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, I chat with Celeste Yvonne, a certified recovery coach and author known for her impactful essays on parenting, mommy wine culture, and sobriety. With over two decades of communication experience, Celeste's work has been featured in renowned publications such as the Washington Post and Good Morning America. As a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad, she advocates for moms facing addiction and mental health challenges, empowered by her five years of sobriety.
Celeste shares her struggles with shame around quitting drinking, her battle with an eating disorder, and her journey to overcome alcohol addiction. Her insights highlight the mental load of motherhood, outdated norms, and the critical need for better support systems.
From curating media to fostering open conversations, Celeste's insights resonate with anyone seeking balance and clarity in the realm of motherhood, alcohol, and mental health. To learn more about Celeste Yvonne, visit her website. Tune in for an enriching conversation on surviving and thriving in transformative years.
Preorder link for her book.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1506486754?
Social media handles: @TheUltimateMomChallenge
www.instagram.com/theultimatemomchallenge
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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 yet again with my good friend Lyndal Hunt to chat about the 3 stages of relapse.
These stages are great to become aware of these warning signs so you can catch yourself and make changes to get yourself back on track before a slip up happens.
To reach out to Lyndal you can find her on instagram @thesobrietygym or email thesobrietygym@gmail.com
To sign up for the next HIQA challenge or the Bali retreat go to
https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/collections/resources
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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 radio host, Maz Compton. Maz, 8 years sober, has just released a book Last Drinks, she also hosts the podcast Last Drinks and is an awesome advocate for sobriety.
While alcohol wasn't having a huge impact on Maz's professional life it was taking it's toll on her energy and she started to question her relationship without alcohol.
Once she started to question her relationship with alcohol she started to notice that she
If I stop does that mean I am an alcoholic?
Does this mean I have a problem?
Do I need to have a rock bottom?
Finally the line in the sand moment came and Maz decided to step away from the booze.
We talked about the fears around quitting alcohol and worrying about what people might think.
To reach out to Maz or order her book go to
www.mazcompton.com to purchase a copy of Last Drinks
Follow @lastdrinks on tik tok and @mazcompton on IG
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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 midweek episode of the pod, I catch up with Ben Schiller we break down the DSM 5 Criteria for assessing alcohol use disorder and compare it to our relationships with alcohol.
A great reminder of how far we have come but also a great diagnostic for anyone wondering if it could be time to take a break.
To reach out to Ben go to ben@benschillerpsychology.com.au
DSM-5 Criteria for AUD 21 To confirm a diagnosis of AUD, at least two of the following criteria need to be met. , in the past 12-months have you:
Had times when you ended up drinking more, or longer than you intended? More than once wanted to cut down or stop drinking, or tried to, but couldn’t?
Spent a lot of time drinking? Or being sick or getting over the after effects?
Experienced craving — a strong need, or urge, to drink?
Found that drinking — or being sick from drinking — often interfered with taking care of your home or family? Or caused job troubles? Or school problems?
Continued to drink even though it was causing trouble with your family or friends?
Given up or cut back on activities that were important or interesting to you, or gave you pleasure, in order to drink?
More than once gotten into situations while or after drinking that increased your chances of getting hurt (such as driving, swimming, using machinery, walking in a dangerous area, or having unsafe sex)?
Continued to drink even though it was making you feel depressed or anxious or adding to another health problem? Or after having had a memory blackout?
Had to drink much more than you once did to get the effect you want? Or found that your usual number of drinks had much less effect than before?
Found that when the effects of alcohol were wearing off, you had withdrawal symptoms, such as trouble sleeping, shakiness, irritability, anxiety, depression, restlessness, nausea, or sweating? Or sensed things that were not there?
If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Alcohol and Other Drug hotline on 1800 250 015 or call Lifeline on 13 11 14
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In this episode I catch up HIQA Grad, Michelle McDonald. Shell and I talk about life for her at the 2 year mark, and that next step from doing sobriety to being sobriety.
Michelle went from being a daily drinker, to loving and thriving without booze to now coaching and helping others change their lives without alcohol.
To reach out to Shell you can reach her on instagram at
@thesoberconnection
or email soberconnectioncoaching@gmail.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 29 year old mother of 3, Kacee Toogood. Growing up with family violence and addictions, Kacee has had to deal with trauma from an early age. She used alcohol as a way to deal with the pain from her past and then later on the death of her brother. With support from her husband Joel and lots of therapy Kacee is two years sober and learning new tools to cope with emotional pain from her past. Kacee, is an amazing young lady who I met whilst we were travelling around Australia. She is a wonderful person, who sees life from a glass half full perspective.
To follow Kacee and her family's travels around Australia go to @toogoodtrippin
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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 mid week minisode I catch up with my good friend Lyndal Hunt. Lyndal introduces the concept of the "safety trap", and becoming aware of feeling so good that we start to neglect the ongoing work required to maintain sobriety. She emphasises the importance of vigilance and proactivity, even during the good times, as this is when the risk of relapse can be at its highest.
Recovery is an ongoing process and that allowing complacency to set in can be detrimental.
Consistent self-care practices and coping strategies are paramount in maintaining long-term well-being. We chat about the significance of sticking to your daily practice to stay on track. Even when you are on holidays!!!
Recognising warning signs is crucial in preventing a potential relapse. Lyndal provides insights into being aware of shifts in mood, behaviour, or thought patterns. By taking action early on, individuals can prevent a full-blown relapse and get back on track towards recovery.
We also discuss the importance of leaning on friends, family, support groups and your sober gang to stay connected.
We touch upon the need for a mindset shift - viewing recovery as a continuous process rather than an endpoint. Embracing the idea of a lifelong journey in recovery can help you maintain focus and dedication and avoiding the trap of complacency.
The book Lyndal mentioned is Nicole Lapera, How To Do The Work.
To reach out to Lyndal go to @thesobrietygym
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In this episode I catch up with comedian Mandy Nolan to talk about her 12 month of sobriety, we chat about how she is getting the most out of life, as a self professed black out sleeper, selling out shows, running for greens candidate and just smashing it generally.
Check out all of Mandy's offerings
https://authenticyoumasterclasses.com/book-here Authentic You Masterclass.
https://www.starcourttheatre.com.au/events/111705 live show.
www.mandynolan.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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As creator of JJJ"s like a version, Lissie Tuner aka (Mel in the morning) has lived a big trashbaggy life, the partying with celebrities and enjoying the fruits of her own success. With the recent countdown of Like A Version, Lissie has been thrown back into the public spotlight for part in creating such an iconic institution in Australian music industry. Over 10 years sober and 10 years away from that old life, Lissie and I talk about the merging of the two lives. How can we bring in the elements of what was good in our old life, refine that and then mix them together while staying on track. What are you ultimate sober aspirations?
For information on Bender or other offerings from Lissie go to
https://events.humanitix.com/bender-a-big-night-out-for-a-better-weekend
or
www.thepranaproject.com
This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to
For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to
Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol
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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 with Kate from New Zealand. Kate was brought up in a strict Christian household, her Dad was the local pastor of their church and as such was a late bloomer with alcohol. Kate found that when she drank at first, she liked the person she became when she was drunk, it made her more outgoing, more confident until it didn't. After weighing up the pros and cons Kate realised that alcohol was taking much than it was giving her.
We talk about how her husband has taken her sobriety. Raising your standards enough to choose who you spend your time with.
This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to
For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to
Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol
Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwald
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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