Author of The Sober Diaries (https://amzn.to/2Pg2EB6 on Amazon UK), Clare Pooley shares her experience of parenting sober! Pooley is married to John Stevenson-Hamilton. Wine was my best friend. Clare Pooley. And while we’re talking handwriting, have you read @clare_pooley brilliant novel The Authenticity Project? Are YOU Authentic? Clare also gave a TEDx talk – Making Sober Less Shameful – available on YouTube. Without these I seriously doubt I’d be starting my ride now!!! Thank you for helping all these amazing interviews and voices be heard and seen. After all, my social media feed was littered with memes about ‘wine o’clock.’. It’s fabulous. I’ve learned that if you drink to blur all the difficult things in life, you blur all the good bits too. She’s come a long way, baby. All those fears you have about quitting? There is a whole world out there waiting to be discovered and with a clear head you will appreciate everything it has to offer. I know that, as an addict, I have to be really careful anything addictive, and that includes social media, and sugar! But we turned our lives around, and you can too. [4], Pooley’s first book, The Sober Diaries, was a narrative of her first year of sobriety and also included an account of her successful battle to overcome breast cancer. So, I tried, and tried to moderate. It’s so sad that so many of us feel the need to make excuses for not drinking and stay anonymous. We have found 24 people in the UK with the name Clare Pooley. Anyone who can run the London Marathon in their undies and post photos of their bald spot gets my undying admiration. What benefits of cutting down on alcohol or stopping drinking have you experience. She was 51 year-old Kylie Minogue, who I first came across more than thirty years ago when she sported mechanics overalls and a perm as Charlene in Neighbours. I love Clare Pooley’s The Sober Diaries and I am so excited to be talking to her today! Same age as me. The book that was a real lightbulb moment for me, back in the early days, was Jason Vale’s Kick the Drink, Easily. It’s very difficult to give something up if you feel like you’re being deprived. This year’s most talked about female headliner at Glastonbury was no millennial. [3], In 2015, Pooley began a blog, Mummy was a Secret Drinker, about her life following a resolution to give up alcohol. So, by 10am I’ve done a fair bit of work, some exercise and had a social event. Clare Pooley is the daughter of Peter Pooley CMG, a former Director-General of the European Commission. I can’t wait for the day when all the superheroes who find the courage to quit can get the recognition and applause that they deserve! Three years ago, she quit, and started a blog: Mummy was a Secret Drinker. 1:47 PM. I really do take my hat off to you with your decision to stop drinking alcohol. Replies. Des milliers de livres avec la livraison chez vous en 1 jour ou en magasin avec -5% de … That blog led to a book, The Sober Diaries. Just do it. I rarely think of him, but when I do I look back on some of the times that we shared fondly. Clare’s book focuses upon a green notebook, inviting a diverse group of characters to pen their truths, then pass it on. She was educated at Roedean School[1] and Newnham College, Cambridge,[2] from which she graduated with a degree in Economics. I’ve only recently started doing Instagram, and I love it. Photo by Clare Pooley. I also completely love @mscaitlinmoran. Secondly, try to be excited. Clare Pooley graduated from Cambridge and spent twenty years in the heady world of advertising, where the line between authenticity and fiction is constantly blurred, before becoming a full-time mum. Weekends are generally all about family time. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I have a total girl-crush on @bryonygordon. Reviews ‘The Authenticity Project’ by clare pooley. This year’s most talked about female headliner at Glastonbury was no millennial. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Clare_Pooley&oldid=950097120, People educated at Roedean School, East Sussex, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 10 April 2020, at 06:08. I write for two hours before the children wake up, fuelled by buckets of coffee (my only remaining vice). Conversations It frees up so much head space and so much TIME. And I’m a much better role model. Clare Pooley. Alcohol is the only drug you have to justify NOT taking. I’d get to the end of a busy day with the kids and pour a large glass of wine to help me to ‘relax’ and feel more adult. I’ve realised that the important things in life are the little things – a beautiful sunrise, a child’s arm around your neck, lemon drizzle cake…, 7. Both my son and daughter don’t drink and I gave up 5 years ago, the best thing I ever did. This is the Era of Women Over 40. This Naked Mind book. A little more about Clare before we dive in …. I have just read your article in the Sunday Mail. I was the party girl, the rebel. What happens is remarkable: the crossing of lives in a community, support networks revealed, tenderness that’s so readily available to us all, if only we’d let it in. Ze woont in Fullham, London, met haar Schotse man, drie kinderen, een hond en een plankje in de koelkast met alcoholvrij bier. 10:00 PM. Hi Laurie, This coming-of-age adventure will tell the story of a young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer with his newfound best friend in a Continue Reading. Memoir #TheSoberDiaries and novel #TheAuthenticityProject clarepooley.com. Total