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Fizz Free
by Ruth, Clare & Jane
Join Ruth, Clare and Jane in changing your relationship with alcohol! We are 3 high-functioning ex-drinkers who quit alcohol and discovered the joys of living a sober life. We're ordinary women who managed to break away from the addictive cycle of alcohol use, and want to empower others to experience the same. We share our journeys, non-medical advice and explore the role of alcohol in society. Find Fizz Free on Instagram, Facebook, X and Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Fast Fizz: Alcohol Lies
A passionate and motivational one from host Jane! A particularly helpful listen if it's approaching 'witching hour,' and you've convinced yourself that drinking tonight will be OK... when really you're trying to cut back. Use this one if you need a fast and firm reminder of the truth about…
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'Eureka' Moments!
This might be our most joyful episode to date! All three hosts, Ruth Jane & Clare share key breakthrough moments of realising sobriety is sticking! The first few months (and full year) of going alcohol-free can be full of difficult hurdles... but that's what makes overcoming them feel so…
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Fast Fizz: Drinking around Children
Jane revisits the topic of one of our most downloaded episodes here: drinking around children. If you've ever felt a niggling voice questioning the effect of your alcohol consumption alongside your role as a caregiver, then this Fast Fizz supports you in considering reasons to step away from the...
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The Domino Effect
When we drink alcohol regularly or heavily, the effects can be felt by many different people and areas of our lives... but likewise, once we stop drinking and get free from the addictive grip, positive benefits also create a domino effect around us. From physical, mental and financial…
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Making Things Better
Our host Clare is off to University and recently completed an entrance exam... in this episode she tells Jane about the process of developing her career (would she have applied to University if she was still drinking?), how her sobriety experience lent itself perfectly to one of the main exam...
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Fast Fizz: Alcohol Price Increases
Ruth takes a look at recent news of price hikes to the cost of alcohol in Scotland, from 50p to 65p per unit: https://news.sky.com/video/minimum-alcohol-unit-price-increases-by-30-in-scotland-13225087 The move aims to reduce alcohol-related deaths in the country, that are at the highest level in...
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Fast Fizz: Sober October
As many people accept the challenge of going alcohol-free for the month of October, Clare & Jane discuss the benefits of even just reducing consumption, as the festive season looms on the horizon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fast Fizz: Top 5 Best Sober Things
A short Fast Fizz with Host Jane, reflecting on her top five life benefits of quitting alcohol. Do you agree with these? What would you add? Find Fizz Free on most streaming platforms, Facebook, Instagram and X. Less fizz, more free :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Fear of People's Opinions (FOPO)
Let's explore how the fear of worrying what other people will think about your drinking, can hold you back in tackling your relationship with alcohol. Why should it matter if others discover how much you've been drinking? Will they think less of you? Do some people's opinions matter more than...
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Habits
Ruth and Clare look at how drinking habits are formed and change over time, with the factors such as age, location and relationships playing key roles. How does expectation and association play a part in our drinking behaviour? And how do we break old habits, to form new ones and live a less with...
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Q&A with host Clare
In this episode, Ruth asks Clare details about her drinking past and sobriety journey. Ruth's not afraid to be direct, and Clare is incredibly honest in her answers about sobriety alongside parenting, finances and her marriage. It's an engaging listen with a warm and fuzzy ending, including…
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Fast Fizz: Alcohol & Joy
In this brief episode, Ruth and Jane discuss an overheard radio chat about the link between alcohol and joy. Jane introduces Ruth to the concept of sober joyful 'glimmer,' - euphoric natural highs of blissful happiness. Find Fizz Free on most streaming platforms, Youtube, Facebook, X and…
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Is Alcoholism a Disease?
Is alcohol addiction a disease? How is disease classified, with a subject like alcohol use? At what stage does it begin? With the effects of alcohol so different on every individual, this makes for a fascinating subject. Ruth and Jane explore some of the vast literature and research on this often...
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Drinking & Parenting
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world... with no handbook! It's rewarding yet exhausting, and 'Mummy Wine Culture' promotes that alcohol is the perfect reward for surviving another long day. Your hosts Ruth, Jane and Clare have five children between them... and drank when the kids…
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Day Counts
Counting alcohol-free days can be a very motivating tool when reducing alcohol consumption... seeing those numbers creep up keeps many people on track, and there are several apps on the market that display the linked benefits of calories and money saved. But does counting the days mean that it's...
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Intervention
An intervention can be a very effective - yet uncomfortable and difficult - way of challenging somebody's behaviour that has become harmful or unacceptable. Significant interventions usually involve strong feelings and vulnerability on both sides. They need to be highly planned and carefully...
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Sober Timeline
It can be so motivating to focus on the positives of removing alcohol from your life - especially in the early stages. With every passing day, week and month, the mind and body reaps *enormous* benefits... and they just keep growing! Ruth and Jane look at the unfolding timeline, from Day 1 to a...
