How I quit alcohol

In this episode I chat with illustrator Beck Feiner. We talk about her struggle with post natal depression and how she used alcohol to ease those feelings which eventually became quite dysfunctional and Beck found her self sneaking booze, hoping her husband woudn't notice. We talk about socialising sober and how to keep yourself content if you are a pre-party pre-loader. To find out more about Bec go to https://www.beckfeinercreations.com/ or find her on instagram at @beckfeiner_illustrationsThis episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to www.mondaydistillery.com For more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Soul Talk with Sam Brown we talk about taking responsibility, for your actions, owning when you have stuffed up, for you you treat yourself and how you want to show up in your life. We all do it, we blame everyone else or our circumstances as a way of protecting ourselves and not having to be truly honest or vulnerable, let's face, that stuff is scary. But what if we challenge ourselves to push through that? I believe that when we are able to admit our wrongs and take responsibility for every aspect of our lives as adults we open the doors to freedom. For more information on Sam and her somatic release breath course go to www.soulfullifestyle.com.au or contact her on insta at @thesoulfullifestyle For more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I catch up with Andrew Addie, CEO of the sober events organisation Untoxicated. Through trauma, sexual assault, extreme alcohol addiction, serious mental health issues, and dealing with his sexuality. Andrew has faced his demons head on and is thriving in his new life as a sober person and helping other people not feel so isolated and alone on their journey. For more information on the Clean Slate Clinic go to https://www.cleanslateclinic.com/This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to www.mondaydistillery.com For more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making the smallest changes to your daily habits can have a massive impact on your choices, your moods, your relationships and set you up for success. Having a daily routine for me one one of the most important keys to the success of my sober journey. As soon as I started changing my daily routines I began to thrive in sobriety. For more information on Sam and her somatic release breath course go to www.soulfullifestyle.com.au or contact her on insta at @thesoulfullifestyle For more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode my hubby Ash Grunwald is in the host seat interviewing Greg Jennings The Booze Free Dad. They talk about what is mean to be a booze free Dad, being a good example for the future generations, how sobriety has positively affected the kids, pissing on the floor in a blackout and much more. This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to www.mondaydistillery.com For more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. This podcast was brought to you by Monday Distillery www.mondaydisillery.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The beautiful Sam Brown and I are in the zoom room once again to dive deep into some juicy topics. This week we chat about the avoidance of pain and the toll that can take on us, tuning in to find the root cause of your pain and asking the question, what am I avoiding in my life and what are the consequences of trying to avoid different pain points. For more information on Sam and her somatic release breath course go to www.soulfullifestyle.com.au or contact her on insta at @thesoulfullifestyle For more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I catch up with Kath Elliott, sober coach and breast cancer survivor. We chat about the undeniable science that links alcohol to breast cancer, how women aged 40-60 are most vulnerable, listening to what your body is trying to tell you, how to celebrate milestones in a way that is nourishing rather than destructive, having gratitude for our amazing bodies and how contemplating our own mortality could be the key to our happiness. To connect with Kath you can follow her on instagram @thealcoholmindsetcoach or go to her website www.thealcoholmindsetcoach.com Some more interesting articles and links regarding breast cancer and alcohol. Drink Less For Your BreastsStudy - How the links between alcohol consumption and breast cancer are portrayed in Australian newspapersABC news article - What alcohol is really doing to MichelleBCNA - Reducing Your RiskAll content and media on the podcast is created and published online for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Never disregard the advice of a medical professional, or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard it on this podcast. This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to www.mondaydistillery.com For more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. This podcast was brought to you by Monday Distillery www.mondaydisillery.