Sober Curious, Mindful & Alcohol-Free Drinkers Podcast: Low No Drinker
The Low No Drinker Podcast is the place to come and meet the people, places and brands leading the low, no and light alcohol revolution! It’s your introduction to a life less intoxicated with no judgment, no pressure and no expectation.
Get closer to the people behind the drinks that make it possible for you to live a life less intoxicated, whether that’s for a night, a week, a month, a year or a lifetime, and the industry experts bringing it all to your door.
Find out what motivates them, what their own journey was like and why you should try their amazing drinks.
Then, in our second weekly episode, it's time to dive into the hows and whys of low, no and light drinks, drinkers and drinking.
In these solo episodes, I help you answer questions like:
- Why do alcohol-free drinks cost the same as full-strength ones when they don't have any booze?
- Why can't I find a non-alcoholic red wine that I like?
- What the heck is ABV anyway?
Join me, Denise Hamilton-Mace, the founder and editor of Low No Drinker Magazine, the leading GLOBAL magazine for mindful and sober curious drinkers, as I help you find, understand and enjoy the drinks that allow us all to live a life less intoxicated.
Episodes
96 episodes
#95. Alcohol-Free Wine vs AF Beer: It's Not a Fair Fight
This week, I'm diving into the thorny topic of alcohol-free wine and why we need to stop whining about it. Whilst I'm not claiming it's perfect yet, the constant negativity isn't helping anyone. I explore why alcohol-free wine f...
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Episode 95
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20:04
#94. Lifted: The UK's First High Protein, Alcohol-Free Lager
This week I'm chatting with Tony Robinson, co-founder of Lifted - the UK's first 0.0% high protein craft lager made for athletes. Tony and his wife, Rebecca, launched their unique offering to solve a problem they were both experien...
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Episode 94
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44:01
#93. Stop asking if I still drink alcohol!
I get asked constantly whether I still drink alcohol, as my answer will somehow validate my right to speak on the subject. Well, I'm getting fed up of answering that question, and here's why - it's completely missing the point! In this ...
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Episode 93
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20:46
#92. Laura Silverman’s Zero Proof Nation: “Turning my mess into my message”
Laura Silverman is the founder of Zero Proof Nation, a global platform connecting low and no-drinks & drinkers worldwide. Nearly 18 years sober, Laura’s LinkedIn profile describes her as "the nexus of NA" – a title she's earned through her ...
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Episode 92
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52:36
#91. Be the Voice of Low No Nation
In this special announcement episode, I'm reaching out to you, my wonderful Low No Nation, as we approach a major milestone - episode 100 of the podcast! After nearly two years of bringing you conversations about the world of low, no an...
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Episode 91
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8:41
#90. How Lucky Saint Is Brewing Beer You Can Believe In (Even at Lunchtime)
This week, I’m joined by Lou Pollitt from Lucky Saint, the UK’s best-known alcohol-free beer.We talk about how the brand’s evolved since launching back in 2018, why they stuck so firmly to perfecting just one lager for so long, and how ...
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Episode 90
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47:49
#89. How I Got It All Wrong at a 5-Year-Old's Birthday Party
Today, I’m exploring how years of conditioning led me to make unfair assumptions about my hosts, who were actually on their own mindful drinking journey, at a recent kids’ birthday party. This experience prompted me to question the wider assump...
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Episode 89
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13:03
#88. Sober Sound System Ibiza: Changing Raving on the No.1 Party Island
He’s the Sober Sommelier who went from a disastrous weekend on to co-create Sober Sound System Ibiza, bringing his personal drink & drug story full circle after seven years.Join me and Alex Norwood Hill on his amazing journey of self...
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Episode 88
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53:27
#87. The Uncomfortable Truth: 4 Reasons Some Alcohol-Free Drinks Fall Flat
It’s time for some uncomfortable truths about alcohol-free drinks. This episode might make me a little unpopular in the industry, but that’s ok because it needs to be said: Not all alcohol-free drinks are good!After being asked this ver...
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Episode 87
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19:48
#86. 50/50: The Cocktail Box Company Bridging Alcohol-Free and Alcohol-Full
This week, I'm chatting with Jonny Hughes, one-half of the husband-wife duo behind Penthouse Cocktails – a unique at-home cocktail box service offering both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions of the same drinks. Johnny, who also writes for Lo...
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Episode 86
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57:07
#85. Move Over Gen Z: How Midlife Moderators are Changing the Drinking Game
This week, I'm busting the myth that Gen Z are the only ones changing their relationship with alcohol. Inspired by a 70-year-old Irish gentleman named Eamon who told me he recently decided to quit drinking, I explore how my generati...
