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!
WELCOME BACK TEAM! In this weeks episode we welcome back a legend of sobriety, the Sober Girl Society legend herself...Millie Gooch. Tom and Jamie sit down with Millie and discuss how to approach dating in sobriety. How to handle those difficult first dates, how to tell someone you don't drink and also how to deal with a sober person if you yourself still drink. We've got it all! Enjoy.
This week, we’re in Los Angeles for a special episode as Tom sits down with world-famous DJ and producer Dillon Francis. Known for his genre-defying music and collaborations with artists like Diplo, Calvin Harris, and Skrillex, Dillon has carved out a unique spot in the electronic music scene. His huge hits like Get Low and Coming Over have topped charts around the world, performing at major festivals from Coachella to Tomorrowland. In this episode, Dillon shares how spending time with other DJs...
Wow, it’s that time of year again—Sober October! Whether this is your first or fiftieth time, there’s always something to learn about yourself during these moments of self-development. That’s why we put this episode together to support you lovely listeners on your journey! Whether you’re seeking motivation to try something new or a bit of friendship for support, we’ve got your back. To help our sober-curious friends, we’ve brought in our resident psychotherapist, Mr. David Gibbs, who will share ...
We have an extra special episode for you this week, guaranteed to water your soul garden. Jamie and Tom sit down with award-winning songwriter and poet, Sami Chokri. Sami, a long-time friend of Tom, witnessed his incredible journey into sobriety and was inspired to take the plunge himself after a tumultuous history with substances and alcohol. Since embracing sobriety, his life has transformed - redefining his purpose and opening doors to profound new opportunities. One of these is his role as d...
Jamie and Tom are joined by the extraordinary Love From Karl, a sober bar owner and event organiser whose story is nothing short of remarkable. Karl's journey into sobriety was a literal life-saver. Growing up in a tough home environment, he turned to alcohol and substances as a way to cope with the challenges he faced. After years of using these crutches to escape his past, Karl made the courageous decision to go sober – a decision that transformed his life. His journey is deeply impactful, dem...
Jamie and Tom are joined by the incredible Victoria Emes, the wildly popular mum blogger whose honest, hilarious, and relatable take on motherhood has taken the internet by storm! Starting out with candid blog posts and funny Instagram reels, Victoria quickly amassed a following of parents who connected with her raw, unfiltered content. Today, she's a celebrated voice in the parenting space. In this episode, Victoria opens up about her journey to sobriety and how this life-changing decision re-e...
In this week’s episode, Tom and Jamie dive deep into a topic that hits close to home - summer burnout. We often think that being sober shields us from the effects of hangovers, but unfortunately, that's not the case. The packed schedules, constant socialising, and sheer number of summer events can lead to burnout before we even realise it. It’s crucial for us, as sober individuals, to recognise that burnout can affect us just as much as anyone else. Join Tom and Jamie as they reflect on their re...
What's up, beautiful listeners?! Ready for another episode full of sobriety chaos and advice? Of course, you are! This week, your hosts Jamie and Tom are thrilled to welcome the incredible singer-songwriter, HAYLA! HAYLA, a Grammy-nominated British artist, has become one of the most sought-after voices in global dance music. In this episode, she shares her 11-month journey to sobriety, opening up about the key moments that pushed her to leave alcohol behind. We’ll talk about the challenges she f...
In this episode, Izzy B Phillips, the dynamic frontwoman of the band Black Honey, sits down with Jamie and Tom to share her journey to a sober life. With two top ten records, huge festival stages and sold out headline tours to boot, Izzy has seen it all! Izzy candidly discusses the challenges she faced with drinking in the music industry, the excessive habits that pushed her to embrace sobriety, and how her creativity and mental health have flourished since. This episode touches on important the...
Is Sobriety REALLY Worth It? This week on the podcast, Jamie and Tom tackle a big question: Is sobriety really worth it? Cutting alcohol from your life is no small feat. Birthdays, weddings, funerals, just a weekend; there are endless opportunities to drink, and sometimes it's hard to say no. That little devil on your shoulder might whisper to you to grab a cold one on a hot summer day. So why do we choose to resist? This week guys take a step back from their weekly guests to explore the benefit...
