Catherine Gray.Catherine Gray.
One For The Road
<p>Thanks for joining me for the second episode of Seasons three's One For The Road.</p><p>This week I am joined by Catherine Gray.</p><br><p>Catherine Gray is an award-winning writer and editor who worked on staff for magazines such as<em> Cosmopolitan</em>, GLAMOUR and <em>Fabulous</em>, for nearly a decade.</p><p>Catherine loves writing about psychology, travel, social trends and fascinating people. Assignments have included interviewing the people behind-the-cameras on<em> Planet Earth II</em>, running a B&B for 24 hours, anonymously reviewing European hotels, and talking 35 men into posing naked for a testicular cancer charity.</p><p>She’s a contributing editor at <em>TLL</em> magazine and has organised and interviewed covers such as Joe Wicks, Binky Felstead and Holly Willoughby.</p><br><p>Her first book<em> </em><a href="http://amzn.to/2hMm1BI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober </em></a>was published by Aster Books on the 28th of December 2017. A tri-brid of a read, it mixes up memoir details of how Catherine quit alcohol in 2013, along with <em>Buzzfeed</em>-style listicles, illuminating interviews with top experts, and over-arching cultural comment. She hopes her book will help reinvent how Britain thinks about being alcohol-free.</p><p>Her latest new book Sunshine Warm Sober is out now- Link below.</p><p>https://www.waterstones.com/book/sunshine-warm-sober/catherine-gray/9781783253395</p><br><p>If you enjoy One For The Road, then click follow to be notified of the release of our next episode.</p><p>You can also access further content and shows on my Patreon account by clicking the link below.</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62824759&fan_landing=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62824759&fan_landing=true</a></p><p>If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/</a></p><p>or via my website <a href="https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/</a></p><br><p>Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice.</p><p><a href="https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services</a></p><p><a href="https://nacoa.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nacoa.org.uk/</a></p><p><a href="https://alcoholchange.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alcoholchange.org.uk/</a></p><br><p>Show producer- Dani Attanasio</p><p><a href="https://www.grownuphustle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.grownuphustle.com/</a></p><p>Instagram - @GrownupHustle</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
1:02:12•20 Oct 2021
Catherine Gray: Breaking Free from Media's Drinking Culture
“Getting sober requires a rewiring of the brain and instead of reaching for a drink, we have to learn how to reach for support.”
Ever wondered what it's like to step away from the glamor of magazine life and confront a drinking problem head-on? In this episode of 'One For The Road', David Wilson, known as SoberDave, chats with Catherine Gray, an award-winning writer and former editor for top magazines like Cosmopolitan and GLAMOUR. Catherine opens up about her personal battle with alcohol, shedding light on the pressures of the media industry's drinking culture and how she found her path to sobriety.
Catherine's journey is nothing short of inspiring. She shares candid stories about her struggle, the support she received from friends and groups, and the pivotal moments that led her to quit drinking in 2013. Her insights into the often-overlooked milestones in sobriety are both refreshing and motivating, offering listeners a new perspective on celebrating small victories. In their conversation, Catherine also delves into her latest book, 'Sunshine Warm Sober', which champions a positive view of living without alcohol.
She hopes to change how Britain views sobriety, making it a desirable lifestyle choice rather than a daunting challenge. Her blend of memoir, expert interviews, and cultural commentary makes her work relatable and enlightening. Whether you're on your own sobriety journey or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with valuable insights and heartfelt moments. Catherine's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the joy that can be found in an alcohol-free life.
Tune in to hear how she navigated the ups and downs of recovery and emerged stronger and happier.
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