How I quit alcohol

In this episode I catch up with author Julia Lawrinson to chat about her newest book, How To Avoid A Happy Life and her journey with alcohol and sobriety.

We chat about Julia's rocky upbringing, her Mum's relationship with alcohol and the impact that had on Julia. Her very colourful life of domestic dysfunction, From high school dropout on a psych ward to card-carrying lesbian on a motorbike, from enduring a controlling relationship with her ex-lover' s brother, to getting herself through a PHD, dealing with a husband with early onset dementia, to being chased by a media scrum outside a Perth court.

How she has learned to deal with stress without needing alcohol. And how she now has a happier life.

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In this episode I catch up with Former owner of Thrivalist, High Performance Coach, Lucy Quick.

We talk about what her life looked like before sobriety, working in corporate, having no off switch, being the drunkest and living with the shame and aftermath of binge drinking sessions.

We explore Lucy's journey of establishing Thrivalist, its subsequent sale, and her recent transition back to the corporate realm, this time as a coach aiding high achievers and CEOs in attaining equilibrium in their lives to maximise their output.

In this episode, I catch up with the incredible Dr. Luke Sniewski to talk about triggers and change. We delve into why change can be such a challenge and how we can navigate it without just swapping one bad habit for another.

We talk about how change only happens when we are triggered, viewing these triggers as opportunities for growth. We chat about how our nervous system influences our choices and the various factors that come into play.

We explore our personal experiences with change and why practices like meditation and finding inner calm are crucial. Additionally, we share tips for handling triggers effectively and stress the importance of staying connected to our bodies for lasting change.

We also chat about how celebrating our wins helps to cement change.

At the end of the day, if we want change we have to put everything we are learning into practice. We can't change if we don't try. We won't change it we don't start taking the road less travelled.

Feelings of loneliness can be a big trigger and cause of relapse for many people. What is your relationship like with being alone?

This episode is great for anyone who struggles with being alone, or is used to being around lots of friends and is first starting to make the transition into sobriety.

While it's essential to have supportive people around you in your alcohol free journey, dealing with loneliness is just as important. Feeling lonely can make substance abuse worse. Finding ways to support yourself if you feel loneliness is key in recovery.

Please reach out if you need support in this area.

For information or resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au

Also check out the coaches I mentioned...

www.hoperisingcoaching.com

www.isabellaferguson.com.au

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In this episode, I catch up with my friend Fenella, who's been sober for nearly four years now. Her story is truly profound. Fenella battled Anorexia during her teens, a struggle that nearly took her life. It all started with a cry for attention from her parents, but it quickly spiraled into something much darker. As she got a grip on her eating disorder, Fenella turned to alcohol to numb her anxiety. What began as a few drinks a day soon escalated into daily binges, leading to frequent blackouts and numerous trips to the hospital, including a harrowing incident where she had to be resuscitated. Despite several attempts at rehab, alcohol kept creeping back into her life, each binge more intense than the last. One particularly chaotic night fueled by alcohol led to Fenella accusing her partner Joe of abuse, resulting in his arrest, a moment she can't recall due to her intoxicated state. It's been quite the wild ride.

Though Fenella's journey might not be easy to hear, it's ultimately a story of hope and redemption. She finally found freedom from alcohol with the help of some tough loving ex-alcoholics in Africa.

The book she referred to is

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