The Sober Rebel

Louisa Evans

Some people think that being sober is boring, they may even think that if you have to go alcohol free you've somehow drawn the short straw in life.

But what if it isn't anything like that? What if it's the best thing you could ever do to level up your relationships, your mental and physical health or even your life?

In this podcast Louisa talks to her fabulous sober guests about the joys of the sober life, the fun things they’ve noticed and the amazing things they’ve tried or done since ditching the booze that they’d never have done as a drinker.

These aren’t stories about how people got sober… they’re stories about why they enjoy staying sober.

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Louisa Evans (MSc Psych, Dip. CBH) is a therapist and member of the British Psychological Society who uses CBT and hypnotherapy to help people change habits, including their relationship with alcohol. She is currently preparing for doctoral research in psychology exploring behaviour change and alcohol use.

For more information about therapy, or to purchase self-hypnosis downloads, visit louisaevans.com.

You can also follow Louisa on Instagram @stepping_into_sobriety, or head to Amazon to buy her book Becoming a Sober Rebel, which is also available on Audible.

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20 episodes
Updated Tuesday
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Episodes20

Newest first

Tuesday · 57 min
Luke on Presence with Family, Hybrid Racing and Being a Better Fitness Coach
In this episode, Luke shares how nearly five years of sobriety has transformed far more than just his relationship with alcohol. When asked about the biggest benefits he's gained from living alcohol-free, three stood out: becoming a better father, focusing on his fitness and Hyrox training, and becoming a better coach. Luke talks honestly about how sobriety has allowed him to be more present with his family, channel his energy into his health and fitness, and show up more fully in both his personal and professional life. We also discuss how giving up alcohol didn't just remove something from his life – it created space for growth, purpose and becoming the person he wanted to be. For a FREE guide to help you through the first few weeks of sobriety, visit www.louisaevans.com. Louisa is a psychology-based practitioner and therapist based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more on her website. Useful links: Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life. Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms. YouTube: Louisa's brand new YouTube channel Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL.
July 14 · 53 min
Lisa on Presence, Health and a Whole New Lease of Life
In this episode, Lisa shares how sobriety has given her a whole new lease of life. When asked about the biggest benefits she's gained from living alcohol-free, three stood out: being more present, improved health, and a renewed appreciation for life. Lisa reflects on how removing alcohol has allowed her to be more present with the people and moments that matter most. She also talks about the improvements she's experienced in both her physical and mental health, and how sobriety has opened the door to a richer, fuller life than she ever imagined possible. It's a warm and inspiring conversation about what can happen when you stop simply existing and start truly living. Lisa's story is a reminder that sobriety isn't about missing out. It's about gaining far more than you ever expected. For a FREE guide to help you through the first few weeks of sobriety, visit www.louisaevans.com. Louisa is a psychology-based practitioner and therapist based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more on her website. Useful links: Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life. Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms. YouTube: Louisa's brand new YouTube channel Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL.
June 30 · 58 min
Sharron on Consistency, Self-development and Authenticity
In this episode Sharron shares her experience of how sobriety has transformed her life in ways she never expected. When asked about the biggest benefits she's gained from living alcohol-free, three stand out: consistency, self-development, and authenticity. Sharron reflected on how removing alcohol helped her become more consistent in the way she shows up for herself and others. She talks about the opportunities sobriety has given her to grow, learn, and invest in her own personal development, as well as the freedom that comes from living more authentically. It's an honest and inspiring discussion about what happens when sobriety becomes about more than simply not drinking. It's about building a life that feels aligned with your values, your goals, and who you really are. For a FREE GUIDE to help you through the first few weeks of sobriety, head to www.louisaevans.com. Louisa is a psychology-based practitioner and therapist based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more on her website. Useful links: Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life. Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms. Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL.
June 16 · 57 min
Laura on Clarity, Self Compassion and Energy
