Delroy Taylor: The Winner
Season 2, Episode 8, Nov 05, 2020, 05:42 PM
In this episode, Shazza and Freddie talk to Delroy Taylor, who is also known as Bunny Pacer on Instagram (@bunny_pacer).
In every episode in Series 2, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett invite a different guest on to the podcast who have in some way inspired their own alcohol free journeys, from AF authors to inspirational Instagrammers.
Del found Over The Influence when a friend suggested that he should listen to the first series, and we were humbled to hear that it has helped him to change his life. Now over 3 months alcohol-free, Del tells us his story - about how an abusive figure in his past led him to use alcohol to hide his fear, and how this damaged his relationships.
He also talks about how alcohol led him to abuse harder substances, and how his brother's mental health has been so deeply affected by their difficult childhood.
Del's story is difficult to hear, but we feel hugely privileged that he decided to use this platform to share it. If you are affected by anything you hear in this episode and would like to seek further help, please see some useful links below.
If you're on an alcohol free or low alcohol journey - or thinking about starting one - this podcast is for you! Whether you're going completely alcohol free like Sharon or Freddie, or if you're just sober curious... Whether you want to stop drinking for now or quit drinking for good.... Know you're not going it alone!
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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 otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Topical Links:
If you've been affected by any of the topics discussed in this episode and feel as if you would like to seek help, please see a list of organisations below who may be able to offer it:
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
www.refuge.org.uk
www.womensaid.org.uk
FOR CHILDREN:
www.childline.org.uk
www.nspcc.org.uk
DRUGS:
www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk
www.talktofrank.com
ALCOHOL:
www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-support
www.drinkaware.co.uk
MENTAL HEALTH FOR MEN:
www.thecalmzone.net
www.samaritans.org
In every episode in Series 2, BBC broadcast journalist Sharon Hartley and Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett invite a different guest on to the podcast who have in some way inspired their own alcohol free journeys, from AF authors to inspirational Instagrammers.
Del found Over The Influence when a friend suggested that he should listen to the first series, and we were humbled to hear that it has helped him to change his life. Now over 3 months alcohol-free, Del tells us his story - about how an abusive figure in his past led him to use alcohol to hide his fear, and how this damaged his relationships.
He also talks about how alcohol led him to abuse harder substances, and how his brother's mental health has been so deeply affected by their difficult childhood.
Del's story is difficult to hear, but we feel hugely privileged that he decided to use this platform to share it. If you are affected by anything you hear in this episode and would like to seek further help, please see some useful links below.
If you're on an alcohol free or low alcohol journey - or thinking about starting one - this podcast is for you! Whether you're going completely alcohol free like Sharon or Freddie, or if you're just sober curious... Whether you want to stop drinking for now or quit drinking for good.... Know you're not going it alone!
---
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 otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk 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
---
Topical Links:
If you've been affected by any of the topics discussed in this episode and feel as if you would like to seek help, please see a list of organisations below who may be able to offer it:
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
www.refuge.org.uk
www.womensaid.org.uk
FOR CHILDREN:
www.childline.org.uk
www.nspcc.org.uk
DRUGS:
www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk
www.talktofrank.com
ALCOHOL:
www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-support
www.drinkaware.co.uk
MENTAL HEALTH FOR MEN:
www.thecalmzone.net
www.samaritans.org