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Episode 85
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17:14
#84. 5 Hours of Sober Clubbing Bliss with The House of Happiness
This week I'm thrilled to be joined by Neil Hudson-Basing, the “chaotic, queer and kind” co-founder of House of Happiness - London's sober clubbing extravaganza. Neil takes us behind the scenes of creating London's first queer-led sober rave, f...
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Episode 84
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1:10:34
#83. You Can Drink Your Own Way 🎤
In this candid solo episode, I tackle the gatekeeping creeping into the low/no space, particularly around big alcohol brands releasing alcohol-free options. After receiving pushback for sharing Heineken's expansion news, I'm setting the record ...
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Episode 83
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10:39
#82. “I Thought Alcohol-Free Beer Was Disgusting” How Jump Ship’s Founder Changed Her Own Mind
Sonja Mitchell is the founder of Jump Ship, the award-winning Scottish alcohol-free brewery making waves in the low/no space. From knowing absolutely nothing about brewing to winning 'Scottish Small Brewery of the Year', Sonja shares her remark...
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Episode 82
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1:03:00
#81. Powerful Mindset Shifts That Will Transform Your Experience with Low/No Drinks – pt2
Subscribe to Low No Drinker Magazine free trialCome with me on part 2 of our mindset shifts discovery.You can find part 1 at ep#79 T...
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Episode 81
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25:42
#80. 12 Years in the Making: From Seedlip to Seasn to Sylva to Shandy with Ben Branson
This week, I’m bringing you none other than Mr Ben Branson! The man who turned the drinks world upside down with Seedlip joins me to share the story behind his newest venture, Sylva, with a quick stop off at his innovative bitters range, Seasn....
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Episode 80
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1:06:33
#79. Powerful Mindset Shifts That Will Transform Your Experience with Low/No Drinks – pt1
In this solo episode, I explore some of the essential mindset shifts that can transform your relationship with low, no and light drinks. These perspective changes are game-changers on your journey to mindful drinking, helping you appreciate alc...
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Episode 79
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23:35
#78 What no one tells you about your tastes when you start drinking low/no
A few months ago, I tasted a sip of an Old Fashioned (my former favourite cocktail) and nearly fell off my chair because it tasted SO strong. But here's the thing - the drink hadn't changed, my taste buds had!In this episode, I get into ...
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Episode 78
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22:14
#77 Ethical consumerism meets mindful drinking with Sea Change Wines
I chatted with Simon Rolfe, Director at Sea Change Wines - a brand combining award-winning wines with ocean conservation. Sea Change began in 2018 when Simon's team wanted to create a product that would create a legacy their children could be p...
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Episode 77
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50:35
#76 Beyond Bananas! 12 everyday foods that contain alcohol
In this episode, I’m tackling the common concern around 0.5% ABV drinks by taking a look at the surprising array of everyday foods in your kitchen that contain similar or higher levels of alcohol. If you've been hesitant to try 0.5%...
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Episode 76
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17:10
#75 Beyond wine: creating category-less drinks with Muri
This week I'm joined by Murray Patterson, founder of Muri - a unique range of fermented non-alcoholic drinks designed for wine occasions. Murray shares his fascinating journey from a soul-crushing corporate job at JP Morgan to discovering his p...
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Episode 75
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46:46
#74. 50% of drinkers prefer going for two: How ‘coasting’ is changing the way we moderate
The mid-strength Collective. How these 12 brands are coming together to help spread the word of this exciting new category with great potential but little exposure.ON THE SHOW0:00 Intro2:28 Why is mid-strength importan...
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Episode 74
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32:13
#73 America's 1st Non-Alc Bottle Shop, Celebrity Brands & THC Drinks
Victoria Watters is the co-founder of Dry Atlas, a media platform dedicated to alcohol alternatives. She is also one-half of the driving force behind Spirited Away – America's first non-alcoholic bottle shop. Victoria and her husband, Douglas, ...
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Episode 73
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55:42
#72 The problem with naming alcohol-free spirits
In this episode, I explore why alcohol-free bottles are labelled as ‘botanical spirit’ or ‘dark spiced’ instead of gin or rum. These naming conventions aren't just creative marketing—they're legal requirements which force alcohol-free producers...
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Episode 72
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17:04
#71 Award-Winning Sober Bartender's Guide to Non-Alc Spirits & Cocktails
Chris Cardone is a beverage consultant, chief mixologist and career bartender who, despite being sober for nearly 10 years, has continued to work in the hospitality drinks industry and help make the bar scene more inclusive for those seeking al...
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Episode 71
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