This is an important conversation about what happens after the initial flush of sobriety. What happens if quitting alcohol unearths other things to address? The cover image sums up Laura perfectly. She’s vibrant, funny and full of life but after the 100 day milestone she was struggling. Having gone sober in the past she knew that this was the point she often returned to drinking telling herself that “I feel rubbish so what’s the point?”. This time though she got help. She was supported to dig deeper and to addresses the underlying issue. Now she’s back to her wonderfully bubbly self and her sobriety is stronger as a result. Sometimes drinking masks things that need to be dealt with. For a FREE GUIDE to help you through the first few weeks of sobriety, head to www.louisaevans.com. Louisa is a psychology-based practitioner and therapist based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more on her website. Useful links: Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life. Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms. Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL.
June 2 · 56 min
Hazel on Self Trust, Personal Growth and Becoming the Best Grandma
In this episode, Hazel talks about her three biggest benefits of becoming alcohol-free: rebuilding self-trust, embracing personal growth, and becoming the best grandma she can be. Listening to Hazel's story is a powerful reminder that sobriety isn't just about stopping drinking. It's about discovering what becomes possible when alcohol is no longer taking up space in your life. Through her honesty and warmth, Hazel shares how giving up alcohol allowed her to trust herself again, continue growing as a person, and show up fully for the people she loves most. It's a wonderful conversation and Hazel is an inspiring lady. For a FREE GUIDE to help you through the first few weeks of sobriety, head to www.louisaevans.com. Louisa is a psychology-based practitioner and therapist based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more on her website. Useful links: Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life. Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms. Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL.
May 18 · 59 min
Sammy on Restorative Sleep, Zero Hangxiety and Family Presence
In this episode Sammy talks about her three benefits of getting restorative sleep, having zero ‘hanxiety’ and the family presence that she cherishes. When you listen to what Sammy has dealt with in the first nine months of sobriety it really does demonstrate how being alcohol free is a superpower, even in tough times. From a cancer diagnosis and her husband being hospitalised with meningitis through to losing her beautiful dog, Rupert, she’s remained sober through it all. It’s an amazing listen and she's an amazing lady. Louisa is a psychology-based practitioner and therapist based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more at www.louisaevans.com. Useful links: Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life. Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms. Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL.
May 5 · 1 hr 4 min
Erica on Acceptance, Connection and Forgiving Herself
In this episode, Erica shares her sober journey so far. Her instagram handle @sober_for_the_health_of_it, really sums it up as she's really had some worrying and low moments with her drinking and on her road to recovery. She talks about so many topics including the health benefits of sobriety, menopause and how putting her sobriety first has really helped her in all areas of her life. Now she's celebrating 9 years of sober freedom, it's a really emotional and honest conversation of what it took to get where she is today. Louisa is a psychology-based practitioner and therapist based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more at www.louisaevans.com. Useful links: Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life. Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms. Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL.
April 21 · 58 min
Katie on Sleep, Self Respect and Self Confidence
In this episode, Katie shares her experience as she approaches one year sober. She talks about what it means to have faith in yourself, even when things feel uncomfortable, and how sobriety has shown her that she can do hard things without quitting. This is a conversation about being a work in progress rather than trying to fix everything at once, and learning to trust that change comes through consistency. Katie also reflects on how her sleep has improved since removing alcohol, and the difference that has made to her energy and daily life. It’s an honest look at commitment, self-trust and staying the course. Louisa is a psychology-based practitioner and therapist based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more at www.louisaevans.com. Useful links: Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life. Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms. Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL.
April 7 · 1 hr 1 min
James on Work, Interpersonal Relationships and a Drive to Live Life to the Full
In this episode, Louisa is joined by James who went sober at the end of 2022. James talks about how sobriety unlocked the opportunity for him to own his own Pilates studio in Margate, stepping away from the hustle of London. He also explores the shift in how work feels when you’re no longer just getting through the day, but actually engaging with it in a more intentional way and how interpersonal relationships change. A central theme throughout this conversation is James’ drive to live life fully from a place of presence, clarity, and a deeper connection to what matters. This episode offers a real perspective on what changes when alcohol is no longer part of the picture, and what becomes possible when you start living with more awareness and purpose. Louisa is a psychology-based practitioner and therapist based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more at www.louisaevans.com. Useful links: Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life. Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms. Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL.
March 23 · 59 min
Olivia on Growth, Feeling Good About Herself and Experiencing Magic
