How I quit alcohol (Danni Carr)

In this episode I catch up with Jacinta from Sydney. Growing up with an alcohol Mum, Jacinta knows too well the dangers of alcoholism, it's destruction and how sly and powerful she can be. Like so many of us that grow up with addicted parents, even though we see the fall out we can also find ourselves in similar patterns. While their stories are very different the parallels between Jacinta and her Mum show the power of the Sneaky Bitch. Her Mum after years and years of alcohol abuse which had led to all sorts of destructive behaviours, Jacinta's Mum gave up the booze for 10 years. Jacinta, like her Mum had found herself also under the spell of alcohol and gave it up for some time. After 10 years of abstinence and after the death of her Husband, Jacinta's Mum took up drinking again and spiralled right back to where she started. Jacinta like her Mum, after months without booze found herself having "just one" with her hubby and also ended up right back where she started. In this episode we talk about the Sneaky Bitch and how she still hangs around even after years of no alcohol. It happens to me from time to time, it happens to us all and something we need to be aware of and be prepared for.

We also chat about the difficulties of asking for help if you work in the medical or health sector.

Jacinta is a HIQA grad for the second time, is 10 months sober now and going strong.

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On the 15th of November 8 brave souls got together to share their alcohol story in front of a live audience.

First up on the night was Michelle McDonald a participant in one of the HIQA sober challenges who is just over 12 months sober at the time of recording.

Michelle's story is brave and inspiring.

To reach out to Michelle go to her insta @thesoberconnection

You can see the show live on youtube here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHW5UwKXEEI&t=6531s&ab_channel=DanniCarr

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On the 15th of November 8 brave souls got together to share their alcohol story in front of a live audience.

Second up was the wonderful Victoria Vanstone. Victoria is the host of the Sober Awkard podcast, she is the founder of the free online sober recourse https://cuppa.community

Victoria is a blogger, with a book coming out in 2023, she is brave, she is hilarious and very vulnerable in the speech.

To reach out to Victoria go to her insta @drunkmummysobermummy

To see our show on youtube go to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHW5UwKXEEI&t=6531s&ab_channel=DanniCarr

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On the 15th of November 8 brave souls got together to share their alcohol story in front of a live audience.

The 3rd speaker on the night was my beautiful friend, Lyndal Hunt. Lyndal shares her very powerful goodbye letter to alcohol. There was not a dry eye in the house!

To reach out to Lyndal go to her insta @thesobreitygym

To watch the show go to youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHW5UwKXEEI&t=6531s&ab_channel=DanniCarr

www.iquitalcohol.com.au

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On the 15th of November 8 brave souls got together to share their alcohol story in front of a live audience.

4th speaker up on the night was the incredible Libby O'Donovan, in 2022 Libby received an OAM for her service to the arts and The 2022 Cabaret Icon Award (Lifetime Achievement Award).

Libby has been untethered to alcohol for over 12 months... Freedom

To reach out to Libby go to her insta @libbyodonovan or www.libbyodonovan.com

To see our show on youtube go to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHW5UwKXEEI&t=6531s&ab_channel=DanniCarr

www.iquitalcohol.com.au

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On the 15th of November 8 brave souls got together to share their alcohol story in front of a live audience.

Next up Jamie Milne shares a poem he wrote on his exploits and "dick moves".

To reach out to Jamie follow him on insta @JamieMilneTraining

or. https://jamiemilnetraining.com

To watch our show head to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHW5UwKXEEI&t=6536s&ab_channel=DanniCarr

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On the 15th of November 8 brave souls got together to share their alcohol story in front of a live audience.

Next up was me, Danni Carr out of my comfort zone, feeling awkward and a bit anxious and being ok with it.

To reach out to me head to insta @howiquitalcohol

or www.iquitalcohol.com.au

or email howiquitalcohol@gmail.com

To watch our show to go

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHW5UwKXEEI&t=6536s&ab_channel=DanniCarr

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On the 15th of November 8 brave souls got together to share their alcohol story in front of a live audience.

Next up was my hubby Ash Grunwald, who shares his good news story.

To reach out to Ash on insta go to @ashgrunwald.com

or www.ashgrunwald.com

Or to watch our show on youtube go to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHW5UwKXEEI&t=6536s&ab_channel=DanniCarr

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On the 15th of November 8 brave souls got together to share their alcohol story in front of a live audience.

The final speaker of the night was my good friend and HIQA podcast regular, Lissie Turner.

Her story was big, passionate, brave and powerful. Strap in because she isn't here to pussy foot around with this sobriety sermon.

To reach out to Lissie on insta go to @lissieturner

or www.thepranaproject.com

To watch the show on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHW5UwKXEEI&t=6536s&ab_channel=DanniCarr

For more on HIQA head to www.iquitalcohol.com.au

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For the final episode of 2022 I catch up with comedian Mandy Nolan to catch up and see how she is going on her 12 month sobriety journey. She is now 5 months in and feeling great.

We chat about how Christmas will look for her this year as the non-drinker, keeping the joy in sobriety, navigating the disappointment from friends when you tell them you aren't drinking, the pride you feel in those three little words "I don't drink", and celebrating the authenticity of sobriety.

To see what Mandy is up to or to check out one of her courses go to www.mandynolan.com.au

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In this episode I catch up with one of the HIQA grads, Nat from Newcastle. Nat went from binge drinking to daily drinking as a way of coping with post natal depression and crippling shyness. We chat about how alcohol impacted her kids and her own self confidence. Suffering from depression and anxiety, alcohol was making her situation worse. At the time of recording Nat is now over 14 months sober, off her medication and learning to love her beautiful self.

We also chat about the lull that can happen around the 12 months mark and how keeping up a daily practice keeps that in check.

This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to 

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For more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

www.iquitalcohol.com.au

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In this episode I was honoured to catch up with Dr Luke Sniewski. Luke is a Wellbeing Coach and Somatic Therapist, he was also the facilitator in Dr Gabor Mate's Compassionate Inquiry course which I was a student of in 2022. We caught up to talk about Luke's new book, Somawise which is an incredible resource for healing addiction and becoming more aware of the messages and signals the body is trying to make us aware of day to day. Luke uses his lived experience through an addiction to Porn and was able to heal what was driving that addiction through connecting to the body through awareness and compassion. Luke says authentic change begins with silence, stillness, and the courage to look inward. We may not like what we find there, but getting into our body is where the real work of change is done. Through this awareness we are able to liberate ourselves from our old patterns and core beliefs.

To find out more about this amazing human or his online course go to https://www.lukesniewski.com/

To purchase a copy of Somawise go to books2read.com/Somawise-Get-out-of-your-head-get-into-your-body

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In this episode I catch up with the the most unyogi of yogis, Mark Purser. We chat about his own recovery and how mindfulness changed everything for him.

Mark gives the listener some simple breath and movement techniques that can help us feel grounded and raise our awareness.

Danni talks about creating a pause before reacting.

And Mark also gives tips on how to create your own retreat experience without leaving your own postcode and of course we chat about our own retreat we are going to be holding in Bali April 23.

To checkout the Bali retreat

https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/collections/resources/products/2023-hiqa-bali-wellness-retreat-1-6-april

This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to 

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For more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

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How many times do we have to wake up hating ourselves? Feeling incongruent, out of alignment with our values, ashamed, worried, embarrassed, your body demanding attention "please stop poisoning me"... Yet we ignore it, blame ourselves, tell ourselves we will learn to be better and repeat the exact same cycle a few days or weeks later? I know I did and so did this wonderful guest Lisa. Lisa and I have been working together for 12 months or so and she is the epitome of digging deep and doing the work. A true example of how it's not always easy, that sobriety will challenge you, uncover things about yourself you didn't know where there and make you deal head on with raw emotions but the flip-side is true freedom.

This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to 

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www.iquitalcohol.com.au

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In this episode I catch up with the very colourful Calamity Tash from Adelaide. Tash gave away alcohol at the age of 25 years old, after years of habitual serious bingeing (to the point of alcohol poisoning), blackouts, and using alcohol as a coping mechanism. Her drinking spiralled out of control, starting her day with wine, drinking in her lunch breaks and then continuing after work. Luckily, she started dating someone who didn't drink and she realised that life without alcohol is a possibility.

Tash has been sober for over 4 years now, she surrounds herself with people who keep her accountable in sobriety and her work with disengaged, queer and neuro-diverse youths.

