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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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17:41

Attitude vs. Aptitude: Why Coachability is the Real...

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2026/02/20

Are you trying to "bulldog" your way to an alcohol-free life through sheer willpower? Coaches Matt and Jason reveal why attitude, not aptitude, determines your success. Discover the "Four Funny Blessings" of an alcohol-free lifestyle, including the "gift" of losing shallow drinking buddies and rediscovering childlike wonder at concerts and theme parks. Learn how to overcome the trap of hyper-independence by embracing coachability and finding a mentor who has already "run the four-minute mile" of

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17:13

Thoughts vs. Thinking: The Secret to Breaking the...

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2026/02/18

Are your thoughts about alcohol driving you into a spiral of anxiety? Coach Matt reveals the critical difference between spontaneous thoughts and the active process of thinking. Learn how engaging with uncomfortable thoughts creates unnecessary suffering and activates the brain's Default Mode Network, leading to chronic rumination. Discover the neuroscience of "Rosy Retrospection" and why 90% of what we fear never actually occurs. This episode provides practical tools for mindful awareness and

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17:00

Why You Worry What Others Think and How to Reclaim...

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2026/02/16

Is the fear of being "no fun" or "losing your edge" keeping you stuck in old habits? Coach Matt dives into the neuroscience of social connection, explaining how our "lizard brain" views exclusion as a threat to survival. Discover why your worry about other people's opinions is often based on false evidence appearing real (FEAR) and how to trade tribal conformity for decisive leadership. This episode reveals the "Power of One", the psychological effect where being the first to choose an alcohol-free

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18:22

The 5-Minute Brain Rewire: A 3-Step Journaling Method...

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2026/02/13

Are "incomplete thoughts" and mental clutter keeping your brain in a loop of stress? Coach Matt reveals why your brain treats suppressed emotions as unfinished work and how a simple 5-minute journaling sequence can act as neurological repair. Discover the science of affect labeling, labeling emotions to discharge their power, and learn three specific methods to shift from an overwhelmed amygdala to a rational prefrontal cortex. This episode provides a structured toolkit to turn your recent

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19:28

The Alcohol-Free Short Fuse: Why Anger Surfaces and...

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2026/02/11

Suddenly feeling a "short fuse" now that you've stopped drinking? Coach Matt reveals why anger is a common gateway emotion in the early alcohol-free days and how to navigate the neurological "glutamate rebound" that causes irritability . Discover why anger is often a self-protective mask for underlying grief or shame and how to distinguish between healthy, acute anger and a toxic angry state . Learn practical grounding techniques and boundary-setting strategies to transform your frustration into a

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25:20

The Sophisticated Machine: Why Big Alcohol Marketing...

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2026/02/09

Think your drinking habits are a matter of discipline? Victoria English reveals they may actually be a result of sophisticated influence. Discover how Big Alcohol spends billions to frame a Class 1 carcinogen as a tool for "sophistication" and "wellness." Learn the science of the "neurochemical rebound", how alcohol doesn't relax you, but sedates you before triggering a spike in cortisol and glutamate. This episode breaks down the truth behind modern meta-analyses that debunk "heart-healthy" myths,

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16:37

The Four Funny Blessings: Unexpected Gifts of an...

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2026/02/06

Think quitting alcohol is all about sacrifice? Coaches Jason and Matt reveal the "Four Funny Blessings" that high achievers discover on the other side of the bottle . From the "blessing" of losing shallow drinking buddies to rediscovering genuine fun at concerts and theme parks without a drop of "liquid courage," this episode explores the profound ROI of an alcohol-free life . Learn how to transform your relationships from "black and white sketches" into three-dimensional connections and why

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19:25

Resolved, Not Resolution: Why Smarter Investors (and...

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2026/02/04

Are you waiting for January 1st to finally change your relationship with alcohol? Victoria English reveals why New Year's resolutions are actually a "cycle of hopeful hesitation" that trains your brain for procrastination rather than action . Discover the neuroscience of decisiveness and how making a firm decision now, not "someday", activates your prefrontal cortex and take the wheel back from your emotional limbic system . Learn from the success of high-performing clients who got "ahead of the

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17:11

The Journaling Rewire: How to Hardwire Your Brain for...

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2026/02/02

Think journaling is just "dear diary"? Coaches Matt and Jason reveal the neuroscience that makes it a vital tool for high-performing, alcohol-free living. Learn how the physical act of pen-to-paper pulls your attention and your brain's reward circuits into the same moment, tagging your wins as "real" and important to hardwire. Discover how to use journaling to offload the "busy brain," transform a victim mentality into agency, and find the courage to embrace uncertainty in 2026. Whether it's a

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16:32

Alcohol-Free Intimacy: Rediscovering Connection,...

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2026/01/30

Does intimacy feel scary without "liquid courage"? Coaches Jason and Matt dive into the multi-layered world of alcohol-free intimacy, moving beyond the physical to explore conversational and emotional connection. Learn how alcohol offlines your prefrontal cortex, causing you to rely on reflex rather than genuine attraction. Discover practical strategies for navigating the dating scene with boundaries, identifying underlying needs versus impulsive wants, and using vulnerable communication to build a

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14:21

The Power of "I Get To": How a Simple Reframe Rewires...