In this episode, Louisa is joined by Olivia, who has been sober for eight years and brings a grounded, deeply wise perspective to the conversation. They explore Olivia’s journey into sobriety and how it has transformed not only her life, but the way she feels about herself. Olivia shares her thoughts on experiencing more magic in everyday life without alcohol, and how sobriety has allowed her to cultivate self-trust, authenticity and a genuine sense of inner peace. This is a calm, reflective, and uplifting episode that gently reminds listeners of the richness that sobriety can offer. Olivia is a Trauma-Informed Alcohol-Free Coach and Mentor with an MSc in Health Psychology and the host of the podcast, No More Booze. You'll find her on Instagram here @greyareadrinker. Louisa is a psychology-based practitioner and therapist based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more at www.louisaevans.com. Useful links: Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life. Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms. Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL.
March 10 · 56 min
Tracey on Peace, Remembering Every Second and Inspiring Others
The podcast is back after a short break. In this episode Louisa talks to Tracey who celebrated two years sobriety at Christmas. Tracey talks about how sneaky she would be as a drinker even though to the outside world she only drank a couple of times a week, she still didn't feel she had an off switch. Louisa is a psychology-based practitioner and therapist based in the UK and works with clients worldwide via Zoom. She supports people who want to change their relationship with alcohol and also works with anxiety, low mood and overthinking. If you’d like to explore 1 to 1 support, you can find out more at www.louisaevans.com. Useful links: Instagram: @stepping_into_sobriety - for daily sober encouragement Substack: Beyond Sobriety.- weekly articles, relaxation downloads and community, focussed on thriving in a sober life. Audible: Becoming a Sober Rebel - audiobook on how Louisa stepped into sobriety on her own terms. Don’t forget, as a Sober Rebel listener, you can get a 30% discount off the Sober Resilience Online Course using code RESILIENCE544 and you will also be able to buy one get one free on all hypnosis recordings on Louisa's website using code SOBERREBEL.
January 31 · 17 min
January Series 2026 | Day 31 | Freedom & Not Loss
Welcome back to Louisa’s January Series. After the success of the 2024 series, she wanted to return with something deeper, more practical and more psychology-led for 2026. In this episode, the topic is in the many gains you'll have experienced in this month and will ask you to consider extending your sobriety for longer to see what else could happen... Louisa Evans is a psychology-based practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist and the host of the Sober Rebel podcast. She specialises in helping people change their relationship with alcohol in a grounded and realistic way, using a blend of cognitive behavioural approaches, emotional regulation, habit science and nervous system understanding. Her work focuses on grey area drinking, midlife identity shifts, and supporting people who want sobriety to feel steadier, clearer and more sustainable. For listeners who want extra support during this month and beyond, Louisa’s course Sober Resilience is available with a thirty percent discount throughout the series using the code DRYJAN26. The course includes practical tools for cravings, emotional steadiness, behavioural patterns, routines and the predictable identity wobble that often appears in early sobriety. All of Louisa’s work, including her therapy practice and additional resources, can be found at www.louisaevans.com. Louisa is known for her direct, psychology-led approach and her ability to make sobriety feel accessible rather than overwhelming. Her work is centred on clarity, honesty and understanding the patterns underneath drinking, rather than relying on force or perfectionism.
January 30 · 15 min
January Series 2026 | Day 30 | Others Reflections Of Sobriety
Welcome back to Louisa’s January Series. After the success of the 2024 series, she wanted to return with something deeper, more practical and more psychology-led for 2026. Today the focus is on other people's reflections on their sobriety, including the many guests on the regular Sober Rebel podcast and those amazing women who took part in Louisa's MSc Psychology interviews for her dissertation on Alcohol, Sobriety and Menopause. Louisa Evans is a psychology-based practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist and the host of the Sober Rebel podcast. She specialises in helping people change their relationship with alcohol in a grounded and realistic way, using a blend of cognitive behavioural approaches, emotional regulation, habit science and nervous system understanding. Her work focuses on grey area drinking, midlife identity shifts, and supporting people who want sobriety to feel steadier, clearer and more sustainable. For listeners who want extra support during this month or beyond, Louisa’s course Sober Resilience is available with a thirty percent discount throughout the series using the code DRYJAN26. The course includes practical tools for cravings, emotional steadiness, behavioural patterns, routines and the predictable identity wobble that often appears in early sobriety. All of Louisa’s work, including her therapy practice and additional resources, can be found at www.louisaevans.com. Louisa is known for her direct, psychology-led approach and her ability to make sobriety feel accessible rather than overwhelming. Her work is centred on clarity, honesty and understanding the patterns underneath drinking, rather than relying on force or perfectionism.
January 29 · 21 min
