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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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83. Having a cuppa with Victoria Vanstone

How I quit alcohol ·

2022/04/05

I had a midweek catch up with Victoria Vanstone blogger and podcaster aka Drunk Mummy Sober Mummy to chat about the new sober platform, Cuppa that she has co-created with Lucy Good. Cuppa is a free online platform where the sober community and sober curious community can connect and support one and other. Create events, share stories, organise catch ups, maybe set yourself up on a sober date, share resources. It's all in this one awesome platform. To sign up go to https://cuppa.community or

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82. My struggle became my strength with Jamie Milne

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2022/04/02

In this episode I chat with personal trainer, mindset, strength and conditioning coach, endurance athlete and Guinness world record holder Jamie Milne. We chat about his relationship with alcohol which would see him having binges that would go for days sometimes even weeks. Mindset and his greatest weakness has now become his super power. Almost three years sober at the time of recording Jamie is a true inspiration, his outlook on life is extremely powerful. We chat about - how a series of

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1:18:02

81. A positive mindset makes all the difference with...

How I quit alcohol ·

2022/03/19

In this episode I catch up with our pal and amazing musician Jaimi Faulkner. It was great to catch up with this guy, last time we caught up in the flesh we were SMASHED in Italy after a chance meeting on a train on our way to Pisa. Jaimi like many of us started drinking in his teens and as he immersed himself in the Melbourne music scene his alcohol intake increased gradually over time, fast forward to an international music career and fatherhood Jaimi felt he wasn't living life to his

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80. 100% commitment with Ash Grunwald

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2022/02/26

In this episode Ash Grunwald and I chat about his temporary lapse in focus and how going back to basics with this daily practice like journalling and mindfulness help him feel at peace in his inner world no matter is going on in the external world, how the easiest way to reduce suffering during sobriety is through 100% commitment, how to keep your self there and the importance of an optimistic mindset. Ash's book Surf By Day Jam By Night is available at www.ashgrunwald.com, Booktopia and

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1:15:11

79. Learning to be kinder to yourself with Sarah from...

How I quit alcohol ·

2022/02/19

In this episode I chat with Sarah from Canberra who was a participant in the HIQA October challenge. Sarah's issues with alcohol started later in life when the shift from dynamic career to the monotony and isolation of motherhood lead her to seek escape every night in a bottle of wine or two. Like so many mothers, Sarah had to deal with the guilt and the conflicting feelings that can arise in motherhood which set her on a path of relying on the bottle to numb out which then became the crutch

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78. Tuning into the wisdom your nervous system with...

How I quit alcohol ·

2022/02/13

In this jam packed episode I chat with provisional psychologist Georgie Budini who has had ten years experience working with drug and alcohol addiction in prisons and in the community. We talked about riding the waves of cravings, mastering your nervous system, feeling what needs to felt rather than avoiding the uncomfortable, the importance of having a plan, creating a sense of safety, why sleep can be so crappy in early sobriety and so much more. Check out Motivational Interviewing Stephen

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75. An artists way to sobriety with Kelly Brouhaha

How I quit alcohol ·

2022/02/05

In this episode I catch up with Australian musician Kelly Brouhaha, seven months sober at the time of recording Kelly talks about the struggles with her mental health, life and sobriety on the road and the tools she has in place to keep her on track. We chat about how to stay on track when you are way from home, the importance of prioritising yourself, how journalling can keep your mental health on track and how reaching out to people can save you. Watch one of Kel's

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44:41

74. How rock bottom made me better with legendary...

How I quit alcohol ·

2021/12/28

In this episode I catch up with legendary blues man Hat Fitz. Fitzy had always been labelled a "wild man" in the Aussie blues scene, he is a big character, rough around the edges, honest as they come and reflective of his relationship with alcohol and the rock bottom he went to as a result. Hat Fitz lives on the Sunshine Coast in Australia with his beautiful partner Cara, has a great relationship with his kids and has found new musical inspiration which he attributes to his 19 years

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72. Changing your self concept with Fi from Melbourne

How I quit alcohol ·

2021/12/11

In this episode I catch up with Fi, a neuroscientist from Melbourne who was also a participant in the HIQA Jan Challenge earlier this year. Fi signed up more as a support for her friend Kate and not only finished off the three months but along with her husband is now approaching 12 months alcohol free. In this episode we chat about the challenge, changing your self concept, feeling crappy in the first few weeks of sobriety, how being busy is an addiction in itself and how sometimes knowing

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52:16

73. Calling up your demons with actor Martin Dingle Wall

How I quit alcohol ·

2021/12/11

In this episode I chat with actor Martin Dingle Wall. Marty is best known for his roles in Home And Away, Underbelly and Upper Middle Bogan. We chat about the discovery of yourself and the healing that comes when you meet it head on. Facing your demons and the rawness of really leaning in to the feelings that come up in sobriety. Using the arts and creativity as an outlet for expression and to release blockages. Building your life around sobriety and the importance of the support from other

