The Next Chapter

In this episode of The Next Chapter, I’m joined by Jimmy Thistle — sober advocate and over five years alcohol-free — to rip into the myths we’ve all been fed about alcohol, recovery, and what a “normal” drinking life is supposed to look like.

Jimmy is the voice behind @recovery_jimmy and host of After Hours with Jimmy Thistle, creating a space rooted in honesty, recovery, and real conversation. He shares his journey with openness, offering insight, support, and connection to others walking a similar path.

As a peer mentor and someone training to become a sober coac...

Will Edwards is a dad of two, an NHS cardiac rehab exercise specialist, and four years sober.

In this episode, we go deep on the “grey area” drinking trap (when it’s not a rock bottom… but it’s still costing you), and the moment Will caught himself thinking 'I need a beer'—and realised where that road can lead.

We also unpack how running became far more than fitness for Will (a mental sanctuary and a third place), why cold water therapy isn’t just a social media challenge (it’s nervous system t...

Stephen Radnedge is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in a GP practice with over 20 years’ experience in healthcare. He works autonomously assessing patients, diagnosing conditions, and prescribing treatment, and he’s also an endurance athlete training for long-distance events. Steve is passionate about sustainable performance, resilience, and a moderation-first approach to health—especially the role recovery, routine, and alcohol reduction can play in long-term wellbeing.

In this episode of The Next Chapter, Luke sits down with Stephen Radnedge to talk about what it really takes to balance a demanding healthcare career with endurance training—without burning out. Steve sh...

In this episode of The Next Chapter, host Luke Jones sits down with Ben Gibbs—award-winning beer writer, sobriety advocate, and a leading voice in the alcohol-free revolution.

After giving up alcohol in early 2022, Ben discovered that the alcohol-free beer scene wasn’t just growing — it was exploding with creativity, flavour, and personality. What began as a search for something decent to drink soon became a full-blown passion project, leading him to sample over 1000 alcohol-free beers from around the world.

Ben opens up about his personal journey from alcoholism to sobriety, charting the pivotal moments that l...

Chelle Stanley is an Identity coach and unapologetic truth-teller who challenges the pressure to perform and be who the world expects you to be.

After years of navigating agoraphobia, health challenges and deep personal growth, she rebuilt her confidence and self-trust from the ground up. Her work is rooted in lived experience, not theory. Speaking openly about people-pleasing, masking and the courage it takes to step into your real voice.

Chelle’s message is simple: you don’t need fixing. You need remembering. It is far less exhausting, and far more powerful, to stand strong in w...

Leanne is a mental health nurse specialising in alcohol problems.  She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland with her 2 cats Echo and Olly.  With years of frontline experience supporting individuals and families impacted by alcohol use, she brings both professional insight and deep compassion to the conversation. 

Leanne is passionate about helping people understand the emotional, psychological and social factors that drive drinking, moving the focus away from shame and towards self-awareness, nervous system regulation and genuine self-belief.

Leanne has personally felt the devastation alcohol can bring into somebody’s life.  She speaks openly about the pressures of mod...

Chris Langrish a former club Dj but now mindset coach, founder of the Solent splashers and Thrive whose mission is to get people moving and help them with their mindset to achieve things I never thought possible.

In this conversation, Chris Langrish shares his transformative journey from a DJ in the 90s to a transformation coach. He discusses the importance of community, fitness, and accountability in personal growth. 

Chris emphasises the role of daily routines, including walking and cold plunges, in maintaining mental clarity and physical health. He also touches on nutrition, supplements, and the p...

In this episode, Luke Jones engages in a candid conversation with Mitchel Delemere, who shares his remarkable journey of transformation from a troubled past in England to a new life in Sweden. 

Mitchel discusses his struggles with addiction, his time in prison, and the pivotal moments that led him to embrace sobriety. Celebrating three years of sobriety, he emphasises the importance of community, self-development, and the power of gratitude in his recovery journey. 

The discussion also touches on the significance of fitness and personal growth, as Mitchel highlights how exercise has become a cornerstone of hi...

In this episode, host Luke Jones engages in a heartfelt conversation with Mark Adam Snell, who shares his transformative journey from battling addiction to becoming a coach and healer. 

Mark discusses his early life, the challenges he faced growing up feeling different, and how he navigated through addiction, ultimately finding recovery through various techniques such as NLP, hypnosis, and Reiki. He emphasises the importance of community and vulnerability in the recovery process, highlighting how sharing stories can foster connection and understanding among individuals facing similar struggles.

Mark also delves into practical tools for self-improvement, including g...

In this enlightening conversation, Luke Jones interviews Hannah Esselink, a spiritual coach and clairvoyant, who shares her journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a guide for others seeking clarity and healing. 

Hannah discusses the importance of intuition, spirituality, and meditation, and how these elements intertwine to help individuals navigate their lives. 

She emphasizes the significance of self-awareness, the power of manifestation, and the role of energy in our experiences. 

Throughout the discussion, Hannah provides practical advice for those feeling stuck, encouraging them to explore their spirituality and take actionable steps towards personal gro...

In this episode, Lisa Spencer shares her powerful journey from a challenging childhood in Oxford—marked by resilience and her father’s recovery from alcoholism—to a successful corporate career and, ultimately, her calling as a burnout coach. 

Lisa opens up about her experiences with burnout, the pivotal moments that shaped her, and her transition to coaching women through her signature program, the Reignite Method.

Discover why understanding burnout is essential, how daily habits like hydration and gratitude can transform well-being, and why setting boundaries is vital for mental health. Lisa’s story is one of courag...

What does it take to rebuild your life after hitting rock bottom? In this episode, I sit down with Tim Guest—founder of Comeback HQ and living proof that you can rewrite your story at any age.

After life-changing brain surgery in 2020, Tim faced his toughest battles: overcoming alcohol, redefining his identity, and rebuilding his health from scratch. He shares how drinking became both a crutch and a celebration, and the moment he knew things had to change.

Tim opens up about the power of community, the importance of clear goals, and why identity is ev...

Welcome to The Next Chapter, where real stories meet real transformation.

In this inaugural episode, host Luke Jones shares his deeply personal journey from a successful but unfulfilled life to radical sobriety and purpose. Discover how a simple question from his son became the catalyst for change, and why moving to the Isle of Man was about so much more than just a new location.

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