Tips from Sober Coaches & Amanda from Noughty AFTips from Sober Coaches & Amanda from Noughty AF
Alcohol Free Life - Janey Lee Grace
Janey Lee Grace talks with a sober supplement creator, male sober coaches and Noughty AF founder Amanda Thompson about men’s mental health, social confidence and alcohol-free drinks. The conversation shares personal tips, routines and drink options that some people say support a more confident, connected life without alcohol.
45:55•19 Jun 2026
Men’s Mental Health, Sober Coaching Wisdom & Alcohol‑Free Treats
Episode Overview
- Telling a trusted person about your decision to quit drinking can make it feel real and add powerful accountability.
- For some, especially those with ADHD, a structured routine of exercise, nutrition and mindfulness can replace alcohol as a coping tool.
- You don’t have to stay the life and soul of the party; it’s okay to attend events, stay sober and let go of the pressure to perform.
- Alcohol-free space can open the door to new habits like morning walks, better sleep and positive rituals that lift mood far more than drinking ever did.
- Keeping the social ritual but changing the ingredients, with low-sugar, high-quality alcohol-free options, helps many people enjoy occasions without relapse or a sugar crash.
“If you're asking the question, give it a go. You might be surprised how quickly you feel the benefits.”
What can we learn from those who have battled addiction? This episode brings together practical tips, honest confessions and some seriously good alcohol‑free treats, all aimed at anyone who’s quit drinking, is sober curious or thinking of cutting back.
Janey Lee Grace chats first with Adrian from The Sozial Club about AURA, a supplement designed for “calm energy, mood and social warmth, relaxation, cognitive performance and confidence.” Adrian, who is sober himself, explains how the formula uses ingredients like caffeine, L‑theanine, saffron extract and ashwagandha to support the brain rather than chase a fake buzz, giving people a different way to feel at their best during social occasions.
Because it’s Men’s Mental Health Month, you’ll then hear raw voice notes from male sober coaches trained by Janey. Tony shares how telling a trusted friend made his decision to quit “real” and gave him accountability. Richard describes quitting alcohol long before his ADHD diagnosis and how exercise, nutrition and daily meditation now form a “regimented health and wellbeing routine” that keeps him steady.
Paul talks about stepping back from being the life and soul of the party and learning it’s okay not to perform. Roger Harpley reflects on being overwhelmed in 2020 and reminds everyone that “alcohol only delays relief” and that you don’t need to hit rock bottom to try a break. Later, Amanda Thompson, founder of alcohol‑free wine brand Noughty, joins to talk about creating grown‑up drinks without the downsides.
She and Janey swap stories about how quality alcohol‑free wine helped sustain early sobriety, why keeping rituals but changing ingredients matters, and how low‑sugar, transparent production can stop people swapping alcohol for a sugar habit. If you’re craving real talk on men’s mental health, fresh ideas for social confidence, and smarter alcohol‑free options, this one might be just what you need today.
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