How I quit alcohol

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.

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

In this episode I chat with my high school friend Rachel Cotton. Growing up in the small town of Castlemaine in Central Victoria where the drinking culture with teenagers was rampant, binge drinking to blackout was just how it was done. Being out of control was not out of the ordinary and when one night her drink was spiked by some co-workers every woman's worst nightmare became her reality when she awoke and discovered that she had been raped. This podcast is a very scary reminder of the potentially dangerous situations we may have narrowly escaped or perhaps found ourselves in. A stark reminder of the importance of having agency over your own body and teaching our children the importance of staying in control and hopefully never ending up in a situation at the mercy of predators. One of the main drivers for Rach was to be able to teach her daughters there is another way and hopefully they will never have to go through what she went through Rachel is a successful photographer in Darwin, she has a gorgeous partner and a wonderful little family. She is back in full control and life is beautiful. 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 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.

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

In this episode I catch up with India Morris who started sneaking alcohol at the age of eight. By the age of 13 she had already developed a strong drinking habit. From using alcohol as a way to escape she had developed a serious binge drinking pattern, sometimes going weeks without drinking and then drinking so much she would wake up the next day not remembering and feeling full of guilt and shame. The joy she had felt before from drinking was pretty much gone and she was becoming maudlin and depressed. She finally found the courage to stop drawing inspiration from her father who had quit when she was 12. Hacking her mind and creating new neural pathways that saw her crediting all of her good times to sobriety rather than alcohol and that was the first step in her creating lasting change. India has been sober now for eight years, and is not looking back. In this episode we chat about the life hacks that changed everything. How trusted professionals can come become predators, unexpected shifts in relationships after you give up the booze, using adrenaline nature based activities for healing trauma and when the high of sobriety wears off. 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.comMusic 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.

In this mid week bonus episode I chat with meditation and breath work teacher Sam Brown. Sam and I covered the life changing power of the breath and how Sam used it as a technique to transform her life and the lives of many others. We talk about how - the quality of your breath will determine the quality of your life. - using the breath to get back in to the drivers seat of your life- calming the nervous system - firing up and priming with the breath- the breath as the key to the nervous system- how expanding your lung capacity increases longevity- lowers. your blood pressure- helps with concentration- clearer skin- better health and a better life. This episode ends with a short ten minute breath set and meditation to help calm the nervous system and relieve stress. Sam can be found on instagram at @sambrown.meditation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Brown takes us though a short breath set focusing on calming the nervous system and reliving stress followed by a mini mediation. Please do not do this while driving. To reach out to Sam go to @sambrown.meditation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat with Lindsay from Victoria. Lindsay had a dangerous relationship with alcohol from the age of 14. Early in her 20's she had developed a drinking habit that was so intense she found herself isolating from friends and family so she could drink herself into oblivion. She felt that having people around her would get in the way of her drinking and that "there wasn't enough alcohol in the universe" to satisfy her. Eventually she found herself with no job, she lost her relationship and at the age of 28 she got herself to an AA meeting and she has not had a drink since. This was a great chat and Lindsay's insights are fantastic and her enthusiasm for life is infectious. To sign up for the next three month challenge https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/products/3-month-sober-challengeThis 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 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.

In this episode I chat yet again with my beautiful friend Lyndal Hunt. Lyndal is going strong and 11 and a half months sober after a brief relapse in October 2020. We talk about the importance of really diving deep and healing old wounds, the problem of reaching a sobriety plateau and what to do, what to do with the extra time on. your hands. We chat about her role in the upcoming HIQA sober challenge for October, tips for self care and setting yourself free and so much more. We mentioned the The Dispensary Castlemaine and the discount code they have offered our listeners. To receive a 10% discount on your order use the code HIQA10 at checkout. https://theteadispensarycastlemaine.com.auTo sign up for the next three month challenge https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/products/3-month-sober-challengeThis 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 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.

