No More Booze - The Podcast

This week on No More Booze, I’m joined by Carla Piera Fitzgerald (aka @halfofcarla) and we go deep on what really changes when you actually change a part of who you are. Carla is the Queen of Change, having completely transformed herself by losing 180lbs over the past 7 years. Carla shares how food was her coping mechanism for what was happening internally, while alcohol helped her cope externally, giving her the courage to socialise when confidence was low. We chat about Sober October- how powerful that break can be, identity shifts, losing drinking buddies and why quitting isn’t about punishment, it’s about what you gain. Carla also shares practical tools for urges: naming what’s happening, feeling your feet, moving your body, the 20-minute delay, and coming back to your WHY. Carla, her story and her mission is so incredibly inspiring and motivating, I really hope you get as much from it as I did. Enjoy!
Carla Piera FitzGerald, known online as Half of Carla, is a content creator, speaker and Head Coach of BodySlims. After losing over 180lbs, Carla built a community by sharing the reality of lasting transformation and the mindset shifts that helped her change her life. Now a mum of two, she shares the ongoing process of becoming, from weight loss and personal development to motherhood, confidence and learning to show up for yourself even when life is messy. Her core message is simple: showing you what’s possible when you show up for yourself.
To find out more about BodySlims
BodySlims Weight Loss | Changing Bodies by Transforming Minds
If you are curious about removing alcohol, I'm running a September Reset Program, join here
The September Reset - Early Bird €149
For more information on my Alcohol Audit check out
The No More Booze Roadmap · 1:1 Consultation with Olivia Farrelly
Or to simply to find out what kind of drinker you are take my free 2 minute online quiz now
Am I A Grey Area Drinker? — Free 2-Minute Quiz

This week on No More Booze, I’m joined by Joe Curtis (aka @xjolenexx) and we quickly realise we’re soberversary twins, both alcohol-free since the 4th of July, 'Independence Day' in more ways than one. Joe shares how weekend drinking, wine, cocktails and rugby culture slowly turned into something she couldn’t switch off and how COVID, working from home and even a DIY bar at home ramped everything up. We talk moderation (and why it didn’t work), the anxiety/racing heart hangover that scared her straight and the deeply moving moment that cemented her decision: being truly present for her friend Charlie in her final days. Joe also opens up about the unexpected gifts of going alcohol-free calm, clarity, joy in the small things, better friendships and navigating a divorce with emotional regulation and respect. Enjoy!
From Joe: 'I’m Joe,aged 48 and 3/4 and have been alcohol-free since 4th July 2023. Truly independence day for me!! The best decision I ever made for myself. I hope you enjoy the podcast and if anyone wants to reach out, please DM me @xjolenexx'
If you are curious about removing alcohol, I'm running a September Reset Program, join here
The September Reset - Early Bird €149
For more information on my Alcohol Audit check out
The No More Booze Roadmap · 1:1 Consultation with Olivia Farrelly
Or to simply to find out what kind of drinker you are take my free online quiz now
Am I A Grey Area Drinker? — Free 2-Minute Quiz

This week on No More Booze, I'm joined by Beth @sobrietyislovely is calling in from near Nottingham, who’s coming up on a year alcohol-free. Beth completed a year-and-a-half stint off the booze, had a slip for about a year and then found her way back to alcohol-free living. Beth opens up about starting drinking at 17 to fit in, how weekend drinking quietly became a crutch for anxiety and socialising and the scary physical symptoms that finally got her attention—heart palpitations, breathlessness, brutal hangovers and planning meals around being sick. We also unpack how she slipped through people-pleasing, the might as well carry on mindset and the tools Beth uses now: reflection, talking to herself out loud and taking it one day at a time. Enjoy!
Find Beth on Instagram: @sobrietyislovely.
If you are curious about removing alcohol, I'm running a September Reset Program, join here
The September Reset - Early Bird €149
For more information on my Alcohol Audit check out
The No More Booze Roadmap · 1:1 Consultation with Olivia Farrelly
Or to simply to find out what kind of drinker you are take my free online quiz now
Am I A Grey Area Drinker? — Free 2-Minute Quiz

This week on No More Booze, I’m joined by Angela Carney @flowstate_hypnotherapy calling in from Westport, Mayo, with nearly three years off the booze and a powerful story of resilience, relapse and recovery. Angela is now a hypnotherapist helping others through addiction and she brings serious insight into how the subconscious mind drives our habits. We talk about growing up with alcoholism, why alcohol gets a free pass in Irish culture and how advertising hooks us at a subconscious level. Angela shares what kept her sober for 16 years, what changed and how she rebuilt again; plus the 'grey phase' (anhedonia), dopamine, discomfort, and tools like meditation, breathwork, nutrition and exercise.
Find Angela at www.flowstatecoaching.ie and on Instagram @flowstate_hypnotherapy
If you are curious about removing alcohol, I'm running a September Reset Program, join the waitlist here September Reset — Join The Waitlist
For more information on a my Alcohol Audit check out The No More Booze Roadmap · 1:1 Consultation with Olivia Farrelly

It’s a solo episode this week and I’m sharing a big life update. After 19 years in the same job, I’m taking a career break from 1st September to put my full focus into No More Booze, coaching and community. It feels exciting, scary, emotional and very aligned. I talk about the concept of Ikigai, burnout and what my body has been trying to tell me, plus a sober summer recap (London, Wembley, Borough Market and a family holiday in Spain) and why holidays can be such a massive trigger.
I also share what’s coming next: The September Reset (31 days alcohol-free), The No More Booze Roadmap and 1:1 coaching offerings.
September Reset — Join The Waitlist
The No More Booze Roadmap · 1:1 Consultation with Olivia Farrelly
If you are interested in Alcohol Free Coaching email olivia@greyareadrinker.ie or simply send a DM over on Instagram @greyareadrinker
On the 8th of September, I'll be speaking at the Wellness Summit in Dublin. More Information Below:
Wellness Summit Dublin | Ireland's Leading Healthcare & Wellbeing Event