Resources
Here’s a collection of resources that you might find helpful, including support groups, apps, online blogs, book recommendations and more.
Charities & Support Groups
A leading UK charity offering support, information, and campaigns like Dry January to help people reduce or stop drinking.
Al-Anon Family Groups UK & EIRE is there for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking.
A UK-based mindful drinking movement providing resources, events, and a supportive community for those looking to change their relationship with alcohol.
A secular, abstinence-based recovery program emphasising self-empowerment and peer support.
Let's Shrink The Drink. A 30 Day Challenge.
Offers free, science-based meetings and tools focusing on self-empowerment and lifestyle balance.
An international community supporting Black women exploring sobriety, offering virtual meetings and resources.
Soberistas
Online community for women who want to quit drinking.
Apps for Sobriety & Mindful Drinking
We’re building a vibrant, supportive community in the UK and US where sober people can connect with others who share their values. For relationships built on connection, not consumption.
A neuroscience-based app offering daily goals and mindfulness exercises to help reduce or quit drinking.
Tracks sobriety milestones and connects users with a supportive community.
A social networking app for sober individuals, providing peer support and accountability.
A community-driven app offering resources and forums for those exploring sobriety.
Podcasts for Recovery & Sober Living
Hosted by Jean McCarthy, featuring real stories from those in sobriety.
Hosted by biochemist Gill Tietz, focusing on the science behind sobriety.
Recovery Dialogues & Sober Stories
Explores topics like trauma-informed recovery and resilience, with a focus on the LGBTQIA+ community.
Offers discussions on self-care and tips for staying strong in recovery.
Hosted by Casey McGuire Davidson, this podcast provides tools and conversations for sober curious women and gray area drinkers, including advice on navigating a drinking-obsessed culture without a buzz.
Hosted by Veronica Valli and Chip Somers, this podcast offers expert insights into sobriety and recovery, covering topics like emotional sobriety and trauma.
Hosted by Heather O’Neill, this podcast offers support and encouragement for moms navigating sobriety, sharing personal stories and practical tips.
Hosted by Duane Osterlind, this podcast delves into the science of addiction, featuring interviews with experts and individuals sharing their recovery journeys.
Blogs & Online Communities
A global community for sober and sober curious women, offering virtual meet-ups and a supportive online space.
Provides programs, blogs, and podcasts to inspire individuals to reduce or stop drinking.
A UK-based magazine offering resources for mindful and sober curious drinkers, including drink pairings and lifestyle features.
The Sober Collective – A platform dedicated to reframing sobriety by removing the stigma associated with an alcohol-free lifestyle.
Books on Sobriety & Mindful Drinking
I'm Never Drinking Again: How to Stop Drinking So Much and Change Your Relationship with Alcohol" by Dominic McGregor – An insightful account into how changing your relationship with alcohol can change your life.
"Sober Curious" by Ruby Warrington – Explores how reducing alcohol can lead to a more meaningful life.
"Quit Like a Woman" by Holly Whitaker – Addresses the impact of alcohol culture on women and offers a path to sobriety.
"This Naked Mind" by Annie Grace – Uses psychology and neuroscience to help readers reconsider their relationship with alcohol.
"The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober" by Catherine Gray – A candid, humorous take on the benefits of sobriety.
"We Are the Luckiest" by Laura McKowen – A deeply personal story of recovery and the joys of living alcohol-free.