In this episode I chat with self professed "Grey Area Drinker", Kat Dunell. Kat is a fire fighter who lives in Geelong with her husband and three kids. She partied a lot as a teenager and throughout her 20's but started to pull back a lot as she got older and had her kids. But what if you aren't a complete trash-bag but you are still relying on those few glasses of wine as a crutch to relieve stress or to wind down after work and tackling the kids evening rituals?In Jolene Park's incredible Ted Talk on Grey Area Drinking she points out that just because you haven't hit rock bottom or because you aren't smashing a bottle of vodka of night doesn't mean you aren't searching for an "off switch" though alcohol which is also a problem for some people. Not feeling great about herself, low in energy and lacking vitality Kat decided to let alcohol go. Her life just like every other guest on this show has changed so dramatically and she is gratefully living life to the fullest. To see the Ted Talk on Grey Area Drinking check out the talk on youtubehttps://www.ted.com/talks/jolene_park_gray_area_drinking?language=enTo get the HIQA Playbook go tohttps://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/products/how-i-quit-alcohol-playbook-hard-copyTo sign up for the next three month challenge https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/products/3-month-sober-challengeThis 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 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.

In this episode I chat with international Ruby coach Karl Savimaki. Karl had an on again, off again relationship with alcohol for years which cost him his first marriage and his physical and mental health. Drinking up to the equivalent of 32 bottles of wine a week he knew he had to change. Through reading Alan Carr's, Only Way To Quit Drinking Karl was able to change his mindset and slowly start making changes towards not only quitting alcohol but transforming himself physically and emotionally. To get the HIQA Playbook go tohttps://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/products/how-i-quit-alcohol-playbook-hard-copyTo sign up for the next three month challenge https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/products/3-month-sober-challengeThis 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 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.

In this episode I chat with builder Chris King. After years of using alcohol to "fit in" in his teen years , his relationship with alcohol slowly spiralled out of control. Chris found himself with a successful building business but struggled with anxiety and old patterns that were keeping him stuck in a dark place but had so much of his identity tied up in alcohol. We chat about...Becoming the person you want to be. Building inner strength and confidenceGetting out of the shame cycle. Realising that using alcohol to escape from his pain was no longer working. Getting out the reactive stage and cultivating awareness. The space between the trigger and the response. Changing the beliefs that hold us back. Choosing yourself. To get the HIQA Playbook go tohttps://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/products/how-i-quit-alcohol-playbook-hard-copyTo sign up for the next three month challenge https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/products/3-month-sober-challengeThis 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 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.

In this episode Ash and I chat about all things labels. We delve into a topic that I have recently discussed with my challenge group... Labels. How is it possible to facilitate change when we are still attached to our old labels? Sometimes we don't even realise that we will still have this old belief about ourselves. So we need to look at what labels we had on ourselves and explore the possibility of creating new ones to live by. To get the HIQA Playbook go tohttps://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/products/how-i-quit-alcohol-playbook-hard-copyTo sign up for the next three month challenge https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/products/3-month-sober-challengeThis 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 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.

In the final episode for Season 3 I catch up with therapist Ben Schiller. It was a jam packed episode that covered a lot of ground. We chat about... - drinking dreams, why we have them and how to use them to your advantage. - why we de-prioritise our self work and ourselves. - sitting with your feelings, how to do it and why it works.- Should you have a big blow out before starting a sober challenge or embarking on a sober journey?- reparenting your inner child. - Mapping out your thoughts and triggers. - Thriving in sobriety, how it's absolutely possible. - navigating and leaning into the grieving process. - The importance of becoming aware of the eight basic emotions. - The one on one session I had with Dr Gabor Mate and what he taught me. - Being with what is. - Learning how to soothe your emotions. - Exploring your identity. - Enjoying all the different parts of your personality. - What's next for you in your sobriety journey. To get in contact with Ben go towww.benschillerpsychology.com.au or email him [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 GrunwaldMusic 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.