strangers, but people with whom you feel a deep connection. Book review: The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley. Clare also gave a TEDx talk – Making Sober Less Shameful – available on YouTube. Clare believes that when it comes to booze, there are different shades of addiction, going from grey to … I am delighted to have the opportunity to interview Clare Pooley, she is the author of a brilliant book which helped me so much on my own sober-journey and has no doubt inspired and motivated many other people to quit alcohol for good. Cette trentenaire a tout quitté pour vivre son rêve : ouvrir un café sur Fulham Road. Then, once I’ve got the children off to school, I take the dog out for a long walk, usually with a friend. Clare Pooley was a high-flier turned stay at home mum who knew she had to change her life when she was drinking 100 units of alcohol a week But now the party season is growing to a close, it’s also a time of introspection — and there may be a sense that all that consumption, particularly of … We were scared too. She was 51 year-old Kylie Minogue, who I first came across more than thirty years ago when she sported mechanics overalls and a perm as Charlene in Neighbours. May 28, 2018 @ She was educated at Roedean School and Newnham College, Cambridge, from which she graduated with a degree in Economics. The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley is a warm, uplifting book filled with wonderful characters which you will want to get all wrapped up in.I promise that it won’t disappoint. She’s come a long way, baby. Clare Pooley graduated from Newnham College, Cambridge and spent twenty years in the heady world of advertising before becoming a full-time mum. [5], In October 2018, it was announced that Pooley’s fictional debut, The Authenticity Project, had been the subject of a six-way auction, with Transworld securing UK and Commonwealth rights, Penguin Random House acquiring the US rights, and foreign rights sold in 16 other languages.[6]. Le fabuleux Voyage du carnet des silences, Clare Pooley, Karine Guerre, Fleuve Eds. Since I quit I’ve had a book published, done a TEDx talk and next week I’m starting a novel-writing course. At the cancer clinic, you meet people of all ages and backgrounds, from all over London and further afield. Clare Pooley graduated from Cambridge University, and joined the heady world of advertising.By the age of thirty she was on the board, but by the time her third child was born she was burnt out, and left to spend more time with her children. I’m far too happy with where I am now to risk it all for even a brief fling with him! I get out of bed super early – around 5am, because I find that’s the best time to write – you think more creatively then. I also read every single book on booze I could find. Instead of trying to escape from my children all the time, we’re now on the same wavelength. containerEl: '#fd-form-5f3fe2281a170f0026cf1ca1' Much luck and thanks again for your strength!!!! I’d lost sight of the person that I used to be. Bantam Press, 2020, £12.99. Recommended for readers looking for a pick-me-up. As Clare pointed out in her chat, alcoholism isn’t one label that fits all. The only drug that society questions us for wanting to give up. I still struggle to tell anyone outside my blog my concerns about my drinking, I haven’t even told my husband I stopped yet. Our relationship was toxic, there were some truly dreadful times and I’d never want to go back. I have a real love-hate relationship with social media. Your email address will not be published. Anonymous 15 January 2018 at 14:25. It was her book that helped me turn a corner. Clare Pooley. I spend much of my life with people just like me. September 16, 2020 @ [7] The couple live in London and have three children. But probably the biggest benefit is FREEDOM. Welcome to The (Not) Drinking Diary Series. Clare Pooley (1970) studeerde in Cambridge en werkte twintig jaar als Managing Partner bij een van ’s werelds grootste reclamebureaus tot ze besloot haar stressvolle baan op te zeggen om voor haar gezin te zorgen. formId: '5f3fe2281a170f0026cf1ca1', Don’t pay for advertising to fake followers. 4. Clare share’s her story bravely below, r ead on for her not drinking diary …. A phenomenal singer and only 46 leaving behind 3 … Alcohol is an addictive drug, it’s also the only socially acceptable drug. But I found it impossible to stick to any of the rules I set myself. I wouldn’t have done any of those things if I’d still been drinking. I didn’t want to quit – the idea terrified me! It’s so warm and pretty and supportive. Clare Pooley is absolutely amazing! It changed my life. Ensuite, il y a Hazard. No-one can eat more crisps than me. By the time I quit, I was drinking around ten bottles of wine a week. I’ve always loved reading, but there’s never enough time to read all the books I’d like to. Pooley lives in Fulham, London, with her husband, three children, and two border terriers. Check blogger’s instagram authentic engagement, detect fake & spot ghost followers. Clare Pooley graduated from Cambridge University, and then spent twenty years in the heady world of advertising before becoming a full-time writer. But then, there are fairy tales, there are romance stories, coming of age tales, inspirational biographies, fantasy – and many more genres which gives us hope. But I just wanted reach out and mention how inspired I am by every women on here. Three years ago, she quit, and started a blog: Mummy was a Secret Drinker. Since I