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's soul talk I recruited my good friend Lissie Turner, yoga therapist, ex triple J present Mel Bampton aka Mel In The Morning. We talk about becoming the master of change, embracing the new and letting go of the old self beliefs and labels. To connect with Lissie via insta go to @lissietuner or www.thepranaproject.com For more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat with Luke Cooper from WA who shares story of his battle with alcohol and one that he is so proudly winning. We talk about him coming out to his friends and family as a gay man and. Dealing with trauma of a violent bashing. How drugs and alcohol are rampant in the gay scene Being continually trapped in hotel quarantine during the lockdowns and the effect that had on him. How sobriety has enhanced his relationship and the importance of having a daily practice. This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to www.mondaydistillery.com For more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. This podcast was brought to you by Monday Distillery www.mondaydisillery.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deep diving with Sam Brown on all things self love. Why it's so important, how to cultivate more of it, what it means to have more of it and checking in to see where your level of self love sits. For more information on Sam and her somatic release breath course go to www.soulfullifestyle.com.au or contact her on insta at @thesoulfullifestyle For more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I catch up with Naturopath Jules Galloway to talk about how to support your body through recovery. Jules is an incredible healer and also the host of the podcast Straight Talking Natural Health, she has an amazing story coming from homelessness from 16 years of age, to make ends meet she worked as a stripper and later a show girl. A series of poor lifestyle choices left Jules's body in bad shape and she sought out the help of a friend studying naturopathy to help her heal her body. This started her own love affair with natural health and healing. In this episode we chat about all things health. The dreaded after grog bog and what that can teach you about your gut health and signs of inflammation.How alcohol effects your gut and thus interferes with nutrient uptake of vitamins like zinc, vit c, b vitamins and other nutrients. How alcohol causes you to lose collagen in your skin and can make us look a bit er..."hagsy".Managing sugar cravings. The connection between gut health and blood sugar balance. Supporting your liver with herbs. The healing power of sleep. Mental health and gut connection and so much more. To connect with Jules visit www.julesgalloway.com or follow her on insta @julesgallowayhealth. Jules's podcast Straight Talking Natural Health is available on all good podcast platforms. For more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. This podcast was brought to you by Monday Distillery www.mondaydisillery.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My good friend Sam Brown breath, meditation and yoga facilitator and I will spend the next few Wednesday's covering some topics that are close to our hearts that go hand in hand with recovery and healing. For the first episode of our Soul Talk Series we cover accepting, allowing and embracing change. A lot of the time we resist change out of fear of the unknown and we can't imagine our lives being different even though we are sick of the same old patterns. In this chat Sam and I talk about tuning into your body when it's sending you signals that it's time to change, getting into flow and how to stay there, letting the changes unfold in your life and embracing them with an open heart. For more information on Sam and her somatic release breath course go to www.soulfullifestyle.com.au or contact her on insta at @thesoulfullifestyle For more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I catch up with one of the HIQA Grads, Matt from Perth. Matt has been sober for just over 12 months after joining the HIQA 3 month challenge back in July 21. Matt always said he could never imagine a life without alcohol but is now thriving in sobriety and life is better than he ever imagined. As a heavy binge drinker, Matt would often have blackouts that leave him feeling shame, embarrassment, guilt and anxiety the next day. We talk about blackouts, imaging a life without alcohol, what books he has found helpful, the tools that have kept him going, the importance of a gratitude practice, playing the tape backward to your last worst binge to keep you on track and how cultivating self awareness has been so transformative.The books mentioned in this episode are:The Untethered Soul - Michael SingerLiving Untethered - Michael SingerLoving What Is - Byron KatieThe Power Of Now - Ekhart TolleFor more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I catch up with my friend Janine from Alberta, Canada. Janine has been sober for almost 12 months at the time of recording, she gave up alcohol to reduce the symptoms of Hashimotos and Thyroid Eye Disease. Along with healing the body Janine also took the deep dive into healing her mind body and spirit. Janine and I talk about the importance of sitting with your feelings, asking yourself what it is you re really needing and having a compassionate approach