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New sober and mindful drinking books for 2026
It’s again time for our annual review of all the new sober and mindful drinking books that we’ve seen. From ancient wisdom to artificial intelligence, this year’s pile has something for everyone. As usual with these articles, we provide Amazon links for the books for convenience, but please support your local bookstore if you have […] The post New sober and mindful drinking books for 2026 appeared first on Club Soda .
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Getting Outdoors to Rethink Your Drinking: A Green Path to Sobriety
Discover how green spaces can support sobriety and mental health. Wendy Masterton’s research reveals nature’s powerful role in alcohol recovery. The post Getting Outdoors to Rethink Your Drinking: A Green Path to Sobriety appeared first on Club Soda .
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Can you make an alcohol-free Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster?
Can You Make an Alcohol-Free Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster? That was the positively improbable challenge issued by @joinclubsoda frood and noted #h2g2 enthusiast Laura Willoughby to the Club Soda Tasting Room bartenders for #TowelDay— a bold crew who once tried to carbonate melancholy and almost succeeded. The Alcohol-Free Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster (As featured in […] The post Can you make an alcohol-free Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster? appeared first on Club Soda .
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Can you make an alcohol-free Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster?
Can You Make an Alcohol-Free Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster? That was the positively improbable challenge issued by @joinclubsoda frood and noted #h2g2 enthusiast Laura Willoughby to the Club Soda Tasting Room bartenders for #TowelDay— a bold crew who once tried to carbonate melancholy and almost succeeded. The Alcohol-Free Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster (As featured in […] The post Can you make an alcohol-free Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster? appeared first on Club Soda .
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The Next Round : Sean Daniels turned recovery into theatre
When Sean Daniels decided to change his relationship with alcohol, he turned to what he knew best: theatre. His play, The White Chip, shares his story – and the community that helped him find his way to recovery. Welcome to The Next Round, the podcast that explores what people did next. While some keep their […] The post The Next Round : Sean Daniels turned recovery into theatre appeared first on Club Soda .
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The Next Round: Sue found confidence through woodwork
When Sue put down the bottle for good, she picked up something else entirely – scraps of Scottish oak, old skateboards, and a newfound passion for woodwork. What followed wasn’t just a hobby or a distraction. It was the beginning of a new life. Sue encourages you to find your own spark in the things […] The post The Next Round: Sue found confidence through woodwork appeared first on Club Soda .
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The Next Round: Ryan made a sober pact with his mum
Not many people kick off their sobriety journey with a pact made with their mum – but for Ryan and his mum, it worked. And it’s transformed both of their lives. For Ryan, the energy he unlocked by quitting drinking didn’t just stay bottled up – it burst open a world of new opportunities. And […] The post The Next Round: Ryan made a sober pact with his mum appeared first on Club Soda .
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The Next Round: John opened Ghana’s first alcohol-free bar
Alcohol affects everyone – no matter who you are or where you’re from. Take John from Ghana. Sound familiar? Today, he’s leading the charge for alcohol-free living in Africa – a true trailblazer. Welcome to the next round, where we dig into the stories that shape us. The journeys that brought people to where they […] The post The Next Round: John opened Ghana’s first alcohol-free bar appeared first on Club Soda .
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The Next Round: Jeff reversed fatty liver disease
It was a health scare that pushed Jeff out of his comfort zone. He was diagnosed with a fatty liver at 29. Now he’s reversed fatty liver disease and gained an amazing and active personal life. Welcome to the Next Round, when things that scare you have the potential to improve your life in ways […] The post The Next Round: Jeff reversed fatty liver disease appeared first on Club Soda .
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Anneke draws strength and insight from Tarot cards
Anneka has a story many of us recognise — that moment where one drink turns into four, and suddenly you’ve lost the night again. Like so many, she used alcohol to take the edge off anxiety. It worked — until it didn’t. Now, she’s alcohol-free and in tune with a completely different kind of energy. […] The post Anneke draws strength and insight from Tarot cards appeared first on Club Soda .
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The Next Round: Angie discovered she needed to heal
Angie Thompson grew up in a turbulent home, where shouting, swearing, slammed doors, and harsh words were the norm. But when she quit drinking, she uncovered a truth that changed everything—her past wasn’t just something to escape from; it held the key to her transformation. Welcome to The Next Round, where we explore what happens […] The post The Next Round: Angie discovered she needed to heal appeared first on Club Soda .