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 Ange Adams about her journey with alcohol. Ange was a very big binge drinker and party girl and at the top of her field in real estate. She was definitely living the high life until one day she realised that she needed to change.
Sobriety for Ange has not been without it's challenges but she has opened herself up to a transformation and has re-found her greatest love... herself.
We also chat about the upcoming 3 months sober challenge we have starting on Jan 1-4, 2021.
Link to secure your place is
https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/events
To purchase the How I Quit Alcohol Playbook go to
https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/shop
For more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au
To order the How I Quit Alcohol Playbook go to 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/
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Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy
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Following the webinar I hosted last week about triggers over the Christmas period and how to handle them, Ash and I further expand on the discussion, what works and the mindset you need to get through triggering times.
The whole concept that no trigger can be a problem if you don't let it be a problem.
We also discuss strategies such as visualisation, being prepared, being a beacon of love, setting an amount of time for an event and most importantly keeping a light heart through it all.
For more info on the 3 months challenge go to
https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/events
To purchase the Playbook go to
https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/shop
The book we discussed was Tiny Habits by BJ Fog
For more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au
To order the How I Quit Alcohol Playbook go to 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
Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy
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In this episode I chat with entrepreneur Michelle Sutherland, a Scottish born now Aussie (Scozzie) who has been alcohol free for almost four years.
Michelle made the change when she heard Tony Robbins say these very simple words "Alcohol is poison, don't do it". That was enough, she made the choice to stop on New Years Day and she hasn't looked back.
We talk about her strategies, her ability to say no and how powerful that is, the benefits of being alcohol free and how much her life has improved in all areas.
We also talk about breaking down your goals in to mini goals, the importance of congratulating your self, accountability, keeping good company and being brave enough to honour yourself and sobriety being the highest form of self love.
The book we talk about is The Happiest Man On Earth by Eddie Jaku.
Or Tiny Habits by - BJ Fogg
To sign up for the How I Quit Alcohol free webinar
https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/events/free-webinar-staying-on-track-over-the-christmas-period
Or to sign up for the HIQA 3 month challenge starting Jan 1
https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/events/2021-3-month-sober-challenge
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In this episode I chat with much loved Australian comedian and author Fiona O'loughlin. Fiona has had quite a public battle with alcohol and has she has just released her second book, Truths from an Unreliable Witness where she bares all and holds nothing back. The book takes us through her journey with alcohol, how it spiralled out of control, and how relapse after heart breaking relapse she slowly lost everything, her marriage, a home to live and almost lost her life.
She is now back from the brink and rebuilding from a much more spiritual place.
A bit about Fiona.
Fiona O’Loughlin is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian. She is an accomplished Author, TV presenter and Media Personality. Cast in the 2018 Network Ten Program “I’m a Celebrity Get me Out of Here” Fiona won the title of Queen of the Jungle.
Fiona has been a constant fixture on all Australian networks since her first appearance at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
The award-winning national documentary series, Australian Story, filmed an episode on Fiona, which rated over 1.3 million viewers.
Fiona has overcome a well-documented ‘battle with the bottle’. This, like the other aspects of her life, has become ‘material’ for her stand-up. And Fiona is even funnier sober.
Find out more about Fiona through her website https://fionao.com.au/
Follow Fiona on her insta @thefionaoloughlin
Fiona's book, Truths from an Unreliable Witness is available in all good book stores or here on Audible https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Truths-from-an-Unreliable-Witness-Audiobook/0733646263
For more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au
To order the How I Quit Alcohol Playbook go to 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
Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy
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In this episode I chat with author Victoria Vanstone about her journey with alcohol. For Victoria the transition from party girl to motherhood didn't come easily and she soon found herself in an emotional tug of war, struggling to balance the two lives. Eventually she decided that enough was enough and she felt that the pull to be a more present mother outweighed her need to drink, she sought therapy and has been sober now for two and a half years.
Vicotria is hilarious and writing about her struggles in a blog and is also writing a book. She is about to launch her own podcast called 1000 wasted Sunday's.
Blog and info - www.drunkmummysobermummy.com
insta @drunkmummysobermummy
The Sober Social for Sober Curious Women - https://www.facebook.com/groups/913823235768685
Her article on the Hello Sunday Morning Blog is
https://hellosundaymorning.org/2020/11/04/drunk-mummy-sober-mummy/
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In this episode I chat with my hubby and sober buddy, Ash Grunwald about creating tiny habits that set you up for success, the three pillars of gratitude and our societal disconnect.
The book Ash mentions is Tiny Habits by BJ Fog.
For more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au
To order the How I Quit Alcohol Playbook go to 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
Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy
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In this heart wrenching episode I chat with Lauren Linanne, who I know from my Theatre Group. Lauren bravely shared with me her story. One of complete degradation and loss.
From being in a normal relationship with two kids and collecting fine wines driving a Mercedes. Her drinking slowly started increasing until she was trying to hide her daily habit. She would end up sneaking drinks to keep her addiction from her family. She tried everything to quit from yoga to new age healers to therapists and nothing worked. She slid further and further until she found herself a meth addict, drinking metho and loosing custody of her children.
Recovery has been a long road for Lauren who has now been sober and rebuilding her life for over 3 years now.
She sought help from the Buttery in the hills of Bryon Bay and is now in a 12 steps program. She is a total queen and is so brave for sharing this story.
If you are really struggling with daily drinking contact your local AA program.
Lauren's rehab was through the Butter https://www.buttery.org.au/
For more resources go to 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
Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy
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In this first episode of season one I interview the total legend Billy Otto. Billy is a music producer, mentor and amazing musician. He has lived a pretty big life for his 32 years. He has been a Seventh Day Adventist minister and studied bible college in America. He then left that life and found his love in music and partying. He recently felt it was time to honour himself by giving up alcohol and other things he felt were holding him back. After his own self governing detox he rid himself of alcohol, porn, coffee and recreated his life. Billy is one of a kind. A beautiful soul who resonates joy with a beautiful vulnerability. He reflects on what it is to be truly masculine and to truly love your own mind and body.
To see what Billy is up to go to http://www.billyottolive.com/
For more resources go to 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
Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy
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In the season finale Ash and I recap the season 1. We cover many of the topics in past episodes and the main take aways and the strategies that you can use to create a vision for yourself.
To check out what Ash is up to go to
www.ahsgrunwald.com
or find him on Insta @ashgrunwald
For more resources go to
www.iquitalcohol.com.au
To order the HIQA playbook
https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/shop
Follow the insta page
@howiquitalcohol
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As a veteran of the arts, Nathan Kaye is no stranger to the strong hold of drugs and alcohol. After years of starring in shows such as Home And Away and Muriel's Wedding then going on to foster a career in music, Nathan was left literally sick and burnt out from the toll alcohol had had on his mind and body. Now 8 years sober we chat about the clarity, wisdom and connection that comes from society and we also chat about his latest role in the film One Less God.
To check out what Nathan is up to go to
www.nathankaye.com
Connect on Insta @nathankayemusic
or check out some of his tunes on https://www.reverbnation.com/nathankaye
For more on How I Quit Alcohol go to
www.iquitalcohol.com.au
or connect on Insta @howiquitalcohol
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