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52:20

71. Nothing but freedom with Michael from West Oz

How I quit alcohol ·

2021/12/04

In this insightful episode I chat with Michael a stone mason from Western Australia. Michael resonated with drinking at a very early age and from almost the first drink he had very little control over alcohol some serious bingeing saw him decide to take a break. After years of being alcohol free living in the wilderness of Indonesia a family tragedy saw him return to the familiarity and numbing effects of alcohol which went on for decades. Serious partying and massive blackouts, failed

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70. Stepping off the rollercoaster with Katy Graczer

How I quit alcohol ·

2021/11/27

In this episode I catch up with Katy @graczer who spent decades trying to fit the mould of a fun drinking socialite. That kind of lifestyle comes with it perks but can also lead to some dysfunctional bingeing, Katy was experiencing blackouts, bedwetting and other negative impacts that so many of us do but still find it hard to jump off the rollercoaster. 3 years alcohol free she is now embracing life on a new level. Katie has been the driving force facilitating some big changes within her

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41:55

69. Next level wisdom found in the uncomfortable with...

How I quit alcohol ·

2021/11/20

In this episode I am back in the studio with my sober buddy and hubby Ash Grunwald. We respond to the question that is being thrown my way a lot which is can I grant myself a leave pass for Christmas and have a few drinks? Ash and I both share our perspective on this. We talk about the joys of sobriety, the reasons to stay sober, the wisdom found in the uncomfortable, navigating heavy waters and more. For more resources or to find out to register for the Jan 3 months sober challenge to

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68. Club Sober reunion!!!!!! Reflections and...

How I quit alcohol ·

2021/11/13

Two hard drinking rock stars and their partners made a pact to do the unthinkable, quit alcohol for 12 months. What seemed like an impossibility became a life changing transformation. Over three and a half years later the group caught up in the studio to reflect on the journey . We chat about the highs and lows of sobriety and the wondrous journey of discovery that never ends. The support from the other three in this group was the inspiration for this podcast and the whole HIQA community. I

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67. Surviving the curveballs with Kathryn Elliott

How I quit alcohol ·

2021/11/06

In the episode I chat with ex-binge drinker, breast cancer survivor, sober coach and business owner Kathryn Elliott. In 2019 Kathryn decided it was time to call it quits with alcohol, as if that wasn't a big enough change she then discovered a large lump in her breast which took her life on an even bigger turn. Having always relied on alcohol to get her through traumatic times, Kathryn decided to stay on track and really experience everything this journey would teach her, the good and

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66. Becoming The Brave Kind with Christy Hughes

How I quit alcohol ·

2021/10/30

In this episode I chat with author Christy Hughes about her journey from binge drinking to sobriety, becoming brave and finding her voice. Her sobriety helped her discover herself and the connection she shared with her own Grandmothers which became the inspiration for her book Strong Roots, Wayward Soul. To contact Christy please go to Instagram: the_bravekind, the_hughes_homesteadwww.wearethebravekind.comFor more resources go to https://www.iquitalcohol.com.auThis podcast was proudly brought

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65. Cleaning up the wreckage of the past with Luke...

How I quit alcohol ·

2021/10/23

In this episode I chat with Luke Hutchinson from Adelaide about his inspiring recovery from alcohol. From a young age Luke used alcohol to numb his pain from the grief of losing his Dad and a number of friends in a short space of time. What started as a means to help him deal with his trauma became a dysfunctional and very serious addiction. Luke credits his recovery to the 12 step program which has helped him to deal with his past and create a beautiful life with his family. He continues to

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64. When predators strike. One woman's story of...

How I quit alcohol ·

2021/10/16

In this episode I chat with my high school friend Rachel Cotton. Growing up in the small town of Castlemaine in Central Victoria where the drinking culture with teenagers was rampant, binge drinking to blackout was just how it was done. Being out of control was not out of the ordinary and when one night her drink was spiked by some co-workers every woman's worst nightmare became her reality when she awoke and discovered that she had been raped. This podcast is a very scary reminder of

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36:59

63. Seeking and coming out the other side update with...

How I quit alcohol ·

2021/10/09

In this episode I catch up with Amanda Swart who initially shared her story back in January when she was at 90 days sober. Amanda was one of my very first coaching clients and she has been absolutely smashing it. In this episode we talk about seeking out people who can help you on your journey, the highs and lows of sobriety, healing from your past, accepting what is, finding your joy and becoming who you were born to be. The book Amanda refers to is ANTHONY DE MELLO - AWARENESSFor more

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62. Mind hacking for life changing sobriety with...

How I quit alcohol ·

2021/10/02

In this episode I catch up with India Morris who started sneaking alcohol at the age of eight. By the age of 13 she had already developed a strong drinking habit. From using alcohol as a way to escape she had developed a serious binge drinking pattern, sometimes going weeks without drinking and then drinking so much she would wake up the next day not remembering and feeling full of guilt and shame. The joy she had felt before from drinking was pretty much gone and she was becoming maudlin and

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