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

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Connect with Neil Rutherford:

Website: AlcoholFreeWarrior.com
Instagram: @alcoholfreewarrior

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A few extra announcements....

📣 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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