This week on the podcast, Jamie and Tom are joined by Brit Award-winning songwriter James Newman! Known for hits like "Waiting All Night" by Rudimental and "Blame" with Calvin Harris and John Newman, James has collaborated with artists such as Ed Sheeran and Armin Van Buuren, leaving a notable mark on the music industry. In this episode, James talks about his recent milestone of embracing sobriety after years in the music business. Two months sober, he shares how this change has impacted his per...
We've got such a powerful conversation for you this week - Jamie and Tom sit down for a chat with Issy Hawkins, an actress, content creator, and Alcohol Change UK Ambassador. In this episode, Issy talks about her journey to sobriety. She shares how she ended up in rehab at 21 and learned to live without alcohol. An incredible story. Issy discusses the difficulties of living in a world where drinking is common. She explains how she overcame pressures to drink and found happiness without alcohol. ...
This week on the podcast, it's a good ol' knees-up with the lads! Jamie and Tom sit down to catch up about life and everything to do with sobriety and that naughty little minx…anxiety. They share their experiences and give their advice on managing feelings now they're alcohol & substance free. This episode is the start of our “A-Z of sobriety” happening on Patreon, so if you enjoy make sure to head over to our page for more content coming soon! Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon...
This week on the pod, Jamie and Tom sit down with Dave Wilson, AKA Sober Dave - a renowned author, motivational speaker, and sobriety coach. At the age of 54, Dave made the life-changing decision to go sober, proving that it’s never too late to make a positive change. As the host of the top 10 Apple Podcast 'One For The Road,' Dave brings a wealth of experience and insight into the journey of sobriety. One book down and many conversations later, Dave continues to help countless individuals by sh...
SEASON FOUR IS GO BABY! It's been a month, an entire month...and Jamie and Tom have hated being away every single second. England are in the semi's, Labour are in power and the boys are back to kick off Season 4 with a BANG! This weeks guest is a LEGEND, the global best selling author Catherine Gray. Catherine an award-winning writer and editor who has been published in the Guardian, Stylist, the Telegraph, Grazia, The Lancet Psychiatrist, Mr & Mrs Smith, BBC Earth, Women's Health and Stella...
Hello friends, So many of you guys have been asking how to help us, and well, this is it! We’ve been super honest with you about the cost of this podcast and whilst we will always continue to keep investing and delivering free weekly pods, we wanted to build a platform where we can offer you more but you can help us directly without us taking on sponsorship or ruining the podcast with adverts! So here you go…They Think It’s All Sober Patreon, no pressure, no stress if not but if you like what we...
There's so much to celebrate in this episode of the podcast! Jamie marks 2 years of sobriety, we celebrate the podcast's 1st birthday, and we wrap up series 3. But don't worry, before we take a short break, we have a heartfelt episode for you. Tom and Jamie reflect on the past series, share the main lessons they've learned, and discuss the challenges of revisiting places associated with their drinking pasts. Thank you all SO MUCH for your incredible support—this podcast wouldn't be possible with...
Here it is, the most requested guest yet, the incredible and inspiring Allie Bailey. Allie is an author, an ultra-runner, a coach, a speaker AND a podcaster but most of all, an incredible human. In what promises to be one of the most honest, hard hitting interviews yet, Jamie and Tom dive into Allie’s journey through alcohol, discovering running, hitting her rock bottom and her incredible recovery story. Allie is a force of nature, running 1000’s of miles across some of the worlds most hostile e...
Tune in this week for an inspiring conversation with our youngest sober guest, musician and TikTok sensation Monty Keates! Monty skyrocketed to fame in 2020 with his hilarious and brutally honest videos. Now, at 21, he’s transitioning into a music career, a journey that coincided with his decision to go sober at 19. In this episode, Monty provides a unique perspective on Gen Z’s relationship with alcohol. He discusses his reasons for quitting, the importance of having a supportive network, and h...