To reach out to Tash contact her on Instagram @calamitytash

This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to 

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For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

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In this episode I chat with beautiful Trish Schor. Aa a shy teenager in South Africa to a young career woman in London to finally setting on the Gold Coast, booze has been a constant companion for Trish. What started as a way to find relief became a crutch that began to tear her life to shreds. Trish was able to break free from the stronghold of alcohol and drugs and turn her life around.

This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to 

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For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

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How do you go about changing when you come from a family are big drinkers, not just your family but your partner's family? This can be a challenge that many of us face particularly if we have grown up seeking approval from those closest to us. In this episode I catch up with new mum Elise Kermeen, we chat about life as a new Mum in sobriety and the choice not to go back to drinking after you finish breast feeding. Elise decided to give up the booze when she realised that alcohol was taking its toll on her mental health and her relationship. Dealing with unresolved trauma and the massive grief from losing her brother it's been a long road of self acceptance and learning to be with her feelings but Elise is bravely stepping into sobriety and doing life on her terms.

This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to 

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For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

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In this episode I catch up with my good mate and mentor Mark Purser. We chat about how as humans all we want to do is feel ok on the inside and when we don't feel ok on the inside we usually go to externals to make us ok. But there is that sweet spot, between the stimulus and the response. When we can recognise that we are not ok, we can respond in a way that is more nurturing rather than reacting and creating more suffering. We can rely on ourselves to get us through when we have the tools from a daily practice.

One good thing about removing alcohol is that we can start to recognise our emotional responses we can start to have a relationship with what is showing up rather than ignoring it or pushing it away. It can be an opportunity for deep healing.

Mark and I have a retreat in Bali coming up where we will be diving deep into self healing and nurturing. Please go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au for more details.

This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to 

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For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

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A must listen to for all parents of teenagers. In this episode I catch up with coach Isabella Furgeson. Growing up in Canberra in the 80's. Isabella found that alcohol gave her a voice, that sense of confidence turned into serious binge drinking. Fast forward to motherhood, the binge drinking continued to the point where Isabella found herself becoming the drunkest person at gatherings and parties. As the shame increased so did her drinking, where she began hiding her drinking from her husband. One particular night Isabella got so drunk she had to be rushed to hospital which was essentially her rock bottom, from there she detoxed and went into rehab. We chat about untangling your beliefs about yourself, how trying moderation led to more sneaking after rehab. Eventually Isabella found This Naked Mind course and was able to kick the habit, she know coaches others in sobriety and runs courses on How To Talk To Your Kids About Alcohol.

To reach out to Isabella follow the link below.

https://isabellaferguson.com.au

http://kidsandalcohol.com

https://resources.isabellaferguson.com.au/kidsandalcoholsales

Insta: @letstalkalcoholaustralia

Research links:

https://darta.net.au

https://fare.org.au

The book I mentioned in the episode was

Hold Onto Your Kids by Dr Gabor Mate

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At 22 years of age, Michael Rowcroft is running to pay back to the orgnisation that helped to change his life. In 2021 ago Michael was homeless, addicted to alcohol and Meth, estranged from his family, stealing and completely out of control. The turning point came when a drug deal turned into a violent and Michael was stabbed 7 times, his lungs and heart were damaged, he was rushed to hospital and died 6 times on the operating table. From this what could have been the lowest point in his life was the catalyst the started to process of forgiveness, love and healing.

Michael is now running for his own healing and is running to raise funds for the rehab centre that helped him. He is aiming to run 340km in 3 days.

Links below to support him on his run.

Here is a youtube clip of Michael and his story.

https://youtu.be/4wPPqD2gDmo

Here is the Go Fund Me page to support him.

https://gofund.me/12570a49

This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to 

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For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

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Aine Tyrrell is a fierce Irish woman, a musician, a mum, a daughter who is passionate about reclaiming her Irish culture. Her Irish culture which does not include pints of Guiness.

We talk about why she refuses to play gig on St Patricks day and how every time she says no to a drink she is healing her ancestral trauma and creating future healing for her children and their children.

This interview had me covered in goosebumps from start to finish and may have you rethinking some of these national holidays.

To check out more of Aine go to

https://ainetyrrell.com/home

Or connect with her via Instagram @ainetyrrellmusic

This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to 

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In this episode I catch up with Fiona McIntyre who has just finished the HIQA 6 week challenge. We talk about changing your life by doing the work. The self healing process and stepping into a new life.

Link to RAIN technique we discussed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm1t5FyK5Ek&t=109s

This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to 

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In this episode I catch up with Ash Butters, host of the Behind The Smile Podcast, she is a Yoga & Meditation Teacher and has been Sober since 2020.

We chat about the chaos of her life before recovery and the moment she decided it was time to change. Ash went to rehab and joined the 12 step program to support her recovery. We dive deep into life in rehab, a day in the life of, even down to what they ate for breakfast. We chat about the importance of unpacking your past traumas big and small, changing relationships, learning to sit with your emotional pain, and the relief that you get on the other side of sitting through the discomfort.

Ash is a passionate advocate for recovery and is using yoga and meditation to help people change.

To get in contact with Ash go to

Where you can find me!

INSTAGRAM - @ashbutterss (www.instagram.com/ashbutterss/)

Recovery with Ash Butterss website - www.ashbutterss.com

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/ashbutterss/

Tik Tok - ashbutterss (www.tiktok.com/@ashbutterss?lang=en)

This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to 

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For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

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In this episode I catch up with Emma Gilmour. Emma is a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, This Naked Mind and Gray Area Drinking Coach, living in Melbourne, Australia. Emma worked for 20+ years in corporate marketing. A working mum fuelled by adrenalin, coffee and booze, she looked like she had it all. But on the inside, she was running on empty. As she reached her mid-forties alcohol started to take more than it was giving and so begun her long and very messy break-up with alcohol. Nothing stuck until her eldest asked her to ‘stop bringing wine into their bedroom’ then it finally landed for her.

Emma started the process of rebuilding herself as an adult, with nurturing care. She discovered her values, stopped drinking, and had to create a whole new identity.

A booze & corporate job-free identity.

Life dramatically improved without booze. She began to discover who she really was, what she liked and what she didn’t like now that booze was no longer her hobby and best friend, she could trust, listen to and follow her intuition!

Kicking the booze to the curb gave Emma a previously unknown level of confidence and personal power to pursue her dreams and become a qualified counsellor and coach.

Still very much a work in progress, Emma is an Aussie based peri-menopausal mum of neuro and gender diverse teens who also has a ADHD diagnosis herself. We talk about self-regulation and why it is so important, her journey with alcohol life on the other side.

Resources:

The book we talk about is different not less by Close Hayden : https://www.chloehayden.com.au/shop/p/different-not-less-book

We also talk about Scatter Minds by Gabor Mate : https://drgabormate.com/book/scattered-minds/

Links to Emma's podcast about her experience of Alcohol, ADHD and Peri-menopause and the link between them all! https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/podcasts/midlife-af-podcast/episodes/2147907111

Hope Rising Coaching: 

- The link to Emma's website  https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/counselling_home

- Emma's instagram https://www.instagram.com/hoperisingcoaching/

This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to 

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For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

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In this episode I catch up with Adelaide artist Lissy Elliott. Lissie's relationship with alcohol began impacting her relationship with her wife after continual alcohol fuelled arguments. Eventually after one huge fight, Lissy realised the damage that alcohol was causing and decided to take a break which has proven to be a complete game changer. We chat about the joy of not waking up with burning hangovers, or crippling shame and regret. How removing alcohol from her life has also injected a huge spark to her creativity and the simplicity that comes from the freedom of sobriety.

Lissie started with the I Am Sober Ap to help her get started and to keep her accountable, and she has never looked back.

This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to 

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For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

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In this episode I chat with incredible Psychotherapist and mind-body eating coach, Nicki Lucas. We chat about the importance of listening to the messages the body is sending us. Staying in your window of tolerance for good decision making. How mindful awareness helps to ground us and bring us out of the mind chatter. Self resourcing and finding ways we can calm our own nervous systems. Taking the steps towards healing via somatic healing.

To contact Nicki.

https://www.nikkilucas.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/nikkilucasPsychotherapy?mibextid=LQQJ4d

@nikkilucaspsychotherapy

This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to 

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In this episode I catch up with New Zealand based musician Sam Cooper. Sam is 28 years old and at the time of recording has been 17 months sober. Sam, a shy kid by nature found that drinking first gave him confidence to talk to girls and to clown around. When some of his wild and uncharacteristic behaviours were caught on camera and posted on the internet, Sam started to gain popularity and a new found label that was not at all anything like his true nature. Embarrassed but also feeling buoyed by his status Sam continued on the path of self destruction until it led to dangerous and humiliating territory and he decided it was time to stop.

