Lifting the Curtain: Matthias Lataille - Sobriety, Clarity & Building a Life Without Alcohol

In this episode of Lifting the Curtain, Andy Downton sits down with Matthias Lataille — founder of No&(F)LOW — for a deeply honest conversation about sobriety, identity, and the changing face of hospitality.Matthias shares his powerful personal journey into sobriety, including how alcohol impacted his health, fertility, and sense of self — and how removing it transformed his family life, creativity, and leadership. Together, Andy and Matthias explore why non-alcoholic options are no longer an afterthought, but a vital part of modern hospitality culture.Recorded at Club Soda, this conversation is for anyone who’s sober curious, working in hospitality, or thinking about Dry January — and wondering what life could look like on the other side of alcohol.In this episode, we cover:Why Matthias chose sobriety — and what finally made it stickAlcohol, fertility, and a turning point that changed everythingThe myth of willpower and the power of marginal gainsCreativity, clarity, and leadership without alcoholWhy hospitality must take non-alcoholic drinks seriouslyHow to approach Dry January with curiosity (not fear)Why you’re not “missing out” by not drinkingIf you’ve ever felt alcohol was holding you back — personally or professionally — this episode will resonate deeply.