with yourself. We also chat about what its like to navigate birthday weekends away with friends when you are the only sober one and it's your birthday, how you a trauma informed approach to recovery makes all the difference and how ignoring and storing emotions in the body makes us sick. Janine a single Mum has sick kids, two jobs and a coaching business helping others navigate their way through Hashimotos and Thyroid Eye Disease. To reach out to Janine you an email her on [email protected] or insta @janinehealthcoach The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.The books we discussed were. You Can Heal Your Life - Louse Hay In The Realm Of Hungry Ghosts - Dr Gabor MateWhen The Body Says No, the hidden cost of stress - Dr Gabor Mate for more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I catch up with musician James Van Cooper, James is 25 years old (at the time of recording) and is 6 years sober. We chat about his very intense relationship with alcohol which had become a daily drinking habit years before he quit drinking, how his last big night saw him locked up and the not so rock n roll side of having his nan picking him up from there at 2am, how he used alcohol as a coping mechanism and how life is without the band aid of alcohol. Living fully authentically. To find out more about James head to his insta @jamesvancooper or go to www.jamesvancoopermusic.comTo book tickets for the HIQA live show in Byron Bay Nov 15th go to https://byron.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/76141for more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat with Michelle French from Kinglake who is early days in her sobriety. We chat about her many attempts at giving up the booze. -what made the difference this time. - the importance of connection- feeling your feelings-PTSD after the Black Saturday bushfires. - Survivors guilt. - The importance of not neglecting your own feelings even when others are suffering. - Leaning into crafty pursuits to keep you occupied. And lots more. for more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What an honour it was to spend a couple of hours with Tom Carroll as he shared his story of his life through addiction. Through childhood trauma, fitting in with his peers, looking up to older crew who were addicts and navigating the highs and lows of life on and off the pro surfing circuit. It's been a massive journey for Tom who's addiction started with alcohol, then cocaine and eventually crystal meth. We talk about how he used the 12 step fellowship of NA and AA, rehab and a dedicated mediation practice to assist in his recovery. He talks about the importance of steering clear of people who may trigger your enable your addictions when you are in recovery and the importance of learning to face your demons. Surrendering to a new way of being, trusting the process and facing change. Tom now teaches meditation for free online for anyone who wishes to join his instagram live sessions which are held at 5.50am Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays (when he is in the country). He also runs retreats which aren't just for surfing but deep dives into meditation and movement with his beautiful wife Mary. To find out more follow Tom on instagram @thomasvictorcarroll or head to his website www.tomcarrollmeditation.com for more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol This podcast was brought to you by Monday Distillery https://mondaydistillery.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I talk to my mate and hot cold therapy coach Cathy Downing about the benefits of jumping in to a bath of icy cold water. This is something I have been doing for a while and I find it so beneficial for my mental health and also my physical health. Cathy has a passion for health and wellness with a background in nursing. We talk about how pushing your physical boundaries makes you more resilient, how sitting in an ice bath can make your mindful, reduce inflammation and even help you burn fat amongst many other things. To reach out to Cathy follow her on instagram @totalbalancestudio This podcast or episode is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.or more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol This podcast was brought to you by Monday Distillery https://mondaydistillery.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat with Ali from WA who is celebrating 12 months of sobriety. for more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol This podcast was brought to you by Monday Distillery https://mondaydistillery.