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After Hours with Jimmy Thistle

Jimmy Thistle
Alcohol
Recovery
Sobriety
Alcohol Addiction
Addiction
Recovery / Sobriety
United Kingdom
Cocaine
Big Alcohol
Sober Fish
AA (alcoholics Anonymous)
Adrian Cox
Fashion Industry
Sober Community
Mummy Wine Culture
Boston, United States
Canada
Liver Transplant
Sober Coaching
Stoptober

Join Jimmy Thistle for After Hours — the brutally honest, funny and heartwarming podcast that dives deep into alcohol, addiction, and recovery.

Each week, Jimmy sits down with real people who’ve faced the highs, lows, and hangovers of drinking culture. Through unfiltered conversation, laughter, and raw honesty, they explore what happens when we start questioning our relationship with alcohol — and... more

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Episode 72 | Jessica White — Sexier Sober: The San Diego Coach Who Quit Without Trying & Never Looked Back

In this bright, sharp and genuinely thought-provoking episode, Jimmy sits down with Jessica White — sober coach, host of the ... more

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Episode 71 - Simon

In this episode, Jimmy sits down with Simon, a 36-year-old Glaswegian stonemason and business owner who grew up in the drinking culture of the West of Scotland. Simon shares his honest journey from teenage blacko... more

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Episode 70 - Abi King

In this powerful episode of After Hours Guys, Jimmy sits down with Abi King, a sober coach and host of the Sober Connection Podcast, now based in New Zealand. Abi opens up about her journey from teenage binge ... more

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Episode 69 - Emma Newman

In this deeply honest episode, Jimmy sits down with Emma Newman, a 10-year sobriety veteran who got sober in 2015 — before sober coaching existed, before quit-lit flooded the shelves, before Instagram accou... more

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Nikki Pears
Recovery coach focused on helping women regulate the nervous system; founder of Mommy Is Sober
Mommy Is Sober
Episode: I Had the Perfect Life — Beautiful House on the Beach, Successful Business, Gorgeous Kids — And I Was Dying Inside
Ashley Howard
Sober coach, life coach, Instagram influencer focused on recovery
Instagram recovery community / sobriety coaching
Episode: My Happy Place Was When My Whole Family Was Asleep So I Could Finally Drink Properly — And Nobody Knew
Mikey Banks
Guest who shares his recovery journey
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Episode: I Set a Date to End My Life, Left Letters for My Wife & Kids — Then a Police Officer Put Her Arms Around Me and Everything Changed
Natalie Kennell
Guest sharing her recovery journey and experiences with addiction
Episode: Something Physically Held Me Down in That Car Seat — Five Seconds Later a Crash Sent Metal Flying Through the Seat Where I’d Have Been Sitting
Ashley Shepherd
Guest sharing her sobriety journey from adolescence to motherhood
Independent speaker with activist focus on sobriety and mummy wine culture
Episode: I Was So Drunk Walking Home at 3am I Fell Into a River — Clawed My Way Up the Embankment in My Going-Out Clothes & Carried On
Alex Leigh
Former top model in the 1990s, later sobriety advocate
Modeling industry, recovery advocate
Episode: I Was One of the Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World — Secretly Dying Inside Every Night, Wishing I Could Go Home to My Mum
Cameron Kidd
Guest with a memoir of addiction, ADHD diagnosis, and recovery
Tomu (open mic unfiltered)
Episode: I Woke Up Alone in a Tuk-Tuk in the Middle of a Jungle With No Idea How I Got There — And Went Back Out the Next Night
Anna Donaghey
Guest on The Big Drink Rethink podcast; author and sobriety advocate
The Big Drink Rethink / Author
Episode: The Alcohol Industry Doesn’t Care About Moderate Drinkers — Their Biggest Customer Is the Person Who Can’t Stop
Emily Chadbourne
Guest on the show; shares her recovery journey
Episode: I Was So Consumed With Getting My Next Drink I Couldn’t Enjoy Being in Sri Lanka — That’s When I Knew

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Jimmy Thistle
Host of After Hours, known for honest conversations about alcohol, addiction, and recovery.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Inspirational

    Love hearing peoples stories. It’s always so relatable 🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suzy Peters
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Truly inspirational ✨

    Only on episode 2 and already had so many lightbulb moments relating to my own addiction recovery… thank you Jimmy for everything you are doing for this community ✨✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HeidiBakerFlowerStudio
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Love it

    I have followed Jimmy for a few years on social media and love his honest approach to sharing information. I’m so happy to see he’s made a podcast and this first episode was exactly what I expected from him. Authentic, interesting and insightful but without any ego. Can’t wait to hear the next one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KKCTT
    United Kingdoma year ago

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I Reached Into the Fridge for a Beer After a Stressful Day & Thought: That’s Probably Not a Healthy Coping Mechanism — So I Never Drank Again
Q: What role does cold water therapy play in your life today?
Cold water therapy is a central habit that helps reset his mind and body, with a community (Dare to Dip) providing momentum and social support, reinforcing sobriety.
I Reached Into the Fridge for a Beer After a Stressful Day & Thought: That’s Probably Not a Healthy Coping Mechanism — So I Never Drank Again
Q: How do you structure your sobriety and the routine that supports it?
He describes a comprehensive routine: journaling, tracking habits (exercise, hydration, cold plunges), three daily gratitudes, and goal planning, with monthly progress checks to stay accountable.
I Reached Into the Fridge for a Beer After a Stressful Day & Thought: That’s Probably Not a Healthy Coping Mechanism — So I Never Drank Again
Q: What was your turning point that made you decide to quit drinking?
Will explains it wasn't a dramatic rock-bottom moment but a realization that alcohol didn't serve him and that continuing to drink could jeopardize his relationship with his children and his overall well-being.
I Was Standing on Top of a Cliff in Cyprus, Blacked Out on Speed & Alcohol — I Came Round Lying on the Edge & Saw a Vision of My Kids
Q: What was the turning point that made you decide to get sober?
A combination of a severe health scare, the recognition that alcohol was destroying his health and family life, and the realization that sobriety could bring a better quality of life. He describes the decisive moment after a brutal illness and the decision to pursue support groups, therapy, and healthier habits.
I Put Vodka in a Starbucks Cup & Drank It at the Mall at 15 — My Friends Didn’t Even Know I Was Drinking
Q: How did you structure your recovery, and what makes your sober coaching approach unique?
I developed a five-pillar program tailored to individuals, focusing on presence, honesty, and personalized strategies, including journaling, meditation, and visualization, all adapted to each person's needs.

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The show centers on real people sharing candid recovery journeys from alcohol and other substances, with a strong focus on nervous-system regulation, mental health, and practical paths to sobriety. Episodes frequently explore the social pressures around drinking, the realities of relapse, and the lived experiences of those who rebuild with community, therapy, and mindfulness. A notable throughline is the way recovery is framed as a holistic life upgrade—not just abstaining from alcohol, but rebuilding daily routines, purpose, and self-compassion—often set against UK and Isle of Man culture. The format blends tough honesty with warmth and humor, making complex topics accessible to listeners who are sober, sober-curious, or supporting others ... more

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Recent guests on After Hours include:

1. Nikki Pears
2. Ashley Howard
3. Mikey Banks
4. Natalie Kennell
5. Ashley Shepherd
6. Alex Leigh
7. Cameron Kidd
8. Anna Donaghey

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