January Series 2026 | Day 29 | My Sober Reflections
Welcome back to Louisa’s January Series. After the success of the 2024 series, she wanted to return with something deeper, more practical and more psychology-led for 2026. Today Louisa reflects on her sobriety over the last three years, talking about those personal turning points for her in that journey. Louisa Evans is a psychology-based practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist and the host of the Sober Rebel podcast. She specialises in helping people change their relationship with alcohol in a grounded and realistic way, using a blend of cognitive behavioural approaches, emotional regulation, habit science and nervous system understanding. Her work focuses on grey area drinking, midlife identity shifts, and supporting people who want sobriety to feel steadier, clearer and more sustainable. For listeners who want extra support during this month or beyond, Louisa’s course Sober Resilience is available with a thirty percent discount throughout the series using the code DRYJAN26. The course includes practical tools for cravings, emotional steadiness, behavioural patterns, routines and the predictable identity wobble that often appears in early sobriety. All of Louisa’s work, including her therapy practice and additional resources, can be found at www.louisaevans.com. Louisa is known for her direct, psychology-led approach and her ability to make sobriety feel accessible rather than overwhelming. Her work is centred on clarity, honesty and understanding the patterns underneath drinking, rather than relying on force or perfectionism.
January 28 · 15 min
January Series 2026 | Day 28 | Drinking Maths
Welcome back to Louisa’s January Series. After the success of the 2024 series, she wanted to return with something deeper, more practical and more psychology-led for 2026. Most people's goal when trying to moderate is to be a weekend drinker. But let's look at what the real cost of that pattern of drinking is. Sobriety is actually true freedom. Anything you can do to reframe what alcohol offers really helps and so today the focus is the drinking maths and how much time and energy lost to drinking. Louisa Evans is a psychology-based practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist and the host of the Sober Rebel podcast. She specialises in helping people change their relationship with alcohol in a grounded and realistic way, using a blend of cognitive behavioural approaches, emotional regulation, habit science and nervous system understanding. Her work focuses on grey area drinking, midlife identity shifts, and supporting people who want sobriety to feel steadier, clearer and more sustainable. For listeners who want extra support during this month or beyond, Louisa’s course Sober Resilience is available with a thirty percent discount throughout the series using the code DRYJAN26. The course includes practical tools for cravings, emotional steadiness, behavioural patterns, routines and the predictable identity wobble that often appears in early sobriety. All of Louisa’s work, including her therapy practice and additional resources, can be found at www.louisaevans.com. Louisa is known for her direct, psychology-led approach and her ability to make sobriety feel accessible rather than overwhelming. Her work is centred on clarity, honesty and understanding the patterns underneath drinking, rather than relying on force or perfectionism.
January 27 · 17 min
January Series 2026 | Day 27 | Special Events & Holidays
Welcome back to Louisa’s January Series. After the success of the 2024 series, she wanted to return with something deeper, more practical and more psychology-led for 2026. The most common concern in longer term sobriety is how to cope with special events and holidays and how you can enjoy them without alcohol. Today talks about teh truth of what each of those things feels like sober. Louisa Evans is a psychology-based practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist and the host of the Sober Rebel podcast. She specialises in helping people change their relationship with alcohol in a grounded and realistic way, using a blend of cognitive behavioural approaches, emotional regulation, habit science and nervous system understanding. Her work focuses on grey area drinking, midlife identity shifts, and supporting people who want sobriety to feel steadier, clearer and more sustainable. For listeners who want extra support during this month or beyond, Louisa’s course Sober Resilience is available with a thirty percent discount throughout the series using the code DRYJAN26. The course includes practical tools for cravings, emotional steadiness, behavioural patterns, routines and the predictable identity wobble that often appears in early sobriety. All of Louisa’s work, including her therapy practice and additional resources, can be found at www.louisaevans.com. Louisa is known for her direct, psychology-led approach and her ability to make sobriety feel accessible rather than overwhelming. Her work is centred on clarity, honesty and understanding the patterns underneath drinking, rather than relying on force or perfectionism.
January 26 · 21 min
January Series 2026 | Day 26 | Your Questions Answered
