Discover the powerful connection between sustainable nutrition, overall wellbeing, and a fulfilling life as we dive into an eye-opening conversation with James Collier, co-founder and head of sustainable nutrition at Huel. Learn how his personal journey into nutrition not only transformed his life but also led him to become an industry expert in the field. Join us as James shares valuable insights into managing cravings and hunger through Huel's innovative nutrition products, and reveals how a b...
Jul 10, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 4
What happens when you combine resilience, perseverance, and the incredible journey of a female entrepreneur who's been through it all? You get the inspiring story of Shaa Wasmund, a woman who has built and exited multiple businesses, and who has been awarded an MBE by the Queen for services to business and entrepreneurship. In our captivating conversation, Shaa opens up about her journey from being the first licensed female boxing manager to working with Sir James Dyson on building a billion-dol...
Jul 03, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Have you ever wondered how our modern world's overwhelming stimuli impact our mental health and fuel compulsive behaviours? Join us as we sit down with renowned expert Dr. Anna Lembke to uncover the intricacies of compulsive behaviour and addiction. Dr. Lembke's work has profoundly affected our approach to managing substance use, making this conversation a must-listen for anyone seeking insight into this complex issue. During our discussion, we delve into the importance of understanding addictio...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Can meditation truly be the answer to stress reduction and breaking addictive habits? Join us in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Judson Brewer, an expert in mindfulness and addiction, as he shares his personal journey of discovering meditation during medical school and its impact on his well-being. Explore the fascinating world of neuroscience and behaviour change, delving into how curiosity can be a powerful tool in overcoming habits and cravings. Learn from Dr. Jud as he discusses the po...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 1
For this series we have reinvented the OYNB podcast - series three of the podcast is going to be very different to anything you've seen us do here before because we're gonna go deep into the science. Prepare to have your mind expanded by leading scientists and researchers who will be joining us as special guests throughout the series. These experts will shed light on the fascinating science behind behaviour, addiction, control and well-being. From the intricate workings of the brain to the psych...
Jun 16, 2023•2 min
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari talks with Dr Mohammed Enayat, a trained GP, TEDX speaker, and Founder and CEO of HUM2N. Dr E considers himself a healthcare visionary, using science, data and technology to challenge mainstream medicine and improve the human experience. They discuss diet, supplements, and how everything you put into your body affects your health. Dr E explains his goals at HUM2N and walks through many of the techniques they use to help people live their healthiest...
Feb 27, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 44
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari welcomes Pete Cohen, international speaker, lifecoach, bestselling author, and all-round great guy, onto the show. Pete discusses his experience with alcohol and how wanting to be in control lead him to changing his relationship with addictive substances. They talk about the various methods of reducing your substance intake, and how different methods work for different people. They also discuss their business journeys and how alcohol has impacted t...
Feb 20, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 43
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast, Ruari welcomes Dan Bowyer on to the show. Dan is an entrepreneur, writer and speaker who has made a big impact in the world of sobriety. He opens up about his journey with alcohol and how he found the courage to quit drinking and change his life. He shares the struggles he faced and how he dealt with stress, loneliness, and addiction. Dan also talks about the importance of having fun without alcohol and how he has built a successful career while staying...
Feb 13, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 42
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast, Ruari welcomes Sam White to the show. They explore the relationship between dyslexia and mental health, with a focus on differences between men and women. Sam talks about the process of detaching from the normalcy of drinking culture and gives advice for those considering changing their drinking habits. Ruari and Sam discuss what it feels like to not drink and offer tips for employers to support employees with alcohol-related issues. In this episode you...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 41
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari welcomes world famous DJ Fat Tony on to the show. He shares his story of how he became the person he is today and the role that addiction played in that journey. He talks about the power of talking therapy in helping him to understand and overcome his addiction, as well as the importance of skirting around the edges of information when it comes to addiction. DJ Fat Tony also shares the turning point in his life that led him to make the decision to ...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 40
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari is interviewed by producer James about the journey of creating "One Year No Beer". He talks about how compulsive behaviour is driven by trauma and how "stealth-drinking" and becoming alcohol-free was an important step for him changing his life. Ruari also emphasises the importance of changing your mindset, having meaning, purpose and helping others. He explains how ADHD can impact personal lives and how your habits define who you are. In this episo...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Content Warning: Suicide This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari welcomes Paul Mort on to the show. They discuss how Paul overcame the challenges he faced in life with drugs and alcohol. Ruari and Paul talk through the root causes of addiction as well as how hard it can be to make a change to a healthier and more fulfilling way of life due to how ingrained drinking culture is in society. Paul explains his struggles with his mental health and how this led to him being diagnosed with Bipol...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 38
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast, James Burtt interviews Ellie McKay, property investment company owner and founder & CEO of On a Mission Podcast. They discuss Ellie's journey to giving up alcohol for a year in order to reach her full potential as a business owner. Through this process, she gained the clarity and focus needed to not only improve her business, but also herself. During their conversation, they delve into what led Ellie to change her relationship with alcohol and the p...
Jan 09, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 37
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari introduces you to 2023. He discusses things like goal setting, direction setting, making sure that you have a strong foundation, setting an intention and visualisation for the year, and the things that are going to help you make sure that 2023 is your best ever year. For more information on what is shared in this episode and to try the Complete Control program for yourself head to Complete Control (oneyearnobeer.com) The One Year No Beer Podcast is...
Jan 02, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 36
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari and Jen’s best bits of season 2! This episode features guests from the OYNB community who have done different challenges, programs and retreats that OYNB has hosted. These people have changed their relationship to alcohol and share how beneficial the community has been in that journey. For more information on what is shared in this episode and to try the Complete Control program for yourself head to Complete Control (oneyearnobeer.com) The One Year...