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2026/01/28

Does staying alcohol-free feel like an obligation or a constant battle? Coach Jason reveals a surprisingly simple yet scientifically measurable mindset tool: the shift from "I have to" to "I get to." Discover how this reframe moves you out of your survival-based limbic system and activates your prefrontal cortex, the seat of discipline and self-control. Learn why "I have to" reinforces resistance while "I get to" naturally boosts dopamine, turning your alcohol-free journey from a punishment into an

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15:42

The Shame Shift: How to Turn Your Greatest Burdens...

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2026/01/26

Shame doesn't mean you're broken, it means you're waking up . Coach Jason dives into the neuroscience of shame, explaining how your brain's "alarm system", the insula and anterior cingulate cortex, signals a conflict between your actions and your true values . Learn the critical difference between toxic shame, which keeps you stuck in isolation, and healthy shame, which acts as a powerful motivator for course correction and making amends . This episode provides a framework for replacing judgment

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26:32

Natural State Change: How to Reset Your Brain and...

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2026/01/23

Do you rely on alcohol to quickly "change your state" after a long day? Coach Jason reveals why alcohol is a false state changer and how you can achieve more powerful, sustainable shifts naturally . This episode breaks down the neuroscience of state shifts and provides a comprehensive toolkit using bottom-up strategies (like Box Breathing and cold exposure) and top-down techniques (like visualization and "I get to" language) . Learn how to send an immediate safety signal to your nervous system,

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17:20

Energy Management Over Time Management: How to...

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2026/01/21

Are you bulldogging through your day only to crash by 3:00 PM? Coaches Matt and Jason reveal why high achievers must stop obsessing over time and start managing energy. Learn how to identify your natural daily energy dips and why taking a simple 15-minute unplugged break can actually make you more productive. Discover practical strategies for priming your brain with a morning gratitude practice, managing screen-time boundaries, and utilizing a "brain dump" at night to end decision fatigue. It's time

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17:16

Beyond Resolutions: Why 92% of New Year's Goals Fail...

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2026/01/19

Tired of the "New Year, New Me" cycle that ends by February? Coaches Matt and Jason reveal why only 8% of resolutions actually succeed and how high achievers can beat the odds in 2026. Discover the science of the "pendulum swing" and why you must trade massive leaps for the minimum effective dose and consistent tracking. Learn how to utilize mentorship and group accountability to move past the "Dry January" plateau and build a lifestyle that thrives on consistency rather than fleeting motivation or

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34:10

The Toxic Positivity Trap: How Stosh Found True...

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2026/01/16

Are you using "toxic positivity" to step around the negative obstacles in your life? Client Stosh shares his 100-day success story of moving from a life of shame, regret, and "living a lie" to embracing the clarity of an alcohol-free world. Discover how he moved beyond using alcohol as a crutch for insecurities and found the courage to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Learn why Stosh believes that self-trust and heartfelt community connection are the keys to a high-performance life, and how his

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34:00

From Masking Pain to Breathing Joy: Chelsea's 100-Day...

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2026/01/14

High-achievers often use alcohol to mask deep-seated grief and life transitions. Chelsea shares her powerful journey of moving from a "dark spot" of hiding and isolation to celebrating 100 days alcohol-free . Discover how she rejected traditional rehab for a community-based approach, resulting in 30 pounds lost, a booming business, and restored relationships with her husband and children . Learn why Chelsea believes the "Daily 20" gratitude practice and the science of dopamine were the keys to her

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22:20

Breathwork for High Performers: 4 Techniques to Reset...

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2026/01/12

High-achievers often use alcohol to "change their state" quickly, but there is a more powerful, natural alternative: Breathwork. Coach Matt reveals why stress-related complaints drive 90% of doctor visits and how you can use your breath to send an immediate safety signal to your nervous system. Learn four science-backed techniques, including Box Breathing for transitions and the 4-8-8 method for sleep, to activate your Vagus Nerve, boost dopamine and serotonin, and put yourself back in the driver's

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18:43

Rosy Retrospection: Why Your Brain Romanticizes...

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2026/01/09

Why does drinking feel like "the good old days" even when the reality was painful? Coach Matt dives into the neuroscience of romanticization and the Fading Effect Bias, your brain's trick of favoring euphoric memories while minimizing negative consequences . Learn why high-achieving drinkers are prone to "Rosy Retrospection" and how to break collapsed distinctions that couple alcohol with holidays, sports, or stress relief . This episode provides powerful tools like "Scene Two" visualization to help

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16:35

The Brain's Security Guard: How to Repair Your...

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2026/01/07

Think your brain is protected from everything you ingest? Coach Matt reveals the truth about the blood-brain barrier, your brain's fortress that alcohol easily infiltrates because it is fat-soluble . Discover how chronic drinking weakens this barrier, leading to inflammation and that persistent "brain fog" . This episode provides a hopeful recovery roadmap, explaining how the barrier begins to repair itself in just 90 days, with full restoration possible within two years . Learn the four lifestyle

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