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 catch up with one of the HIQA grads Naomi from NSW, Naomi suffered huge blackouts and would go to huge lengths to try to jog her memory from the night before. We chat about the dreaded drunk dialling episodes. After her separation and other events, Naomi's inner critic was so strong that the thought of time on her own would cause her to drink excessively.
We also chat about navigating the waters of figuring out who you are and rediscovering your identity without alcohol.
Taking the time to notice what you are really craving if you get wobbly. Often times when we have a strong craving there is generally a lot more to the craving than just wanting alcohol. Naomi and I unpack the moment she almost caved and coming out on the other side feeling in tact and proud.
The power in accepting the new you.
The realisation that it's easier not to drink! How moderation for most of binge drinkers just doesn't work and the power of sitting with your feelings.
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Back to the podcast, Ash Grunwald (my lovely hubby) and I give a recap on our trip around Australia and navigating campsites, campfires and new people on our trip around Australia without alcohol. We also chat about the next steps in sobriety, what to do when you start to get a little complacent and turning you struggles into a challenge.
The book I mentioned is
The Dreaming Path by Paul Callaghan
And
The Five Regrets of The Dying Bronnie Ware
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In this episode I chat with Greg from the Sunny Coast in Australia. Greg was an almost every day drinker, the life of the party and probably the drunkest guy at the party. We talked about his relationship with alcohol and how at 54 years of age he decided it was time to change. That change has had a huge impact on physical health, his relationship with his wife, his daughter and even his heavy drinking buddies who have been able to open up to Greg about their own desires to ditch the booze. Greg had tried many times to quit in the past, and finally through educating himself with books and podcasts, finally something clicked and has been able to make it stick. His message is clear "never stop quitting".
The books Greg mentioned are
Ryan Holiday - The Daily Stoic
The Body - Bill Bryson
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Jade practices and instructs yoga, is an author, passionate about mindfulness, sustained mental health, and employee well-being. She was a self-confessed “piss-head” (Australian slang for heavy partier) and was convinced that she could be an “alcoholic yogi” for many years until she began her ethanol-free journey 4 years ago and developed the foundations that enabled her to start stringing together some sizable numbers. Jade turned her first AF year into a Ph.D. in addiction and self-development and had many lessons to share. Jade has a passion for traveling, she loves the great outdoors and met her husband when she was trekking to Everest Base Camp (he was her Sherpa!).
https://www.jadelee.com.au/books
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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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Once again, I catch up with incredible Dr Luke Sniewski in this episode we chat about the freedom and life changing power of radical self acceptance.
We chat about the importance of honest and acceptance playing a key role in addiction recovery.
How a practice of stillness can transform us, and how stillness and self acceptance go hand in hand.
How feeling into your body and tracking your feelings can transform us.
We also chat about how a relapse can be a beautiful learning tool and becoming an active participant of our own lives.
Dr. Luke Sniewski (Ph.D. in Psychology) is a New Zealand-based Wellbeing Coach and Somatic Therapist, he is a Certified Practitioner, facilitator of Compassionate Inquiry, a psychotherapeutic approach developed by Dr. Gabor Maté. He is the author of the best-selling book Somawise: Get out of your head, get into your body, a book which has pretty much become my bible.
For more information on Luke go to
The book I mention at the start is Dr Anna Lembke - Dopamine Nation.
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In this episode I catch up with New Zealand based musician Sam Cooper. Sam is 28 years old and at the time of recording has been 17 months sober. Sam, a shy kid by nature found that drinking first gave him confidence to talk to girls and to clown around. When some of his wild and uncharacteristic behaviours were caught on camera and posted on the internet, Sam started to gain popularity and a new found label that was not at all anything like his true nature. Embarrassed but also feeling buoyed by his status Sam continued on the path of self destruction until it led to dangerous and humiliating territory and he decided it was time to stop.
Sam, an incredibly beautiful piano player, found that removing booze gave him the time, clarity and inspiration to spend more time writing music and he has written some hauntingly beautiful new pieces based on his journey.
To check out Sam or his music check him out here.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4HD7hByFwk6X8b5pBMJOzu?si=oMQYy2VeTaK4dTzlp1jaFQ
Instagram @spcooperpiano
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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 Casey Davidson a life and sober coach and host of the Hello Someday Podcast who runs programs from Seattle in Washington, USA. We chat about her journey with alcohol and how she worked hard from the start to hide her drinking from her husband and family, how alcohol held her back and how she not only found her own freedom, but now helps hundreds of women find theirs too.
Casey’s passionate about helping women who are doing all the things (and then coming home and drinking to forget about all the things) change their relationship with alcohol.
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Links
Website: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/
Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking - 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol Free https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/30-day-sober-guide/
The Hello Someday Podcast: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/podcast/
The Sobriety Starter Kit Online Course: https://www.thesobrietystarterkit.com/
This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out 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 HIQA Grad, Kate Morrison. We chat about her life in sobriety in the corporate world and how she navigates sobriety in her corporate job, our general disconnection from ourselves and our bodies. How difficult it can be to share with our co-workers that we are sober and maintaining your sobriety while trying to form connections in the corporate world.
Andrew Huberman NSDR protocol here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKGrmY8OSHM
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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 my good friend and clinical psychology registrar Ben Schiller. Ben and I talk more about his own recovery journey and the amazing changes in his life that have presented due to his journey in sobriety. Ben has just completed his masters in psychology and is now stepping back into private practice with a focus on Schema Therapy. Ben helps people from all walks of life achieve sustainable and long-lasting change. People of different age, race and cultural heritage, indigenous people and sexually/gender diverse people are welcome in Ben’s practice and are treated for a range of mental health and behavioural concerns. These include anxiety concerns, specifically; social anxiety, generalised anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, phobias; PTSD, relational trauma, Complex Trauma, sub acute schizophrenia and psychosis, depression, and addiction of all types particularly alcohol and drug addiction.
To reach out to Ben please go to https://benschillerpsychology.com.au/
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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 one of the HIQA Grads from Ireland, Aine Aventin. We chat about her own journey with alcohol, sobriety and extending her learning to a modality that is very close to my heart, Family Constellation Therapy. Family Constellation is a method that is designed to help reveal the hidden family dynamics which may go back generations. Using techniques from her own studies and learning from the HIQA course, Aine is learning to reconnect with herself, to feel her feelings (and what they are trying to show her about herself) and is thriving in her sobriety.
For more information on Family Constellation Therapy go here https://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/spiritual/family_constellation
The book Aine mentioned is https://www.amazon.com.au/Recovery-Your-Inner-Child-Liberating/dp/0671701355
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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