S3 Ep22: Pete Mears: The Three Principles

In this episode we chat with Pete Mears, who is now both happily drug and alcohol free and who credits his success to his discovery of the 3 Principles. We're Sharon, Freddie and Ben, three normal people who decided to give up alcohol to see how our lives would change. We're not medical experts but we are expert ex-drinkers, and our podcast brings people together who are on their own alcohol-free journeys by celebrating just how wonderful life without booze can be! In May 2019, Pete stood on a motorway bridge and let go... But he was caught by a policeman who he didn't know was standing behind him. In this episode, he tells us his incredible story and how The Three Principles have turned his life around. There are some moments in this podcast that may be difficult to listen to. As part of his story, Pete talks about addiction, suicide, self harming and child abuse. Please read to the bottom of this episode description to find lots of useful links if you are personally struggling with anything that's discussed in this podcast. --- Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at [email protected] or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk --- The Premium Podcast: If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now! Released every Monday and exclusive to subscribers and OTI Community members, the Premium Pod is Sharon and Ben talking through even more topics surrounding alcohol-free life, from how to not just survive but enjoy AF holidays to alcohol free dating! Subscribe now! Released every Monday, cancel any time - just £5 per month. --- Links: Over The Influence is produced by Ben Anderson for Sound Rebel. Sound Rebel works with businesses, brands, charities & other organisations across the UK - go to soundrebel.co.uk now to find out how podcasts could help you to tell your story to the world. If you feel as if connection with likeminded people would help as you try life without alcohol, join the Over The Influence Community now - and we can't wait to meet you! For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website. --- Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice. --- Helpful Hashtags: We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed: #alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti --- Additional Support Links: Alchohol www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-support ​ www.drinkaware.co.uk ​ www.alcoholchange.org.uk ​ www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk ​ www.gayandsober.org Domestic Violence www.refuge.org.uk ​ www.womensaid.org.uk Children www.nacoa.org.uk ​ www.childline.org.uk ​ www.nspcc.org.uk Mental Health www.samaritans.org ​ www.thecalmzone.net Drug Addiction www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk ​ www.talktofrank.com --- Over The Influence is produced by Ben Anderson for Sound Rebel. Do you want to present a podcast? Sound Rebel works with businesses, brands, charities & other organisations across the UK. If you own a business, work in a marketing department, or know someone who does - go to soundrebel.co.uk now to find out how podcasts could help you to tell your story.