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The Alcohol Debate

Welcome to the Alcohol Debate Podcast! If you"re baffled by the mixed messages about alcohol or curious about the boom in alcohol-free drinks, this podcast is for you. We"re diving deep into how booze impacts us individually and society as a whole. Join me as I chat with experts to debunk myths, explore the facts, and offer practical tips for those looking to change their drinking habits. This isn"t an anti-alcohol crusade - it"s about empowering you with the knowledge to make informed choices

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39:33

Not the Norm with Toni Will

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/10/29

In this episode, I sit down with trailblazer Toni Will, General Manager of the Kalamazoo Wings and the first woman to hold that role in the team’s 50-year history.Toni shares her journey from banking to professional sports, the gender bias she’s faced, and how she’s changing the culture of leadership - on and off the ice. We also talk about the drinking culture in sports, what it means to lead alcohol-free, and how authenticity and courage can create lasting change.Toni is a speaker, author, and the

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26:48

Managing Grief Without Drowning Your Sorrows

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/10/21

This week, I share a deeply personal story about loss, love, and the courage to stay alcohol-free through grief.After saying goodbye to my beloved dog of sixteen years, I found myself reflecting on how differently I face pain now compared to my drinking days.In this episode, I explore the emotional landscape of grief, from denial to acceptance, and how tools like the Serenity Prayer, connection, and self-compassion can guide us through it.It’s an honest conversation about vulnerability, resilience,

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34:12

The Case For Compassionate Leadership with Jason...

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/10/14

In this episode, I’m joined by executive coach Jason Matthews for a thought-provoking conversation on leadership, trust, and how company culture shapes our relationship with alcohol.Jason is a leadership consultant with a background in Psychology, specialising in CBT, emotional intelligence, and trauma-informed care. Through his work with Relatem, he helps leaders overcome limiting patterns and build organisations that thrive even when they’re not in the room.We explore whether leaders need personal

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41:20

Healed from breakdown, and now healing others, with...

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/10/07

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Kathryn Eipl, an Emotional Strategist, Reiki Master, Sound Therapist, and creator of the Neuro-Resonance Method - a trauma-informed, integrative healing approach that helps release stored emotional energy and create lasting change through embodied transformation.Kathryn once worked as a Project Manager in corporate entertainment, but after burnout and addiction, she rebuilt herself and founded E.I.P.L. Healing - Every Individual Person is Love - a

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27:26

Fisticuffs With Goofy Was the Turning Point with...

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/09/30

What happens when the wild culture of the 80s advertising world collides with addiction, loss, and eventually recovery?In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Durden, co-founder of PHD (the “D”), the global media group that grew into a $12 billion business with over 8,000 people in 100 countries.With more than 40 years in the industry, Jonathan’s path has been anything but ordinary. From shaping advertising, to chairing music groups, to co-launching Below the Belt Grooming, to writing books and

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26:05

Bottling Up Trouble - One Year On

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/09/23

This episode feels extra special - it marks a whole year since I published Bottling Up Trouble. What started as a hesitant idea shared with my coach turned into an Amazon bestseller and a finalist for Business Book of the Year.Today I reflect on that journey, the imposter syndrome I had to push through, and why the book became such a personal mission.I also share some of the research and stories that shaped it, from hidden costs of absenteeism and presenteeism, to the ways alcohol quietly affects

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16:55

Toolkit - Thoughts

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/09/16

In this episode, I share one of my favourite truths about alcohol cravings: your thoughts are not instructions. Just because your brain says “I want a drink” doesn’t mean you need to follow through.Together we explore how the subconscious mind creates automatic reward loops, why cognitive dissonance makes alcohol thoughts feel urgent, and how your prefrontal cortex can step in to give you back control.I also introduce the PLACE framework - pause, label, ask, choose, enjoy - to help you manage urges

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43:13

Return on Humanity with Philippa White

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/09/09

This conversation with Philippa White left me genuinely inspired.Philippa is a bestselling author, social innovator, and the Founder and CEO of TIE Leadership. For over 20 years she has been dedicated to unlocking the potential of corporate leaders and their companies by igniting the power of a people-first approach to business.We explored how these so-called soft skills are actually power skills that shape team culture, drive innovation, and even boost profits. We also dug into the fascinating

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42:18

Wild Ride to Sobriety with Ian Fee

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/09/02

In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and author Ian Fee, whose story of excess, loss, and powerful transformation will stay with you long after you listen.Ian built a thriving business while drinking heavily, believing booze was his “superpower.” But behind the success was a world of broken relationships, health problems, and emotional chaos.Ian opens up about the rock bottoms he stacked, the unusual aversion therapy that helped him quit, and the profound ways his life, health, and

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43:12

Cocktails, Culture and Cancer with Helene Poole

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/08/26

What happens when a “work hard, play hard” culture collides with real life?In this episode, Helene Poole joins me to talk about her decades-long relationship with alcohol - from corporate bonding over cocktails to quiet evenings on the terrace - and what finally helped her quit for good.We talk candidly about infertility, motherhood, and how a cancer diagnosis became an unexpected turning point. Helene also shares her unique perspective on drinking culture across the UK, France, and Switzerland, and

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39:48

Balancing Act: Alcohol, Relaxation and Performance in...

