Our Message, Our Voice | Stories of Sobriety and Connection

This week on the Soberistas podcast, Lucy is joined by Della Galton - bestselling novelist, journalist and author of One In A Million (previously released as Ice and A Slice). Della talks openly about her journey to sobriety, now over 20 years ago, and why she has only recently begun speaking publicly about the role alcohol played in her life. Together, Lucy and Della explore the shame and secrecy that can surround drinking problems, particularly for women, and how sobriety can become not a l...

In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Chamberlain, founder of UnashamED - a powerhouse organisation dedicated to tackling shame in education, personal development, and sober living. With a background as a teacher, coach, and consultant, Sarah brings deep expertise in psychology and a fierce passion for creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and unashamed. We dive into the hidden role of shame in drinking culture, why it so often goes unaddressed in schools and society, and how building...

In this episode, I'm joined by Sean Daniels - internationally acclaimed theatre director, playwright, and artistic visionary - who has become one of the most powerful voices in the recovery movement. Sean’s work fuses art and activism, using theatre as a catalyst for healing and connection in the fight against addiction. From his celebrated play The White Chip - a New York Times Critics Pick produced Off-Broadway by Hollywood names like Hank Azaria and Jason Biggs - to his pioneering role as ...

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Sam Roome – sober coach, speaker, trainee counsellor, and author of The Sober Experience. We talk about the impact of trauma on drinking, and how it can be incredibly hard to access help when alcohol becomes a crutch in the midst of life’s chaos. Sam shares her deeply personal story of growing up with two alcoholic parents, becoming a mum herself, and the moment she finally “woke up” to the truth about her own drinking. We explore how trauma responses c...

In this episode, I sit down with Leon Clowes for a deep, inspiring conversation about sobriety and creativity. We explore the long-held belief that alcohol fuels artistic expression—and challenge it head-on. From personal stories to powerful insights, we discuss how true creativity often flourishes not in chaos, but in clarity. Whether you’re sober-curious, on your own alcohol-free journey, or simply interested in the link between mindset and creative flow, this episode will leave you feeling...