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Can you believe it! Season 9 comes to a close!  Jamie and Tom look back on the conversations from Season 9, catch up on what’s been happening with their sobriety, and get into the big news that Brad Pitt is drinking again after 7 years sober! Let us know your thoughts @theythinkitsallsober Thank you all for tuning it! We will be back soon for Season 10 Sponsored by Alcohol Change UK https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsober Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at [email protected] Support the show

This week we’re joined by Ben Dean, founder of Raven Records and author of Uncover Satan, Recover Thyself: A Rational Satanic Recovery. After years of struggling with alcohol, Ben walked into Alcoholics Anonymous at 24 and began a recovery journey that would eventually lead him to build his own approach around Rational Satanism, personal responsibility and the idea that recovery doesn’t have to look the same for everyone. His book explores how Satanic philosophy can sit alongside the principles of the 12 Steps, while also bringing in science, exercise, nutrition, ritual and a much broader understanding of addiction. (Satanic Recovery) We get into what “Satanic recovery” actually means, the misconceptions around Satanism, where Ben agrees and disagrees with traditional recovery programmes, and why finding a recovery system that genuinely speaks to you can matter more than following somebody else’s rulebook. We also talk music, running a record label, identity after addiction and the strange ways our lives can completely change once we stop drinking. A properly fascinating conversation about belief, rebellion, responsibility and finding your own route out. Sponsored by Alcohol Change UK https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsober Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at [email protected] Support the show

This week, we’re talking about fitness, sobriety and the strange line between doing something because it makes you feel good and feeling like you have to do it just to feel okay. Jamie talks about the shame cycle that used to come with drinking: waking up hungover, feeling awful about himself, promising to do better and then eventually doing it all over again. Now, years into sobriety, he’s noticed something familiar creeping into his relationship with the gym. Training six or seven days a week feels incredible. It gives him routine, endorphins, confidence and a positive outlet that works brilliantly alongside sobriety. But what happens when missing a workout brings guilt? When you start obsessing over calories, weight, steps and how your body looks? Have you actually broken the cycle, or have you just found a healthier-looking place to put it? We talk about why so many of us throw ourselves into fitness after getting sober, when that can be an incredibly positive thing, and when discipline can quietly start turning into obsession. Because the aim isn’t to stop caring about fitness. It’s learning how to let it add to your life without letting it run your life. Sponsored by Alcohol Change UK https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ . Ultra Events https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/take-on-a-challenge/ultra-events . Cutback Challenge https://alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-support/managing-your-drinking/try-dry-anytime-cut-back-challenge Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsober Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at [email protected] Support the show

How do you hide a cocaine addiction when you’re the person everyone depends on? This week, we’re joined by Kaitlin Reeve, the creator behind @soberasamotherfocused, for one of our most raw conversations yet. Kaitlin opens up about living a double life as a mother battling cocaine addiction, the lies she told herself, the fear of being exposed, and how quickly everything she cared about came close to falling apart. We talk about the guilt of parenting while in active addiction, the stigma that keeps so many mothers silent, and the moment she realised she had to choose between continuing down a path that was destroying her or fighting for the life she wanted. This is an unflinching conversation about addiction, shame, recovery and redemption. It’s a reminder that addiction doesn’t discriminate and that no matter how dark things become, there is always a way back. Sponsored by Alcohol Change UK https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ . Ultra Events https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/take-on-a-challenge/ultra-events . Cutback Challenge https://alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-support/managing-your-drinking/try-dry-anytime-cut-back-challenge Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsober Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at [email protected] Support the show

A relapse doesn’t erase your progress, and a blip doesn’t have to become a full return to old habits. In this episode, we talk honestly about what happens when things don’t go to plan, why shame keeps so many people stuck, and how to get back on track without writing yourself off. Whether you’ve slipped, you’re supporting someone who has, or you’re living with the fear that it might happen one day, this is a conversation about honesty, compassion, and remembering that recovery isn’t about perfection; it’s about what you do next. Sponsored by Alcohol Change UK https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ . Ultra Events https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/take-on-a-challenge/ultra-events . Cutback Challenge https://alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-support/managing-your-drinking/try-dry-anytime-cut-back-challenge Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsober Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at [email protected] Support the show

This week, Jamie and Tom sit down with the host of Class A People to talk about addiction, how quickly drugs can take a hold on your life, and the long road back. Hannah opens up about rebuilding her life from scratch, how recovery led her to create one of the UK’s most honest platforms for conversations around addiction, and why she’s determined to challenge the stigma that still exists. They also dive into life with adult ADHD, how it intersects with addiction and recovery, and the realities of trying to build a career and a sense of self when your brain works differently. It’s a conversation about resilience, identity, and proving that your lowest point doesn’t have to define the rest of your life. Support the show

“It’s coming home…” or is it? As England once again dares to dream, Jamie and Tom use football fever as the perfect jumping-off point for a much bigger conversation about identity, hope, and who we become when we strip away the things that used to define us. Getting sober isn’t just about giving something up. It’s about figuring out who you actually are without alcohol. What do you enjoy? What do you stand for? And how do you build a life that genuinely feels like yours? This week, Jamie and Tom dive into the surprising strength that comes from saying yes to new experiences, stepping outside your comfort zone and rediscovering joy. But they also explore something that’s just as important: knowing when to say no. Setting boundaries, protecting your peace, and realising that sobriety isn’t about pleasing everyone. It’s about being true to yourself. Whether England finally brings it home or not, this episode is all about finding your own way home, to yourself. Sponsored by Alcohol Change UK https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsober Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at [email protected] Support the show

