Sober Curious, Mindful & Alcohol-Free Drinkers Podcast: Low No Drinker
The companion podcast to Low No Drinker Magazine, the No.1 UK magazine for mindful & sober curious drinkers.
The Low No Drinker Podcast is the place to come and meet the people, places and brands leading the low-and-no-alcohol revolution. It’s your introduction to a life less intoxicated with no judgement, 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.
If you're new to drinking mindfully, just considering cutting back for a short time or beginning to explore a sober curious life, this is the podcast for you.
Episodes
84 episodes
#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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1:03:27
#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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26:09
#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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1:07:00
#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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51:01
#76 Beyond Bananas! 12 surprising 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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47:12
#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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32:39
#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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56:09
#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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1:10:37
#70 "Mocktail" The Dirty Word of Alcohol-Free Drinking
Why is the word 'Mocktail' so contentious in the low/no space?IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE, WE COVER:
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Episode 70
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14:55
#69 The Fungi Consultant: Do functional mushrooms work in low/no drinks?
Oli Genn-Bash is one of the most interesting guests I’ve had the privilege to interview. He’s a fungi fanatic and a mycology maestro; aka he loves mushrooms!In this deep dive episode into the true role of functional mushrooms in our drin...
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Episode 69
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56:58
#68 The no.1 mistake made by new low/no drinkers
“Alcohol changes everything about how a drink feels and tastes and behaves.”“There's a lot that goes on with alcohol inside a drink that is about far more than just getting you sozzled, and when you take that away, it's going to give you...
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Episode 68
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17:39
#67 MUUSH: The functional mushroom elixir served hot, cold & in mocktails
Matt Martin is the co-founder of MUUSH functional mushroom elixirs. A unique range of alcohol-free drinks that can be mixed and served hot, cold or added into mocktails – covering your functional needs though morning, noon and night.But ...
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Episode 67
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57:04
#66 Active vs passive moderation techniques
“It's a change in who you are. It's a change in the way you think. It's a change in the way that you act, and, most importantly, it's a change in your belief system.”This week we're covering: 0:21 A...
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Episode 66
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29:30
Low No Drinker Podcast Trailer
Welcome to the show!!Low No Drinker is the only twice-weekly podcast helping you find, understand and enjoy the drinks that help us all live a life less intoxicated!Subscribe now to never miss an inter...
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#65 No compromise with ZENO alcohol-liberated wines
Just past their two-year birthday, ZENO alcohol-liberated wines are a range of five (for now) hand-crafted wines, made “for wine enthusiasts when they choose to abstain”.In this week’s conversation, I talk to co-founder David Hodgson abo...
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Episode 65
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56:47
#64 What do functional beverages do?
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Episode 64
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15:07
#63 What are zebra striping and bookending (& do they work)?
In this week's FAQ, we cover:0:21 Where do the terms come from?1:05...
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Episode 64
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13:36
#62 What exactly is a unit and how many are in my favourite drinks?
In this week's FAQ, we cover: 0:20 What is a unit?
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Episode 62
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10:55
#61 Alcohol-free spirit-forward events with Third Place Bar
Sam Bail is the founder and tastemaker of the Stateside non-alcoholic pop-up sensation Third Place Bar.And for the last two years, Sam has had her finger firmly on the pulse of the low/no drinks scene.Born in Germany, studied in M...
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Episode 61
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