This week, Rich & Ben are joined by Alcohol Free Coach & Mentor, Karl Elliot.

Karl drank daily for 20 years, & in his own words, he “worked, parented & from the outside, life was mostly fine.”

But in June, 2016, Karl pressed pause on alcohol for 90 days. Those 90 days become a year. And that year became ten.

Karl opens up about his time as a daily drinker, the moments that changed things for him & how sobriety has given him a new purpose - helping other people find their feet. There’s plenty about the power of support, kindness & having someone in your corner when you need it most.

Karl also shares the story behind his book, I Believe in You & his Press Pause 90 programme, helping people explore life without alcohol.

It’s a lovely, honest conversation about second chances, believing in yourself & what can happen when you give yourself that chance.

Rich & Ben, The Sober Men: The Podcast. Life can & does get better.

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Hola! How we doing? This week, Rich & Ben chat about the power of helping others in sobriety, how a little kindness can go a long way & why giving back can bring a real sense of purpose.

From the ripple effect of recovery to simply being there for someone without judgement, they explore how supporting others can help us grow too. Sometimes, you don’t need all the answers or the perfect advice - just a willingness to listen & let someone know they’re not alone.

Ben’s stubble is returning, cue George Michael & why he’s now singing Lionel Ritchie for all the right reasons. Issues with your underfloor heating? Then Rich is your man. But be warned, if he invites you for dinner, he’ll be in his pants.

Actor, Ewan McGregor is 26 years sober & “in the frame” & plans are a foot to find an instant coffee that hits the spot.

Rich & Ben, The Sober Men. Grateful. And happy.

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Yo. This is cool…7,000 + downloads, thank you!

This week, Rich & Ben chat about dealing with judgement from others, both in their drinking days & after choosing a sober life; the impact judgement can have on confidence, recovery & self-acceptance & why we all want to feel loved & accepted.

Harry Potter star, Jason Isaacs is 28 years sober & “in the frame”, amazing & are Rich & Ben starting car park wars?!

Ben (aka Baked Bean face) survives Queue-Rage before a sober family celebration & Rich takes us to Beaver Farm for “drink of the week”. Don’t ask.

Rich & Ben: The Sober Men. Pretty good the sober life, eh?

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Yo, yo! It's a jam packed episode this week: Rich & Ben talk about knowing your worth in sobriety. It’s easy to get caught up in the mistakes, regrets & things we did when we were drinking, but they don’t define who we are today.

Building self-worth takes time, patience & a bit of work, but sobriety gives us the chance to see ourselves differently, recognise how far we’ve come & realise that our experiences can actually help someone else too.

Author, Steven King is “in the frame”, sober since 1987, wow & Ben’s been giving it Peter Cetera in his bedroom…he’s still got it, or has he?!

Ben’s bladder issues also up for debate & is Rich the new Barry Scott?! Know your worth, folks …BANG!

Rich & Ben are right behind the initiative, Taking Action On Addiction. Time for a conversation, then? Let’s do it.

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Hola! In this week’s episode, Rich & Ben talk about the logic they had when they were drinking & how different things look now they’re sober. They explore how alcohol could distort their thinking & lead them to convince themselves that things made perfect sense at the time, even when they clearly didn’t. They also chat about the difference between reacting emotionally & thinking things through; & how sobriety has given them a much clearer way of looking at things.

Actor, David Morrissey is "in the frame", 21 years sober, so, so good. Plus, forget the Glaswegian Seagulls, Rich’s new wake up call is a pneumatic drill, ouch. Ben returns to the Zara Husband Club, but could M&S be a new rival? And what is it with Ben & Barry Gibb?

Rich’s shoulder & Ben’s knee not the only things dodgy this week. Let’s add WI FI to the list too.

Rich & Ben, The Sober Men: The Podcast. Getting it done, with a smile.

Quick one. Rich & Ben are not doctors or therapists, just two mates chatting about their own sobriety experiences. If you're struggling with alcohol or your mental health, please speak to a GP or a qualified professional.

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Hey y’all! In this episode, Rich & Ben look at how their priorities have changed from their drinking days to life in sobriety. What once seemed important can look very different now, as health, happiness, relationships & simply enjoying life have moved to the front of the queue.

Rich has been giving it Mick Jagger in Belfast & Ben joins the cast of Hobble City. And is it a bird, or is it a plane? No, it’s a bloke carrying an owl. Give us a wave, Rich.

Sex & The City’s, Kristin Davis is “in the frame” & Ben tastes Fierce Beers 0.5% Mango & Lime Lager. Refreshing, baby!

Rich & Ben, The Sober Men. Another relaxed, honest look at the things that really matter when alcohol is no longer calling the shots.

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Yo, Yo! This week, Rich & Ben chat to the brilliant, Matt Rodway, Instagram’s Walk The Sober Line.

Matt is almost 5 months into his new sober life & joins Rich & Ben to talk about his story so far; from drinking from the age of 15, reaching out to the pod & realising alcohol was taking more than it was giving him.

They chat about accountability, social pressure, finding your feet in a sober world, exercise (Equestrian for Rich & Ben, Power Lifting for Matt!) & why it’s harder to leave the party when you’re drunk.

And it’s not just about what you lose when you stop drinking - it’s about what you gain. Matt shares the highs, the challenges & some brilliant practical advice & that feeling of finally getting some clarity back.

Honest, funny & relatable; a conversation about what life can look like when alcohol is no longer running the show.

Rich & Ben…& Matt, The Sober Men. Life is looking good again.

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This week, Rich & Ben discuss staying committed to sobriety and the dangers of complacency. Just like fitness, sobriety takes ongoing effort, remembering where we came from, helping others and staying connected to the recovery community all helping us stay on track.

Rich is back home from Glasgow & his seagulls; healthy food a go go & awaits the arrival of his new dishwasher. We all need a Mick. And Ben survives Soho sober & becomes a member of the Zara Husband Club. No parrots allowed.

CBBC’s Raven, actor, James Mackenzie is “in the frame”. Almost 14 months alcohol free & flying.

Plus, is the Equestrian world & the Olympics really calling for Rich & Ben?! Age check confirmed.

Rich & Ben, The Sober Men: The Podcast. Sober & happy.

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