Welcome back to Louisa’s January Series. After the success of the 2024 series, she wanted to return with something deeper, more practical and more psychology-led for 2026. Today is a Q&A episodes with commonly asked questions at this point. Louisa Evans is a psychology-based practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist and the host of the Sober Rebel podcast. She specialises in helping people change their relationship with alcohol in a grounded and realistic way, using a blend of cognitive behavioural approaches, emotional regulation, habit science and nervous system understanding. Her work focuses on grey area drinking, midlife identity shifts, and supporting people who want sobriety to feel steadier, clearer and more sustainable. For listeners who want extra support during this month or beyond, Louisa’s course Sober Resilience is available with a thirty percent discount throughout the series using the code DRYJAN26. The course includes practical tools for cravings, emotional steadiness, behavioural patterns, routines and the predictable identity wobble that often appears in early sobriety. All of Louisa’s work, including her therapy practice and additional resources, can be found at www.louisaevans.com. Louisa is known for her direct, psychology-led approach and her ability to make sobriety feel accessible rather than overwhelming. Her work is centred on clarity, honesty and understanding the patterns underneath drinking, rather than relying on force or perfectionism.
January 25 · 19 min
January Series 2026 | Day 25 | The Return of Self Respect
Welcome back to Louisa’s January Series. After the success of the 2024 series, she wanted to return with something deeper, more practical and more psychology-led for 2026. The subject today is the return of self respect as your behaviour is now inline with doing things that support your physical and mental wellbeing. Louisa Evans is a psychology-based practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist and the host of the Sober Rebel podcast. She specialises in helping people change their relationship with alcohol in a grounded and realistic way, using a blend of cognitive behavioural approaches, emotional regulation, habit science and nervous system understanding. Her work focuses on grey area drinking, midlife identity shifts, and supporting people who want sobriety to feel steadier, clearer and more sustainable. For listeners who want extra support during this month or beyond, Louisa’s course Sober Resilience is available with a thirty percent discount throughout the series using the code DRYJAN26. The course includes practical tools for cravings, emotional steadiness, behavioural patterns, routines and the predictable identity wobble that often appears in early sobriety. All of Louisa’s work, including her therapy practice and additional resources, can be found at www.louisaevans.com. Louisa is known for her direct, psychology-led approach and her ability to make sobriety feel accessible rather than overwhelming. Her work is centred on clarity, honesty and understanding the patterns underneath drinking, rather than relying on force or perfectionism.
January 24 · 16 min
January Series 2026 | Day 24 | When Your World Feels Calmer
Welcome back to Louisa’s January Series. After the success of the 2024 series, she wanted to return with something deeper, more practical and more psychology-led for 2026. Sobriety begins to feel a bit more normal by this point, it's the point that you realise everything feels uneventful in a good way. The tug of war is quieter in your head. This is also where you begin functioning effectively rather than managing yourself. Louisa Evans is a psychology-based practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist and the host of the Sober Rebel podcast. She specialises in helping people change their relationship with alcohol in a grounded and realistic way, using a blend of cognitive behavioural approaches, emotional regulation, habit science and nervous system understanding. Her work focuses on grey area drinking, midlife identity shifts, and supporting people who want sobriety to feel steadier, clearer and more sustainable. For listeners who want extra support during this month, Louisa’s course Sober Resilience is available with a thirty percent discount throughout the series using the code DRYJAN26. The course includes practical tools for cravings, emotional steadiness, behavioural patterns, routines and the predictable identity wobble that often appears in early sobriety. All of Louisa’s work, including her therapy practice and additional resources, can be found at www.louisaevans.com. Louisa is known for her direct, psychology-led approach and her ability to make sobriety feel accessible rather than overwhelming. Her work is centred on clarity, honesty and understanding the patterns underneath drinking, rather than relying on force or perfectionism.
January 23 · 16 min
January Series 2026 | Day 23 | Tips for Sober Socialising
Welcome back to Louisa’s January Series. After the success of the 2024 series, she wanted to return with something deeper, more practical and more psychology-led for 2026. Let's talk about sober socialising. Here are some practical tips. Louisa Evans is a psychology-based practitioner, clinical hypnotherapist and the host of the Sober Rebel podcast. She specialises in helping people change their relationship with alcohol in a grounded and realistic way, using a blend of cognitive behavioural approaches, emotional regulation, habit science and nervous system understanding. Her work focuses on grey area drinking, midlife identity shifts, and supporting people who want sobriety to feel steadier, clearer and more sustainable. For listeners who want extra support during this month or beyond, Louisa’s course Sober Resilience is available with a thirty percent discount throughout the series using the code DRYJAN26. The course includes practical tools for cravings, emotional steadiness, behavioural patterns, routines and the predictable identity wobble that often appears in early sobriety. All of Louisa’s work, including her therapy practice and additional resources, can be found at www.louisaevans.com. Louisa is known for her direct, psychology-led approach and her ability to make sobriety feel accessible rather than overwhelming. Her work is centred on clarity, honesty and understanding the patterns underneath drinking, rather than relying on force or perfectionism.