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Laughs without Lager

Laughs without Lager

Written by: Ali and Meg
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Laughs Without Lager is a podcast about life beyond alcohol—honest, heartfelt, and lots of laughs. Hosted by Ali and Meg, two Australian women living alcohol-free, they explore the real experiences that come with choosing freedom from alcohol. From early challenges to deeper conversations around trauma, healing, and identity, this is a space for growth, connection, and support. Their conversations are honest and authentic. Whether you’re alcohol free, sober-curious, or somewhere in between, you’re welcome here—no judgment, no hangovers, just real talk and shared stories.

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Episodes
  • Cravings!!
    Jan 16 2026

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    Ever feel that sudden pull toward a drink on a sunny afternoon or a lonely weeknight and wonder why it hits so hard? We get honest about what cravings really are—quick promises of comfort wrapped in nostalgia—and how to meet the real need underneath without waking up to shame and headaches. Drawing on our lived experience, we break down the tools that actually help: play the tape forward to the messy middle and the morning after; surf the urge for fifteen calm minutes with a pen and paper; eat a real meal earlier to steady the evening; and change your route, your routine, and your plans to sidestep old cues.

    We also talk about the deeper layer: working out your whys. Alcohol once felt like relief, bravado, or belonging, so we look at what those parts of you still need and how to give it to them directly. That might be connection when you feel isolated, comfort when the sugar cravings flare, or simple rest when your body is running on fumes. We share how family became both mirror and motivation—why we refuse to trade presence for a buzz—and how that commitment grows stronger than willpower when paired with books, challenges, and coaching that reframe old beliefs.

    Most importantly, we map out practical plans for triggers: weekends alone, holidays, or the drive past the bottle shop. You won’t need a rigid schedule forever, just long enough to prove to your brain that peace and joy live outside the glass. Expect candid stories, zero judgment, and strategies you can use tonight. If this conversation helps, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help others find the show. What’s your go-to move when a craving hits? We’d love to hear it.


    Contact Us:

    https://www.meganwebb.com.au/podcast-1


    Ali

    insta: https://www.instagram.com/idontdrinkfullstop/


    Meg

    website: https://www.meganwebb.com.au/

    insta: https://www.instagram.com/meganwebbcoaching/

    bookclub: https://www.alcoholfreedom.com.au/unwinedbookclub

    Connect AF: https://www.elizaparkinson.com/groupcoaching

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    17 mins
  • New Year Reflections
    Jan 2 2026

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    The calendar is sprinting toward a fresh start, but we’re not making resolutions—we’re choosing action. We look back at a year of sober wins and hard lessons, from funneling former bar tabs into a down payment to staying present during those nerve-wracking nights when teens push curfew and boundaries. The real headline isn’t perfection; it’s momentum. Sobriety didn’t just clear our heads. It recalibrated our money, our mornings, and our sense of security.

    You’ll hear how skipping alcohol eliminated whole chains of hidden costs—Ubers, late-night meals, shame-spend shopping—and created room for values-aligned choices like a short health retreat and a half-price rug that sparked joy instead of guilt. One of us closed on a home solo and learned the quiet power of stability: no one can take away what consistent, clear action built. The other leaned into breathwork, gratitude, and seven-minute Insight Timer practices to stay steady through legal limbo and teen milestones. Together we unpack the mantra that resets scarcity thinking—I am enough, I do enough, I have enough, there is enough—and the practical difference between intuition and the mind’s noisy stories.

    We also talk about parenting without numbing, setting firm but loving boundaries, and letting kids learn through natural consequences. Expect candid stories from the mining days to modern mornings with dog walks at dawn, plus a warm invitation to share your alcohol-free story on the show. If you’re craving a grounded reset for the Year of the Horse, Meg's Forward Together group coaching offers twice-weekly support, community accountability, and tools that fit real life.

    If this conversation helps, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Then tell us: what’s one small action you’ll take this week to move forward—no numbing, just you, fully present?


    Contact Us:

    https://www.meganwebb.com.au/podcast-1


    Ali

    insta: https://www.instagram.com/idontdrinkfullstop/


    Meg

    website: https://www.meganwebb.com.au/

    insta: https://www.instagram.com/meganwebbcoaching/

    bookclub: https://www.alcoholfreedom.com.au/unwinedbookclub

    Connect AF: https://www.elizaparkinson.com/groupcoaching

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    26 mins
  • Surviving Christmas and New Year AF!
    Dec 21 2025

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    Holiday parties, family tables, and New Year countdowns can feel like a maze when you’re choosing not to drink. We open up about what actually helps: the tiny moves that protect your peace, the scripts that end awkward pressure, and the plans that turn a long season into something you might finally enjoy. From the first work do to Boxing Day, we unpack real moments—food truck delays, sugar swaps, old triggers—and show how a simple plan can keep you grounded, social, and home safe.

    We start with work parties, where moderation myths collide with empty stomachs and top-ups. Our go-to strategy: drink in hand from the start, eat early when possible, and lean on activities that shift attention from pouring to playing. Curiosity becomes a superpower; when you notice that “first glass” glow in others without chasing it yourself, you claim back the night. Moving to Christmas Day, we offer a festive non-alcoholic punch, BYO boundaries, and the power of hosting to stay busy, connected, and clear. Games, swimming, backyard cricket—giving the day a rhythm makes it easier to say no without feeling left out.

    We also dig into the deeper stuff: family friction, the pull of old rituals, and the quiet pride of waking up clear. There’s hard-won honesty here—the years we drank through the good parts, the meals we skipped, the mess we woke to—and the relief of doing it differently now. Looking ahead, we talk New Year’s Eve without the pressure to perform, setting intentions instead of brittle resolutions, and the structure of Dry January with coaching, community, and momentum that lasts past January 1. If you’re alcohol-free curious or protecting a hard-won streak, you’ll find tools you can use tonight.

    Ready to design a calmer, happier holiday season? Hit play, grab an AF drink, and plan your best December yet. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review—your words help more people find a clear path through the holidays.


    Contact Us:

    https://www.meganwebb.com.au/podcast-1


    Ali

    insta: https://www.instagram.com/idontdrinkfullstop/


    Meg

    website: https://www.meganwebb.com.au/

    insta: https://www.instagram.com/meganwebbcoaching/

    bookclub: https://www.alcoholfreedom.com.au/unwinedbookclub

    Connect AF: https://www.elizaparkinson.com/groupcoaching

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    24 mins
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