You know we love a sober psychotherapist on the podcast, so it's no surprise that we had to get on Celebrity Therapist and Performance Coach Taner Hassan. Taner is a counsellor, psychotherapist and addiction specialist. He's worked in mental health for over 15 years across the NHS and privately, helping people from all walks of live better understand and navigate their emotions. Taner himself has had a very interesting life, growing up in an Irish/Cypriot family and longed for stardom, which led...
Wow wow wow!! It was the guys first live show last week and it did not disappoint. Join Jamie and Tom to listen back to their thoughts on this brand new incredible experience . The guys also touch on bank holiday madness, how it felt going to a funeral sober and that age old question...how the hell you do a sober stag! Amazing guest coming next week...
This week, Tom and Jamie are joined by dance music A&R legend Andy Daniell, for an insightful discussion on the drinking culture within the music industry and navigating parenthood while embracing sobriety. Having worked and achieved success at some of the biggest dance labels in the world including Defected Records and FFRR, Andy sheds light on his journey of sobriety whilst navigating his way through a scene that is so heavily intertwined with drink and drug culture. Follow us on socials -...
This week on the pod, Jamie and Tom sit down to talk about the flurry of messages they've received from you beautiful listeners about completing your 100 days of sobriety! The boys couldnt believe how many sober curious listeners had got in touch to talk about their experiences. So this episode is all about your voices! Hearing your experiences of how it was and sober intentions going forward. Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@g...
Jamies back from down under and the boys have invited our first ever guest back on the podcast - singer and songwriter RØRY - BUT this time, she is accompanied by her sober husband, Richard! Richard Pink and Roxanne Emery (RØRY) are the couple behind @ADHD_Love on social media. Their videos have been watched over 200 million times! And they aim to break the stigma around ADHD by giving tips for better communication and finding happiness despite life's challenges. The couple are also both sober! ...
Tom is joined by the shows resident Sober Psychotherapist, David Gibbs, for a deep dive special exploring boundaries with alcohol and when is the right time to say - enough is enough. The two also answer your listener questions! Full of advice and great sobriety teachings - this episode is definitely not one to miss! Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at theythinkitsallsober@gmail.com
This week on the podcast a pure madness is happening! Jamie's in Australia, Tom's hungry for a meal deal, and the infamous DJ Fat Tony is in the studio! Crikey! Tony Marnach, AKA DJ Fat Tony, has played the world's biggest clubs and entertained the world's largest icons - Kate Moss, Freddie Mercury, and Madonna - just to name a few. He truly is a dance legend, reaching so many with his musical feats. However, after many years living life in the fast lane, Tony fell into the obviliion that is add...
This week on the podcast we've got another sober psychotherapist - author and podcaster Anna Mathur! Anna is a mum of three and author of three Sunday Times best selling novels! Not only that, she hosts the widely listened to podcast 'The Therapy Edit' where she shares grounding words for motherhood feelings. But this week, Anna is the one in the passenger seat, as she opens up to Tom and Jamie about her recent decision to go sober. When this episode was recorded, Anna had just hit her first 100...
It's a good ol' Tom and Jamie catch up on the pod this week and they're breaking down myths around sobriety. Does going sober make you boring? Does 0.5% alcohol mean you’re actually drinking alcohol? Does sobriety cause you to lose weight? All the answers you're looking for are here as well as exciting news regarding the live show, YouTube and some cheeky summer appearances!
Singer, actress and 00's icon, Suzanne Shaw, joins Jamie and Tom on the podcast this week! Suzanna rose to fame in 2001 after winning UK talent show 'Popstars', becoming a member of the widely popular music group Hear'Say. After the band broke up, Suzanne established herself as a leading lady in musical theatre, as well as an model, TV presenter and actor. All by age 23. As you can imagine, Suzanne was living life in the fast lane and became very familiar with alcohol and having a good time - wh...
WE'RE BACK FOR SEASON 3 LETS GO! Time to continue redefining our relationship with alcohol with all you beautiful listeners! We missed you and are so glad to be back. Who better to kick off a new season with than sober Peloton Instructor and breast-cancer survivor, Leanne Hainsby. Leanne Hainsby is a former professional dancer who is currently smashing the fitness scene, motivating Peloton users all over the country. Before becoming a wellbeing guru, she was partying most days because of work - ...
