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Gwyneth Lewis and Annabel Abbs 27:45

29d ago27:45

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This week's books are:Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend Warner chosen by the Welsh poet and writer Gwyneth LewisThe LIving Mountain by Nan Shepherd picked by author Annabel AbbsEmma by Jane Austen chosen by Harriett Gilbert ahead of the writer's 250th birthday in December 2025 Join us over on Instagram @agoodreadbbc Produced for BBC Audio in Bristo…

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BLOODY GOOD SCREEN: Movie Club - The Merry Gentlemen & Falling For Christmas 1:03:03

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Send us a text In this festive episode of Bloody Good Screen Movie Club, we dive headfirst into holiday movie madness as we review Netflix’s Falling for Christmas and the surprisingly charming The Merry Gentlemen From cosy clichés to unexpected highlights, we break down what works, what doesn’t, and whether these Christmas films deserve a spot on y…

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How to Quit Drinking Alcohol in 2026 (A Modern, Sustainable Approach) 26:44

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Text Me! If you’re searching for how to quit drinking alcohol in 2026, you’re not alone, and you’re not behind. In this Season 8 kickoff episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down why the old way of quitting alcohol no longer works for so many women, especially high-functioning, successful women stuck in the moderation cycle. White-knuckling,…

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Why Medication Can Be A Lifesaving Bridge To Long-Term Sobriety with Trent Carter 37:41

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Text Me! White-knuckling through detox and hoping for the best isn’t a strategy, and for many people, it’s the reason they keep ending up back in crisis. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I chat with addiction recovery specialist and nurse practitioner Trent Carter to unpack a smarter, more sustainable approach to recovery, one that treat…

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How EFT Tapping Helps Calm Cravings, Beat FOMO, and Build Real Confidence with Sophia Graniela 29:15

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Text Me! What if the bravest thing you do is stop negotiating with alcohol? In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I chat with women’s mentor and certified EFT tapping practitioner Sophia Grinjella to explore what really happens after you decide to quit drinking and how to actually stay alcohol-free without white-knuckling. Sophia shares how q…

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Help Quitting Alcohol Why Willpower Alone Fails (And the Strategy That Actually Works to Stop Drinking) 31:08

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Text Me! If you’ve ever told yourself… “I just need to try harder.” “I should be able to control this.” “Tomorrow will be different.” …but nothing actually changes, this episode is for you. Today, I break down the REAL reason quitting feels impossible when you're relying on willpower alone and why this doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you're usin…

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Wondering How to Drink Less Alcohol? The Hidden Truth Behind Excuses That Keep You Drinking 26:09

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Text Me! If you keep telling yourself you’re going to “cut back,” drink less, or stop pouring that next glass… yet somehow end up in the same cycle, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I break down the real reason it’s so hard to change your drinking, the hidden excuses and internal stories that subtly keep you stuck. Whether you're t…

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Michelle Ogundehin and Lisa St Aubin de Terán 27:52

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Michelle Ogundehin is a broadcaster, magazine editor and author also known as a presenter on TV's Interior Design Masters. She and author Lisa St Aubin de Terán give their book recommendations. Michelle's is 4000 Weeks: Time Management For Mortals by Oliver Burkeman which she says has helped her simplify her life. Lisa chooses Small Boat by Vincent…

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Alcohol and Relationships: How to Manage Friendships, Dating, and Marriage in a Life After Alcohol 33:32

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Text Me! When you stop drinking, it doesn’t just change your habits; it changes your relationships. And that shift can feel uncomfortable, exciting, confusing, and empowering all at once. In this episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down how quitting alcohol impacts friendships, dating, marriage, and family dynamics, and how to navigate thos…

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Roma Agrawal and Kate Lister 27:48

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WEDLOCK: HOW GEORGIAN BRITAIN'S WORST HUSBAND MET HIS MATCH by Wendy Moore, chosen by Kate Lister GRAYSON PERRY: PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG GIRL by Wendy Jones, chosen by Harriett GilbertPLASTIC EMOTIONS by Shiromi Pinto, chosen by Roma Agrawal Structural engineer Roma Agrawal, known for her work on buildings such as the Shard in London, and…

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Aaron Tait on his journey from war to peace in 'Far Horizons' 27:22

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As a seventeen-year-old officer Aaron Tait was deployed to a war in the Middle East. Far Horizons is the story of what happened next. From war zones to slums, Aaron Tait has travelled to and worked in more than 70 countries across the globe as a military officer, humanitarian and social entrepreneur, and now writes to help people live deliberate li…

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Vicki Bennett on her story of love, war, and inter-generational healing, 'The Letters' 17:57

