After Hours with Jimmy Thistle

• Episode 32 - Victoria Vanstone

  Victoria Vanstone is the host of Sober Awkward, a popular comedy podcast.Victoria became a renowned over-sharer on her blogdrunkmummysobermummy.com.Originally from Reading in the UK, Victoria now lives on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland with her brood of uncontrollable children, a rather confused dog and a very patient husband. Sober Awkward won the best wellness podcast at the 2023 Australian Podcast Awards.Her first bestselling book 'A Thousand Wasted Sundays tells the story of her sober life and her new memoir Mumming has just been released worldwideYou can find Victoria on Insta at:https://www.instagram.com/drunkmummysobermummyHer Audible page is here:https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0F9YR3R2Z?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=library_overflowhttps://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0DFYZ25HJ?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=library_overflowAnd her Podcast Sober Awkward here:https://open.spotify.com/show/4qXlSc9lDGStYLeYIjrWPH?si=95773d85d16b4f70Victorias new book, Mumming:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mumming-Trying-Failing-Better-Parent/dp/B0F9YN3S8K/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3OZU9GO1X8146&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DQSVBnXCyIqm7ZCfXg0D3TqUxzavsFfAR6hM3duWIHA.y02fLRlyZvHvNINs7pzE8ALAD0MnQhg8QPz-1bv9IbA&dib_tag=se&keywords=victoria+vanstone&qid=1751824364&sprefix=victoria+vanstone%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-2Vic’s first book, A Thousand Wasted Sundays:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thousand-Wasted-Sundays-Hilarious-Heartfelt/dp/B0DFZ15CW7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OZU9GO1X8146&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DQSVBnXCyIqm7ZCfXg0D3TqUxzavsFfAR6hM3duWIHA.y02fLRlyZvHvNINs7pzE8ALAD0MnQhg8QPz-1bv9IbA&dib_tag=se&keywords=victoria+vanstone&qid=1751824364&sprefix=victoria+vanstone%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1Amy Liptrot The Outrun Book and Film:https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Outrun/dp/B01IU4V9MK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ITDQ2Y76UAVN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LcqkkO3M8zuFXc4oPk4Hyw9sSbX-a69NSQskF0hv4l0GxrHOEmWwi_JWnEQ1Au8I1EUUnlJivI44Erugh3pZ-Oxz2zJmg6uCfIZ2sIJvrIXbTtV2z46MHgHsc_Q_F_Vz6xPEx4mrww5ubYLPYSWJe_LmemLH7V02r3oJShsN_Pu1xRc-jxNfXvcRnZLoAK9b.pkEIj_twNWd8ffrozichz8oRP4qP4kvnv1X5cDg9hiI&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+outrun&qid=1751824478&s=audible&sprefix=the+outrun%2Caudible%2C87&sr=1-1https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11687002/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35187182-the-outrun?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=d69EvwlnJE&rank=1The Virtues with Stephen Graham:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7186126/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1My Instagram is:https://www.instagram.com/recovery_jimmyAnd you can find all my other links at:https://linktr.ee/jimmythistleBuy me a coffee…https://buymeacoffee.com/afterhourswithjimmyt

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• Episode 31 - Luke Jones

  Luke Jones is a sober transformation coach, ICF-accredited Life Coach, and NLP Master Practitioner who helps dads quit alcohol for good and become the role models their kids deserve. After a wake-up call from his son, Luke made the bold decision to get sober, move his family to the Isle of Man, and create a life rooted in clarity, presence, and purpose.Now, he empowers other dads to break free from old habits, reclaim their energy, and build lives full of meaning—without losing their sense of fun or identity. Luke shares practical tools and real-life strategies to help dads show up fully for themselves and their families.You can find Luke on Insta at:https://www.instagram.com/lukejonescoachingWilliam Porter - Alcohol Explainedhttps://amzn.eu/d/03X5MDQThe Canadian alcohol warning test:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_Territories_Alcohol_Labels_Study?wprov=sfti1#The article on alcohol and drug death figures:https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fourworldindata.org%2Fgrapher%2Fsubstances-risk-factor-vs-direct-deaths.png&tbnid=NVBpdqC4DeXweM&vet=1&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fourworldindata.org%2Fgrapher%2Fsubstances-risk-factor-vs-direct-deaths&docid=FAdqK4DoVnypuM&w=850&h=600&hl=en-gb&source=sh%2Fx%2Fim%2Fm1%2F3&kgs=1e2a1f1760d4b5a0My Instagram is:https://www.instagram.com/recovery_jimmyAnd you can find all my other links at:https://linktr.ee/jimmythistleBuy me a coffee…https://buymeacoffee.com/afterhourswithjimmyt

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• Episode 30 - Marcus Jones

  Marcus Jones – Alcohol-Free Coach, Ultra Runner, and Mental Health AdvocateFollowing a turbulent divorce and years of using alcohol to cope, Marcus Jones turned his life around through sobriety, discipline, and relentless self-development. What began as a personal reset evolved into a powerful mission to help other men break free from the same destructive patterns.Now over four years alcohol-free, Marcus leads Booze to Better — a coaching program built for men ready to quit drinking and start living with purpose. He's gone from rock bottom to running ultra-marathons, mentoring others, and speaking openly about the realities of mental health, addiction, and rebuilding self-respect.Through raw honesty, lived experience, and no-nonsense guidance, Marcus helps men become the fathers, partners, and leaders they know they can be.You can find Marcus on Insta at:https://www.instagram.com/marcusjonescoachingBooze to Better Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/5I2ml27fzmDtptMHWbUoJZ?si=da3461993e16484eMarcus' Website:https://minicourse.marcusjonescoaching.co.uk/hangoverfreechallengeMy Instagram is:https://www.instagram.com/recovery_jimmyAnd you can find all my other links at:https://linktr.ee/jimmythistleBuy me a coffee…https://buymeacoffee.com/afterhourswithjimmyt

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• Episode 29 - Adriana Cavallo

  Adriana, is the voice behind The Adge of Sobriety. She started drinking when she was 15, and by 30, Adriana had almost died from liver failure and was diagnosed with cirrhosis. Even that wasn’t enough for her to stop. She kept struggling on and off for another 8 years, trying to manage it on her own. It wasn’t until Adriana finally checked herself into detox and rehab that things started to really shift.Now, at 6 months sober and for the first time in her life, she actually feels like she is living. Changing careers, changing her people, places, and things in order to give herself a real shot at sobriety. Adriana already knows the best is yet to come.Hear Adriana's story here...You can find her on Insta at:https://www.instagram.com/theadgeofsobrietyThe film that wee discussed is My Name is Bill W:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097939/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkMy Instagram is:https://www.instagram.com/recovery_jimmyAnd you can find all my other links at:https://linktr.ee/jimmythistleBuy me a coffee…https://buymeacoffee.com/afterhourswithjimmyt

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• Episode 28 - Jade

  Jade is a mum of two and the creator of Scottish and Sober, an Instagram account dedicated to making sobriety feel honest, accessible, and empowering. Sober since 2021, she shares real-life reflections on identity, motherhood, mental health, therapy, and life beyond alcohol. Through her content, she’s built a community that values connection, fun, vulnerability, and finding joy in the small things - all hangover-free.Hear Jade's story here:You can find Jade on her Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/scottishandsoberMy Instagram is:https://www.instagram.com/recovery_jimmyAnd you can find all my other links at:https://linktr.ee/jimmythistleBuy me a coffee…https://buymeacoffee.com/afterhourswithjimmyt

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