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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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183. From a homeless substance abuser to a multi...

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2023/09/09

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

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182. How has sobriety affected your relationship with...

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2023/09/05

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

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44:20

181. The healing power of connecting to your voice...

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2023/09/02

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

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56:00

180. The simplicity of spirituality and finding joy...

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2023/08/30

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

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41:15

179. From shame around quitting, to owning it with...

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2023/08/26

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

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42:45

178. The three stages of relapse with Lyndal Hunt

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2023/08/22

In this episode I catch up yet again with my good friend Lyndal Hunt to chat about the 3 stages of relapse.Emotional relapse (disconnection from our community, disconnection from daily practices, shitty thinking).Mental relapse ( starting to bargain with ourselves about moderation).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

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45:32

177. Back in control with radio host - Maz Compton

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2023/08/19

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

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54:03

176. Do I have a problem with alcohol? with Ben Schiller

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2023/08/15

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.auDSM-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

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35:21

175. From doing sobriety to being sobriety, 2 years...

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2023/08/12

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

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43:03

174. Learning to cope with trauma, grief and life...

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2023/08/05

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

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41:31

173. The safety trap with Lyndal Hunt

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2023/08/02

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

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172. Mandy Nolan living life like it's last drinks

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2023/07/29

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 This episode was brought to you by Monday

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48:02

171. Like a version, integrating the old and new with...

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2023/07/22

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

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40:03

170. Learning to become who I really am with Kate...

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2023/07/15

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

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58:31

169. Do I really want a drink or is there more to it?...

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2023/07/08

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

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38:55

168. Dry but not dusty, staying on track in the...

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2023/07/01

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 isThe Dreaming Path by Paul CallaghanAndThe Five Regrets of The Dying Bronnie WareThis episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery.To

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49:46

167. When you just don't want to do it anymore with...

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2023/06/24

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 abouttheir own desires to ditch the booze.Greg had

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44:17

166. The last day one and the importance of having a...

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2023/06/16

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

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165. A craving or a relapse is not a failure but can...

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2023/06/10

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

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41:35

164. When alcohol steals your authenticity with...

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2023/06/03

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

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