From rock bottom to mountain top: Can ultra runner James Gwinnett's 100-mile inspirational sobriety story change your life?

In the first episode of 2025, Ollie and Cess invite James Gwinnett to discuss his fascinating and insightful story of overcoming depression and alcoholism – he is nearly nine years sober – after a serious rugby injury, and going on to take part in Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins and run a series of ultramarathons. He’s recently released a book – READY, SET, LIFE, available on Amazon – which recounts James’ experiences in light of his wife giving birth to a baby boy. The hosts also catch up with friend-of-the-show Ryan, who has just managed 12 months of sobriety – and he has some surprising words of wisdom for listening.Good luck to those who are trying Dry January. Keep going strong!Booze News Items:Evening Standard: I'm an alcoholic, and I know why Dry January can mask a serious alcohol addiction (https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/other/im-an-alcoholic-and-i-know-why-dry-january-can-mask-a-serious-alcohol-addiction/ar-AA1wN7TG) LadBible: How long it takes for brain to recover from drinking alcohol and timeline of reversing effects (https://www.ladbible.com/lifestyle/brain-recover-from-alcohol-how-long-013316-20250101)Daily Mail: Experts reveal the little-known hack that'll make you stick to Dry January (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14239701/hack-make-stick-Dry-January.html)BBC: Dry January: I spent a year without alcohol (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8nmvxxxxeo)#dryjanuary#soberjourney#sobercurious#soberadvice#sobriety#upperbottompodcast#drychristmas