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Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

Helping high performers feel & perform better by reducing or quitting alcohol. Maybe you"re considering quitting alcohol and going completely sober. Or maybe you wish to change your relationship with alcohol and stop drinking. Maybe you wish to do moderation. Whichever way you choose, this podcast will give you the process to succeed. Alcohol-Free Lifestyle is for high performers, including entrepreneurs, executives, investors, athletes, and top professionals.

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41:37

The Connection Cure: How to Trade Isolation and...

Alcohol-Free Lifestyle ·

2025/12/05

For high-achievers, profound isolation and self-hatred can hide behind a "normal" exterior. Recent graduate Talli shares her raw story of overcoming a lifelong anxiety disorder and navigating multiple life crises that were compounded by isolation during the pandemic. Discover why white-knuckling it failed, and how the "connection piece" provided by community was the key missing ingredient she needed to stop talking "so mean" to herself. Tally proves you can conquer loneliness, embrace the "fun

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15:34

Change Your Story, Change Your Life: The 3 Tools of...

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2025/12/03

Your mindset is simply "the story you tell yourself about yourself", and that story dictates your reality. Coach Matt dives into story work, the process of actively changing limiting beliefs and moving away from harmful self-talk (like the stories you tell yourself after drinking). Learn the three core, controllable tools, externalization (writing it down) , word choice (stopping negative self-spells) , and conscious breathwork, that empower you to rewrite your narrative and focus on the

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26:31

Conflict vs. Architect Language: The 4 Pillars to...

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2025/12/01

Is your inner critic and self-talk full of negations, blame, and "shoulds"? That's conflict language, and it keeps you small. Coach Jason breaks down the four pillars of self-sabotaging speech and how to transform them into architect language that builds a stronger future. Learn how to stop being a victim (projections) and embrace accountability (reflections). Master the shift from powerless language ("I have to") to an empowering choice ("I get to") to reduce stress, strengthen your self-trust, and

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25:15

The Invisible Rock Bottom: Why 'Fine' Is the Most...

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2025/11/28

If you are a high achiever, you are likely a master of the word "fine" the most dangerous word in the English language. Head Coach Victoria English exposes the illusion: High achievers rarely crash; they erode quietly behind a mask of competence . Learn about the invisible rock bottom, living beneath your potential and calling it fine. Discover how cognitive dissonance fuels this painful "high achiever loop" and why true success means stopping the pretense and reclaiming peace and integrity.

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19:22

Stop the Procrastination: Why Your New Year's...

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2025/11/26

If you're waiting for January 1st to quit drinking, you're caught in the "cycle of hopeful hesitation" a socially accepted form of procrastination. Head Coach Victoria English reveals the neuroscience: waiting reinforces old neural pathways , teaching your brain that comfort matters more than change . Learn why high-achievers must act now to strengthen the prefrontal cortex , end the internal negotiation , and start living the solution, not just making a resolution . You are a leader, take your

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17:06

The Neuroscience of 'No': Why Boundaries Are...

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2025/11/24

Think setting boundaries is just about manners? It's actually a vital tool for brain repair. In this insightful episode, Coach Jason explains the neuroscience of 'No' and why setting limits is critical to long-term alcohol-free success. Discover how consistent boundaries strengthen your prefrontal cortex (your brain's CEO), weaken old cravings through extinction learning , and create a neurological buffer against the stress that activates your amygdala. Learn practical strategies like changing your

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15:49

Embracing the Suck: Why Failure is Essential to Your...

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2025/11/21

Do you avoid starting something if you know you won't be immediately good at it? That's perfectionism, and it's getting in your way. In this candid discussion, Coaches Jason and Matt dive into the mindset of "Embracing the Suck" and why initial incompetence (being a "white belt") is essential for growth. Learn how to dismantle the paralyzing fear of failure by adopting a progress over perfection approach. Discover how intentional language, like adding the word "yet" to challenges, can instantly

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15:53

Escaping the Eternal Child: A 6-Step Guide to Adult...

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2025/11/19

Is an old pattern of avoidance, low frustration tolerance, and seeking novelty keeping you stuck? That's the "eternal child," and it may be the true boss of your life. In this practical guide, Coach Jason provides a six-step framework to build your competent "adult self." Learn how to challenge avoidance by setting "teeny commitments" (like paying one bill on time) and engaging in tolerance training for boredom. Discover how small, consistent wins build a new identity and create a life based on

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16:45

Beyond Alcohol-Free: The 4 Key Areas Where You Should...

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2025/11/17

Quitting drinking is just the start, the real magic lies in celebrating the life you gain! In this motivational episode, Coach Jason breaks down the four key areas where you need to look for and celebrate wins: Health, Emotional, Relationship, and Lifestyle. Learn how reclaiming time, money, and mental clarity reinforces your positive momentum with natural dopamine hits. Discover how embracing your new authenticity and becoming a reliable role model are just as vital as achieving fitness or medical

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16:12

The Petrov Principle: How to Pause, Question the...

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2025/11/14

How do you prevent a personal catastrophe? Learn the Petrov Principle, named after the Soviet officer who saved the world by pausing and questioning the data during a false nuclear alarm. This episode draws a powerful parallel to your alcohol-free life: your nervous system's cravings are often a "false alarm". Discover actionable strategies like box breathing , sensory grounding (5-4-3-2-1) , and conscious journaling to reset your nervous system, resist the urge to react , and choose long-term

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16:03

I'm Alcohol-Free... Now What? Embrace Your Inner...

