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In Part 2 of our 4-part mini-series Sober at Work, we dive into the side of workplace drinking culture that doesn’t get enough airtime: the consequences.

From conferences to office celebrations to holiday parties, alcohol is often treated as the default “reward.” But when free drinks meet professional settings, the aftermath can include gossip, regret, anxiety, and reputational fallout — especially for people early in an alcohol-free journey.

In this episode, we discuss:

• why “free alcohol” changes workplace dynamics
• the post-event gossip cycle and its impact
• anxiety, shame, and the career cost people don’t anticipate
• why sobriety supports clarity, confidence, and professionalism

Part 3 is next — focused on inclusion, non-alcoholic options, and what it means to feel genuinely welcome at work events.

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Welcome to Year 2 of Sober Across the Pond — and thank you again for helping us reach our one-year anniversary and 1,000 downloads milestone.

We’re continuing the momentum with a new mini-series: Sober at Work.

In Part 1 of 4, we talk about workplace drinking culture and how it shows up in corporate life — from “boozy norms” to social expectations — and how staying alcohol-free can become a quiet superpower in clarity, confidence, and authenticity.

We cover:

• how workplace culture has shifted since COVID and hybrid work
• why alcohol still shows up as the default “social glue” in many environments
• how to stay authentic when you’re asked about drinking (or not drinking)

Part 2 drops next, where we get into the real-world consequences and what happens at work events when alcohol is the default.

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This is the correct audio release of our Anniversary Special ‘Rush of Love’ conversation (the video version was always correct). If you listened earlier and it didn’t match the video, this is the version you wanted. In this episode, we talk about gratitude, connection, and why sobriety brings your best feelings back online — plus a quick behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to keep a podcast going alongside full-time jobs and family life. Thanks for being part of our podcast family.

Prefer video? The Vimeo version is here: https://vimeo.com/1183617187/7a09ca80cd?fl=tl&fe=ec