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Rules
Eating's cheating... drink a pint of water before bed... stick to clear spirits... stop drinking by 11pm... Ruth and Jane explore different ways people attempt to 'police the poison,' and stay in control of their drinking. Do any of them work? Do marketing companies exploit this concept? If…
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Fast Fizz: Cravings
A short episode to share mindset tips that helped Fizz Free host Jane tackle cravings, in the early days of not drinking. This one is to motivate and cheerlead you along, especially when cravings feel overpowering. You can do it! Find Fizz Free online - on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram and X…
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The How's and Why's of Getting Sober
In this episode, Clare leads on looking at the psychological aspects of alcohol use. Everybody's journey is different, and your hosts consider the reasons people start drinking, the motivations to stop, and how those methods and reasons can change over time. This a great episode to think about…
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Fast Fizz: Don't Assume!
We may assume people are happy with their level of drinking... but have no idea about the complexities of individual relationships and experiences with alcohol. In this episode, Ruth uncovers a sober-curious response from someone she least expected. Find Fizz Free on podcast platforms, Youtube,...
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Guilt & Shame
So you're changing your relationship with alcohol... but what about those old feelings of guilt and shame linked to drinking? How do we process behaviours and words from the past, into positive future change? Ruth, Clare and Jane discuss how they deal with these emotions in sobriety. Find Fizz…
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Fast Fizz: Drunk Vocabulary
Slaughtered, wasted, mortal, ratted, trollied, smashed, plastered, wrecked, hammered and sh*tfaced... just a few of the many powerful words to describe being drunk. Notice anything in common? Not exactly sweetness and light, are they! The violent vocabulary is a clear reflection of the harmful...
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Telling People
So you're reducing your alcohol intake... but how do you tell other's you're not drinking? Ruth and Jane discuss reactions, tips and techniques, and share their very different experiences (Out & Proud versus Secret Silent!) Find and follow the Fast Fizz podcast on main streaming platforms…
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Fast Fizz: Splitting the Bill
Join Ruth on a night out! Before the event, she reflects on how social occasions can impact a sober person when others are drinking and the bill is shared. Hear her tell Jane afterwards how it went - were her concerns founded? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dry January
Your 3 Fizz Free hosts look at the popular one-month alcohol-free challenge, Dry January. Is it a gimmick, or can it help in the long-term? From the history of how it's evolved and the huge benefits possible, we share our experiences, opinions and tools to help... (plus explore why it might not…
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Fast Fizz: Celebrities & Alcohol
Is it irresponsible for famous people to use their influence for endorsing a known harmful product? Ruth and Jane look at celebrities who promote alcohol, and some surprising tee-totallers who champion sobriety. Find Fizz Free on Youtube, X, Facebook and Instagram Hosted on Acast. See...
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Shattering the Illusion
In this episode, Ruth and Jane strip back the glamourous image of alcohol to uncover at least 20 negatives linked to its' consumption - physically, mentally and socially. Knowledge is power, and it's impossible to ignore the facts: alcohol really has ZERO benefits. It's never too late to change...
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Fast Fizz: Drinking when you're ill/sick
What happens to your body when you drink alcohol while unwell? Ruth explores the facts... and myths! Fast Fizz - shorter episodes on hot topis, to listen on the go. Like and follow Fizz Free on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jane's Story
Meet Fizz free producer, editor and co-host, Jane. A lifetime binge-drinker, Jane blamed herself for becoming addicted to an addictive substance! She got sober in 2022 and shares her journey here. Find Fizz Free on Facebook, Instagram, X and Twitter! Acknowledgements: Belle...
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Clare’s Story
Meet Fizz Free co-host Clare. Hear how Clare never considered a sober lifestyle, but since ditching alcohol in 2021 she feels more confident and capable than ever! Find us on X, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - search for Fizz Free. Acknowledgements: www.craigbeck.com Hosted on Acast. See...
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Ruth's Story
In this episode we meet Fizz Free founder and host, Ruth. Hear about her drinking journey, how she got sober in 2020, and why she's passionate about shattering the illusion of alcohol! Like and follow us Facebook, Instagram and X, and find us on your favourite listening platform. Search for 'Fizz...
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Trailer
Join Ruth, Clare & Jane in changing your relationship with alcohol! We are 3 high-functioning ex-drinkers who quit alcohol and discovered the joys of living a sober life. We're ordinary women who managed to break away from the addictive cycle of alcohol use, and want to empower others to…
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Pilot episode
Meet your hosts - Ruth, Clare and Jane. We share our backgrounds as ex-drinkers, and give you an idea of what to expect from Fizz Free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Ruth, Clare and Jane in changing your relationship with alcohol! We are 3 high-functioning ex-drinkers who quit alcohol and discovered the joys of living a sober life.
We're ordinary women who managed to break away from the addictive cycle of alcohol use, and want to empower others to experience the same.
We share our journeys, non-medical advice and explore the role of alcohol in society.
Find Fizz Free on Instagram, Facebook, X and Youtube
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOSTED BY
Ruth, Clare & Jane
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Fizz Free currently has 34 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Join Ruth, Clare and Jane in changing your relationship with alcohol! We are 3 high-functioning ex-drinkers who quit alcohol and discovered the joys of living a sober life. We're ordinary women who managed to break away from the addictive cycle of alcohol use, and want to empower others to...
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Fizz Free is created and hosted by Ruth, Clare & Jane.
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