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 Sarah from Canberra who was a participant in the HIQA October challenge. Sarah's issues with alcohol started later in life when the shift from dynamic career to the monotony and isolation of motherhood lead her to seek escape every night in a bottle of wine or two. Like so many mothers, Sarah had to deal with the guilt and the conflicting feelings that can arise in motherhood which set her on a path of relying on the bottle to numb out which then became the crutch to deal with life.
We talk about how learning to be more mindful has given her more satisfaction in the small things. How sobriety has given her a greater connection to her family and herself and how she is learning to be kinder to herself.
In this episode I mention Suzanah Espie and her awesome album Mothers Not Feeling Herself Today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWWntDOAAMI
which you can purchase on bandcamp below
https://suzannahespie.bandcamp.com/album/mothers-not-feeling-herself-today
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.au
Reach out via insta @howiquitalohol
or howiquitalcohol@gmail.com
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 Grunwald
www.ashgrunwald.com
Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy
for more resources go to
www.iquitalcohol.com.au
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 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 meditation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZrjmPPvE7k
The 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.au
Reach out via insta @howiquitalohol
or howiquitalcohol@gmail.com
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 Grunwald
www.ashgrunwald.com
Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy
for more resources go to
www.iquitalcohol.com.au
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 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=ptrYbHHVOrE
Or 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.au
Reach out via insta @howiquitalohol
or howiquitalcohol@gmail.com
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 Grunwald
www.ashgrunwald.com
Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy
for more resources go to
www.iquitalcohol.com.au
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 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.com
Check them out here on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oL_9Y36gag
Connect on insta @hatfitzandcara
For more resources or to find out to register for the Jan 3 months sober challenge to go
https://www.iquitalcohol.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 Grunwald
www.ashgrunwald.com
A 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.au
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 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.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 Grunwald
www.ashgrunwald.com
A 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.au
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 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.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 Grunwald
www.ashgrunwald.com
A 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.au
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 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.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 Grunwald
www.ashgrunwald.com
A 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.au
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.
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 @graczer
For more resources or to find out to register for the Jan 3 months sober challenge to go
https://www.iquitalcohol.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 Grunwald
www.ashgrunwald.com
A 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.au
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.
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.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 Grunwald
www.ashgrunwald.com
A 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.au
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.
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.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 Grunwald
www.ashgrunwald.com
A 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.au
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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