Over The Influence: The Alcohol Free Podcast
Over The InfluenceWelcome to Over the Influence, the podcast where sobriety isn't just a choice - it’s a celebration! Hosted by Sharon Hartley and Ben Anderson, both BBC professionals by day and passionate advocates for alcohol-free living by night, this is your go-to space for real, raw, and uplifting stories of what life looks like on the other side of alcohol. Each episode shines a light on inspiring, often hard... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 401 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementEducationHealth & FitnessMental Health | |||
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Warning: this podcast contains references to suicide and suicidal thoughts throughout.
This week we welcome the wonderful Samantha Southern from onto Over The Influence!
Sam felt like she needed to stop drinking alcohol, but it wasn’t because ... more
We welcome back one of our all time favourite guests onto Over The Influence this week. It's Austin Karr!
Austin is now ten years sober and talks to us today about why it's so important to always strive for happiness. Becoming sober is a major hur... more
This week on the pod we complete the Team OTI trio by welcoming the fantastic Scottish Kelly onto the podcast!
We had Neil & Ian on the podcast a few weeks ago telling us all about it and now we're going to hear about it from the woman who had th... more
Brisbane’s finest Sarah Connelly is back for another round on the podcast and blimey, she’s been busy since we last spoke!
She’s now five and a half years alcohol free, she’s a coach and focussing specifically on the ‘grey area drinkers’: the peo... more
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- The amazing OTI Pod
I am so grateful to have found Shaz and Ben singing about the joys of Af life on the OTI podcast. The open and honest stories of recovery and the promotion of life changing experiences by just giving up the booze had me hooked from day one. I plucked up the courage to join the community and can now proudly say I am almost 2 years AF. I’ve made the most amazing friendships with incredible people who share the same goal to experience life and the best versions of themselves alcohol free. This pod ... more
Apple Podcasts5APJack1
United Kingdoma month ago - Best AF podcast!
I love this podcast, it’s the perfect balance between being informative and interesting as well as funny and entertaining. Shaz and Ben are great hosts and I am so grateful they have started this podcast and the community, it’s such a support to me and I’m sure so many other people. If you are thinking about giving up drinking, are struggling giving up drinking or have successfully given up drinking, you’ll find some helpful content for sure.
Apple Podcasts5Is that Eugene?United Kingdom8 months ago - 🎶how do I feel this good sober?🎶
I love listening to Shaz, Ben and the podcast guests. You don’t have to be alcohol free to get involved. The podcasts are humorous , fun and motivational! It really feels like you’re having a chat with friends. I am now part of the OTI community and am inspired and supported every day, thank you guys!
Apple Podcasts5HissaacUnited Kingdom8 months ago - Normalises and celebrates alcohol free life
I started listening to this podcast when I decided to stop drinking nearly a year ago. It’s a constant companion that has helped me stay on course and has been such a big tool in changing my life for the better. Ben and Sharon are brilliant at presenting the highs and lows of alcohol free life with loads of warm humour and brilliant guests.
Apple Podcasts5CathfactoryUnited Kingdom10 months ago - Listened since the start
This podcast is such a great listen and part of a wider community that I really get something out of. I like how Sharon and Ben are non judgmental and just relaxed and funny about it all. As a pervious ‘middle lane’) weekends mainly drinker and (hardly) never to massive extremes, it’s great to hear from others who want to be more healthy too
Apple Podcasts5Davidc79United Kingdom10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #97 | United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #237 | United Kingdom/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #105 |  Philippines/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #132 |  Ireland/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #171 | Philippines/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #248 |  Singapore/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
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This podcast offers an engaging exploration of sobriety through diverse personal stories and practical guidance from individuals embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle. With hosts Sharon and Ben leading the discussions, episodes often feature guests from various backgrounds—ranging from everyday people to well-known personalities—who share their transformations, challenges, and victories in living without alcohol. Themes frequently discussed include the mental and emotional health benefits of sobriety, community support, as well as the societal pressures surrounding drinking. The podcast is characterized by its inclusive and uplifting tone, making it a supportive space for anyone curious about or pursuing sobriety.
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1. Sober Stories from Everyday People
2. Alcohol Free Life - Janey Lee Grace
3. Alcohol-Free Advantage Podcast with Andy Ramage
4. Sober Awkward
5. How I quit alcohol
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this podcast launched 5 years ago and published 401 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Austin Karr
2. Kelly Cooney
3. Sarah Connelly
4. Sarah Chamberlain
5. Sharon Gavin
6. James Laughlin
7. Annalise Woolfson
8. Lauren Newhouse
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