Sober spring special with Richard PiperSober spring special with Richard Piper
One For The Road
<p>Thanks for joining me for this bonus sober spring special of One For The Road.</p><p>Today’s episode is with Richard Piper, CEO of Alcohol Change UK. </p><p>We discuss Stigma, Sober shaming and the start of Sober Spring, and of course my 24 hour Liveathon on the 26th of March.</p><br><p>Alcohol Change UK work to end the harm caused by alcohol. Helping tens of thousands of people take control of their drinking and provide vital advice for families desperate to help a loved one. They are not anti-alcohol; they are for a future in which people drink as a conscious choice, not by default. They want those who drink too much, and their loved ones, to have access to high-quality support whenever it’s needed, without shame or stigma.</p><p>They help people to find alcohol services in their area and support tens of thousands of people and their families online via our peer support groups and advice hub. Over 200,000 people used their Try Dry app to monitor their drinking this year alone, and many of them were able to successfully reduce or stop drinking. </p><p> Through their Blue Light programme they work with some of the UK's most vulnerable people, who are too often considered to be ‘beyond help’. They train local services to support them, saving the NHS and other frontline services money, and more importantly changing and saving lives.</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 Alcohol Change UK.</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlcoholChangeUK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/AlcoholChangeUK</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/alcoholchangeuk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alcoholchangeuk/</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/AlcoholChangeUK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/AlcoholChangeUK</a></p><p><a href="https://alcoholchange.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alcoholchange.org.uk/</a><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>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 - @TheDaniellaMartinez</p><p>@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>
31:37•9 Mar 2022
Richard Piper on Sober Shaming and the Path to a Healthier Society
“Getting sober requires a rewiring of the brain, and instead of reaching for a drink, we have to learn how to reach for support. Their message is clear: you don't need alcohol to have a good time.”
Ever wondered how societal norms around drinking shape our lives? In this episode of 'One For The Road', David Wilson, also known as SoberDave, sits down with Richard Piper, the CEO of Alcohol Change UK. They tackle some heavy topics like the stigma surrounding sobriety and the phenomenon of sober shaming. But it's not all doom and gloom. They also dive into the positive impact of community support and initiatives like Sober Spring.
Richard shares some eye-opening insights on how we can shift our culture towards healthier drinking habits. He highlights the importance of making conscious choices about alcohol rather than just going with the flow. With over 200,000 people using their Try Dry app to monitor their drinking, Alcohol Change UK is making waves in helping people gain control over their alcohol consumption.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the bigger picture of alcohol use in society and how we can collectively move towards a future with less harm and more support.
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