<p>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. </p><p>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. </p><p>How she has learned to deal with stress without needing alcohol. And how she now has a happier life. </p><br><p><br></p><p>To pre-order Julia's memoir, How To Avoid A Happy Life go to</p><p><a href="https://fremantlepress.com.au/books/how-to-avoid-a-happy-life/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fremantlepress.com.au/books/how-to-avoid-a-happy-life/</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>Kelly's Brouhaha's song Im Gonna Miss Ya</p><p>https://open.spotify.com/track/3aE9cbUbMgDlTZNCFkeaYs?si=f909a1bf424a47b8</p><br><p>For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to</p><p><a href="http://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.iquitalcohol.com.au</a></p><br><p>Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy</p><br><p><br></p><p>If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist.&nbsp;Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

How I quit alcohol

Danni Carr

228. How to Avoid A Happy Life and how to create one with Julia Lawrinson

APR 27, 202468 MIN
How I quit alcohol

228. How to Avoid A Happy Life and how to create one with Julia Lawrinson

APR 27, 202468 MIN

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<p>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. </p><p>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. </p><p>How she has learned to deal with stress without needing alcohol. And how she now has a happier life. </p><br><p><br></p><p>To pre-order Julia's memoir, How To Avoid A Happy Life go to</p><p><a href="https://fremantlepress.com.au/books/how-to-avoid-a-happy-life/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fremantlepress.com.au/books/how-to-avoid-a-happy-life/</a>&nbsp;</p><br><p>Kelly's Brouhaha's song Im Gonna Miss Ya</p><p>https://open.spotify.com/track/3aE9cbUbMgDlTZNCFkeaYs?si=f909a1bf424a47b8</p><br><p>For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to</p><p><a href="http://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.iquitalcohol.com.au</a></p><br><p>Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy</p><br><p><br></p><p>If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist.&nbsp;Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>