Sober Across the Pond
Sober Across the Pond is a weekly transatlantic podcast hosted by two seasoned alcohol-free coaches—one in the UK, one in the US—offering real, relatable conversations about thriving without alcohol. With warmth, humor, and zero judgment, we explore sober living through the lens of professional life, parenting, personal growth, and purpose.
Podcasting since 2025 • 20 episodes
Sober Across the Pond
Latest Episodes
Episode 10: Part 1: Joy Beyond the Glass
What happens when alcohol is no longer the centerpiece of fun? In Part 1 of Joy Beyond the Glass, Bridgene describes the power of feeling music and theater more deeply, while Michael shares how nature in Monterey and Carmel has become ...
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Episode 9: Part 4: “No” is a Complete Sentence — Social Confidence in an Alcohol-Free Life
In this powerful conclusion to our 4-part series on navigating celebrations alcohol-free, we focus on one mantra that changes everything: “No is a complete sentence.”Bridgene shares a moving personal story about the first time s...
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Episode 9: Part 3: The Celebration Shift — Secrets, Scripts, and How to Stay Social Without Booze
In Part 3 of our 4-part series on navigating alcohol-free celebrations, we’re revealing a powerful and often overlooked strategy that our clients use successfully again and again. (And in 2025, it’s more accessible than ever before.)From...
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Ep. 9 - Part 2: Celebrations Without the Crutch: Reclaiming Joy Without Alcohol
In this second installment of Episode 9, we shine a spotlight on the deep cultural link between alcohol and celebration. Michael shares how phrases like “hosted bar” subtly imply that drinking is the norm—an expected part of enjoying any event....
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Ep. 9 – Part 1: The Courage to Be Different: Embracing Alcohol-Free Living in a Drinking World
Social ease doesn’t come from a glass — it comes from within. In this episode, we dismantle one of the most persistent myths in drinking culture: the idea that alcohol is required to overcome social anxiety. Bridgene shares a brilliant insight ...
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