Women and Alcohol with trailblazer Ann Dowsett Johnston
Ann Dowsett Johnston @anndowsettjohnstonofficial is the bestselling author of Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol, named one of the top 10 books of 2013 by the Washington Post. In Drink, Ann blew the whistle on the pinking of the alcohol industry, revealing the targeting of women. A seasoned award-winning journalist, Ann became a psychotherapist five years ago. As well, she runs a popular online memoir-writing course for women called Writing Your Recovery. Well-known for her advocacy in the worlds of mental health and addiction, Ann has received numerous awards, included an honorary degree from Queen’s University. She lives in Toronto, Canada.We chat about how women we targeted by the Big Alcohol Companies in the 90's and us women are now coming to realise that alcohol is not serving us at all anymore. We also chat about shame and how it really holds us back from seeking help. Ann has been hugely influential to me on my journey and I really hope you enjoy it. Today's episode is kindly sponsored by Drink Nolo @idrinknolo. Drink Nolo is an Irish company based in County Cork selling a beautiful range of luxurious and premium non alcohol drink options. Order some gorgeous drinkies here:An exquisite selection of non-alcoholic drinks in Ireland – DrinkNolo.ieFor more information on Alcohol Free Living,Follow Olivia on Instagram @greyareadrinker Visit Olivia's website www.greyareadrinker.ie
No More Booze - The Podcast
I'm Olivia Farrelly and I am an Alcohol-Free Mentor. Every episode, I interview people who have removed alcohol from their lives. We discuss how alcohol made their lives better, how it made their lives worse, any tips they've learned along the way and what advice they would give to somebody else looking to live their lives with No More Booze. This podcast is not just about sobriety; it's about rewriting the script on alcohol culture in this extremely alcohol centric world that we live in. Becoming alcohol free invloves learning to untangle from this culture and how to embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth and the pursuit of genuine happiness. As an alcohol-free mentor, I can provide guidance, support and advice to anyone who is seeking to live their life free from alcohol. I use specific tools to enhance motivation to make positive life choices regarding alcohol use. I help people identity their goals and they make specific changes accordingly. I also provide accountability to those seeking to make these changes. I show people ways to develop new, healthier coping mechanisms and make more positive, life-affirming life choices.Find me at www.greyareadrinker.ie oron Instagram @greyareadrinker
- No. of episodes: 80
- Latest episode: 2025-07-06
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