After battles with anorexia, suffering trauma from sexual abuse and a very dangerous relationship with alcohol and suicide attempts, Tracey Cochrane is finally finding peace. Rather than white knuckling her way through not drinking as she had done in the past, Tracey has learnt to challenge her thinking, calm that inner critic she calls Genevive, breathe her way to a state of calm and most importantly love who she is on the inside. As one of the participants of the HIQA 3 month challenge, Tracey went at it with everything she had and is now not just 5 months sober but she is enjoying the process. Through the support of the group and a new perspective Tacey has gained wisdom and real strength and resilience. She truly is an amazing woman. To sign up for the July 2021 3 month sober challenge head to https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/blogs/eventsThis 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. or 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. Episode is LivePublished: Jun. 10, 2021 @ 5AM EditUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what’s coming up.Visual Soundbite AvailableSquare Soundbite - 0:56Great for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Download SoundbiteDelete this Soundbite and create a new one.Share Episode OnFacebookTwitterLinkedInMore OptionsEmail Link to Episode CopyDirect Link to MP3 Copy Download MP3Embed this ONE Episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lyndal and I caught up for a little mid week mini pod catch up to see how she is going on her journey. Lyndal has been a guest on this podcast a few times before and a huge inspiration as she has shared her journey of sobriety, her relapse and her new found vigour for her journey. We talk about how to keep your fire stoked, how acts of service can pull you out of a funk and switch the focus off yourself and your own challenges and how doing the work is so much more rewarding if we see it as a gift. As always Lyndal is honest, raw and vulnerable. To sign up for the July 2021 3 month sober challenge head to https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/blogs/eventsThis 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. or 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.

In this episode I chat with Jimmy . Jimmy has chosen to stay semi anonymous on this episode as he shares his harrowing journey from binge drinking to become completely addicted and controlled by alcohol to the point where daily drinking saw him almost lose it all, his family, his business and almost his life. Jimmy opens up and shares with us about his battle in the hope that his story may help someone else change their story. While Jimmy won't be sharing his private details on here, he has offered to help any men that are struggling. If you would like to reach out to Jimmy please email me on [email protected] used rehab and the 12 step programme to break his addiction and now 3 years in to his sobriety he is still taking it day by day. To sign up for the July 2021 3 month sober challenge head to https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/blogs/eventsThis 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. or 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.

In this episode I catch up with Melbourne comedian Bianka Ismailvoski. Bianka has been sober for 2 years and is still relishing in all the positives that shown up in her sobriety. The biggest one for her was realising how much real and authentic fun was to be had without booze, the level of depths in connection with people and even a much better sex life. . We also talk about her own podcast We Can Do Better in which she also delves deep in to alcohol and its effects and living without it. A link to the podcasts can be found here. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/alcohol-origins/id1322824072?i=1000464113062To reach out to Bianka check out her insta @biankaismailvoskior her website for events or shows coming up https://annieandbianka.com.au/To sign up for the July 2021 3 month sober challenge head to https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/blogs/eventsThis 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. or 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.

In this episode I chat with 27 year old Sam Wilson, the founder of Sober Mates, an educational community platform for young sober curious people to connect and explore their relationship with alcohol. We chat about Sam's own relationship with alcohol and how it left her feeling out of control and unhappy in herself. After she chose to quit she found herself happier, more connected and felt that her world expanded. We talk about sober dating, sober sex, feeling all your feelings, authenticity and being a young sober person in Australia today. To connect with Sam go to her insta @sobermates or the website www.sobermates.com.auTo sign up for the July 2021 3 month sober challenge head to https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/blogs/eventsThis 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. or 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.

In this episode I chat with Tara McCarthy a participant in the HIQA Jan 2021 3 month sober challenge. Tara and I talk about the benefits she has found in her life in her sobriety. How mindset is everything, shifting from a place of FOMO to realising you are giving yourself a gift. To sign up for the July 2021 3 month sober challenge head to https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/blogs/eventsThis 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. or 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.

I was stoked to chat with Stu Henshall a co-owner of Australia's first Non-acoholic cocktail bar, Brunswick Aces. We recorded our chat and I have put it up as a little mini mid week poddy. ⁠We chat about Stu's own relationship with alcohol. Why an AF bar. The possibility of a sober music venue and the whole sober movement that is gaining more and more traction in Australia which is really exciting for us Sober Susan's. ⁠To check them out go to www.brunswickaces.comThis 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. or 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. Episode is LivePublished: May. 09, 2021 @ 3AM EditUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what’s coming up.Create a Visual SoundbiteBest way to share to social media for engagement.Share Episode OnFacebookTwitterLinkedInMore OptionsEmail Link to Episode CopyDirect Link to MP3 Copy Download MP3Embed this ONE EpisodeView Episode Stats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat with Paul Eliseo, trainer and master practitioner of NLP and Hypnosis, Lifestyle Coach and total mind master. As a teen Paul suffered from Chronic Anxiety and IBS a result of stress, too much pot and binge drinking and he was on the edge of a complete nervous breakdown. Afraid and feeling like his mind was unravelling he educated himself on what was going on in his mind and started to research the mind body connection and used some NLP and Self Hypnosis techniques to pull himself out his spiral. He fell in love with self improvement and is now on a mission to empower others and teach them tools to help themselves. We talk about him going on to becoming a personal trainer and using those same techniques to help his clients which saw him being crowned PT of the year for South Australia. He runs his own business with his fiance and recent podcast guest, Juliet Lever teaching others how to transform themselves and others through their companies Evolve Mind and Body Coaching and Relaunch. To check out Paul's courses or learn more about what he does go tohttp://ready2evolve.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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. or 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.