Sam, an incredibly beautiful piano player, found that removing booze gave him the time, clarity and inspiration to spend more time writing music and he has written some hauntingly beautiful new pieces based on his journey.

To check out Sam or his music check him out here.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4HD7hByFwk6X8b5pBMJOzu?si=oMQYy2VeTaK4dTzlp1jaFQ

Instagram @spcooperpiano 

This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to 

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In this episode I catch up with country music singer Meg Doherty we chat about the lies some of us tell ourselves and others when our drinking has got out of control and the shame that surrounds that. At the peak of Meg's drinking she was drinking daily a bottle of vodka and a bottle of wine. The shame and guilt she was feeling from the amount she was consuming created secrecy and then lying became part of her daily practice. Meg joined the 12 step program to boot the booze. She is now channelling her energy into her sobriety, motherhood and her music. We talk about forgiveness, meditation, and the importance of working her program.

To check out Meg's music on Spotify go to https://open.spotify.com/artist/6jJZeRG26xtfzkKpYIxlsX?si=n1K4IVf9QHi3ME2zX6hM6w

Website https://www.megdoherty.com/

Instagram meg_doherty_music

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In this episode I catch up with comedian Mandy Nolan to check in with her on her progress on her 12 month sober challenge. At the time of recording Mandy was 9 months sober and really starting to see the benefits of her time without alcohol. Mandy has noticed how she actually loves her own company, how she is more open to reaching out to people, feeling more engaged with people around her and more present, she is noticing changes in her skin and just being more content.

To find out more about Mandy Nolan or any shows she has coming up go to

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In this episode I catch up with Casey Davidson a life and sober coach and host of the Hello Someday Podcast who runs programs from Seattle in Washington, USA. We chat about her journey with alcohol and how she worked hard from the start to hide her drinking from her husband and family, how alcohol held her back and how she not only found her own freedom, but now helps hundreds of women find theirs too.

Casey’s passionate about helping women who are doing all the things (and then coming home and drinking to forget about all the things) change their relationship with alcohol.

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Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking - 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol Free https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/30-day-sober-guide/

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In this episode I catch up with HIQA Grad, Kate Morrison. We chat about her life in sobriety in the corporate world and how she navigates sobriety in her corporate job, our general disconnection from ourselves and our bodies. How difficult it can be to share with our co-workers that we are sober and maintaining your sobriety while trying to form connections in the corporate world.

Andrew Huberman NSDR protocol here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKGrmY8OSHM

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Jade practices and instructs yoga, is an author, passionate about mindfulness, sustained mental health, and employee well-being. She was a self-confessed “piss-head” (Australian slang for heavy partier) and was convinced that she could be an “alcoholic yogi” for many years until she began her ethanol-free journey 4 years ago and developed the foundations that enabled her to start stringing together some sizable numbers. Jade turned her first AF year into a Ph.D. in addiction and self-development and had many lessons to share. Jade has a passion for traveling, she loves the great outdoors and met her husband when she was trekking to Everest Base Camp (he was her Sherpa!).

https://www.jadelee.com.au/books

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In this episode I catch up with one of the HIQA Grads from Ireland, Aine Aventin. We chat about her own journey with alcohol, sobriety and extending her learning to a modality that is very close to my heart, Family Constellation Therapy. Family Constellation is a method that is designed to help reveal the hidden family dynamics which may go back generations. Using techniques from her own studies and learning from the HIQA course, Aine is learning to reconnect with herself, to feel her feelings (and what they are trying to show her about herself) and is thriving in her sobriety.

For more information on Family Constellation Therapy go here https://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/spiritual/family_constellation

The book Aine mentioned is https://www.amazon.com.au/Recovery-Your-Inner-Child-Liberating/dp/0671701355

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In this episode I catch up with my good friend and clinical psychology registrar Ben Schiller. Ben and I talk more about his own recovery journey and the amazing changes in his life that have presented due to his journey in sobriety. Ben has just completed his masters in psychology and is now stepping back into private practice with a focus on Schema Therapy.  Ben helps people from all walks of life achieve sustainable and long-lasting change. People of different age, race and cultural heritage, indigenous people and sexually/gender diverse people are welcome in Ben’s practice and are treated for a range of mental health and behavioural concerns. These include anxiety concerns, specifically; social anxiety, generalised anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, phobias; PTSD, relational trauma, Complex Trauma, sub acute schizophrenia and psychosis, depression, and addiction of all types particularly alcohol and drug addiction.

To reach out to Ben please go to https://benschillerpsychology.com.au/

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In this episode I chat with Greg from the Sunny Coast in Australia. Greg was an almost every day drinker, the life of the party and probably the drunkest guy at the party. We talked about his relationship with alcohol and how at 54 years of age he decided it was time to change. That change has had a huge impact on physical health, his relationship with his wife, his daughter and even his heavy drinking buddies who have been able to open up to Greg about their own desires to ditch the booze.  Greg had tried many times to quit in the past, and finally through educating himself with books and podcasts, finally something clicked and has been able to make it stick. His message is clear "never stop quitting".  

The books Greg mentioned are 

Ryan Holiday - The Daily Stoic

The Body - Bill Bryson 

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Once again, I catch up with incredible Dr Luke Sniewski in this episode we chat about the freedom and life changing power of radical self acceptance.

We chat about the importance of honest and acceptance playing a key role in addiction recovery.

How a practice of stillness can transform us, and how stillness and self acceptance go hand in hand.

How feeling into your body and tracking your feelings can transform us.

We also chat about how a relapse can be a beautiful learning tool and becoming an active participant of our own lives.

Dr. Luke Sniewski (Ph.D. in Psychology) is a New Zealand-based Wellbeing Coach and Somatic Therapist, he is a Certified Practitioner, facilitator of Compassionate Inquiry, a psychotherapeutic approach developed by Dr. Gabor Maté. He is the author of the best-selling book Somawise: Get out of your head, get into your body, a book which has pretty much become my bible.

For more information on Luke go to

• Website: www.lukesniewski.com
• Somawise Online Programme: https://www.lukesniewski.com/somawise-online-program/
• Book Purchase Link: books2read.com/Somawise-Get-out-of-your-head-get-into-your-body

The book I mention at the start is Dr Anna Lembke - Dopamine Nation.

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In this episode I catch up with Kate from New Zealand. Kate was brought up in a strict Christian household, her Dad was the local pastor of their church and as such was a late bloomer with alcohol. Kate found that when she drank at first, she liked the person she became when she was drunk, it made her more outgoing, more confident until it didn't. After weighing up the pros and cons Kate realised that alcohol was taking much than it was giving her.

We talk about how her husband has taken her sobriety. Raising your standards enough to choose who you spend your time with.

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In this episode I catch up with one of the HIQA grads Naomi from NSW, Naomi suffered huge blackouts and would go to huge lengths to try to jog her memory from the night before. We chat about the dreaded drunk dialling episodes. After her separation and other events, Naomi's inner critic was so strong that the thought of time on her own would cause her to drink excessively.

We also chat about navigating the waters of figuring out who you are and rediscovering your identity without alcohol.

Taking the time to notice what you are really craving if you get wobbly. Often times when we have a strong craving there is generally a lot more to the craving than just wanting alcohol. Naomi and I unpack the moment she almost caved and coming out on the other side feeling in tact and proud.

The power in accepting the new you.

The realisation that it's easier not to drink! How moderation for most of binge drinkers just doesn't work and the power of sitting with your feelings.

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Back to the podcast, Ash Grunwald (my lovely hubby) and I give a recap on our trip around Australia and navigating campsites, campfires and new people on our trip around Australia without alcohol. We also chat about the next steps in sobriety, what to do when you start to get a little complacent and turning you struggles into a challenge.

The book I mentioned is

The Dreaming Path by Paul Callaghan

And

The Five Regrets of The Dying Bronnie Ware

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In this mid week minisode I catch up with my good friend Lyndal Hunt. Lyndal introduces the concept of the "safety trap", and becoming aware of feeling so good that we start to neglect the ongoing work required to maintain sobriety. She emphasises the importance of vigilance and proactivity, even during the good times, as this is when the risk of relapse can be at its highest.

