How I quit alcohol

Andrew is a truck driver, Dad, Husband and a sober guy on a gentle journey of self discovery. Growing up and not being sure how to express his emotions and bottling his feelings up led to Andrew to find himself in some pretty dark places which was exacerbated by alcohol. With the help of his beautiful wife, Andrew started to recognise that alcohol was making him so much worse and eventually decided to give it away. He has been sober now for over 12 months at the time of recording. He has gone from a place of very low self worth to loving who he is, he is happy, he is healthy and he has even come off his anti-depressants. This is a true message of hope. Andrew is walking and talking testimony that you can pull yourself out of the darkest of places. **Trigger Warning** This episode discusses suicidal ideation, and some people might find it disturbing. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please, contact your Lifeline on 131114This 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 episode I catch up with HIQA graduate, Kate Fleming. Kate has gone from daily drinking to now 9 months of sobriety at the time of recording. We chat about doing the hard stuff early on in the journey, the expansion of life that comes with sobriety, honouring yourself and your loved ones, doing it for yourself and becoming slow, gentle and aligned. 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.

Find yourself a quiet spot, make yourself a nest, as Mark Purser guides you through this beautiful Yoga Nidra practice. Yoga Nidra is also known as NSDR (non sleep deep rest) or Yogic Sleep, it is a wonderful practice and a powerful technique for activating your parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest) and get you into a place where deep healing can become possible . Yoga Nidra can be as restorative as sleep, while you remain fully conscious.This is a great practice for your daily life, it's wonderful to help calm you when you are stressed out, anxious, craving alcohol, suffering insomnia or just need to slow down. Yoga Nidra is a natural stress reliever that has also been found to increase dopamine levels. Anyone can do Yoga Nidra the only contraindication, is if you are in an acute stage of Psychosis and Schizophrenia please chat with you medical practitioner before doing Yoga Nidra. I hope you enjoy this Yoga Nidra. To reach out to Mark https://www.bambooyogabyron.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am joined once again with yoga and meditation teacher, Mark Purser. Mark and I talk about the how we can create our own healing with mindfulness and creating stillness. We talk about the life changing power of Yoga Nidra and how bringing that guided practice into your day can transform everything. Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) aka NSDR has been used for thousands of years as therapeutic tool to promote profound states of relaxation. By getting into this state of relaxation, slowing our brain waves and nervous system we can cultivate deep deep healing on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Yoga Nidra is so useful for people in recovery, anxiety and depression, chronic pain and illness, and can even help people with ADD. Many doctors are now becoming aware of the profound effects of Yoga Nidra and are recommending it to patients to promote self healing. To get in touch with Mark head to www.bambooyogabyron.comTo find out more about our healing retreat in Bali head to https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/collections/resourcesThis 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 episode HIQA Grad, Tara McCarthy reflects on her journey and the situations she thought would never be possible to do sober, how she is doing what seemed impossible... living life sober. This is a great message for anyone who feels like it will never get easier, or life will always feel like a struggle without alcohol.  We take a deep dive into her holiday in Bali and how she navigated her way through that trip and stayed sober. 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.

I pull in the big guns for this episode hormones that I know very little about. I had a request from a listener to chat about alcohol and the effect it has menopause and peri-menopause. My good friend Lissie has studied the endocrine system extensively and is somewhat of an expert in the field. Lissie specialises in hormonal and cyclic education, and in clinic on any pathologies, lifestyle choices, dietary details related to restoring or building better menstrual, ovulating, pubescent, perimenopausal or menopausal health. Don't worry, it's not a snore fest, it's actually something every woman and every man for that matter should listen to. To reach out to Lissie or for more information on her Power Of Peri course go to https://www.lissieturner.com/living-hormoniouslyYou can also get her via insta @lissietuner To watch her brilliant talk from the Vagina Conversations, "Was My Vagina Dead" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWRDmReThDU&t=12s&ab_channel=LissieTurner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat with Ryan Dusick, Ryan is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, the founding drummer of the band Maroon 5, a mental health advocate, and an author of the soon to be released book Harder to Breathe: A Memoir of Making Maroon 5, Losing It All, and Finding Recovery (out November 2022). After increasing anxiety and severe nerve damage in his shoulder led to a complete physical and mental breakdown, Ryan's bandmates from Maroon 5 where forced to ask to him leave the band. Ryan turned to alcohol as a way to alleviate the emotional and physical pain he was going through. Ryan's alcohol intake soon spiralled out of control and got to the point of some days drinking up to 6 bottles of wine in a day. Eventually with the help of his girlfriend he admitted himself into rehab and started to the process of recovery and healing. Ryan is now a passionate about spreading the word that healing is possible and that a sober life has so many gifts to give. To reach out to Ryan head to his insta @ryan_michael_dusick 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. Please be aware some of the conversations and content within this episode my trigger some listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat with spirit medium, Charmaine Wilson. Charmaine is a gifted medium who I have had the pleasure of having a very accurate reading with, however Charmaine's story is so much bigger than just being someone who can commune with the spirit world. Charmaine is a survivor of child sexual abuse, domestic violence, addiction and went through the tragic loss of a child. Charmaine is very direct and to the point and certainly doesn't mince her words and some people may find the content of this episode triggering. Charmaine has been to the depths of addiction and experienced immense and overwhelming trauma and suffering and is now totally sober. She has made it her mission to forgive herself and others to seek freedom. For more information on Charmaine and her live and online shows for readings head to www.charmainewilson.com.auThis 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. Please be aware some of the conversations and content within this episode my trigger some listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I catch up with comedian, author and self professed show off, Mandy Nolan. Mandy delves into her deeply traumatic and violent childhood, the death of her father at a young age due to alcohol and how all that trauma has shaped her. Mandy's relationship with alcohol was also an unhealthy one, a fast drinker who would often have long blackouts. She is now enjoying sober life, we talk about how to schmooze without the booze, seeing your trauma and how is shows up in your adult life as triggers and most of all how she decided to give it away while she still has the choice. Mandy is 2.5 months into her sobriety and I am challenging her to take on one year without booze and follow her progress throughout the year. To reach out to Lyndal follow her on Insta @thesobrietygym or email [email protected] 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 episode I catch up with my friend and colleague Lyndal Hunt. Lyndal is living proof of the importance of working a programme and how it is the key to long term success. Wether it's AA, an online programme like mine or even if you design your own, sticking to that programme through daily practices and ongoing deeper work helps to keep you out of your own head, to manage your triggers and most important keeps you mindful and on track. To reach out to Lyndal follow her on Insta @thesobrietygym or email [email protected] 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 weeks Soul Talk I catch up yet again with the beautiful Sam Brown, this week we talk about the importance finding your centre and staying there through times of stress. Sam shares her own personal journey of sexual abuse and how finding her centre has helped her to heal. She shares with how she has implemented it throughout stressful times even managing to stay calm and centred during a crash landing of a plane she was in with her son in Vietnam. It's not always easy but like anything with time and consistent practice the better at it we become, the more peace we can create in our lives. 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 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.