051 You Stop Drinking, Crave Sugar & Put on Weight. Here’s What to Do.

In this episode of I Quit Wine, I’m talking about something I see so often in women who stop drinking: the “sugar monster.”

You give up the wine, but suddenly you’re reaching for chocolate, biscuits, bread or anything else that gives you that quick hit of comfort. And there’s a reason this can happen.

050 Grey Area Drinkers: What If You Never Wanted to Drink Again?

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, what if you never wanted to drink again? Not because you were forcing yourself to abstain. Not because you were relying on willpower. But because alcohol simply stopped having any appeal.

In this episode, I’m exploring one of the biggest mindset shifts in changing your relationship with alcohol. I share why so many of us spend years chasing the dream of becoming a “normal” drinker, and why that goal might actually be keeping us stuck.

049 ADHD, Alcohol & Me: The Missing Piece

In this episode, I’m talking about the thing nobody told me when I was diagnosed with ADHD at 56: why the ADHD brain and alcohol are such a difficult match — and why this is true for so many of the women I speak to who are neurodivergent and struggling with drink.

048 Five Things I Learned From The First 30 Days Not Drinking

In today’s episode of the I Quit Wine Podcast, I’m sharing five of the biggest lessons I learned from doing the first 30 days without alcohol — and trust me, I’ve done those first 30 days more times than I can count.If you’ve ever found yourself stopping, starting again, promising yourself “this time will be different”, or wondering why moderation still feels exhausting… this episode is for you.

047 A special announcement if you are ready to change your relationship with alcohol

In this short episode, I’m sharing something really exciting—I’ve created a brand new home for the I Quit Wine Collective, and I wanted to tell you all about it. This is a space that’s been evolving for a while, and it finally feels like it truly fits what we’re creating together.

046 An honest conversation on recovery, blackouts, trauma and finding your way out of alcohol with Siobhan Walsh 

A compassionate episode for any woman who knows alcohol is no longer working for her. Siobhan Walsh joins Sarah Leather for an honest conversation about blackouts, shame, recovery, trauma, and the deeper reasons alcohol can become such a struggle. 

045 Think Less to Drink Less- How to Change Your Relationship with Alcohol Quickly

In today’s episode, I’m diving into a truth that took me years to understand:

044 Imagine 100 Days of Freedom From Alcohol

In this episode, I talk about one of my favourite tools for staying alcohol-free: playing it forward. If you want more clarity, more energy, and a calmer relationship with yourself, this episode will really support you.

043 The ‘When & Why’ of the last time I drank alcohol

n this episode of the I Quit Wine podcast, I take you behind the scenes of my own story—the emotional reasons behind the last time I drank alcohol, and how understanding this completely changed my relationship with drinking.

#042 Finding Freedom: A Conversation With Sober Coach Gillian

In this episode, I chat with Gillian Cockburn, a sober coach who’s been alcohol-free for over five years. Her story is such a powerful example of what’s possible when you decide to question your relationship with alcohol — and choose a different path.

#041 Why You Avoid Emotions & Drink

In this episode, I dive into a big one – why so many of us use alcohol to avoid or numb emotions. It could be anxiety, stress, worry, or even the “good” feelings like joy and excitement. For a while, wine might feel like it takes the edge off, but the relief never lasts – and the consequences can be heavy…

#040  Not drinking on holiday & what to do instead

Struggle with drinking while on holiday? In this episode of I Quit Wine, I share my experience of protecting sobriety, explain emotional sobriety, and introduce my I Quit Wine Collective for support beyond “just not drinking”…

#039 The Question to Ask Yourself That Changes Everything with Drinking

In this episode, I dive into a powerful question that changed everything for me in my sobriety journey—and how it might shift things for you too…

#038 Doing Big Things Without Alcohol

In this episode of I Quit Wine, I’m sharing all about a huge personal milestone—my son’s wedding—and how I navigated the entire multi-day celebration completely alcohol-free…

#037 How Sally Quit Wine & Her Number 1 Tip

In this episode, I’m joined by the lovely Sally German, a coach who shares her inspiring journey of quitting alcohol and how journaling became a powerful part of her recovery and personal growth…

#036 Your Questions Answered: How Hard is it to Stopping Drinking? Can I Reset my Drinking?

One of the most common questions I receive is: “I’m on day 10 for the 10th time—will it always be this hard?” If you’re asking yourself the same thing…

#035 Finding Joy Beyond the Glass: Relearning Happiness Without Wine

In this episode, I discuss the challenges of quitting alcohol and discovering true joy in life without wine, particularly for women in midlife and menopause. Many women struggle to imagine a fulfilling life without alcohol, viewing it as their “best friend” and main source of joy. However, breaking free from this dependence opens the door to a richer, more meaningful life—though it takes time, reflection, and support.