Recovery is an ongoing process and that allowing complacency to set in can be detrimental.

Consistent self-care practices and coping strategies are paramount in maintaining long-term well-being. We chat about the significance of sticking to your daily practice to stay on track. Even when you are on holidays!!!

Recognising warning signs is crucial in preventing a potential relapse. Lyndal provides insights into being aware of shifts in mood, behaviour, or thought patterns. By taking action early on, individuals can prevent a full-blown relapse and get back on track towards recovery.

We also discuss the importance of leaning on friends, family, support groups and your sober gang to stay connected.

We touch upon the need for a mindset shift - viewing recovery as a continuous process rather than an endpoint. Embracing the idea of a lifelong journey in recovery can help you maintain focus and dedication and avoiding the trap of complacency.

The book Lyndal mentioned is Nicole Lapera, How To Do The Work.

To reach out to Lyndal go to @thesobrietygym

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As creator of JJJ"s like a version, Lissie Tuner aka (Mel in the morning) has lived a big trashbaggy life, the partying with celebrities and enjoying the fruits of her own success. With the recent countdown of Like A Version, Lissie has been thrown back into the public spotlight for part in creating such an iconic institution in Australian music industry. Over 10 years sober and 10 years away from that old life, Lissie and I talk about the merging of the two lives. How can we bring in the elements of what was good in our old life, refine that and then mix them together while staying on track. What are you ultimate sober aspirations?

For information on Bender or other offerings from Lissie go to

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or

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In this episode I catch up with comedian Mandy Nolan to talk about her 12 month of sobriety, we chat about how she is getting the most out of life, as a self professed black out sleeper, selling out shows, running for greens candidate and just smashing it generally.

Check out all of Mandy's offerings

https://authenticyoumasterclasses.com/book-here Authentic You Masterclass.

https://www.starcourttheatre.com.au/events/111705 live show.

www.mandynolan.com.au

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In this episode I catch up HIQA Grad, Michelle McDonald. Shell and I talk about life for her at the 2 year mark, and that next step from doing sobriety to being sobriety.

Michelle went from being a daily drinker, to loving and thriving without booze to now coaching and helping others change their lives without alcohol.

To reach out to Shell you can reach her on instagram at

@thesoberconnection

or email soberconnectioncoaching@gmail.com

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In this episode I catch up with 29 year old mother of 3, Kacee Toogood. Growing up with family violence and addictions, Kacee has had to deal with trauma from an early age. She used alcohol as a way to deal with the pain from her past and then later on the death of her brother. With support from her husband Joel and lots of therapy Kacee is two years sober and learning new tools to cope with emotional pain from her past. Kacee, is an amazing young lady who I met whilst we were travelling around Australia. She is a wonderful person, who sees life from a glass half full perspective.

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In this episode, I chat with Celeste Yvonne, a certified recovery coach and author known for her impactful essays on parenting, mommy wine culture, and sobriety. With over two decades of communication experience, Celeste's work has been featured in renowned publications such as the Washington Post and Good Morning America. As a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad, she advocates for moms facing addiction and mental health challenges, empowered by her five years of sobriety.

Celeste shares her struggles with shame around quitting drinking, her battle with an eating disorder, and her journey to overcome alcohol addiction. Her insights highlight the mental load of motherhood, outdated norms, and the critical need for better support systems.

From curating media to fostering open conversations, Celeste's insights resonate with anyone seeking balance and clarity in the realm of motherhood, alcohol, and mental health. To learn more about Celeste Yvonne, visit her website. Tune in for an enriching conversation on surviving and thriving in transformative years.

Preorder link for her book.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1506486754?

Social media handles: @TheUltimateMomChallenge

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In this midweek episode of the pod, I catch up with Ben Schiller we break down the DSM 5 Criteria for assessing alcohol use disorder and compare it to our relationships with alcohol.

A great reminder of how far we have come but also a great diagnostic for anyone wondering if it could be time to take a break.

To reach out to Ben go to ben@benschillerpsychology.com.au

DSM-5 Criteria for AUD 21 To confirm a diagnosis of AUD, at least two of the following criteria need to be met. , in the past 12-months have you:

Had times when you ended up drinking more, or longer than you intended? More than once wanted to cut down or stop drinking, or tried to, but couldn’t?

Spent a lot of time drinking? Or being sick or getting over the after effects?

Experienced craving — a strong need, or urge, to drink?

Found that drinking — or being sick from drinking — often interfered with taking care of your home or family? Or caused job troubles? Or school problems?

Continued to drink even though it was causing trouble with your family or friends?

Given up or cut back on activities that were important or interesting to you, or gave you pleasure, in order to drink?

More than once gotten into situations while or after drinking that increased your chances of getting hurt (such as driving, swimming, using machinery, walking in a dangerous area, or having unsafe sex)?

Continued to drink even though it was making you feel depressed or anxious or adding to another health problem? Or after having had a memory blackout?

Had to drink much more than you once did to get the effect you want? Or found that your usual number of drinks had much less effect than before?

Found that when the effects of alcohol were wearing off, you had withdrawal symptoms, such as trouble sleeping, shakiness, irritability, anxiety, depression, restlessness, nausea, or sweating? Or sensed things that were not there?

If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Alcohol and Other Drug hotline on 1800 250 015 or call Lifeline on 13 11 14

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In this episode I catch up radio host, Maz Compton. Maz, 8 years sober, has just released a book Last Drinks, she also hosts the podcast Last Drinks and is an awesome advocate for sobriety.

While alcohol wasn't having a huge impact on Maz's professional life it was taking it's toll on her energy and she started to question her relationship without alcohol.

Once she started to question her relationship with alcohol she started to notice that she

If I stop does that mean I am an alcoholic?

Does this mean I have a problem?

Do I need to have a rock bottom?

Finally the line in the sand moment came and Maz decided to step away from the booze.

We talked about the fears around quitting alcohol and worrying about what people might think.

To reach out to Maz or order her book go to

www.mazcompton.com to purchase a copy of Last Drinks

Follow @lastdrinks on tik tok and @mazcompton on IG

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In this episode I catch up yet again with my good friend Lyndal Hunt to chat about the 3 stages of relapse.

1. Emotional relapse (disconnection from our community, disconnection from daily practices, shitty thinking).
2. Mental relapse ( starting to bargain with ourselves about moderation).
3. Physical relapse. (The picking up of the drink).

These stages are great to become aware of these warning signs so you can catch yourself and make changes to get yourself back on track before a slip up happens.

To reach out to Lyndal you can find her on instagram @thesobrietygym or email thesobrietygym@gmail.com

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In this episode I catch up with some of the HIQA grads to talk about how their sobriety has affected or changed their relationship with their partners. For some it has had a very positive effect, and for others it has caused them to bust up. You changing your lifestyle is always going to have an impact on those closest to you, for some it will create more growth for the partner and for some it will highlight deficits in the relationship. We delve into having compassion for the person that is loosing their drinking buddy, how boundaries may help if your partner is still drinking heavily, how sobriety can change your sex life, or how sobriety can give you a deeper understanding of each other.

I also catch up with James McDonald the husband of one of the HIQA grads Michelle, to see how Shell's sobriety impacted him.

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In this podcast episode, I catch up with my good friend Saritah, who's not only an amazing musician and singer but also a vocal therapist. We dive into a topic that hits close to home – our tendency to be super critical of our own voices, even though they're truly beautiful. We explore how simply connecting with our voices can do wonders for our overall healing journey.

We also tackle the whole idea of being "tone deaf" and break down that myth. It's all about learning to actually enjoy the sound of your own voice, no matter what. We even get into the nitty-gritty of how singing can do cool things like work those vagus nerve muscles and help keep our nervous system in check.

We chat about the power of learning to enjoy your voice and why it's important to trust our own sound. This is a beautiful chat about how this journey can be an incredible support on sobriety journey. So, grab your headphones and join us on this conversation that's all about embracing the voice within.

here's the links to all things Saritah.

Awaken Your Healing Voice Self-Study Immersion (my new voice program to help bring their voice to LIFE!)

https://thejoyofsong.com/awakenyourhealingvoiceimmersion

Spotify Artist page

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6uY5fL10UMBGn5d03v6eKN?si=w4DKbspdSQ-mBSUCIEbUxw

Instagram

https://instagram.com/saritahmusic

Vocal Liberation Retreat!

https://tinyurl.com/vocalliberationretreats

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Spirituality does not have to be a complicated unobtainable thing. In this episode I catch up with senior yoga teacher Shane Turner to talk about how a spiritual practice can look very different for different people, but also how we can use different practices to support us through hard times and through sobriety. Shane also takes us through a simple breath-work practice, which I recommend you do when you are sitting down and definitely not whilst driving. We also talk about finding joy and purpose in the most mundane of chores. I loved this conversation recorded during one of the HIQA grads group calls which Shane was a special guest on.