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/08/19

In this episode, I sat down with James Parkes, former professional rugby player, strength and conditioning coach, and founder of MyDay Health.We talked about alcohol’s complicated role in sport, from team bonding to the risks it carries for health and performance.James shared candid insights on rugby culture, leadership, and the importance of support systems, and we explored how these lessons translate into business and organisational well-being.If you’ve ever wondered whether alcohol really brings

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42:05

The Truth About Alcohol and Jet Lag, with The Jet Lag...

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/08/12

Frequent flying doesn’t just make you tired. It can affect your brain, heart and long-term health in ways most travellers never consider.In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Stephen Jasper, a pharmacist and chronobiology expert known as The Jet Lag Guy, to explore the surprising connections between alcohol, disrupted body clocks and the risks every traveller should understand.We discuss what jet lag really is and why travelling east feels so different from heading west. Dr Jasper explains the hidden

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38:53

How Serious ARE Governments About Reducing Health...

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/08/05

This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Jem Roberts, head of the Institute of Alcohol Studies. Jem brings a ton of insight into the messy world of alcohol policy, and we unpack what’s really going on behind the headlines.We talk about why certain policies, like minimum unit pricing and better labelling, could save lives, and why they're still not being properly implemented.Jem also sheds light on the surprising influence of alcohol-free drinks, the gaps in cancer education, and how commercial

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41:49

Putting The Human in Human Resources with Michael...

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/07/29

In this episode, I sit down with Michael Thomas Morgan, Senior People Partner forY TREE and 7 years sober. Passionate about shining a light on ways that the HR profession can do more to support and understand those with a drinkingproblem and those worried about their drinking.We explore how alcohol culture still runs deep in workplaces - and why it’s time for change. Michael shares his powerful story of going alcohol-free after years of struggling with drinking, family history, and the impact it had

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34:58

How to Have an Alcohol-Free Summer to Remember

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/07/22

In this episode, I’m diving into something that catches a lot of us off guard: the way summer can trigger that “it’s time for a drink” feeling.I share why that urge comes up, how it’s rooted in habits and marketing, and why relaxation and fun don’t actually require alcohol.You’ll hear about how to deal with social pressure, how to tap into meaningful connection and conversation, and why the goal is progress, not perfection. Whether you’re cutting back or going fully alcohol-free, this episode is

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40:55

The Curious Leader: Exploring Stress, Equity, and...

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/07/15

What happens when a career in advertising no longer feels like the right fit - and what if the thing you’re really meant to be doing has been quietly waiting for you all along?In today’s episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Seb.We chat about the leap from media into coaching, the realities facing middle managers, and why stress is piling up in modern workplaces.We also talk confidence, allyship, and Seb’s own recent decision to step away from alcohol - not because he had to, but because he simply

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30:20

Is Adland Sobering Up? - with Denise Turner

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/07/08

What’s really going on with alcohol in adland?In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Denise Turner, incoming Research Director at the IPA, to discuss how the culture around booze in the advertising world has changed—slowly, awkwardly, but maybe for the better. We talk about her early days navigating media lunches, how younger teams are skipping the pub in favour of actual sleep, and what leadership looks like when kindness leads the way. It’s part reflection, part gentle rant, and packed with

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30:33

Where to Get Help with an Alcohol Problem

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/07/01

In this episode, I walk you through the wide range of support options available if you're worried about your drinking.From AA to rehab clinics, coaching to medication, there's no one-size-fits-all path—and that’s a good thing. I share my personal take on what worked (and didn’t) for me, and what might help you.If AA isn’t your thing, don’t worry - there are so many other routes to recovery. Let’s find the right fit for you.Here are the highlights:Overview of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

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27:36

Am I an Alcoholic?

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/06/24

In this episode, I dive into the question so many of us have asked at some point: “Am I an alcoholic?”It’s a loaded term, and one that caused me a lot of inner conflict in my own journey. I share why that label didn’t sit right with me and explore how medical professionals now use a spectrum approach to assess alcohol use disorder (AUD) instead.I also introduce Dr. Sarah Wakeman’s “Four Cs” of addiction: Control, Compulsion, Consequences, and Cravings.If you’ve ever felt conflicted about your

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37:35

The Low-Down on Addictive Personalities with Ruby...

The Alcohol Debate ·

2025/06/17

Today I’m joined by Certified Senior Coach of This Naked Mind and my longtime friend, Ruby Williams. We explore the idea of the “addictive personality” - whether it’s a helpful framework or a limiting belief - and dig into Ruby’s personal story of moving from food issues to alcohol dependence and beyond.Ruby shares how childhood trauma, emotional coping mechanisms, and weight loss surgery shaped her early relationship with food, and how alcohol later took its place.We talk about the overlap between

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