Stay ConnectedAre you sick of feeling controlled by alcohol?Do you want to drink less?Do you wake up after a night of drinking feeling anxious and full of regret?I’ve been there and want to help you. In this podcast I will be talking with ex-binge drinkers, alcoholics in recovery, drug and and alcohol counsellors and people that have good stuff to say about quitting the drink.
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If we don't take accountability for our actions and for our lives, how do we grow as humans? Taking accountability means being honest with ourselves first and foremost, and I believe that honesty is what allows growth and helps us to stay committed to the path of not only staying sober but also our personal growth.
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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.
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In this episode I catch up with Psychotherapist Thea Baker. We delve into the profound impact of our parents' addiction, exploring the wounds it created and the journey of holding and healing as adults.
We chat about creating space and embracing our emotions, learning how to navigate the complexities of our feelings. Thea shares her expertise on the importance of therapy in this process.
This is a big chat about personal growth, healing, and the power of understanding our emotional landscape.
To reach out to Thea go to
https://www.theabaker.com.au
Insta go to thebakerwellbeing
For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to
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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.
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Don't let your relapse stop you from reaching out for help. A relapse can be a wonderful teacher.
Tune in to hear why and the questions you can ask yourself.
For coaching on relapse book in a coaching call with me at
www.iquitalcohol.com.au
Another great resource is Lyndal Hunt's relapse program.
Email Lyndal at thesobrietygym@gmail.com
For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to
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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.
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In this episode I catch up with social worker and the founder of Mindful Men Simon Rinne. Simon developed OCD tendencies in childhood which intensified in his teens. The only way he could slow his mind down was by using alcohol. We break down what it looks like when you have OCD and how exhausting those intrusive thoughts can become.
Simon was struggling so much on the inside, growing up in a football and "alpha men" environment which talking about vulnerabilities and mental health was not supported. His internal struggle worse and worse when alcohol was helping him at first it eventually took over and his life become unmanageable.
Simon has now been sober for over a year at the time of recording and helping other men and women with OCD and other mental health issues.
To reach out to Simon or find out more about Mindful Men go to
www.mindful-men.com.au
or insta @mindful.men.aus
For more resources such as coaching with Danni or to join the next HIQA challenge or retreat go to
Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol
Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy
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.
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***** TRIGGER WARNING WE DO DISCUSS SUICIDAL IDEATIONS IN THIS EPISODE ****
In this episode I catch up with Paul the Sober Plumber who as of the day of this recording has just ticked over one year sober.
We talk about how an episode with acid in teenage years brought on anxiety and panic attacks and how Paul realised in sobriety that he was using alcohol to push it the anxiety away.
How Paul was struggling so much from depression and anxiety before he stopped drinking.
Recognising depression in your body.
We talk about weighing up the pros and cons of drinking and also giving it up as a tool to find out might help you on your sobriety journey.
How taking a break can start the process of getting you closer to where you want to get.
How removing alcohol had a massive impact on anxiety.
How yoga has made a huge impact on Paul.
Here is a link to the song I mentioned by friend Emily Lubtiz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA5b2xsJi_0
To book coaching sessions with Danni or to join the next HIQA challenge or retreat go to
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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.
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In this episode I catch up sobriety and co-dependacy coach, Drew Wild. In this episode we hear about Drew's on personal story with addiction and his healing as well as his work with clients.
We talked about the effects of preverbal trauma, and how in utero our developing nervous systems our shaped by our mothers nervous system.
How our core beliefs can create coping mechanisms that work at the time but eventually become maladaptive.
How many of us are just filing the void with alcohol or other coping mechanisms to numb our pain.
To join the online addiction collective summit go to
https://theaddictioncollective.com
To connect with Drew go to
https://www.litsrecovery.com/
Or on Insta @drew_wild
To book a Compassionate Inquiry or coaching session, or to find out next challenge or retreats with Danni please go to.
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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.
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In this episode, I catch up with with Sunshine Coast musician Andrea Kirwin, who is navigating the early stages of her sobriety journey and already experiencing the positive changes that come with a life without alcohol. Andrea shares her decision to quit after an ADHD diagnosis, highlighting her realisation of using alcohol as a means to self-medicate undiagnosed ADHD symptoms. She delves into the coping mechanism of using alcohol to calm her nervous system. Andrea has had so many benefits from not drinking even from minimal alcohol consumption. As a touring musician embracing sobriety, Andrea sheds light on how removing alcohol has positively impacted her relationships, both with her wife and in her professional endeavours.
For more on Andrea or to touch base with her go to
Website: www.andreakirwin.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/andreakirwin
Patreon: www.patreon.com/andreakirwin
For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to
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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.
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In this mini solocast, I'm diving into the stress and its ties to addiction and relapse.
I chat about the importance of pinpointing life stressors and figure out how to cut them down or remove them.
Explore the impact of alcohol and stress on your brain.
Working on changing your approach to stress; it's a game-changer for recovery.
Discover practical tools: journaling, rewriting your mental script, and creating space through awareness.
Consistent good practices. They're the key to keeping stress in check and maintaining sobriety.
For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge or retreat go to
Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol
Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy
If you are struggling with physical dependency on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol.
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Asking ourselves what am I really craving can be a game changer. In this solocast I look into the deeper questions around our craving and what might really be happening for us when we are craving.
I talk about how my cravings were actually a longing for love and acceptance. When we look at these questions and get some understanding around them we can get to know ourselves a lot better.
I talk about emotional cravings versus physical cravings and I offer some journal prompts that might be able to help you unpack or work through what might be driving the cravings.
For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to
Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol
Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy
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.
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In this episode, I catch up musician and producer Garrett Kato. Hailing from Vancouver, Garrett shares his journey of navigating through various social circles during his upbringing, and the challenges he faced in finding his place. Garrett talks about the impact of his parents' separation during his formative years, revealing the deep-seated emotions of not feeling good enough and the ensuing sense of instability.
We chat about the myth of needing to use substances to create music and how he had to mourn the loss of who he thought he was and accepting himself .
Check Garrett music out on youtube here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgxNu8fBrgw
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4S3VOqqGguEZu3vbJMig4t?si=MylAkMY3QMyBP1DSA9bFZA
Insta @garrettkato
For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to
Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol
Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy
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.
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