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I was so honoured to chat with Josh Cunningham, guitarist and song writer from Aussie band The Waifs. Josh quit drinking at 28 years old and has been sober for 20 years. We chatted about his relationship with alcohol and how realising early on that he would get "the can't stops" and after a few too many nights of not remembering the night before decided to give alcohol away. We talked about the importance of self love, connection to source and playing it forward. I also shared with Josh an embarrassing drunk and annoying fan girl moment that has plagued me for ages and led me to avoid him and his band for years. It was great to make a mends with that one!! haha. I loved this chat with such a down to earth, kind, insightful and beautiful human being. To find out more about Josh and what he is up to go to https://joshcunningham.comTo follow him on insta go to @joshcunninghamofficial Or Facebook go to https://www.facebook.com/joshcunninghamofficialTo listen to the song Gillian that Josh wrote for his Mum you can listen here. I love this live version. https://open.spotify.com/track/2S3TJmmhunWmwQwFmBAffL?si=417f151ace8e41aeI also found a version on youtube with Josh singing the last verse... gorgeous. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dnzXpSx2lYfor more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol This podcast was brought to you by Monday Distillery https://mondaydistillery.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back by popular demand, I welcome back founder of the Bamboo Yoga School, yogi Mark Purser. We chat about the tough choices we make along the way in sobriety, having the guts to say No to things. How connecting to the person you want to be and taking baby steps towards becoming that person can help to keep you sober and most importantly sitting with your feelings. Once again Mark gives us a couple of quick and easy nervous system reset exercises and introducing the mantra "good enough" into your daily practice. Mark can be reached via insta @bambooyogabyron or www.bambooyogabyron.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat with Haile Halloran founder of Paperbark Death Care. We chat about changing the generational addiction that is passed down through our families. Haile grew up in the AA rooms with her Mum, went to AA herself in her early 20s (but started again later), and then to support her daughter decided enough was enough and has been sober for over 12 months at the time of recording. We also chat about birth, death and the gift of what is in between, how to death well without using alcohol to escape the feelings of grief and so much more. Follow Haile on insta @paperbarkdeathcarehttps://www.paperbarkdeathcare.comTo find out more about Zenith Virago and her death walker course, book or documentary go to https://www.zenithvirago.comhttps://www.naturaldeathcarecentre.orgThe book I mention is the Untethered Soul by Michael Singer. for more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol This podcast was brought to you by Monday Distillery https://mondaydistillery.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many of us are driven to drink due to social anxiety, and often we don't even know we have it. In today's mid week episode I caught up with therapist Ben Schiller to chat about it. How to recognise it, where does it come from and what to do about it. If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat with ex-boxer Steve Woollett who has been living sober for 14 years after an incident that changed his life. Steve uses talking about the worst night of his life which he now sees as the best of night of his life as a driver to stay sober. He talks about it whenever he can to keep it at the forefront of his mind but has found that through talking about his past, he enables people to confront their own fears and stories around addiction. A powerful story from a wonderful human being who has truly done the work to change his conditioning. for more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol This podcast was brought to you by Monday Distillery https://mondaydistillery.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat with 29 year old Patrick Kennedy on the day of his 1 year of sobriety milestone. I loved this chat, for such a young guy Patrick has so much wisdom, which only comes from someone who has pulled themselves through the darkness. We talk about asking for help when you just can't say the words, seeing yourself as you really are, our shared hatred of small talk and how that fuels most social anxiety (in our not so expert opinion), cracking yourself open in front of people, the importance of connection and seeking professional help. Patrick can be found on Instagram at pkenners_This podcast was brought to you by Monday Distillery https://mondaydistillery.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat with Leonie from Sydney who is 10 years sober at the time of recording. We chat about how she quit, grieving your relationship with alcohol and how using the mantra "I am so glad I don't have to drink anymore" was a life saving technique. The documentary we mentioned, The Wisdom Of Trauma can be found outhttps://thewisdomoftrauma.comMusic for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I catch up with Andy Quin, co-founder of Etch Sparkling. Andy has been sober for some time now and she actually gave up drinking to support her husband Jason who was having some serious issues with alcohol. Even though Jason tried multiple times to stop, Andy remained compassionate and loving towards him even when she felt let down and afraid. This is a great episode for anyone supporting a loved one in sobriety or who has a loved one they are worried about but not sure what to do. To find out more about Andy and Jason head to www.etchparkling.com.auIf you are supporting a loved one through addiction you may find it helpful to contact a local al-anon group. https://www.al-anon.org.au/This podcast is bought to you by Monday Distillery https://mondaydistillery.