started writing my blog and my book, I’ve had messages from thousands of people all over the world who have had issues with alcohol, and – you know what – we are all the same! Kay Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. She is the author of the hugely popular blog, Mummy was a Secret Drinker, under the pseudonym Sober Mummy and her memoir, The Sober Diaries was published by Hodder in 2017 to critical acclaim. Kudos all of you!! I was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago. I’m terrified of AA so this has really been my only way to express myself lately. Yet now I’m always anxious. I live in London with my three children aged 14, 11 and 9, a very scruffy border terrier and my long-suffering husband, John. Find fake influencers, followers, likes, comments, and engagement. I thought she’d gone – the fearless, funny, creative person I used to be, but now she’s back (if a little battle scarred!). I also felt like my life was stuck in a rut. This week we want to introduce you to another fabulous book – “The Authenticity Project” by Clare Pooley. She also spent a lot more time drinking. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! She blogged under a pseudonym until the announcement of her first book deal in September 2017. There is such joy in not having to think about alcohol any more. All those little things that make you feel ashamed – we’ve done them too. I’m two stone lighter, I sleep like a baby, I’m rarely anxious, I’m a better wife, a better friend and a much better mother! We’ll have big family meals, encourage the children to invite their friends along, then all slob out in front of a movie. The husband has just bought a GIANT gas burning barbeque, so that’s the summer weekends sorted! (The rest of the day often goes downhill after that!). This is a perfect read for the current times, as it is a story of hope, kindness and community. It starts with the discovery of a hand-written notebook by a London cafe owner and was recently named by The Independent as one of its Top Ten comfort reads for these turbulent times. Clare share’s her story bravely below, read on for her not drinking diary …. Ancien alcoolique et drogué, le jeune homme se sent pris d’une mission lorsqu’il y lit les lignes de Monica. window.fd('form', { But my one large glass a day became two, which became three, until eventually it would take a whole bottle to properly take the edge off. It starts with a lonely old man who writes about his lonely life in a … Thank you Clare Pooley (VMG) Reply Delete. Hi After graduating from Cambridge, I travelled through the Far East on my own, and was a director on the board of a major advertising agency by the age of 30. Clare Pooley – Author and all round Sober Hero! We may be different ages and come from different backgrounds and cultures, but much more unites us than divides us. I do hope your article encourages more young people to follow suit. I’m new this non-alcoholic thing and frankly to Blogging. My Not Drinking Diary, Clare Pooley (Author of The Sober Diaries), My Not Drinking Diary: Millie, Sober Girl Society, My Not Drinking Diary, Stacey (Stacey L Yoga). Stephanie To give you an idea of how hilarious she is, her bio reads “I think I can eat more crisps than you.’ This is not actually true. Today I’m chatting to Clare Pooley, author of The Sober Diaries. I still like to wind down at ‘wine o’clock’. For sober inspiration, it’s difficult to beat @soberupbuttercup. When you quit smoking, everyone congratulates you, but w. hen you quit drinking they treat you like a pariah. February 22, 2019 @ Clare gave lots of time to this interview and it contains lots and lots of insight and inspiration. But now I use Audible, which means that I can listen to all the latest books while I’m doing the housework, or I’m on the school run, or in the bath. Required fields are marked *. And I know this is an older post but I had to say something as The Sober Diaries was the last memoir I read prior to starting this ride so its feel very significant to me!! You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain. I’ve begun to really enjoy Blogging as a way to express my struggles but ITs HARD, I never realized how much work truely went into it!!! I’d known for a while that I was drinking too much and that it was starting to seriously mess up my life. Thank you so much for this great interview!! The more I tried to drink less, the more I thought about booze. Pooley first pursued a career in advertising at J. Walter Thompson, in due course becoming a Managing Partner and Group Head, before leaving the work-place on the birth of her third child. Wine defined me. Moderation just isn’t my thing. I’ll usually have a hot bath with aromatherapy oils, while listening to a cracking book on Audible (L’s note: I wrote about my fave audiobooks here), then I’ll make myself a mocktail, like a Seedlip with Fever Tree tonic and fresh mint and lime. Your email address will not be published. 6.What lessons have you learnt about life (and yourself) since your relationship with alcohol has changed? I am SUCH a morning person now! I was two stone overweight, a terrible insomniac and anxious all the time. Women with children the same age, people who live in my ‘hood, friends from university or school. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. I’ve rediscovered the girl I was in my early twenties. Here’s an example quote: ‘I flirted with sobriety….. then we went all the way.

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