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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In this episode Jules Galloway, naturopath and fatigue whisperer is back in the zoom room to talk all about liver support and sleep in early sobriety. Jules is such a wealth of knowledge,
we do a deep dive into the neurotransmitter GABA and it's role in sleep, and mental health and how alcohol messes with GABA levels.
We also chat about how you can support your liver during early sobriety and beyond. We also delve more into gut health, bowel health and all the things.
To reach out to Jules go to
e: hello@julesgalloway.com 
For more information on the HIQA programs, coaching or retreats go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au
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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 we delve into the remarkable life of musician Steve Balbi, founding member of Noiseworks and Electric Hippies. Like his music career Steve's exposure to drugs and alcohol started early from the age of 16 he was thrown into the arms of the rock n roll lifestyle and here begun and Steve's personal battle with addiction fulled by his feelings of inadequacy and inferiority. Through the conversation we discover the pivotal moment that led Steve to seek salvation and overcome his addictions. Steve went to rehab, did the 12 step program, and continues to have a strong gratitude practice to stay clean and well. Steve's story is not just one of redemption; it's also about how his experiences influenced his music and songwriting, allowing him to connect with his audience. What a huge story, of courage, honesty and desire for authenticity.
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Today on the podcast Mark Purser and I go deep into the importance of the relationships in our lives and how we are influenced by those closest to us, so choose them wisely.
To reach out to Mark go to
https://www.bambooyogabyron.com
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I was so blown away to have this incredible soul on the podcast, Jack Nagle from the Real Drug Talk podcast. Playing basketball at a high level being coached by Andrew Gaze, Jack went from being fit and healthy young man dabbling in drugs until alcohol and drug addiction took over and completely derailed Jack’s life.
After becoming homeless, suicide attempts, psychosis, living a life of crime and hitting complete rock bottom Jack got into rehab and did the word to free himself. He studied drug and alcohol counselling and is now running outreach programs to help kids and adults free themselves from the hold of addiction.
Using his own experiences, Jack is passionate about using the destruction of his past as his greatest asset to give the hope of freedom to people suffering with addiction, and educating the community with the reality of addiction. Working at the coal face of addiction treatment with various leading addiction treatment centres in Australia, appearing on national television, regularly commenting in broadcast media and print, working with government and being in and around addiction for over a decade, he has positively impacted thousands of lives.
I loved this conversation with this amazing human.
To reach out to Jack go to
@realdrugtalk
Or to find out more about Jacks outreach program to go
https://connectionbasedliving.com.au/
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This episode myself and the How I Quit Alcohol Grads group were lucky enough to have a workshop with Psychotherapist Jeannie O'Carroll.
We chat about CPTSD Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and emotional flashback which often accompany CPTSD.
The difference between PTSD and CPTSD
Often times a lot of people think they need to have had a big T trauma to have CPTSD, but often complex trauma is not an event that happened but rather a continually
CPTSD when a child grows up in an environment where the emotional needs of a child are continually not met. When a child is not being heard, held, or attuned to by their parents or caregivers or had their feelings validated enough to feel safe and acknowledged.
Jeanie talks about Flashback Flashbacks and what they look like.
When we have a bigger emotional reaction than what seems warranted for the situation which can often lead to feelings of shame or guilt, or even needing to drink to cope with the situation.
Jeannie refers to the work of Pete Walker and his book CPTSD from Surviving To Thriving and how we can soothe ourselves when we get into a place of emotional flashback.
We also hear some shares with the group, Jeannie address parentification or role reversal with parents.
We also address the 13 steps to managing an emotional flashback.
To learn more about the retreat I am co facilitating with Jeannie in Bali please drop me an email or go to the website.
https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/collections/resources/products/emotional-healing-retreat-bali-oct-17-21-2024
If you feel that you might have CPTSD I recommend working with a trauma informed psychotherapist or coach.
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In this episode I catch up with Wakka Wakka man Burung Shillingsworth. Burung is 22 years old and has been on the sobriety journey for some time now.
He is on a mission to help not only indigenous kids but everyone to get rid of the booze.
Burung talks about
Being open to try new things.
How alcohol disconnects us from the connection to spirit and country.
Protecting your energy and letting go of toxic friendships.
How from the first drink alcohol caused chaos in his life.
Why his family are so important to him and his sobriety.
How he drank to get drunk, not for fun.
The energy he feels from sobriety.
Burung can be reached via @soberthoughs on insta
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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 Scottish Australian, Vari McKechnie. Vari is a certified coach, author an buisessnes mentor, who grew up in Glasgow and now resides on the Mornington Peninsula in Australia.
Vari and I talk about living up to "cultural expectation" of drinking. We talk about how from binge drinking we can easily slip into daily drinking. Taking the brave step into an alcohol free life, Vari has changed her life and lives her life to her fullest potential.
She has a new book out, Seeds Of Courage Stories, ideas and snippets of wisdom on how to live a big life through small and gentle acts of courage.
To reach out to Vari go to https://varimckechnie.com/
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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 breathwork, meditation and yoga teacher, Sam Brown. Sam recently lost her beautiful Mum to lung cancer which has been a big journey for Sam of letting go. Sam and I chat about the important of acceptance and surrender and how that practice helped her on her journey of losing her Mum. We chat about
-The difference between pain and suffering.
Sam takes the listeners through a beautiful practice of opening up and letting go (Please don't do that while driving).
I loved this episode with this beautiful being.
To reach out to Sam or join one of her breath work sessions or retreats go to
www.thesoulfullifestyle.com.au
Please note that the ideas and discussions on this podcast are not to be taken as medical advice. Please reach out to your GP or therapist if you are struggling with grief or if your mental health is suffering. Or reach out to lifelife 131114 (Australia only).
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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 epic episode I chat with New Orleans bar tender Adam Tustin. Adam reached out to me to share his incredible story of going from a heavy daily drinker working in the hospitality industry to literally going sober on the job. Adam was literally detoxing while pouring people's drinks and by some miracle managed to stop himself from reaching for alcohol to calm his withdrawal symptoms.
This episode shows the incredible strength that we can all tap into if we want it badly enough. If this guy can do it, anyone can do it.
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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 movement specialist and somatic therapist Sarah Mackay-Wiggers. In this episode we talk about
Why we rejecting our highest values.
The impact of holding on and being able to let go.
Become aware of unconscious clutching
The importance of trying new things.
Working on the relationship with your body.
Learning to trust your body.
To reach out to Sarah go to
@i_am_sarahadele
www.sarahadele.com.au
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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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