Clare Pooley.Clare Pooley.
One For The Road
<p>Thanks for joining me for another episode of One For The Road. This week I am joined by Clare Pooley.</p><br><p>Clare spent nearly 20 years in the heady world of advertising where she worked hard and played harder. Then, when her third child was born, she quit to be a full-time mum and she wholly embraced the concept of ‘me time’ and ‘wine o’clock.’ By 2015, she knew the game was up, and she quit drinking. Her therapy was writing a blog called Mummy was a Secret Drinker. That blog became a memoir, The Sober Diaries. Clare now writes fiction. Her bestselling debut novel - The Authenticity Project - is published in 29 languages, and her second novel is out in May. </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>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><p>Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice, and links for Clare.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/clare_pooley/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/clare_pooley/</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/cpooleywriter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/cpooleywriter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/clare.pooley.58" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/clare.pooley.58</a></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><p>Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez</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>
55:39•9 Feb 2022
Clare Pooley: From Wine O'Clock to Bestseller
“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 how someone transitions from a high-flying advertising career to becoming a celebrated author? In this episode of 'One For The Road', host David Wilson chats with Clare Pooley, who did just that. Clare spent nearly two decades in the bustling world of advertising, where long hours and hard partying were the norms. But after her third child was born, she realized her drinking had spiraled out of control.
By 2015, Clare knew she had to make a change, so she quit drinking and turned to writing as her therapy. She started a blog called 'Mummy was a Secret Drinker', which resonated with many and eventually became the memoir 'The Sober Diaries'. Clare's story didn't stop there; she went on to write fiction, with her debut novel 'The Authenticity Project' being published in 29 languages.
In this candid conversation, Clare opens up about the highs and lows of her sobriety journey, the societal pressures around drinking, and the unexpected joy she found in living alcohol-free. This episode is perfect for anyone curious about the transformative power of sobriety and the strength found in community support.
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