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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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215. The awakening of Paul the sober plumber

How I quit alcohol ·

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

How I quit alcohol ·

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

How I quit alcohol ·

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

How I quit alcohol ·

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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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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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...

How I quit alcohol ·

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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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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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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1:11:38

202. Manifesting healing and change with Àine O'Neill

How I quit alcohol ·

2023/11/25

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

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1:01:12

201. I was bored, I was unhappy so I would drink with...

How I quit alcohol ·

2023/11/18

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

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200. Stopping the bullshit with Dan Sultan

How I quit alcohol ·

2023/11/11

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

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55:02

199. Sleep and liver support in early sobriety with...

How I quit alcohol ·

2023/11/07

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

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54:40

198. The long road to salvation. Drugs, alcohol and...

How I quit alcohol ·

2023/11/04

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

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1:00:40

197. The importance of choosing the right people Mark...

How I quit alcohol ·

2023/11/01

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.comTo check out our retreats coming up go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au/resources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:17:15

196. From IV drug use and alcohol abuse to changing...

How I quit alcohol ·

2023/10/28

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

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