They Think It's All Sober

They Think It's All Sober Podcast

Join Jamie and Tom each week as they interview musicians, artists, influencers and athletes about cutting alcohol and other substances from their lives.

Hear about how they did it, their motivations and the benefits of sobriety, with a few gory stories of the sesh along the way.

Jamie and Tom are also joined weekly by counsellor / psychotherapist David Gibbs to give professional context to the discussions and provide some great resources for people looking to change their relationship with alcohol.

No preaching, no judgement, just honesty.

They Think It’s All Sober, it is now!

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123 episodes
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Dec 7, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min
Abi Feltham: Chasing Chaos
Internet personality Abi Feltham hit headlines this year after speaking out about her drinking addiction which started at age 14. Now three and a half years sober she has amassed a huge following online where she documents her Sobriety and mental health journey. But as Abi describes in this episode, her journey up to going sober has not been easy... In this episode, Abi opens up to Jamie and Tom about why she chose to chase the chaos, the impact of abusing drugs and how she saved herself from the depths of depression. This podcasts contains conversation around suicide, substance abuse and death. Please only listen if it feels safe for you. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com
Nov 30, 2023 · 52 min
So-Ho-Ho-Ber: Navigating The Festive Season
For many people, the festive period brings its own set of challenges - embarrassing yourself at the work Christmas party, drinking far too much alcohol everyday or seeing that aunty you always disagree with. With so much stacked anticipation, more and more of us are looking toward celebrating Christmas alcohol free. In this episode Jamie, Tom and a selection of special guests, offer their best pieces of advice for helping you enjoy a sober Christmas. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com
Nov 23, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min
Sarah Turner (The Unmumsy Mum): Death By A Thousand Cuts
Author and mumfluencer, Sarah Turner AKA The Unmumsy Mum, joins Jamie and Tom in the studio! Sarah rose to fame after posting her brutally honest and funny experiences of being a mum online. She amassed a huge following of parents which led to her releasing a series of books about being a 21st century mum. Sarah is also over a year sober and now speaks about this experience. We all know parenting isn't easy, but does alcohol consumption make it any easier? In this episode we delve into why we drink at work, raising kids on a hangover and how you can find confidence in places other than a bottle of wine. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com
Nov 16, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
Matt Willis: Showing Shame To The Light
Jamie and Tom are joined by the legendary 'Busted' band member and documentary maker Matt Willis. Matt was part of the infamous pop rock band that rose to fame in the early 2000's. His life quickly changed from hanging around London pubs to selling out world tours. Whilst Matt explains in this episode that he enjoyed drinking before the fame, the high octane lifestyle of a touring rockstar quickly amplified that pleasure, and he became addicted to alcohol. Matt's story is truly inspiring - from going sober to relapsing to beating it all again. Truly remarkable. This podcast is full of amazing advice and important learnings that can aid you in your journey of challenging your relationship with alcohol. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com
Nov 9, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min
Dean McCullough: Know Your Worth
Radio 1 Presenter and Gaydio alumni Dean McCullough joins us in the studio this week! If you're a fan of pop culture, good music and belly laughs, you'll definitely recognise Dean from your TV screen and radio! He's an absolute Irish gem! He fills every room with his infectious energy and charm, and you can tell he is the life and soul of the party (even without a drink). In this episode, Dean opens up to us about the impact of drinking from a young age, his motivations for wanting to re-evaluate his relationship with alcohol and how goals can be met with perseverance. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com
Nov 2, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
David Gibbs: The Sober Psychotherapist
Season 2 is here baby! Jamie and Tom are back with another huge series! Full of more sobriety stories, drinking advice and honest people. For this first episode, we are joined by the man, the myth, the cupboard legend - our sober psychotherapist David Gibbs. David Gibbs is our resident therapist who pops up at the end of our episodes to provide some further understanding and science to what we heard throughout the guest interview. Regular listeners will remember him from season 1! However this time is different, we got Gibbs in the hot seat being interviewed - we want to hear all about his story, what made him give up alcohol and how sobriety has benefited his life. TW/ this episode contains mentions of suicide and alcohol abuse. Please only listen if it feels safe for you. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com
Oct 5, 2023 · 48 min
Sober October
We couldn't stay away! Here's a quick little episode on some tips and tricks for Sober October. We highly recommend trying a month off the sauce so give this a listen and see how you get on...
Sep 28, 2023 · 1 hr 28 min
Tom's Story
This week's episode is the season finale! Following Jamie's episode a couple of weeks ago, it was only fitting to tell my story too. Hear about my journey, the struggles, benefits and the honest reality of drink and drugs within the music / entertainment industry along with my experience of parenting during both the sesh years and the more recent sober ones!
Sep 21, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
Adam Biddle: Drive & Determination