To reach out to Shane please go to www.thepranaproject.com

To sign up for the next HIQA challenge please go to www.iquitalcohol.com

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In this episode I catch up with entrepreneur Goose McGrath for one of the most inspiring chats I have had on the podcast. Once a homeless individual caught in a cycle of alcohol and drug abuse, Goose has remarkably transformed his life to become a multi-million dollar property investor and successful business owner. I love a rags to riches story, who doesn't? But this story was next level.

We chat about his epic journey, creating the life that you want, the power of manifestation and consciously becoming the best version of yourself.

To connect with Goose McGrath use any of the links below.

🌍 My free Newsletter: https://blog.goosemcgrath.com/subscribe

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goosemcgrath

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🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/McgrathGoose

👨‍💻 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-goose-mcgrath/

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Lach Bostock, a Grammy-nominated producer and a key member of the hit Indie Pop Band; Mansionair, chose sobriety at the peak of his career. At 31, Lachy recognised that heavy drinking wasn't compatible with the demands of constant touring, both mentally and physically. Additionally, he was diagnosed with Crohn's disease and believes that abstaining from alcohol helps manage his symptoms better. Lach is part of a growing trend among younger musicians who are prioritising their mental health, challenging the conventional norms of the music industry.

Check out Mansionair on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qOzMSukiZoiSjPQw8Zs7s?si=_liPDizJTvqgxBXn2iSpzw

The song I mentioned by Ash and Lachy is Shout Into The Noise about social media. It's a ripper.

https://open.spotify.com/track/4eS9FDGylMgLtE2ZC1zCXY?si=27ebbd0e0e404452

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In this episode I catch up with musician, actor, author and mens mental health ambassador.

During our chat, we explore the themes covered in his book, "Putting On A Show," which delves into subjects like manhood, the importance of friendship, and the intricacies of mental health and exploring what it to be an "Aussie Bloke" these days.

We also chat about Rob's moderation and times of sobriety, and the effects these choices have had on his life.

To purchase Rob's book Putting On A Show go to

https://www.booktopia.com.au/putting-on-a-show-rob-mills/book/9781922806420.html

It is also available on Audible

https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Putting-on-a-Show-Audiobook/B0BM51L22Z

Follow Rob on Insta @robmillsymills

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In this episode, I have a conversation with senior yoga teacher Mark Purser, delving into the significance of self-care. In the midst of our bustling lives, demanding work routines, and the responsibilities of caring for others, many of us find ourselves depleted, grappling with disordered nervous systems, and seeking external sources for relief. Mark and I discuss different methods to rejuvenate and fill your bucket, including Yoga Nidra (a personal favourite), embracing nature, mindful breathing, exercise, and other self care practices.

We explore the concept of how temporary states can evolve into enduring traits and answer the question what is Yoga Nidra?

How do we know when we need to fill our buckets and what are the warning signs that we are running low?

Some Yoga Nidra practices on Insight Timer with Danni

https://insighttimer.com/howiquitalcohol/guided-meditations/23-minute-deeply-relaxing-yoga-nidra-nsdr

Yoga Nidra with Mark on Insight Timer

https://insighttimer.com/mark_purser/guided-meditations/yoga-nidra-for-illumination-and-bliss

Yoga Nidra on this podcast episode 126

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1lMsvTGGS5Bqmv4n948qp8

To check out Mark and Danni's healing retreat in Bali May 10- 15 2024 go to. ( I did make a mistake on the podcast where I said 10-16)

https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/collections/resources/products/bali-healing-retreat-balian-may-1-6

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As a busy Mum and business owner Ellissia would not have considered herself as a heavy drinker having a few drinks to deal with the stress of daily life. Growing up with an alcohol father she never considered her style of drinking to be problematic but not meeting her own standards and using alcohol as a coping mechanism she decided to give it a break for a while. After a few different attempts Ellissia and couple of goes at the HIQA challenge, she is now alcohol free for 16 months and feeling amazing.

We chat about

How sobriety effected her relationship and the importance of open communication with your partner when cutting out alcohol.

How you don't need to be an "alcoholic" to stop drinking

How when you aren't really ready to quit it's harder to stay on track.

The importance of being ready.

Asking the question, "Am I meeting my own standards?".

The power of quitting with community.

The importance of staying compassionate with yourself.

Tips for camping sober.

Self care.

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In today's episode, I catch up with Emily Walter. Emily is a drum teacher from Melbourne who had just recently gone over 500 days alcohol free, which is her first time in over 20 years with no intention of stopping. From the age of 16, she started drinking regularly on most weekends up until the age of 40. She used alcohol as a way of fitting in and feeling comfortable in her own skin.

Fast forward to her mid 20's, she began drinking on her own, thinking that alcohol was giving her a sense of freedom. It was until she let alcohol go, learned to sit with the uncomfortable, and started changing her life that she has found true freedom.

Emily went on her alcohol free journey on her own, without a community other than listening to the stories on this podcast, and using the tools she picked up on the podcast to help her through, which highlights the importance of sharing our stories.

To reach out to Emily or to enquire about her drum workshops go to

Instagram @boomshop_drumming 

Or email her on ilywalterem@gmail.com

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In 2022 Katherine Dunell lost her husband Brett after a long battle with melanoma.

In this beautiful chat we talk about

-Dealing with the reality that her husband was leaving,

-Dealing with her grief and how staying off alcohol helped her process the grief and to be there for her kids as they navigate this huge change.

-Having an alcohol free funeral and how that created a boundary for her and the kids.

Kat had a strong practice of "musts" which included remembering to have gratitude, and the most basic things like sleep, or remembering to eat.

As Kat says there is not right or wrong way to grieve. We hope that by sharing her story that it may offer some hope and support for people that are going through grief.

Kat created a fundraising page for the Melanoma Institute Australia in Brett's name after he died to raise funds for research into melanoma instead of receiving flowers. The page has so far raised 28k. 

She also raised a further 8k by organising the first Melanoma March in Geelong, link below.

https://inmemory.melanoma.org.au/page/BrettAndrewSmith

Another charity Kat would like to support is a local Geelong based charity Wombats Wish they run bereavement camps for families after the death of a parent in Victoria. 

https://wombatswish.org.au/donate/

The book I mentioned by Zenith Virago, The Intimacy Of Death And Dying.

https://www.amazon.com.au/Intimacy-Death-Dying-guidance-through/dp/1741758947

The book I mention at the end

The Smell of Rain on Dust, Grief and Praise - by Martin Prechtel

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In this episode I catch up with movement specialist and somatic therapist Sarah Mackay-Wiggers. In this episode we talk about

Why we rejecting our highest values.

The impact of holding on and being able to let go.

Become aware of unconscious clutching

The importance of trying new things.

Working on the relationship with your body.

Learning to trust your body.

To reach out to Sarah go to

@i_am_sarahadele

www.sarahadele.com.au

Sacred UNION INTERACTIVE COURSE & COMMUNITY

https://my.marvelouspages.com/sarahadele/sacred-union-interactive-course-and-community-1

COMPLIMENTARY CONNECTION ZOOM 

https://www.sarahadele.shop/product/52064

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In this epic episode I chat with New Orleans bar tender Adam Tustin. Adam reached out to me to share his incredible story of going from a heavy daily drinker working in the hospitality industry to literally going sober on the job. Adam was literally detoxing while pouring people's drinks and by some miracle managed to stop himself from reaching for alcohol to calm his withdrawal symptoms.

This episode shows the incredible strength that we can all tap into if we want it badly enough. If this guy can do it, anyone can do it.

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In this episode I catch up with Scottish Australian, Vari McKechnie. Vari is a certified coach, author an buisessnes mentor, who grew up in Glasgow and now resides on the Mornington Peninsula in Australia.

Vari and I talk about living up to "cultural expectation" of drinking. We talk about how from binge drinking we can easily slip into daily drinking. Taking the brave step into an alcohol free life, Vari has changed her life and lives her life to her fullest potential.