In this episode I chat with Jeannie O'Carroll, my friend and psychotherapist who specialises in trauma and couples therapy. Jeannie is no stranger to childhood trauma, growing up in South Africa abandoned by her father, dealing with an alcoholic mother and doing time in a children's home left her with her own emotional wounds to heal. It's no wonder she is so good at what she does. In this episode we talk about Pete Walker and the methodology from his book Complex PTSD from Surviving To Thriving, Gabor Mate and how most addiction stems from childhood trauma rather than genetics.We talk about healing emotional wounds and holding yourself with compassion. People pleasing. Restoring the orders of love. Why alcohol and other addictions are a symptom of underlying unresolved issues. Techniques for grounding yourself and so much more. To reach out to Jeannie you can email her [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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. or 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.

In this episode I catch up with Juliet Lever. Juliette is an author, coach specialising in self development and training NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming). Juliet is a self confessed alcoholic, workaholic and chocoholic who made the decision to change her life in her late 20's. In this podcast we talk about how making that one decision can shape your destiny. How to cultivate change. How she dealt with resistance from friends and having faith that your tribe will come. Juliet and her partner Paul have a thriving business teaching others how to gain the skills and knowledge that can reframe your subconscious mind and change your own life and the lives of others. See below for details of courses that Juliet and Paul have coming up to receive $100 off just mention How I Quit Alcohol. UPCOMING COURSE DATES:NLP: Online 22-28 August, Adelaide 1-7 NovemberHYPNOSIS: Sunny Coast 7-13 June, Adelaide 10-16 May, Perth 4-10 July (there may be an online one later in the year) For more information on courses or what Juliet is up to go to www.evolveandrelaunch.com.au Reach out to [email protected] Juliette's book is available on Audible, Kindle and paperback from www.relaunchmylife.com.au/relaunch-my-life This 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. or 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.

In this episode I chat with Amy Armstrong from Port Fairy, Victoria who at 10 months sober at the time of recording is on a mission to have more alcohol free options in the restaurants and bars around Australia and she is succeeding, one town at a time. Amy had struggled with binge drinking for years stuck in the cycle of drinking, black out, shame, repeat she had enough and through the suggestion of a friend she joined Annie Grace's, The Naked Mind one month sobriety course and has been alcohol free since. Focusing on self love she was able to change her mindset and start to make better choices for herself. While they are not for everyone , Amy prefers alcohol free (AF) wines, beers and bubbles to get through social events and finds they make her feel as though she is not "missing out", she still has a great time minus the crippling hangovers or black outs. Amy has joined forces with the @sober_sommelier Sarah Connelly get more AF options in our hospitality venues to sign the petition please go to https://www.change.org/p/hospitality-venues-in-australia-alcohol-free-in-hospitality-australia or go to Amy's insta account for the link in her bio @dry_but_wet or to reach out to Amy go to her website https://www.drybutwet.com.au/This 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. or 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.

In this episode I chat with one of the members of my 3 month sober challenge, Kate Morrison. Kate signed up for the challenge in the midst of some big personal challenges and changes and as a group we watched her grow from strength to strength. In the podcast we chat about her reluctancy to do "the work" initially but how at day 50 she started to put some journalling and meditation in to practice and the real shift happened. Kate is now fully into her meditation, mindfulness and gratitude practice and at day 98 of her sobriety is all set to tackle 12 months AF. To sign up for the July 2021 3 month sober challenge head to https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/blogs/eventsThis 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. or 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.