This week Tom and Jamie are joined by entrepreneur and social media agency mogul Adam Biddle. Having grown up with Tom and at one point being his boss, Adam tells his story of how he became the MD of a global marketing agency at just 19 years old. This weeks different perspective highlights a different motivation for sobriety - not through necessity but through determination to be the best!
Sep 14, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
Steph Elswood: Everything Can Be Beautiful
This week on the podcast the boys are joined by 'Stay Sassy' dancer, social influencer and business owner Steph Elswood. Steph has been sober now for 4 years and is absolutely smashing life because of it. She's amassed a huge following on line where she shares lots of sobriety advice! Steph is a successful business woman and co-founder of 'Dry Disco' with Millie Gooch - recently she launched her own range of non-alcoholic drinks called 'CAROUSE' and credits her sobriety as a catalyst for starting this. Hear about her journey with alcohol, tips for navigating down days and the opportunities sobriety can bring. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com
Sep 7, 2023 · 1 hr 35 min
Jamie's Story
This weeks episode is all about me (Jamie), I guess doing this podcast we were always going to have to do an episode on ourselves right? So here it is. A deep dive into my life, my loss and my learnings. Thank you for listening <3 Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com
Aug 31, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
Live from Reading Festival
Jamie and Tom are live at Reading Festival! The boys hit the celebrations and document partying sober at one of the UK's biggest music weekends! They talk challenges, benefits and non-alcohol availability. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com
Aug 24, 2023 · 1 hr 23 min
Cam Holmes: Starting A Sober Life
Netflix's 'Too Hot To Handle' star and musician, Cam Holmes, tells us all about why he has now decided to go sober! This show is perfect for all those wanting to reconsider their relationship with alcohol - Cam is at the start of his sobriety journey and shares with us some of his recent experiences. If you need to hear some friendly sober motivation, this is the episode for you! Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com
Aug 17, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min
Jimmy Watkins: Running Through It
Jimmy Watkins is the running music reviewer who's taking over the internet! He’s co-founder of the Running Punks community; a group that brings together like-minded runners of all levels with the goal of making running fun and accessible to all. In this episode he tells us all about his highs and lows - from running in competitions around the world, to becoming a touring rockstar. He talks to us about his turbulent journey with alcohol and what he now finally realises got him sober. It's an excellent listen, enjoy! Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com
Aug 10, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
Millie Gooch: Sober Girl Society
She needs no introduction... Founder of Sober Girl Society, Millie Gooch swings by the boat for a mind-blowing conversation all about redefining your relationship with alcohol. Millie is the founder of The Sober Girl Society and one of the leading voices in the UK Sobriety movement. Not only that, she is a speaker, author and absolute hero. This episode is overflowing with useful tips and science, all distilled to help you tackle each day sober confidently from the master herself. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com
Aug 3, 2023 · 55 min
A Sober Stag? In Ibiza? Are You Having A Laugh?!
In this special episode, Jamie and Tom are coming live and direct from Ibiza celebrating Tom's final months before becoming a married man! Ahhh a HUGE sober stag in the sun! We all know that stag/hen parties and summer holidays normally mean excessive amounts of booze, drugs and…ahem….but is it possible to enjoy them sober? In this episode Jamie and Tom talk candidly about their experiences of celebrating huge life events sober, highlighting what they found useful, things to look out for when travelling abroad and what you can do if you're feeling overwhelmed.
Jul 27, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
Self Love Liv: Alcohols Relationship With The Mind
This week Tom and Jamie are joined by influencer and mental health advocate Self Love Liv. Liv grew up in Birmingham and suffered from a mental illness at a very young age, which turned her to drinking at age 14. After many years of burying her problems in a bottle, she realised there was hope in sobriety. Now she has a huge following on social media where she speaks openly about her relationship with mental illness and sobriety hoping to help others on their journey. They speak about about self-love, addiction and how to navigate depression.
Jul 20, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
Robert Harvey: Rockstar To Rehab, 17 Years Sober
This week Jamie and Tom are joined by music industry legend Robert Harvey, singer of cult band The Music as well as playing with icons like The Streets and Kasabian and writing countless hits for others. In this weeks episode Rob talks about his journey to stardom as a teenager and how that effected his relationship with alcohol. Rob dives into his relationship with self and how he’s channelled that to his advantage today!
Jul 13, 2023 · 41 min
How To Enjoy A Festival Sober
Festival season is upon us, and everyone should be able to enjoy the experience whether they drink or not! We know the challenges that come with festivals and being sober - feeling excluded, finding new energy reserves and tolerating drunks. Jamie and Tom have now done a couple of festivals sober, and in this episode, they share with you their tips and advice for enjoying the experience with no booze.
Jul 6, 2023 · 1 hr 15 min
Simon Thomas: Television, Sport and Battling The Bottle
Simon Thomas is British broadcast royalty, presenting on BBC's Blue Peter, Sky Sports, and Amazon Prime. We're all used to switching on the television and catching Simon in front of the camera, but what he was dealing with off-screen will come as a shock. In this episode, Jamie and Tom speak to Simon about dealing with imposter syndrome to fit in at work, how to navigate grief when dealing with addiction and important things you can do to make sober days attainable. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com