<p>This week, Ash sits down with sobriety advocate, author, and entrepreneur, Ian Fee, for a conversation that challenges everything you think you know about recovery.</p><p>After 34 years of heavy drinking, Ian reached a point where he was willing to try anything to get sober. What followed was one of the most confronting decisions of his life, undergoing 10 days of radical aversion therapy designed to make alcohol physically repulsive.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Ian shares what it was really like inside that experience, including daily alcohol-induced vomiting, sedatives and intense therapy. This was the doorway that led him to sobriety and the opportunity to rebuild his life. From losing almost everything to slowly repairing, Ian opens up about healing relationships, restoring self-respect, and learning how to live day by day without escaping himself.</p><br><p>Along with losing 85 pounds, Ian has formed a whole new identity and now lives a life that is full of gratitude, purpose and meaning.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Episode chapters:</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Ian Fee's Journey</p><p>06:11 The Impact of Sobriety on Daily Life</p><p>12:53 Reflections on Family and Presence</p><p>18:57 The Evolution of Drinking Habits</p><p>21:00 Turning Point: Aversion Therapy Experience</p><p>23:37 Exploring Aversion Therapy for Sobriety</p><p>26:00 The Turning Point: Realizing the Need for Change</p><p>28:31 The Shift in Relationships and Support Systems</p><p>32:02 Finding Purpose Through Storytelling</p><p>33:04 Building a Foundation for Recovery</p><p>38:12 Healing Relationships with Children</p><p>40:47 Non-Negotiables for a Happy Life</p><br><p>You can connect with Ian using the links below:</p><p>Website: <a href="http://makeitgreat.me/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">makeitgreat.me</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-fee-6391b112/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-fee-6391b112/</a></p><p>Facebook:<a href="http://goog_1431757564/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Make-It-Great/100034784122106/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/people/Make-It-Great/100034784122106/</a></p><p>Link to Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Ride-Sobriety-Transformation-Oblivion/dp/B0DHYR1YST/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Ride-Sobriety-Transformation-Oblivion/dp/B0DHYR1YST/</a></p><br><p>Follow and connect with Ash on:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashbutterss/%20%E2%81%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Instagram⁠</a>&nbsp;@ashbutterss</p><p>TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthesmilewithashb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@behindthesmilewithashb</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ashbutterss.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website⁠ <strong>www.ashbutterss.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Follow and connect with Ash on:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashbutterss/%20%E2%81%A0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Instagram⁠</a>&nbsp;@ashbutterss</p><p>TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@behindthesmilewithashb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@behindthesmilewithashb</a></p><p><a href="http://www.ashbutterss.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website⁠ <strong>www.ashbutterss.com</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>Join Ash on retreat in 2026!</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.ashbutterss.com/the-embodied-woman-retreat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Embodied Woman Retreat | Gold Coast | May 2026&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ashbutterss.com/bali-retreat-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rest and Renew Holistic Retreat in Bali | August 2026</a></p><br><p>Watch Ash’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfclluaXT4Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TEDx Talk here</a>!</p><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>