In this episode I chat with the founder of sober social group Untoxicated, Faye Lawrence. Faye faced her own decades long battle with alcohol ending up in a detox unit to wean off the booze, Faye went on to turn her life around through the support of online groups and the a lot of self healing. Realising the difference the support of like minded can make Faye set about connecting other sober people or people who just want to experience some social events without alcohol, her groups now run all over Australia and are helping so many people to "find their tribe". We chat about her detox experience, working out your shit and facing trauma head on, realising we can do hard things, reframing your relationship with alcohol, healing from childhood trauma, reparenting and how sobriety gives you so much more than drinking ever did. You can reach out to Faye on instagram @untoxicated_aus or to register or find out more about Untoxicated go to https://untoxicated.com.au/homeThe books we mention in this podcast are In The Realm Of Hungry Ghosts - Gabor MateComplex PTSD From Surviving To Thriving - Pete WalkerThis 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. or 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.

In this episode I talk with the wonderful Tish Banks who has gone through deep healing and recreation of herself. Having grown up with much trauma related directly to alcohol, Tish was able to overcome her childhood pain and step into her own womanhood and strength free from the generational grip of alcohol. From easily being able to polish off 3 bottles of wine in a night to being completely free from alcohol Tish exudes positivity and is a true testament to how you can heal and turn your life around. This 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. or 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.

In this episode I chat with owner of DV Nutrition and wellness coach, Chantelle Vallay. Fed up with her binge drinking lifestyle and wanting to pursue a wellness journey Channy lived with her foot in both worlds for some time. After a rock bottom moment proceeding a family wedding Channy decided she was done. Her life took a major turn from nurse to wellness coach and opening her own business to help inspire people to make healthy choices. It wasn't all easy though. Channy was ostracised by her best friends and was "dumped" by those closest to her because of her choices. Hurt and confused, she forged ahead, knowing that she had to do what was right for her. Channy went on to open an incredible smoothie bar in Melbourne DV Nutrtion, to inspire people to join the wellness crusade also. For info on DV nutrition go to @dv.nutrion_Address is 1/8 Simms Rd, Greensborough, 3088This 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. or 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.

Stoked to have Ben Schiller back in the studio to talk about the psychology behind alcohol dependency. Ben and I discuss whether or not all alcohol abuse in binge drinkers and daily drinkers is the result of underlying phycological issues or trauma. We cover attachment theory and how that results in the need to escape with alcohol. What happens in the brain when we drink and how change is possible. To reach out to Ben you can contact him via www.benschillerpsychology.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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. or 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.

In this episode I chat with Melbourne father of two, Greg Jennings @boozefreedad who at the time of recording is 14 months in to his sobriety. Vulnerable, emotional and honest, Greg opens up about how alcohol was effecting his relationship and his children who were the catalyst for him deciding to give 12 months AF a go. Greg shares the tools he used before he had even started the journey and the strategies he had under his belt that not only got him through but also transformed him from the inside out. A great listen especially for Dad's out there who might be questioning their relationship with alcohol. In this episode Greg refers to the book The Resilience Project by Hugh van Cuylenburg and living by the GEM principles. For more on that go to https://theresilienceproject.com.auYou can reach out to Greg via insta on @boozefreedadThis 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. or 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.

In this episode I chat with Ayurveda specialist and tantric yoga teacher, Brad Hay about his very intense journey with drugs and alcohol. Having always had a very spiritual side Brad battled most of his life with the two sides of himself knowing that there was more to his life than what he was living. Eventually his path lead him to rehab and onwards to delve deep into yoga, meditation and Ayurveda to help him heal old wounds and find his purpose or dharma. Now years later Brad leads Tantra Yoga & Ayurveda workshops, intensives, and retreats around the world and helps many people find their dharma. To find out more about Brad or to check out his amazing courses head towww.bradhay.com or instagram @bradhay_inner_revolutionThis 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. For more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat with family friend Lisa Locks. Lisa is a hairdresser, now self published author and advocate of self love in her 7 years of sobriety. Lisa first dipped her two in the waters of sobriety 14 years ago. After a few different attempts and many rock bottom moments she one day had had enough. She used techniques such as tapping (EFT) and other forms of self-care to start her healing journey or self compassion and acceptance. Lisa has also begun to write children's books which empower children and more on that if you contact her via Insta on @lisaslocksThis 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. For more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I catch up with Lyndal to talk relapse. Lyndal is no stranger to the dreaded relapse and the lessons that come with it. We chat about how to prevent it and what lessons can be derived from slip ups. This 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr CassidyFor more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list. For more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat with my friend Bec Prosser. Bec is school teacher, wife, mum of 2 boys, surfer who is 12 months sober. Bec has faced some big challenges in her life and lived through some big trauma's. 4 days after making the decision to remove alcohol from her life, her husband Ash suffered a brain injury. Bec chose not to hit the bottle but draw on her resources and the love of her family for the strength she needed to pull through. Bec is now living her best life in sobriety which has enabled her and her family to connect on a deeper level when they needed it most. The book in mention when talking to Bec is The Untethered Soul, Michael A Singer. The Surrender Experiment, Michael A SingerThis 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 GrunwaldMusic 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.