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When rebellious Ruby is bequeathed her late grandfather’s personal letters, she is pulled from peacetime 1973 Australia, to 1917 World War 1 France. Without identification or any way home, she sets out to right a wrong that has broken her family for generations. She meets her young grandfather, an Australian soldier, who has a secret family – a Fre…

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Vicki Bennett on her story of love, war, and intergenerational healing, 'The Letters' 17:57

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When rebellious Ruby is bequeathed her late grandfather’s personal letters, she is pulled from peacetime 1973 Australia, to 1917 World War 1 France. Without identification or any way home, she sets out to right a wrong that has broken her family for generations. She meets her young grandfather, an Australian soldier, who has a secret family – a Fre…

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Chris Blake on his gripping crime thriller set on New Zealand's wild west coast, 'Softly Calls the Devil' 18:38

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Things are going well for Matt Buchanan. After some hard times, life is peaceful as sole-charge constable for the small, isolated settlement of Haast on New Zealand's wild West Coast. He's made friends among the locals, won their trust. He keeps their little world safe. And he's working in spectacular surroundings - the fierce Tasman Sea, the dense…

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Chris Blake on his crime thriller set on New Zealand's wild west coast, 'Softly Calls the Devil' 18:38

1M ago18:38

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Things are going well for Matt Buchanan. After some hard times, life is peaceful as sole-charge constable for the small, isolated settlement of Haast on New Zealand's wild West Coast. He's made friends among the locals, won their trust. He keeps their little world safe. And he's working in spectacular surroundings - the fierce Tasman Sea, the dense…

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Henry Reynolds on Australian colonisation from the top down in 'Looking From the North' 34:14

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When acclaimed historian Henry Reynolds moved from Hobart to Townsville to teach Australian history in the 1960s, he discovered the books of the period covered very little about northern Australia and First Nations peoples. He set out to help remedy the situation and ended up transforming Australian history in ways he could never have imagined. In …

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Henry Reynolds’ ground-breaking re-examination of Australian colonisation from the top down, in 'Looking From the North' 34:13

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When acclaimed historian Henry Reynolds moved from Hobart to Townsville to teach Australian history in the 1960s, he discovered the books of the period covered very little about northern Australia and First Nations peoples. He set out to help remedy the situation and ended up transforming Australian history in ways he could never have imagined. In …

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Parties, Weddings, and Work Events: How to Handle Peer Pressure To Drink When You’re Quitting Alcohol 25:18

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Text Me! If parties, weddings, and work events feel stressful now that you’re not drinking, you’re not alone. Social pressure is one of the biggest obstacles people face when trying to quit drinking, and today’s episode gives you real support, real scripts, and real confidence to walk into any event alcohol-free. In this episode of the Sober Vibes …

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Richard Benson and Amy Sackville 27:41

2M ago27:41

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THE YEARS by Annie Ernaux chosen by Richard BensonTHE CORNER THAT HELD THEM by Sylvia Townsend Warner chosen by Amy SackvilleCOFFEE AND CIGARETTES by Ferdinand von Schirach chosen by Harriett Gilbert Writer and former editor of the Face Richard Benson talks to fellow writer Amy Sackville and presenter Harriett Gilbert about favourite books.Richard …

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Remain - Epilogue 10:33

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Remain - Epilogue By: Nicholas Sparks with M. Night ShyamalanNarrated By: Nichole PetersonNichole Peterson

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Remain - Ch 31 26:11

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Remain - Ch 31By: Nicholas Sparks with M. Night ShyamalanNarrated By: Nichole PetersonNichole Peterson

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Remain - Ch 30 10:58

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Remain - Ch 30By: Nicholas Sparks with M. Night ShyamalanNarrated By: Nichole PetersonNichole Peterson

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Alcohol and Hormones: The Hidden Energy Drain That Disappears When You Quit Drinking 21:45

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Text Me! Still feeling drained even after quitting drinking? You’re not imagining it. Alcohol quietly disrupts your hormones, and that imbalance steals your energy, focus, and calm. In this week’s episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I break down how alcohol affects cortisol, estrogen, insulin, and sleep, and what happens when you finally let your b…

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Remain - Ch 29 21:37

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Remain - Ch 29By: Nicholas Sparks with M. Night ShyamalanNarrated By: Nichole PetersonNichole Peterson

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Remain - Ch 28 17:31

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Remain - Ch 28By: Nicholas Sparks with M. Night ShyamalanNarrated By: Nichole PetersonNichole Peterson

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Remain - Ch 27 22:54

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Remain - Ch 27By: Nicholas Sparks with M. Night ShyamalanNarrated By: Nichole PetersonNichole Peterson

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Remain - Ch 26 29:44

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Remain - Ch 26By: Nicholas Sparks with M. Night ShyamalanNarrated By: Nichole PetersonNichole Peterson

