Monday Mar 09, 2026

Episode 37: Sober Dave — From Glugsy to David Wilson

This week we sit down with the one and only David Wilson AKA 'Sober Dave'

We've been wanting to get Dave on for a while, and he didn't disappoint. In a conversation that covers childhood, identity, rock bottoms and real recovery, Sober Dave reminds us that it's never too late — and that stopping drinking is just the beginning.

David Wilson is a trauma-informed sobriety coach, No.1 bestselling author, and host of the Top 10 Apple podcast One For The Road — one of the UK's most recognisable voices in modern sobriety, with nearly 200,000 followers and a belief that lasting change comes from understanding why we drink, not just trying to stop.

In this episode he opens up about where it all started, the slow escalation that crept up over decades, and the moment he finally decided enough was enough. But what makes this conversation stand out is what comes after — the grief of letting go, the uncomfortable question of who you are without alcohol, and the real work involved in building a life you actually want to live.

At 62, he's never felt better. But the road to get there was anything but straightforward — and he's refreshingly honest about that.

Connect with Dave:

📖 One For The Road — the book 🎙️ One For The Road — the podcast 📱 @soberdave 🌐 soberdave.co.uk

Connect with Dave:

📖 One For The Road — the book 🎙️ One For The Road — the podcast 📱 @soberdave 🌐 soberdave.co.uk

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