Dec 26, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 35
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari and Jen discuss how to navigate the issues that will arise around alcohol and Christmas. They talk about alcohol-free drinks and how to prepare for unwanted alcohol related gifts and surprises. There is a growing trend towards non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages so you can still enjoy an alcohol free Christmas! If you are looking to change your relationship to alcohol OYNB offer a number of different options which will give you the necessary to...
Dec 19, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 34
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari shares a meditation for you to find time in your day for some self compassion. Ruari’s self compassion pause mediation can be used any time of day or night, and will help you remember to exercise your self-compassion when you need it most. In this episode you will hear: What is key to any behaviour change Meditation for self-compassion Words of support and love for yourself For more information on what is shared in this episode and to try the Compl...
Dec 12, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 33
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Jen welcomes Michelle on to the show. Michelle has been part of the Complete Control programme, she is now part of the Limitless Control programme, which is a continuation programme that follows the Complete Control programme. She also went on the Complete Reset retreat. Michelle shares what it's like on the inside going through these intense programmes, what impact they can have on your personal life and on your business career. This episode she shares ...
Dec 05, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 32
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari welcomes Paul, a member of the OYNB Community on to the show. Paul has completed the Complete Control program. Paul worked for a consultancy that went all the way to IPO, he was very senior with a lot of responsibility which he found stressful and exhausting, however at this point in his life he did not drink alcohol. Paul’s relationship with alcohol changed when he was studying for a masters degree. He became aware that he was a ‘problem drinker’ ...
Nov 28, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 31
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Jen welcomes Janet, a nurse, coach, author, devoted grandma and member of the OYNB community onto the show. They discuss how after Janet left an abusive relationship she went on a journey to find herself. She had to become comfortable in her own skin and used alcohol to comfort and distract herself from the hardship of the last few years. However after a battle with cancer and the death of her sister she realised that alcohol was a source of numbing and ...
Nov 21, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 30
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari speaks to Luke, a member of the OYNB community, about his experience on the Complete Control Programme. Luke was able to unlearn his habits and rituals around alcohol by doing the Complete Control Programme. He explains how the Complete Control Programme helped him to change his relationship with alcohol, as he learned some life changing things through the programme. Complete Control includes coaching, therapy, meditation and journaling exercises. ...
Nov 14, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 29
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Jen welcomes Ben onto the show. Ben has just finished the “Complete Control” program. He had previously taken on the One Year No Beer challenge and after 6 months he was back to his old ways, however when he saw the Complete Control program he knew it was for him. Ben owns a restaurant in Ibiza, which is one of Europe's hot spots for hospitality and entertainment and has a strong drinking culture as a holiday destination for a lot of young people. He fin...
Oct 10, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 28
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari speaks with Ella Cook, the founder, owner and ‘Chief Witch’ at “Made Of Magic”, a digital marketing agency that specialises in lead generation and sales for transformational retreats. Ella’s mission is to help business owners who run retreats to amplify their reach and fill their events through creative, human-centred marketing. This was inspired by her own personal growth journey where she found that communities are one of the best ways to make ch...
Oct 05, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 27
This podcast wouldn't be where it is today without YOU! Join Ruari in this celebratory milestone as he thanks you for all your support over the years. Ruari also reflects upon the journey this podcast has taken, highlights some excellent episodes from the past, and looks to the future of the One Year No Beer Podcast. The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol. This podcast will help you to kick star...
Sep 29, 2022•8 min
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari speaks to Rebecca Brown. They discuss how Rebecca is supposed to be an expert in helping people to deal with their health as she works as a mental health clinician, however she felt like a fraud because she could not control her drinking. Rebcca didn’t have a rock bottom moment, she more so realised that she was no longer able to have just one drink. Rebecca’s life has improved in countless ways since she joined One Year No Beer and stopped drinkin...
Sep 19, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 25
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari welcomes Nigel Jones, the founder of the health and wellness channel “9 KM BY 9AM” and Author of “Walking Back To Happiness - The Secret To Alcohol-Free Living & Well-Being” Nigel has been alcohol free since 2020, and is on a mission to share his journey to motivate, educate and inspire as many people as possible to take a break from alcohol and ultimately to live their best life. He speaks on how he quit the habit of drinking alcohol and found...
Sep 12, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 24
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast, Jen speaks about positivity motivation. When you want to change your life you will need to remain motivated and one way to do so is by having an accountability partner who will help to keep you on track with your goals. Visualisation is another way to stay positive and motivated, seeing the goal in your mind will give you a sense of direction and focus. Jen is aware that you can’t be positive all the time, but you should do the best you can as this will...
Aug 15, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 23
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari presents highlights from feedback sessions for their new 8 week programme “Complete Control High Ticket Coaching”. Ruari has been on a journey to improve his relationship with alcohol for 8 years learning about positive psychology, neuroscience, and all the best methods and developments. This programme is the result of the years Ruari has spent researching and trying things for himself. It is designed to teach busy leaders, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and...
Aug 08, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 22
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Jen speaks about self care and self love. She discusses why you have to practise being kind to yourself and ways to become the best version of you. Jen talks about her own journey taking better care of herself - one way she did this was by getting a nutrition coach, Jen says that this greatly improved her overall health as well as her mood. Being mindful of how you think and act will help you on your self love journey. It is important to do regular self ...
Aug 01, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 21
This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari talks to us about his love of cycling. Ruari highlights the importance of exercise in your journey to reducing your alcohol intake. By minimising the amount of alcohol you drink you will have more focus and higher ability to perform at your peak physical capacity. Exercise will also help to cleanse your mind. Ruari used cycling as a way to change how he spent his time with clients and ultimately became the reason why he moved to Menorca. In this ep...
Jul 18, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 20
