In this deeply personal and refreshingly honest conversation, I sit down with my lifelong friend Claire, a friendship that has spanned almost five decades.

For the first time publicly, Claire opens up about her decision to give up alcohol, not because she was an alcoholic, but because she realised she had never met the version of herself that didn't drink. This episode explores the surprising emotions behind that choice, the identity shifts that come with it, and the discovery that there is a fun, vibrant Clare without the glass in her hand.

We dig into the unspoken truth of friendship:

We think we know people so well, yet we rarely stop to ask why they believe what they believe or behave how they do. Why does Claire identify as an atheist? What shaped her views? What risks has she taken in her life and what has she learned from them?

This episode gently reminds us that the people closest to us still have untold stories, unseen moments of courage, and unexplored layers.

As always, we end with a fun, fast-paced "7 Questions Before You Go" a light-hearted quick-fire round that reveals even more quirks, preferences, and truths we've somehow never asked each other over the years.

If you love conversations that feel real, raw, and rooted in decades of friendship, you'll feel right at home in this episode.