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I catch up with Lucy Quick from Thrivalist. We talk about how Lucy like so many of us "didn't have an off switch", she would binge and have huge blackouts. During these blackouts Lucy would become completely wild and "uncontrollable" making poor decisions and waking up with shame and regret. After hitting rock bottom, depressed, drinking a bottle and a half of wine (or more) a day, a series of blackouts and waking up not knowing what had gone on the night before, feeling trapped, Lucy finally made the decision to stop. Lucy educated herself with quit lit and leaned into wellness and as time by she slowly started to rebuild herself. She changed her career and now runs a successful business as a sober coach; Thrivalist and has helped 1000's of women ditch the booze. To find out more about Thrivalist head to the website https://www.thrivalistsobriety.com/Or follow Lucy on Insta @thrivalistsobrietyMusic for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auFollow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat with Mark Purser, yoga and meditation teacher and owner of Bamboo Yoga in Byron Bay. We chat about his journey with alcohol and how he managed to pull himself out of a really dark place through yoga and mediation. We talk about the importance of a mindfulness practice in sobriety, connecting back to your true self and all those beautiful people in yoga studios in Byron Bay. Mark even shows us a very quick breath technique for a quick nervous system reset. To reach out to Mark bambooyogabyron.com@yogicmeditation @bambooyogabyron@mark_purserMusic for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat with Miles Bingham aka @thesobertrekker about his 7 years of sobriety. We chat about his struggle with his mental health, how having solid boundaries helps to keep you authentic, how being in nature is the antidote to stress and anxiety and how we are all just chasing serenity through oblivion. Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat with my hubby Ash Grunwald about his recent shows at Bluesfest and how it felt to be playing those as a sober person. We also chat about the power of manifestation and taking steps towards your fullest potential. Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I catch up with Nat Batalia, founder of the Mindful Mocktail. Nat and I chat about the how the adjustment from life pre-kids to motherhood didn't come naturally, and how guilt from those feelings caused her drinking to start to spiral out of control. Nat was hiding her drinking from her husband and feeling so much shame and guilt which perpetuated the drinking even more. After a big wake up call, Nat realised it was time to get honest with herself and make some changes. Nat started creating beautiful alcohol free drinks to curb her craving during the witching hour which has now grown into the Mindful Mocktail. An awesome resource with loads of recipes for the most delicious healthy mocktails. We talk about getting honest with yourself. When drinking becomes your way of coping. Granting yourself some grace and some compassion. Motherhood and that massive adjustment. Getting through cravings. How through sobriety we become better role models for our kids. To check out some of Nat's recipes go to https://mindfulmocktail.com or check out Nat's instagram @themindfulmocktailMusic for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parenting can be pretty stressful, especially around the witching hour when you are trying to get it all done and the kids are driving you a bit nutty. What to do when we no longer have the go to of alcohol to escape the mundane or stressful moments of parenting? This question was put to me by someone on instagram this week so I got together with one of the HIQA graduates and mum of two, Kate Morrison. We talk about the realities of parenting and how we have survived it, we also read out some comments from other parents. Parenting is a very different gig for everyone so this is not a one size fits all. It's a conversation that is so important as there can be so much guilt associated with parenting and alcohol. The books we discussed were Hold On To Your Kids by Dr Gabor Mate and Gordon Neufeld. The Resilience Project by Hugh Van Cuylenburg. Let Go by Hugh van CuylenburgStolen Focus by Johann HariMusic for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I catch up with Michelle from Brisbane who is a graduate from our October 21 3 months sober challenge and a participant in the HIQA Graduates group. Now 6 months down the track Shell is going strong and not planning on going back to drinking any time soon. We talk about her journey with alcohol and how the journey has been for her so far. For more resources or to find out to register for the HIQA 6 week sober challenge starting o May 1 goto. https://www.iquitalcohol.com.auReach out via insta @howiquitaloholor [email protected] podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 reach out to Victoria or Lucy via their socials @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummyor head to Victoria's websitehttps://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 "dick" moves lead him to seek out change. - living in alignment with your core values and how good that feels. - Accepting that he is an omnivert and the clarity that gave him. - Coming off the wild ride. - Accepting your past. - Living a life of integrity- With radical honesty comes liberationJamie is a personal trainer, a clinical hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, Time Line Therapy practitioner and strength and conditioning coach. To find out more about Jamie head to his website www.jamiemilnetraining.com or his insta pages @jamiemilnetraining @jmt_mind_gym For more resources or to find out to register for the HIQA 6 week sober challenge starting o May 1 go to. https://www.iquitalcohol.com.auReach out via insta @howiquitaloholor [email protected] podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 fullest potential and that alcohol was holding him back. Now living in Germany Jaimi has been booze free for two years (at the time of recording). Jaimi has an incredibly positive outlook and after this chat I realise why letting go of alcohol was an easy choice for him, he focused more on his spiritual growth, what he was gaining and the way his relationships became so much deeper and more meaningful. Jaimi has a new album out and is currently touring in Europe to promote "Allen Keys and Broken Bits" which was born out of his journey of self discovery and his alcohol free lifestyle. To check out what Jaimi is up to you can follow him on Instagram @jaimifaulkner or his website https://jaimifaulkner.com/For more resources or to find out to register for the HIQA 6 week sober challenge starting o May 1 goto. https://www.iquitalcohol.com.auReach out via insta @howiquitaloholor [email protected] podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 other good book stores and is published by Pantera Press. For more on Ash go to www.ashgrunwald.com or insta @ashgrunwaldFor more resources or to find out to register for the HIQA 6 week sober challenge starting o May 1 goto. https://www.iquitalcohol.com.auReach out via insta @howiquitaloholor [email protected] podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to deal with life. We talk about how learning to be more mindful has given her more satisfaction in the small things. How sobriety has given her a greater connection to her family and herself and how she is learning to be kinder to herself. In this episode I mention Suzanah Espie and her awesome album Mothers Not Feeling Herself Today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWWntDOAAMI which you can purchase on bandcamp belowhttps://suzannahespie.bandcamp.com/album/mothers-not-feeling-herself-todayFor more resources or to find out to register for the HIQA 6 week sober challenge starting o May 1 goto. https://www.iquitalcohol.com.auReach out via insta @howiquitaloholor [email protected] podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Rollnick https://www.stephenrollnick.com/The Wheel of Awareness - Dan Siegel meditationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZrjmPPvE7kThe book I was talking about is Anchored by Deb Dana For more resources or to find out to register for the HIQA 6 week sober challenge starting o May 1 goto. https://www.iquitalcohol.com.auReach out via insta @howiquitaloholor [email protected] podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 tunes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptrYbHHVOrEOr check out her website https://www.kellybrouhaha.com.au/Follow her on insta @kellybouhaha For more resources or to find out to register for the HIQA 6 week sober challenge starting o May 1 goto. https://www.iquitalcohol.com.auReach out via insta @howiquitaloholor [email protected] podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of being alcohol free. To check out tour dates or what Cara and Hat Fitz are up to go to http://www.hatfitzandcara.comCheck them out here on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oL_9Y36gagConnect on insta @hatfitzandcaraFor more resources or to find out to register for the Jan 3 months sober challenge to go https://www.iquitalcohol.com.auThis podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comA huge shoutout to our new sponsors Heaps Normal. Too good to be wasted. For free shipping head to www.heapsnormal.com and use the promo code HIQA for free shipping. Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 stuff doesn't mean chose to change your habits. For more resources or to find out to register for the Jan 3 months sober challenge to go https://www.iquitalcohol.com.auThis podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comA huge shoutout to our new sponsors Heaps Normal. Too good to be wasted. For free shipping head to www.heapsnormal.com and use the promo code HIQA for free shipping. Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 people to help you through. While he is back in Australia from LA Martin is filming and also teaching through his own Masterclass on the Gold Coast. For more info on Martin Dingle-Wall go to https://www.martindinglewall.com/For more resources or to find out to register for the Jan 3 months sober challenge to go https://www.iquitalcohol.com.auThis podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comA huge shoutout to our new sponsors Heaps Normal. Too good to be wasted. For free shipping head to www.heapsnormal.com and use the promo code HIQA for free shipping. Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 relationships and now serious alcohol addiction Michael was told that part of his brain was actually atrophying, a symptom common with heavy alcohol use. That still didn't stop him and his massive binges. Finally one day he decided enough was enough and with the help of 12 steps and making some very big life changes he has now been four years alcohol free. In this episode we chat about connecting with life. Upgrading your daily patterns, doing things differently, getting excited about the mystery of sobriety and having an honest approach to showing up to life which is how Michael now lives his life. I loved this warm honest chat. For more resources or to find out to register for the Jan 3 months sober challenge to go https://www.iquitalcohol.com.auThis podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comA huge shoutout to our new sponsors Heaps Normal. Too good to be wasted. For free shipping head to www.heapsnormal.com and use the promo code HIQA for free shipping. Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 industry to make alcohol free choices more available. While her transformation hasn't always been easy Katy is confident and self aware, her and her partner Dean Gladstone are also helping other people reach their full potential teaching wellness through yoga and breath work. You can connect with Katy via insta @graczerFor more resources or to find out to register for the Jan 3 months sober challenge to go https://www.iquitalcohol.com.auThis podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comA huge shoutout to our new sponsors Heaps Normal. Too good to be wasted. For free shipping head to www.heapsnormal.com and use the promo code HIQA for free shipping. Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 go https://www.iquitalcohol.com.auThis podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comA huge shoutout to our new sponsors Heaps Normal. Too good to be wasted. For free shipping head to www.heapsnormal.com and use the promo code HIQA for free shipping. Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 am always beyond grateful for Scott Owen, Clare Rantall and my hubby Ash Grunwald for this group and what has spawned from it. For more resources go to https://www.iquitalcohol.com.auThis podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comA huge shoutout to our new sponsors Heaps Normal. Too good to be wasted. For free shipping head to www.heapsnormal.com and use the promo code HIQA for free shipping. Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the bad. In this episode we discuss the change in your relationships when you quit drinking, how it changes your friendships but also your marriage. It's a massive adjustment when alcohol has been a big part of your life, your time with your partner and your social circles, so it's natural that when you remove it, there can be some strain on your relationship. You might wish your partner was on the journey with you and your partner may miss their drinking buddy. That change in dynamic can take some time to navigate. We also talk about the link between alcohol and breast cancer which was quite shocking and a little bit scary. And how we. can support of friends or family going through breast cancer without involving alcohol. Here is a link to what Kathryn is up to. My Breast Friend – a collection of luxurious handmade body lotions and bodywashes developed to promote awareness and support for breast cancer, byencouraging women to connect with their bodies and make breast self-checksa regular and empowering practice.www.mybreastfriend.net IG @mybreastfriendausThe Alcohol Mindset Coach - I help binge drinkers liberate themselves fromshameful and unhealthy drinking patterns and support women who’ve hadbreast cancer change their relationship with alcohol.www.thealcoholmindsetcoach.com IG @thealcoholmindsetcoach For more resources go to https://www.iquitalcohol.com.auThis podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comA huge shoutout to our new sponsors Heaps Normal. Too good to be wasted. For free shipping head to www.heapsnormal.com and use the promo code HIQA for free shipping. Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidyfor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwaldwww.ashgrunwald.comA huge shoutout to our new sponsors Heaps Normal. Too good to be wasted. For free shipping head to www.heapsnormal.com and use the promo code HIQA for free shipping. Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy for more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auIf you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.