
Addiction Speaks Globally: Neil Rutherford founder of Alcohol-Free Warrior
04/26/25 • 44 min
Neil Rutherford, creator of Alcohol Free Warrior, joins Sober Banter for a candid, judgment-free conversation about the nuances of sobriety, breaking free from labels, and finding empowerment beyond alcohol. Whether you're sober-curious or long-term alcohol-free, Neil’s insights offer fresh perspectives to inspire your own journey.
Connect with Neil Rutherford:
Website: AlcoholFreeWarrior.com
Instagram: @alcoholfreewarrior
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- (02:41) - – What Made Neil Stop Drinking?
- (07:07) - – The First Clear Moment in Sobriety
- (10:51) - – Rules Around Admitting Drinking is a Problem
- (12:07) - – Who Does Neil Coach?
- (14:12) - – Being Married to a Normal Drinker
- (22:02) - – Running a Business in Sobriety
- (26:33) - – Intertwined with Alcohol and Drugs
- (30:34) - – Parenting in Sobriety
- (35:41) - – Sobriety Speaks Globally
- (37:53) - – Everyone Recovers in Different Ways, But We Recover
- (40:19) - – Give Your Younger Self Advice, What Would It Be?
- (41:49) - – Get in Touch with Neil
Neil Rutherford, creator of Alcohol Free Warrior, joins Sober Banter for a candid, judgment-free conversation about the nuances of sobriety, breaking free from labels, and finding empowerment beyond alcohol. Whether you're sober-curious or long-term alcohol-free, Neil’s insights offer fresh perspectives to inspire your own journey.
Connect with Neil Rutherford:
Website: AlcoholFreeWarrior.com
Instagram: @alcoholfreewarrior
Enjoyed this episode? Let’s stay connected!
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☕️ Support the show:
Buy us a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberbanter
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A few extra announcements....
🎤 We’re inviting new guests!
If you’ve got a story to share—or know someone who does—hit comment, reply, or email [email protected]. We’re looking for people who’ve lived it, felt it, and want to talk about it in a way that’s real, relatable, and maybe even a little funny.
📣 You can now leave us a voice message!
Got a question? A rant? A memory? Drop us a note on SpeakPipe.
We might even include your voice in a future episode.
✍️ Prefer to stay anonymous?
You can submit a question or topic right here—no names, no pressure, just real questions.
- (02:41) - – What Made Neil Stop Drinking?
- (07:07) - – The First Clear Moment in Sobriety
- (10:51) - – Rules Around Admitting Drinking is a Problem
- (12:07) - – Who Does Neil Coach?
- (14:12) - – Being Married to a Normal Drinker
- (22:02) - – Running a Business in Sobriety
- (26:33) - – Intertwined with Alcohol and Drugs
- (30:34) - – Parenting in Sobriety
- (35:41) - – Sobriety Speaks Globally
- (37:53) - – Everyone Recovers in Different Ways, But We Recover
- (40:19) - – Give Your Younger Self Advice, What Would It Be?
- (41:49) - – Get in Touch with Neil
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