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How I quit alcohol

Are you sick of feeling controlled by alcohol?Do you want to drink less?Do you wake up after a night of drinking feeling anxious and full of regret?I"ve been there and want to help you. In this podcast I will be talking with ex-binge drinkers, alcoholics in recovery, drug and and alcohol counsellors and people that have good stuff to say about quitting the drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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242. Early days fresh out of rehab with Sarah from...

How I quit alcohol ·

2024/08/10

In this episode, I catch up with Sarah from Melbourne, who is just four months sober and fresh out of rehab. Sarah shares her story of losing her beloved mother at a young age and how, with no tools to cope with the grief, she turned to alcohol as a way to mask her feelings. Over the years, her relationship with alcohol became unmanageable, with Sarah often drinking alone to combat the loneliness that motherhood sometimes brought.After numerous attempts to quit on her own, Sarah decided to go to

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24:04

241. How the blame game keeps us stuck.

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2024/08/03

In this solocast mini-sode I chat about blame and how it keeps us stuck. How blame lowers our energy and how we become so much more empowered by placing our energy into finding solutions or creating better circumstances for ourselves. I go through some journal prompts that can help you move past blame and create a more empowering mindset. To pre-order our book go tohttps://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/collections/book-how-i-quit-alcoholFor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au Hosted on Acast

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55:40

240. Re-born, from the darkest places to a life...

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2024/07/20

Wow, this is one hell of a story. Dan "The Mullet Lord" Brown, shares his incredible journey of serious mental health issues, addiction, rehab and redemption. This story is so inspiring and proves we can go from the most lowest of places to be able to rebuild our lives and create a beautiful life. Dan is an amazing surfer and runs a successful coffee company Lords Coffee in Newcastle. To check Dan out go to Insta@mullet_lord@lords.cofeeFor more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA

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56:32

239. When your marriage doesn't survive your...

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2024/07/13

In this episode I catch up once again with Kath Elliot, who on the day of this recording was celebrating 5 years of no alcohol. The five years has not been without it's ups and downs. Her marriage suffered because of the difference in lifestyle choices, Kath had to grieve and let go of the old version of herself and her marriage. Her husband also grieved the old Kath and unfortunately their lifestyle choices no longer aligned and they have decided to seperate. Kath believes strongly in

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48:23

238. The alcohol helped me to fit in and feel...

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2024/07/06

In this episode, I catch up with Kane Dennelly, the frontman and guitarist of the dynamic band 19Twenty. Known for his energetic stage presence and wild antics, Kane has transformed from the "life of the party" to embracing his inner "quiet guy." Join us as we delve into his profound journey of self-discovery and sobriety.Kane opens up about his transition from wild antics on stage, including drinking from bras, to finding peace in sobriety. We explore how a toxic relationship masked his feelings of

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30:35

237. Grieving your past self in sobriety solo-cast.

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2024/06/29

In this solocast, I explore the emotional journey of grieving the old self in sobriety. As we embark on the path to becoming a better version of ourselves, it’s natural to feel a sense of loss for the person we used to be. This episode delves into the complexities of this grieving process, acknowledging the pain and confusion that often accompanies it.I dig into how to honour and let go of the past, while embracing and celebrating the new you. Learn how to navigate this transformative phase with

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58:42

236. Deconstructing unhelpful thought patterns for...

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2024/06/22

In this episode I catch up with psychologist Ben Schiller. We chat about Ben hitting 12 years of sobriety the feeling of pride we both get from our choices.We delve into the thought patterns that can hinder us, such as catastrophising, eternity thinking, and personalisation. Ben explains these cognitive distortions and how they often serve as coping mechanisms. Together, we explore practical questions that can help shift these unhelpful thoughts.Ben also introduces us to parts therapy, highlighting

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53:34

235. When you feel like you are sinking past the...

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2024/06/14

In this episode I was so stoked to talk with much loved Australian TV host, radio presenter, podcast host and author Osher Gunsberg (formerly Andrew G). We talk about Osher's relationship with alcohol which was masking anxiety which he has suffered with from a young age. We chat about his history with alcohol, how like many of us, once he starts he can't stop, his rock bottom era and how he turned around just going day by day.To hear more from Osher, tune into his podcast Better Than Yesterday Go

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48:16

234. Seeking connection and the power of just saying...

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2024/06/08

Nikki Williams is an entrepreneur and founder of Mentwell - a digital gift card for health and wellness services where the receiver gets to choose how they redeem, at any service provider Australia-wide. Nikki is avidly passionate about holistic health and behaviour change systems for individuals. Receivers can use it on psychology, GP, or acupuncture appointments or perhaps, reiki, massage, yoga classes or a gym memberships to name a few options.Nikki has been sober for sometime now, but had a very

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40:00

233. Getting your power back and looking up with Beau...

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2024/06/01

In this episode, I catch up with Beau Brooks, who rose to fame in the 2010s as the frontman of the popular prankster group, The Janoskians. From hanging out with celebrities like the Kardashians and Ariana Grande, Beau shares his journey and opens up about his childhood wound from being abandoned by his father at a young age, which fueled an unquenchable desire for recognition.After achieving fame, Beau started drinking heavily, which escalated to binge drinking and an inability to socialize without

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47:12

232. Transformation and leaning into fear for huge...

How I quit alcohol ·

2024/05/25

In this episode I catch up with Ash Butterss, the former host of the podcast Behind The Smile. We talk about her evolution and leaning into the fear to be able grow. Ash asks the audience to imagine what a life without fear would look like. We talk about her work with helping women transform themselves from the inside out. How Yoga and Meditation gave her the keys to freedom and peace, through being able to observe her thoughts and connect with her to essence. Ash and I will be running an in

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52:13

231. Milestones; wineries, parties, a parent...

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2024/05/18

In this episode, I catch up with Michelle French, a HIQA grads member, for her second appearance on the podcast. We chat about some big challenges Michelle has faced over the last two years, like being the designated driver during a 30th birthday winery tour, discussing how she managed her cravings on the day and how playing the craving forward, with honestyWe explore how Michelle has embraced her creative side as a form of meditation, helping her find peace and focus. Now, two years into her

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56:44

230. The impact of living in survival mode and...

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2024/05/11

In this episode, we delve deep into the inspiring journey of Australian social media influencer Kurt Coleman. Kurt shares his candid and moving story, touching upon his struggles with alcohol, navigating boundaries, and finding healing and self-worth.Kurt reflects on his upbringing on the Gold Coast, where the party scene was prevalent, and alcohol was normalised from a young age. He discusses how growing up without clear boundaries led to precarious situations and challenges in his life. Kurt

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38:15

229. Doing your wedding sober and questions that will...

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2024/05/04

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

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1:08:58

228. How to Avoid A Happy Life and how to create one...

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2024/04/27

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,

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50:20

227. Evolution; beyond sobriety with Lucy Quick

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2024/04/21

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

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1:01:02

226. Triggers and why is change so damn hard with Dr...

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2024/04/13

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

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225. Solo cast - Coping with loneliness in sobriety

How I quit alcohol ·

2024/03/30

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

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1:39:38

224. Fenella's story, a chronic relapser on the...

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2024/03/23

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

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1:08:41

223. When you punish yourself for not being able to...

How I quit alcohol ·

2024/03/16

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

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