She has a new book out, Seeds Of Courage Stories, ideas and snippets of wisdom on how to live a big life through small and gentle acts of courage.

To reach out to Vari go to https://varimckechnie.com/

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In this episode I catch up with breathwork, meditation and yoga teacher, Sam Brown. Sam recently lost her beautiful Mum to lung cancer which has been a big journey for Sam of letting go. Sam and I chat about the important of acceptance and surrender and how that practice helped her on her journey of losing her Mum. We chat about

-The difference between pain and suffering.

• How acceptance brings a peace to our lives.
• The impermanence of painful emotions
• When your spiritual practice gets put to the test
• How leaning into the pain instead of buying emotions with alcohol we can process grief a lost easer.
• Letting go of control
• Finding the gifts in our grief

Sam takes the listeners through a beautiful practice of opening up and letting go (Please don't do that while driving).

I loved this episode with this beautiful being.

To reach out to Sam or join one of her breath work sessions or retreats go to

www.thesoulfullifestyle.com.au

Please note that the ideas and discussions on this podcast are not to be taken as medical advice. Please reach out to your GP or therapist if you are struggling with grief or if your mental health is suffering. Or reach out to lifelife 131114 (Australia only).

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In this episode I catch up with Wakka Wakka man Burung Shillingsworth. Burung is 22 years old and has been on the sobriety journey for some time now.

He is on a mission to help not only indigenous kids but everyone to get rid of the booze.

Burung talks about

Being open to try new things.

How alcohol disconnects us from the connection to spirit and country.

Protecting your energy and letting go of toxic friendships.

How from the first drink alcohol caused chaos in his life.

Why his family are so important to him and his sobriety.

How he drank to get drunk, not for fun.

The energy he feels from sobriety.

Burung can be reached via @soberthoughs on insta

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This episode myself and the How I Quit Alcohol Grads group were lucky enough to have a workshop with Psychotherapist Jeannie O'Carroll.

We chat about CPTSD Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and emotional flashback which often accompany CPTSD.

The difference between PTSD and CPTSD

Often times a lot of people think they need to have had a big T trauma to have CPTSD, but often complex trauma is not an event that happened but rather a continually

CPTSD when a child grows up in an environment where the emotional needs of a child are continually not met. When a child is not being heard, held, or attuned to by their parents or caregivers or had their feelings validated enough to feel safe and acknowledged.

Jeanie talks about Flashback Flashbacks and what they look like.

When we have a bigger emotional reaction than what seems warranted for the situation which can often lead to feelings of shame or guilt, or even needing to drink to cope with the situation.

Jeannie refers to the work of Pete Walker and his book CPTSD from Surviving To Thriving and how we can soothe ourselves when we get into a place of emotional flashback.

We also hear some shares with the group, Jeannie address parentification or role reversal with parents.

We also address the 13 steps to managing an emotional flashback.

To learn more about the retreat I am co facilitating with Jeannie in Bali please drop me an email or go to the website.

https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/collections/resources/products/emotional-healing-retreat-bali-oct-17-21-2024

If you feel that you might have CPTSD I recommend working with a trauma informed psychotherapist or coach.

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Today on the podcast Mark Purser and I go deep into the importance of the relationships in our lives and how we are influenced by those closest to us, so choose them wisely.

To reach out to Mark go to

https://www.bambooyogabyron.com

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www.iquitalcohol.com.au/resources

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I was so blown away to have this incredible soul on the podcast, Jack Nagle from the Real Drug Talk podcast. Playing basketball at a high level being coached by Andrew Gaze, Jack went from being fit and healthy young man dabbling in drugs until alcohol and drug addiction took over and completely derailed Jack’s life.

After becoming homeless, suicide attempts, psychosis, living a life of crime and hitting complete rock bottom Jack got into rehab and did the word to free himself. He studied drug and alcohol counselling and is now running outreach programs to help kids and adults free themselves from the hold of addiction.

Using his own experiences, Jack is passionate about using the destruction of his past as his greatest asset to give the hope of freedom to people suffering with addiction, and educating the community with the reality of addiction. Working at the coal face of addiction treatment with various leading addiction treatment centres in Australia, appearing on national television, regularly commenting in broadcast media and print, working with government and being in and around addiction for over a decade, he has positively impacted thousands of lives.

I loved this conversation with this amazing human.

To reach out to Jack go to

https://realdrugtalk.com.au/

@realdrugtalk

Or to find out more about Jacks outreach program to go

https://connectionbasedliving.com.au/

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In this episode Jules Galloway, naturopath and fatigue whisperer is back in the zoom room to talk all about liver support and sleep in early sobriety. Jules is such a wealth of knowledge,

we do a deep dive into the neurotransmitter GABA and it's role in sleep, and mental health and how alcohol messes with GABA levels.

We also chat about how you can support your liver during early sobriety and beyond. We also delve more into gut health, bowel health and all the things.

To reach out to Jules go to

w: julesgalloway.com

e: hello@julesgalloway.com 

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In this episode we delve into the remarkable life of musician Steve Balbi, founding member of Noiseworks and Electric Hippies. Like his music career Steve's exposure to drugs and alcohol started early from the age of 16 he was thrown into the arms of the rock n roll lifestyle and here begun and Steve's personal battle with addiction fulled by his feelings of inadequacy and inferiority. Through the conversation we discover the pivotal moment that led Steve to seek salvation and overcome his addictions. Steve went to rehab, did the 12 step program, and continues to have a strong gratitude practice to stay clean and well. Steve's story is not just one of redemption; it's also about how his experiences influenced his music and songwriting, allowing him to connect with his audience. What a huge story, of courage, honesty and desire for authenticity.

To reach out to or hear more from Steve Balbi go to

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevebalbiofficial/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevebalbi/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stevebalbi9503
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7llMZbc53OJaCqJPyoCstY?si=pvErMp3lQPKhunX0tVoypg
• Website: https://stevebalbi.com/ 
• New Single 'You Supposed To Be Somewhere' https://ffm.to/yousupposedtobesomewhere

This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to 

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In this episode I catch up with legendary Australian musician Dan Sultan. Dan and I have a really candid discussion about his life with alcohol and his recovery. Being an extremely shy person, Dan used alcohol to help him block out the discomfort of his shyness, low self esteem and a strong inner critic. After a drunken episode at a show, the press in Australia ran with it and shamed Dan all over the headlines for days on end. He eventually decided to go to rehad and get help.

Dan talks about the moment he got really honest in rehab which was the turning point for him and his sobriety.

Dan points out how if you don't get there at first, you are not failing. We don't always get sobriety the first time. Dan is a wonderful Dad, husband and musician and is proud to say that he has never been drunk in front of his kids.

To find out more about Dan go to

https://www.dansultan.com

His music https://open.spotify.com/artist/35l8C1gkJPCOqrVPiCiICR?si=X_iiLX3-RPy8PSs2W2CytQ

Instagram @dansultanmusic

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In this episode, I had the privilege of chatting with Derrick McKenzie, DJ and drummer from the iconic band Jamiroquai. Derrick opened up about the profound impact of racism during his formative years and how alcohol became a source of confidence and belonging during his adolescence. We delved into the evolution of his alcohol consumption, which gradually turned into a post-show ritual to sustain the adrenaline rush of performing. Derrick also shared how he used alcohol as a coping mechanism to navigate marital and financial challenges, ultimately leading to a struggle with excessive drinking. Derrick ended up in a different country, completely lost and totally addicted to alcohol his journey took a transformative turn as he found solace and strength in God. While Derrick isn't one to impose his beliefs on others, he emphasises the pivotal role spirituality and a higher power can play in breaking the cycle of addiction.

This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to 

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In this episode, I catch up with Irish Actor and TV presenter Àine O'Neill. Our discussion delves into the profound impact of alcohol on her family, recounting the heart-wrenching losses of her teenage sister in a tragic accident and, decades later, her brother to addiction. Aine's journey towards healing has been an arduous one, emphasising the crucial importance of self-love. We explore the notion that genuine self-acceptance extends beyond embracing our positive qualities, encompassing the aspects of ourselves that may have once induced shame or a desire to conceal. We also chat about the potency of manifestation, highlighting the necessity of self-love as a foundational element for manifesting the life we desire.

To listen to Àine's podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/polly-pocket-podcast-manifestation/id1541112644

To contact Aine....