Our sober psychotherapist, David Gibbs, is back!! David returns with a fresh perspective on life 13+ years into sobriety! Together, he, Jamie and Tom have a raw and honest conversation about missing the fun of drinking, where to find excitement without alcohol, and why a little hedonism might not be such a bad thing after all... Plus, the boys answer your listener questions! Sponsored by Alcohol Change UK https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ . Royal Parks Half Marathon https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/take-on-a-challenge/running/royal-parks-half-marathon?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=fundraising_and_engagement&utm_id=they_think_its_all_sober_podcast&utm_content=royal_parks_half_marathon . Tough Mudder  https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/take-on-a-challenge/tough-mudder?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=fundraising_and_engagement&utm_id=they_think_its_all_sober_podcast&utm_content=tough_mudder . Try Dry https://alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/interactive-tools/the-dry-january-app-1?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=behaviour_change&utm_id=they_think_its_all_sober_podcast Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsober Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at [email protected] Support the show

BBC Radio 1 DJ Danny Howard joins Jamie and Tom to chat about taking a year off alcohol, dipping in and out of sobriety, finding what works for him, and why non-alcoholic drinks have become a game changer! Sponsored by Alcohol Change UK https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ . Great North Run https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/take-on-a-challenge/running/great-north-run?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=fundraising_and_engagement&utm_id=they_think_its_all_sober_podcast&utm_content=great_north_run . Royal Parks Half Marathon https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/take-on-a-challenge/running/royal-parks-half-marathon?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=fundraising_and_engagement&utm_id=they_think_its_all_sober_podcast&utm_content=royal_parks_half_marathon . Rise And Raise https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/alcohol-awareness-week-1/support-donate-fundraise?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=fundraising_and_engagement&utm_id=they_think_its_all_sober_podcast&utm_content=rise_and_raise Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsober Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at [email protected] Support the show

It's a Jamie & Tom World Cup Special! The boys reflect on their experiences of navigating World Cups and football sober! Sharing what's changed, how they deal with the pressure to drink, and advice on what's helped them for anyone wanting to enjoy the tournament booze free Sponsored by Alcohol Change UK https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ . Tough Mudder https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/take-on-a-challenge/tough-mudder?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=fundraising_and_engagement&utm_id=they_think_its_all_sober_podcast&utm_content=tough_mudder . Rise and Raise https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/alcohol-awareness-week-1/support-donate-fundraise?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=fundraising_and_engagement&utm_id=they_think_its_all_sober_podcast&utm_content=rise_and_raise . Try Dry https://alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/interactive-tools/the-dry-january-app-1?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=behaviour_change&utm_id=they_think_its_all_sober_podcast Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsober Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at [email protected] Support the show

Rapper & author Guvna B joins the boys for a real conversation about addiction, identity and recovery Guvna B shares his struggle with porn addiction, entering rehab, living behind multiple versions of himself, and learning to face shame and embarrassment rather than hide from it. They explore the links between religion, addiction and self-worth, and why true freedom begins when you stop hiding and face the truth Sponsored by Alcohol Change UK https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ . Great North Run https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/take-on-a-challenge/running/great-north-run?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=fundraising_and_engagement&utm_id=they_think_its_all_sober_podcast&utm_content=great_north_run . Try Dry App:  https://alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/interactive-tools/the-dry-january-app-1?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=behaviour_change&utm_id=they_think_its_all_sober_podcast . Royal Parks Half Marathon  https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/take-on-a-challenge/running/royal-parks-half-marathon?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=fundraising_and_engagement&utm_id=they_think_its_all_sober_podcast&utm_content=royal_parks_half_marathon Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsober Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at [email protected] Support the show

This week it's a Jamie and Tom special - catching up on life, sobriety and confessions! The boys reflect on Jamie reaching 4 years alcohol free, the biggest changes sobriety has brought to his life, and why the benefits keep revealing themselves years down the line! Plenty of laughs, alot of gratitude and the usual honest chat from two mates navigating life without alcohol! Sponsored by Alcohol Change UK https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ . Try Dry App:  https://alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/interactive-tools/the-dry-january-app-1?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=behaviour_change&utm_id=they_think_its_all_sober_podcast . Rasselbock Marathon: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/take-on-a-challenge/running/rasselbock-marathon-and-half?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=fundraising_and_engagement&utm_id=they_think_its_all_sober_podcast . Take 25 Challenge:  https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/your-fundraising-at-work-or-in-the-community/fundraise-your-way-alcohol-changes-a-to-z/take-25?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=fundraising_and_engagement&utm_id=they_think_its_all_sober_podcast Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsober Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at [email protected] Support the show

Jamie and Tom are back for Season 9! And they've only gone and got legendary football broadcaster Jim White!  Jim joins us for a brutally honest conversation about alcohol, fame, football culture and the moment he finally decided enough was enough! From interviewing Bowie and McCartney to waking up wondering who he’d let down, Jim reflects on the highs, the regrets and the clarity that came with getting sober! Sponsored by Alcohol Change UK https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsober Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at [email protected] Support the show

This week on we’re joined by Alcohol Change UK CEO, Richard Piper! A man who once loved pub culture so much he’d bring his baby daughter along just to sneak in a pint. Fast forward, and working at Alcohol Change opened his eyes to the real impact of booze… and he ended up going sober for good! The boys talk about why today’s 'drink-anytime' delivery culture is a trap, noticing triggers, and how to actually set goals that stick if you’re thinking about cutting back! Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsober Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at [email protected] Support the show

Jamie and Tom dive into the parts of sobriety that can really grind your gears! From anxiety and awkward interactions to the price of alcohol-free drinks! They share the little frustrations that come with living sober... The parts of sobriety people don’t always talk about, and why they’re still worth navigating! Our Patreon is now live at: https://www.patreon.com/theythinkitsallsober Follow us on socials - https://www.instagram.com/thinkitsallsober or email us at [email protected] Support the show