17: Meet the Host: Ian’s Story of Sobriety, Fitness & Growth

In this episode of Alcohol Uncensored, Kelly turns the spotlight on co-host Ian as he shares his own alcohol-free story.From teenage drinking, work networking, bank holiday barbecues and the anxiety of “beer fear”, Ian opens up about the years of trying to stop, the role lockdown played in finally stepping away from alcohol, and how community helped him keep going.Ian also talks honestly about social anxiety, worrying what people would think, changing his relationship with work and family, losing his mum while sober, and how running, fitness, charity work and community have helped him build a life he no longer wants to escape from.This is a conversation about identity, confidence, family, health, and the quiet power of choosing a different path.🎧 Alcohol Uncensored is a podcast about the real stories behind alcohol-free living - the good, the hard, and the unexpected freedom that can come with it.Find out more about the Alcohol Uncensored CommunityCredits:Podcast editing Anna CareweMusic by Seren 4 Ever