TIKTOK is: @evolvedmanifestor

Instagram @aineineire

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In this episode I catch up with sober coach, author and mentor Sarah Rusbatch. We talk about how insecurities from her early childhood fed into a need to be accepted and liked and how alcohol fulled that desire to be accepted and loved. From an early age Sarah had no off switch with alcohol and would have big binge drinking sessions and lots of partying. Fast forward to pregnancies and motherhood with a fairly controlled relationship with alcohol until the family moved to Australia. Confronted with feelings of loneliness, melancholy, and the tedium of parenting in a new country, Sarah found her drinking escalating.

We chat about dealing with family and triggers over the holiday season.

To reach out to Sarah.

Link to the book and 5 free coaching videos: https://sarahrusbatch.com/beyond-booze

Sarah's website - www.sarahrusbatch.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahrusbatch/?hl=en

Not sure if you will do the show notes or if I will, but here is what I put at the end of the speel about each episode.  You could even add that in when you upload to Acast (which I can talk you through).  and I could write show notes for each ep if you aren't comfortable with that.  

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In this episode, I catch up with renowned big wave surfer Jamie Mitchell. He shares his journey from nearly hitting rock bottom to absolutely charging in life!

We delve into the parallels between navigating towering waves and managing intense emotions.

Jamie chats about the transformative effect of sauna sessions, ice baths, Wim Hof breathing techniques, and exercise, all contribute to creating a good life.

He reflects on the transformative power of surrounding oneself with positive influences.

Jamie recounts a pivotal moment when an intervention staged by his wife and family fell short in his battle with addiction.

It was only after breaking his back and going on a massive bender that Jamie acknowledged the need for a drastic life change.

He stresses the importance of learning from others who have faced similar struggles as a strategy for laying the groundwork for personal triumph.

To check out more about Jamie go to his website. https://jamiemitcho.com

or insta @jamie_mitcho

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In this episode, I catch up musician and producer Garrett Kato. Hailing from Vancouver, Garrett shares his journey of navigating through various social circles during his upbringing, and the challenges he faced in finding his place. Garrett talks about the impact of his parents' separation during his formative years, revealing the deep-seated emotions of not feeling good enough and the ensuing sense of instability.

We chat about the myth of needing to use substances to create music and how he had to mourn the loss of who he thought he was and accepting himself .

Check Garrett music out on youtube here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgxNu8fBrgw

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4S3VOqqGguEZu3vbJMig4t?si=MylAkMY3QMyBP1DSA9bFZA

Insta @garrettkato

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In this episode Ash and I chat about recruiting your inner coach or inner caring committee to help through tough times. How journaling with your inner coach or caring committee can give you some space from your thoughts. We talk about how we all have so much innate wisdom within us it's just a matter of getting some distance from your thoughts to access that wisdom. We have so much information these days, the hard bit accessing what we have learned and putting it into practice. We also talk about Getting control of the self talk.

In this episode, Ash and I delve into the topic of harnessing your inner coach or nurturing committee to navigate tough times. We chat about the benefits of journaling alongside these inner guides as a means to create distance from your thoughts. We talk about the abundance of innate wisdom we all possess and the importance of gaining perspective to tap into this internal knowledge. With the vast amount of information available today, that challenge of accessing our learned wisdom and applying it effectively is something we all face. We also discuss strategies for managing and controlling self-talk and staying committed to not drinking.

The book I refer to is Neurodharma Of Love by Rick Hanson.

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In this episode I catch up with Lyndal Hunt. We talk about all the massive emotions that can show up time of year and how we can deal with them.

We answer some questions that were sent through for us to work through.

We talk about journaling practices what can help support us through challenging times. Checking in with your body.

Dealing with triggering emotions like rejection, loneliness, grief, change in family dynamics, maintaining boundaries and the sheer amount of alcohol everywhere we turn.

If you are struggling and need support please reach out to lifeline 131114 or Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

Lyndal can be contacted via instagram @thesobrietygym

For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

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In this solo minisode for the New Year, I am celebrating 6 years of sobriety, and creating the life that you want.

How do we create the life we want? I share in this episode some of the journaling prompts I use personally that help give me direction. Some of these I use on a daily basis.

I hope this episode is helpful for anyone needing some direction.

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In this episode I catch up with Australian Idol winner Kate DeAraugo about her podcast Why Do I Feel This Way and her incredible journey into 6 years sobriety.

We talk about how Kate keeps herself sober and the importance of protecting her sobriety.

How fear can keep you stuck and how honesty can keep us sober.

How losing her Mum through a tragic accident was the toughest thing she has been through in her sobriety.

Kate went to rehab for drug and alcohol addiction and is in the 12 step program and is slowly stepping back into the music scene.

The books I mentioned in this episode are:

Byron Katie's four questions from her book - Loving What Is.

Thích Nhất Hạnh - Fear

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How do you find comfort when your nervous system is in distress? Explore the drawbacks of numbing or distraction in this solo minicast.

Discover cues signaling the need for self-soothing exercises and understand that cravings often indicate an underlying issue.

When beyond our window of tolerance, the instinct to seek rapid comfort arises naturally. Tune in as I discuss the self-soothing techniques I employ for swift regulation and comfort in this episode rather than reaching for externals which often have negative impacts.

Using these techniques can help you become your own best friend, your best advocate, or finding your own ways in which you can soothe yourself.

For private coaching, compassionate inquiry or retreats please go to

www.iquitalcohol.com.au

Insta @howiquitalcohol

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Asking ourselves what am I really craving can be a game changer. In this solocast I look into the deeper questions around our craving and what might really be happening for us when we are craving.

I talk about how my cravings were actually a longing for love and acceptance. When we look at these questions and get some understanding around them we can get to know ourselves a lot better.

I talk about emotional cravings versus physical cravings and I offer some journal prompts that might be able to help you unpack or work through what might be driving the cravings.

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In this mini solocast, I'm diving into the stress and its ties to addiction and relapse.

I chat about the importance of pinpointing life stressors and figure out how to cut them down or remove them.

Explore the impact of alcohol and stress on your brain.

Working on changing your approach to stress; it's a game-changer for recovery.

Discover practical tools: journaling, rewriting your mental script, and creating space through awareness.

Consistent good practices. They're the key to keeping stress in check and maintaining sobriety.

For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge or retreat go to

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In this episode, I catch up with with Sunshine Coast musician Andrea Kirwin, who is navigating the early stages of her sobriety journey and already experiencing the positive changes that come with a life without alcohol. Andrea shares her decision to quit after an ADHD diagnosis, highlighting her realisation of using alcohol as a means to self-medicate undiagnosed ADHD symptoms. She delves into the coping mechanism of using alcohol to calm her nervous system. Andrea has had so many benefits from not drinking even from minimal alcohol consumption. As a touring musician embracing sobriety, Andrea sheds light on how removing alcohol has positively impacted her relationships, both with her wife and in her professional endeavours.

For more on Andrea or to touch base with her go to

Website:     www.andreakirwin.com

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/andreakirwin

Patreon:      www.patreon.com/andreakirwin

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In this episode I catch up sobriety and co-dependacy coach, Drew Wild. In this episode we hear about Drew's on personal story with addiction and his healing as well as his work with clients.

We talked about the effects of preverbal trauma, and how in utero our developing nervous systems our shaped by our mothers nervous system.

How our core beliefs can create coping mechanisms that work at the time but eventually become maladaptive.

How many of us are just filing the void with alcohol or other coping mechanisms to numb our pain.

To join the online addiction collective summit go to

https://theaddictioncollective.com

To connect with Drew go to

https://www.litsrecovery.com/

Or on Insta @drew_wild

To book a Compassionate Inquiry or coaching session, or to find out next challenge or retreats with Danni please go to.

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***** TRIGGER WARNING WE DO DISCUSS SUICIDAL IDEATIONS IN THIS EPISODE ****

In this episode I catch up with Paul the Sober Plumber who as of the day of this recording has just ticked over one year sober.

We talk about how an episode with acid in teenage years brought on anxiety and panic attacks and how Paul realised in sobriety that he was using alcohol to push it the anxiety away.

How Paul was struggling so much from depression and anxiety before he stopped drinking.

Recognising depression in your body.

We talk about weighing up the pros and cons of drinking and also giving it up as a tool to find out might help you on your sobriety journey.

How taking a break can start the process of getting you closer to where you want to get.

How removing alcohol had a massive impact on anxiety.

How yoga has made a huge impact on Paul.

