Ian Callaghan Coaching
Sober Coaching in the UK: Transforming Lives Beyond Limits
What is Sober Coaching? Sober coaching is a personalised, one-on-one support service aimed at helping individuals achieve and maintain sobriety unlike group support services, which focus on shared experiences and collective accountability, sober coaching centres...
Why Sober Living Doesn’t Have to Be Lonely
Why Sober Living Doesn’t Have to Be Lonely. Let’s get real for a second: recovery is a beast. It’s messy and uncomfortable. Some days, it straight-up feels like climbing a mountain barefoot with a fridge strapped to your back. And if you’re like me, you probably...
14 Days Alcohol-Free: Breaking the Cycle and Finding Freedom
Two weeks—14 days alcohol-free, 336 hours—a significant milestone on the journey to an alcohol-free life. While it might seem like a small step to some, if you’re working toward an alcohol-free lifestyle, you know this is monumental. Those first two weeks are a...
Your First Week of Sobriety: What No One Tells You About Healing and Growth
Week One of Sobriety: The Hard Truths, Small Victories, and What I Wish I Knew Before I Started. It’s been seven days since I took my last drink. A week might not sound like much to some people, but if you’ve ever faced addiction, you’ll know it can feel like climbing...
Your Complete Guide to Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcoholic Tendencies for Recovery Success
Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcoholic Tendencies: Understanding the Spectrum and Finding Your Path to Recovery. Alcohol consumption exists along a complex spectrum, from casual use to full-blown dependency. Understanding the distinctions between alcoholic tendencies,...
Sober vs. Recovery: The Hard Truth About Lasting Change
Sober vs. Recovery: A New Journey Begins. I’ve been here before—stopped drinking, stayed sober for a while, and convinced myself I was fine. But if I’m honest—and I have to be, because there’s no progress without honesty—I’ve never truly recovered. I’ve never done the...
The Quiet Power of Mindful Sobriety: Reclaiming Control, One Moment at a Time
Mindful Sobriety: A Journey Beyond Dry January. For years, I played the same game as so many others: Dry January, Sober October, or any other month-long sobriety challenge. I’d grit my teeth, tick off each alcohol-free day, and at the end, celebrate my success... with...
Addiction: The Substance is Not the Root, It’s the Mask
Addiction: The Substance is Not the Root, It’s the Mask Addiction isn’t about the drink—it’s about the ache it numbs. It’s not the bottle or the reckless choices; it’s the silence that follows, the emptiness you’ve been desperately trying to escape. For me, it’s been...
The Crisis of River Usk Pollution: A Call for Urgent Action
As many of you know, the River Usk holds a special place in my heart—it's my refuge, my escape. However, diving into the research on River Usk pollution has only deepened my frustration and anger. The way our river is being treated, with ongoing pollution and neglect,...
Ian Callaghan
Ian Callaghan is a mindset coach and meditation expert dedicated to helping individuals overcome self-limiting beliefs and unlock their true potential.