Have you ever started a challenge or made a New Years resolution and a few weeks in lost your mojo and then abandoned ship? In this episode Ash and I talk about the 3-4 week mark and starting to dig deep. Could becoming an observer of your thoughts help you detach enough that you can start to make better choices? Can a gratitude practise make you a happier person and pull you out of a rut? We think yes! To purchase the How I Quit Alcohol Playbook or to book a coaching call go tohttps://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/shopTo find out more about our upcoming challenges join our newsletter at 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Jan 1st 2021 and Ash and I our little Club Sober group have been AF for 3 years as of today. Looking back I can't even believe how much change has taken place for both of us. In this episode we chat about the New Years Resolution that changed our lives and how we stuck to it. Sticking to something is all to do with your motivation and keeping it up. This is our final podcast for season 2. Thank you so much to the Monday Distillery for making this podcast possible. We also chat about the upcoming 3 months sober challenge we have starting on Jan 1-4, 2021. Link to secure your place is https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/eventsTo purchase the How I Quit Alcohol Playbook go to https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/shopFor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auTo order the How I Quit Alcohol Playbook go to 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat with one of my coaching clients Amanda Swart. Amanda is 90 days in to her sobriety (time of publishing) and has already had massive emotional and spiritual transformations. She is owning her shit, she is more decisive, confident and is gaining a great appreciation for life and being present in each moment. She reads a note from her partner who has been witnessing the changes take place within her and explains how she is getting through day to day. For anyone contemplating taking a break or for the sober curious this podcast really highlights the benefits and changes that can take place very early on if you are willing to do the work. We also chat about the upcoming 3 months sober challenge we have starting on Jan 1-4, 2021. Link to secure your place is https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/eventsTo purchase the How I Quit Alcohol Playbook go to https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/shopFor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auTo order the How I Quit Alcohol Playbook go to 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This guest has lived a life. Derham "Norsca Love God" "Tutty" Tutton is probably one of the best story tellers I have ever come across. In the midi 70's Derham was living at the top of his game in the modelling industry, he dated Elle Macpherson, lived with Andy Warhol for two weeks (before running for the hills), he was a pro surfer, top surf coach and partied hard to keep up with the boys in the surf scene . Drugs and Alcohol took hold and he slowly unravelled until he eventually ended up living in the sand dunes, estranged from his family. Derham entered rehab and has been sober 18 months. Truthful, authentic and full of gratitude. I loved this chat. With a new love, a love for himself and a passion for life, he is back surf coaching and living his best life. If you want to reach out to "Tutty" he is happy to spin a yarn with anyone while coaching them in the water. He is happy for people to contact him on 0423255306. If you are really struggling with daily drinking contact your local AA program. Derham's rehab was through the Butter https://www.buttery.org.au/For more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auReach out to me on instagram @howiquitalcoholThis 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat with Ange Adams about her journey with alcohol. Ange was a very big binge drinker and party girl and at the top of her field in real estate. She was definitely living the high life until one day she realised that she needed to change. Sobriety for Ange has not been without it's challenges but she has opened herself up to a transformation and has re-found her greatest love... herself. We also chat about the upcoming 3 months sober challenge we have starting on Jan 1-4, 2021. Link to secure your place is https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/eventsTo purchase the How I Quit Alcohol Playbook go to https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/shopFor more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.auTo order the How I Quit Alcohol Playbook go to 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 GrunwaldMusic for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.