Here is a link to the song I mentioned by friend Emily Lubtiz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA5b2xsJi_0

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In this episode I catch up with social worker and the founder of Mindful Men Simon Rinne. Simon developed OCD tendencies in childhood which intensified in his teens. The only way he could slow his mind down was by using alcohol. We break down what it looks like when you have OCD and how exhausting those intrusive thoughts can become.

Simon was struggling so much on the inside, growing up in a football and "alpha men" environment which talking about vulnerabilities and mental health was not supported. His internal struggle worse and worse when alcohol was helping him at first it eventually took over and his life become unmanageable.

Simon has now been sober for over a year at the time of recording and helping other men and women with OCD and other mental health issues.

To reach out to Simon or find out more about Mindful Men go to

www.mindful-men.com.au

or insta @mindful.men.aus

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In this episode I catch up with Psychotherapist Thea Baker. We delve into the profound impact of our parents' addiction, exploring the wounds it created and the journey of holding and healing as adults.

We chat about creating space and embracing our emotions, learning how to navigate the complexities of our feelings. Thea shares her expertise on the importance of therapy in this process.

This is a big chat about personal growth, healing, and the power of understanding our emotional landscape.

To reach out to Thea go to

https://www.theabaker.com.au

Insta go to thebakerwellbeing

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Don't let your relapse stop you from reaching out for help. A relapse can be a wonderful teacher.

Tune in to hear why and the questions you can ask yourself.

For coaching on relapse book in a coaching call with me at

www.iquitalcohol.com.au

Another great resource is Lyndal Hunt's relapse program.

Email Lyndal at thesobrietygym@gmail.com

For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

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If we don't take accountability for our actions and for our lives, how do we grow as humans? Taking accountability means being honest with ourselves first and foremost, and I believe that honesty is what allows growth and helps us to stay committed to the path of not only staying sober but also our personal growth.

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***** TRIGGER WARNING we talk about the rape of a child in this episode**********

In this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Art Alexakis, the lead singer of, Everclear. Art opens up about his struggles with addiction, starting at the tender age of 8. From coping with bullying, surviving trauma, family upheaval, to dealing with his brother's tragic death at 12, Art shares how these challenges shaped him. Despite facing a drug overdose and battles with alcohol, Art found solace in recovery through AA. Now living with an MS diagnosis, he reflects on his journey, resilience, and continuing success with Everclear, both solo and as a band.

To hear Everclear's music

https://open.spotify.com/artist/694QW15WkebjcrWgQHzRYF?si=7NiWGCEhSCSYR2B4fZ0TNg

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In this episode I catch up with HIQA grad, Jade Lee again on the podcast. Jade is a yoga, breathwork and meditation teacher, coach, author and is about to lead a group of lucky people on a trek to Base Camp in Nepal.

We chat about managing your energy in sobriety. How sobriety can help you live the life of your dreams. How tuning into your deepest fears and what hits your stuff gives you the keys to freedom.

How simplifying your practice can help with overwhelm.

To find about Jade's trek or to go to one of her classes go to www.jadeleeyoga.com

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In this episode I catch up with an old mate and drinking buddy, musician Dallas Frasca. Dallas chats about how growing up around partying really normalised alcohol for her from a very young age.

Growing up in the blues scene and around motor bike rallies, Dallas is no stranger to the raucous lifestyle and found herself always chasing that lifestyle.

Dallas is going on what she calls a clarity bender, she is 8 months sober and absolutely basking in the clarity and positives that are presenting from her alcohol free lifestyle.

She is making new music and touring with new vigour.

To check her out go to

dallasfrasca.com

Listen to her here

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qSKO2W4qPKfcWZzUdpSsM

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In this episode I catch up with the host of Sober Powered Podcast, Gillian Tietz. Gill is a bio chemist and also runs programs for anger management and quitting drinking. Getting sober she uses her biochemistry background to teach others how alcohol affects the brain and why it’s so hard to stop drinking. She is a chemistry professor at a university in Boston.

In this episode we hear about Gill's struggles with body image, being bullied at school and then a late entry into to alcohol abuse that spiralled out of control very quickly. From massive binges and blakcouts and feeling completely to changing her life completely.

We also talk about dopamine and how it works as a driver for our behaviours.

To hear more from Gillian or to reach out go to

Podcast: https://www.soberpowered.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sober.powered

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In this episode, I catch up with my friend Fenella, who's been sober for nearly four years now. Her story is truly profound. Fenella battled Anorexia during her teens, a struggle that nearly took her life. It all started with a cry for attention from her parents, but it quickly spiraled into something much darker. As she got a grip on her eating disorder, Fenella turned to alcohol to numb her anxiety. What began as a few drinks a day soon escalated into daily binges, leading to frequent blackouts and numerous trips to the hospital, including a harrowing incident where she had to be resuscitated. Despite several attempts at rehab, alcohol kept creeping back into her life, each binge more intense than the last. One particularly chaotic night fueled by alcohol led to Fenella accusing her partner Joe of abuse, resulting in his arrest, a moment she can't recall due to her intoxicated state. It's been quite the wild ride.

Though Fenella's journey might not be easy to hear, it's ultimately a story of hope and redemption. She finally found freedom from alcohol with the help of some tough loving ex-alcoholics in Africa.

The book she referred to is

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Feelings of loneliness can be a big trigger and cause of relapse for many people. What is your relationship like with being alone?

This episode is great for anyone who struggles with being alone, or is used to being around lots of friends and is first starting to make the transition into sobriety.

While it's essential to have supportive people around you in your alcohol free journey, dealing with loneliness is just as important. Feeling lonely can make substance abuse worse. Finding ways to support yourself if you feel loneliness is key in recovery.

Please reach out if you need support in this area.

For information or resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au

Also check out the coaches I mentioned...

www.hoperisingcoaching.com

www.isabellaferguson.com.au

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In this episode, I catch up with the incredible Dr. Luke Sniewski to talk about triggers and change. We delve into why change can be such a challenge and how we can navigate it without just swapping one bad habit for another.

We talk about how change only happens when we are triggered, viewing these triggers as opportunities for growth. We chat about how our nervous system influences our choices and the various factors that come into play.

We explore our personal experiences with change and why practices like meditation and finding inner calm are crucial. Additionally, we share tips for handling triggers effectively and stress the importance of staying connected to our bodies for lasting change.

We also chat about how celebrating our wins helps to cement change.

At the end of the day, if we want change we have to put everything we are learning into practice. We can't change if we don't try. We won't change it we don't start taking the road less travelled.

For more insights from Luke, check out https://www.lukesniewski.com.

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In this episode I catch up with Former owner of Thrivalist, High Performance Coach, Lucy Quick.

We talk about what her life looked like before sobriety, working in corporate, having no off switch, being the drunkest and living with the shame and aftermath of binge drinking sessions.

We explore Lucy's journey of establishing Thrivalist, its subsequent sale, and her recent transition back to the corporate realm, this time as a coach aiding high achievers and CEOs in attaining equilibrium in their lives to maximise their output.

Wellbeing Wheel Exercise - https://www.lucyquick.com/post/balance-your-superpower-for-sustainable-high-performance

Retreat - https://www.lucyquick.com/retreat2024

Coaching - https://www.lucyquick.com/coaching

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lucyquickcoaching

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In this episode I catch up with author Julia Lawrinson to chat about her newest book, How To Avoid A Happy Life and her journey with alcohol and sobriety.

We chat about Julia's rocky upbringing, her Mum's relationship with alcohol and the impact that had on Julia. Her very colourful life of domestic dysfunction, From high school dropout on a psych ward to card-carrying lesbian on a motorbike, from enduring a controlling relationship with her ex-lover' s brother, to getting herself through a PHD, dealing with a husband with early onset dementia, to being chased by a media scrum outside a Perth court.

How she has learned to deal with stress without needing alcohol. And how she now has a happier life.

To pre-order Julia's memoir, How To Avoid A Happy Life go to

https://fremantlepress.com.au/books/how-to-avoid-a-happy-life/ 

Kelly's Brouhaha's song Im Gonna Miss Ya

https://open.spotify.com/track/3aE9cbUbMgDlTZNCFkeaYs?si=f909a1bf424a47b8

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In this episode I catch up with HIQA grad Tara McCarthy to chat about how she managed her celebrating her engagement, hen's night and wedding as a sober person.

We talk what challenged her the most, almost giving in to cravings, how great it felt not to drink on her wedding day and also lessons learned to help other people.

Tara shares some questions that she asked herself that helped her to gain perspective and not drink to celebrate.

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Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy

If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. 

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