led, virtual healthcare model for individuals with alcohol, stimulant, or cannabis dependence. He also works with patients at The Priory, and specialises in the link between addiction and ADHD. Here he shares considerable expertise and advice on how to spot the signs of problem drinking, what to do in practical terms when you decide to stop, and how to give yourself the best chance of maintaining your sobriety.
Emma has been sober since 2nd November 2025. An early starter in the world of partying, alcohol (and the rest) has been part of her life from her teens, and infiltrated every aspect of her adult life - from London to Singapore. Listen to Emma share her story with Nina, and find out more about her here. Nina's Wonderfully Sober Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.