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Julia Shaw and Hayaatun Sillem 27:46

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FUNDAMENTALLY by Nussaibah Younis, chosen by Julia ShawYOUR LIFE IS MANUFACTURED by Tim Minshall, chosen by Hayaatun SillemROSARITA by Anita Desai, chosen by Harriett Gilbert Criminal psychologist Julia Shaw joins engineer Hayaatun Sillem to discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. Julia's choice, Fundamentally, is a bold debut novel by Nussa…

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Bloody Good Screen Halloween Spooktacular: The Curse of the Sixes! 1:37:05

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Send us a text It’s Halloween, which can only mean one thing — time for the Bloody Good Screen crew to dive headfirst into some gloriously dodgy sequels! This week, Mark, Taz, Niall, and Marcus tackle the sixth entries in three legendary horror franchises: Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare Friday the 13th Part…

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Remain - Ch 25 9:16

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Remain - Ch 25By: Nicholas Sparks with M. Night ShyamalanNarrated By: Nichole PetersonNichole Peterson

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Remain - Ch 24 31:25

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Remain - Ch 24By: Nicholas Sparks with M. Night ShyamalanNarrated By: Nichole PetersonNichole Peterson

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Alcohol and Sleep: The Disturbing Effects of Alcohol on Sleep You Haven’t Heard About 29:05

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Text Me! If you’ve ever told yourself, “A glass of wine helps me sleep,” this episode is going to change the way you think about rest forever. In this week’s episode of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I unpack the truth about alcohol’s effect on your sleep cycle and why even small amounts of alcohol can destroy the rest your body needs to recover truly. I…

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Remain - Ch 23 34:07

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Remain - Ch 23By: Nicholas Sparks with M. Night ShyamalanNarrated By: Nichole PetersonNichole Peterson

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Remain - Ch 22 18:55

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Remain - Ch 22By: Nicholas Sparks with M. Night ShyamalanNarrated By: Nichole PetersonNichole Peterson

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Nicola Sturgeon and Alistair McGowan 27:43

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Two books featuring teenage killers feature this time. Nicola Sturgeon MSP votes for Elif Shafak's Honour as her good read. It details the reasons behind the so-called honour killing carried out by a young Turkish Kurd living in London in the 1970s. Nicola says it provides valuable cultural insight into the reasons behind a particular form of viole…

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Remain - Ch 21 29:12

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Remain - Ch 21By: Nicholas Sparks with M. Night ShyamalanNarrated By: Nichole PetersonNichole Peterson

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Remain - Ch 20 25:52

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Remain - Ch 20By: Nicholas Sparks with M. Night ShyamalanNarrated By: Nichole PetersonNichole Peterson

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Remain - Ch 19 16:33

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Remain - Ch 19By: Nicholas Sparks with M. Night ShyamalanNarrated By: Nichole PetersonNichole Peterson

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Amra Pajalic on her thrilling Balkan war murder mystery, 'Time Kneels Between Mountains' 21:47

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Overnight, Seka Torlak’s life as a regular teenager is upended as Srebrenica, her once peaceful town, falls under siege and she faces starvation, shelling, and sniper attacks. When desperately needed antibiotics and food disappear and are sold on the black market, Seka vows to investigate the corruption and bring the culprits to justice. As the war…

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Remain - Ch 18 40:54

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Remain - Ch 18By: Nicholas Sparks with M. Night ShyamalanNarrated By: Nichole PetersonNichole Peterson

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Remain - Ch 17 31:53

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Remain - Ch 17By: Nicholas Sparks with M. Night ShyamalanNarrated By: Nichole PetersonNichole Peterson

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Remain - Ch 16 35:43

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Remain - Ch 16By: Nicholas Sparks with M. Night ShyamalanNarrated By: Nichole PetersonNichole Peterson

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Embracing Your Sober Identity After Quitting Alcohol with Sarah Treacy 36:12

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Text Me! What really happens after you quit drinking, and how do you rebuild your identity once alcohol is out of the picture? In episode 248 of the Sober Vibes Podcast, I sit down with Sarah Treacy, founder of The Sober Adventure Collective and creator of Sobriety Is the New Epic, a virtual speaker series redefining what recovery can look like. Af…

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Joanna Nell on her heart-warming story celebrating life and love in, 'The Funeral Crashers' 18:58

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Retired academic Martin Pottinger's romantic aspirations for the delectable head of his former university's archaeology department, Professor Mary Blake, seem about to be realised. If only he could devise a plan to manage the demands of his eccentric elderly mother, Edwina. Recently bereaved Grace Cavendish spends her days helping out at All Souls …