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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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222. Going on a clarity bender with Dallas Frasca

How I quit alcohol ·

2024/03/10

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

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46:33

221. Edging towards your wildest dreams with Jade Lee

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2024/03/02

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

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50:26

220. Living with the scars of the past with Everclear...

How I quit alcohol ·

2024/02/24

***** 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

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13:20

219. Taking accountability for empowerment and change...

How I quit alcohol ·

2024/02/20

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. For more resources such as one on one coaching with Danni or to join the next HIQA challenge or retreat go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcoholMusic for Podcast

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49:42

218. Making space for our emotions and cultivating...

How I quit alcohol ·

2024/02/17

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

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12:29

217. Making your relapse mean something - solo mini cast

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2024/02/14

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 atwww.iquitalcohol.com.au Another great resource is Lyndal Hunt's relapse program. Email Lyndal at thesobrietygym@gmail.comFor more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcoholMusic for Monday Distillery ads

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51:04

216. Managing OCD, sobriety and making Mindful Men...

How I quit alcohol ·

2024/02/10

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

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1:01:39

215. The awakening of Paul the sober plumber

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2024/02/03

***** 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

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55:45

214. Tuning in to your wounded parts for deep healing...

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2024/01/30

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

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56:55

213. Choosing sobriety when you're not a heavy...

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2024/01/27

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

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21:48

212. Dealing with stress for maintaining sobriety- ...

How I quit alcohol ·

2024/01/25

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

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16:19

211. Unpacking and understanding what we are really...

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2024/01/20

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

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1:07:35

210. Accepting yourself as you truly are with...

How I quit alcohol ·

2024/01/13

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

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17:33

209. Taking care of your nervous system with these...

How I quit alcohol ·

2024/01/11

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

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53:19

208. Fear, honesty and how to protect your sobriety...

How I quit alcohol ·

2024/01/06

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

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18:36

207. 7 Steps to creating your best life - solo...

How I quit alcohol ·

2024/01/01

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.This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery.To check them out go towww.mondaydistillery.comFor more resources such as coaching or to join

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55:56

206. Dealing with all the emotions of Christmas with...

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2023/12/22

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

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19:24

205. Accessing your own wisdom and your inner coach...

How I quit alcohol ·

2023/12/16

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

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1:04:23

204. Committing with big wave surfer Jamie Mitchell

How I quit alcohol ·

2023/12/09

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

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55:34

203. Holiday tips and how honesty about your feelings...

How I quit alcohol ·

2023/12/02

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

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