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2025/11/12

The drinking stopped, but the question remains: "I'm alcohol-free... now what?". This episode tackles the overwhelming sense of suddenly having abundant free time and energy . Coaches Matt and Jason share powerful strategies for replacing old drinking rituals by embracing childlike exploration. Learn why pursuing hobbies like Lego, music, or puzzles engages your mind in a healthy way , allowing you to metabolize emotions, discover your true identity, and step into a "sandbox" life full of

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37:48

10 Years Alcohol-Free: Coach Teri's Journey from One...

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2025/11/10

Join us in celebrating Coach Teri Patterson's 10th Alcohol-Free Anniversary! In this candid interview, Terri shares her inspiring origin story of deciding to quit for good before the "sober curious" movement even had a name . Discover the counter-intuitive first steps she took, including walking her dog multiple times a night to disrupt her evening routine and proactively enrolling in nutrition school to redirect her energy, that led to a total career change. This episode is a permission slip to

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16:40

5 Simple Ways to Align Your Heart and Mind for...

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2025/11/07

Is your head and heart constantly fighting over your decisions? That inner discord leads to chasing short-term hits instead of long-term purpose. In this foundational episode, Coaches Jason and Matt share 5 simple, neuroscience-backed techniques to achieve inner cohesion. Learn how practices like heart-centered breathing and "two-sided" journaling unlock your heart's wisdom, allowing you to move with discernment and integrity. Stop impulsively chasing what "feels right now" and start creating what's

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15:25

Your Alcohol-Free Journey is the Hero's Journey With...

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2025/11/05

This episode breaks down the three phases of the Hero's Journey, a narrative structure found everywhere from Star Wars to The Matrix and maps it onto your alcohol-free transformation. Coaches Matt and Jason explain how the emotional "Dark Night of the Soul" phase (the period of boredom or plateau) is actually the biggest opportunity for true growth and self-discovery. Learn to embrace the discomfort, stop repressing emotions, and apply your knowledge to successfully complete your quest. Download

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15:48

The 5 Simple Ways to Rewire Your Brain and Build New...

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2025/11/03

Tired of willpower failing you? Science shows that intentionally building new habits is the key to lasting change. In this "rapid fire" and actionable episode, Coaches Jason and Matt break down five simple, neuroscience-backed strategies to rewire your brain for an alcohol-free life. Discover how engaging in novel, challenging activities, from learning a new instrument to brushing your teeth with the opposite hand actively stimulates neuroplasticity. Learn why consistent mindfulness, social

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17:04

Crossing the Threshold: How to Find the Internal...

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2025/10/31

Do you feel stuck in the cycle of telling yourself you need to change, but not knowing how to make the final break? A threshold moment is that powerful point of no return that shifts everything. In this candid discussion, Coaches Matt and Jason share their personal threshold stories, revealing how they moved past simply visualizing a bleak future to finding the internal clarity to quit for good. Learn why the true shift comes from within, giving you the focus and will to stop a painful cycle and

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35:46

The Party Guy Myth: How to Retire an Old Identity and...

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2025/10/29

Are you rushing through life's best moments to get to your next drink? Member Devon Mickey shares his journey of retiring his decades-long identity as the"party guy" after facing a massive life transition. Learn how the powerful tool ofreframing alcohol as "poison" helped him rewire his brain through neuroplasticity. Devon shows why investing in yourself, and the rightcommunity, is the real key to breaking the cycle of isolation and unlocking authentic joy and energy for your future .

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36:41

The Cycles of Freedom: Harnessing the Seasons to...

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2025/10/27

Do you view your journey as a straight line, leaving you unprepared for inevitable shifts? The truth is, your path has seasons, just like nature. In this enriching discussion, Coach Matt andconscious leadership coach Jeff Lester use the seasonal framework to explain the natural cycles of growth and rest in an alcohol-free life . Learn how to avoid the"error of the intellect" (Prajnaparadha) by honoring your body's signals and the need for stillness, especially in the challenging "winter" phase

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19:02

Yin Yoga: The Healing Counterpoint to Your Busy Mind...

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2025/10/24

Is your active, yang lifestyle leading to burnout, causing you to seek escape or numb? High-achievers often struggle to find balance, but the answer may be stillness. In this transformative discussion, Coach Matt and conscious leadership coach Jeff Lester introduce the profound power of Yin Yoga. Learn how this deep, internal practice teaches you to confront discomfort, process buried emotional energy , and hold space for yourself, making it the essential component to truly shedding self-doubt and

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23:26

90 Days to Optimal Brain Function: The Science of...

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2025/10/22

Do you mistakenly believe that simply drinking less will restore your focus and energy? Coach Teri Patterson explains why sustained non-drinking is essential for genuine transformation. This episode dives into the compelling neuroscience, detailing the weekly chemical and neurological changes, from the critical GABA-Glutamate reset in week one to the measurable neurogenesis (new brain cells) by week three. Learn why a sustained 90-day break allows your brain to truly heal, restoring your

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