1000 Days Sober Podcast: Recent Episodes
Lee Davy
The Morning After Isn’t Clarity: When Hangovers Become Routine
“Pass me the bucket.”
Not regret.
Not vows.
Not reflection.
Just routine
This episode explores the version of drinking that isn’t dramatic — it’s normalised. The kind where vomiting, shaking, losing days, and missing family time isn’t a wake-up call… it’s just part of the deal.
Inside this episode:
• Why the hangover stops feeling like a warning
• How poisoning yourself becomes culturally celebrated
• The difference between regret and resignation
• The quiet cost your kids absorb
• What happens when the sickness finally stops
There’s a stage where you don’t even flinch at the damage.
You expect it.
You plan around it.
You joke about it.
And that’s the problem.
Pause for a second:
When was the last time alcohol made you violently ill?
Did you treat it like a warning — or a story?
This isn’t about shame.
It’s about waking up from something that was sold to you as normal.
If this felt familiar, the deeper work lives at The STRIVE Method.
No urgency.
Just somewhere to put the moment down.
If this episode resonated, please rate the show on Spotify or Apple. It helps this reach the people who quietly know this isn’t clarity — it’s repetition.
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“Dad, I can’t sleep.”
And before you even respond, something flashes inside you.
Not compassion.
Inconvenience.
This episode explores the moment most fathers don’t talk about — the quiet resentment that rises at bedtime, when your child needs you and your nervous system wants its time back.
Eight o’clock isn’t peaceful.
It’s exposing.
Inside this episode:
• Why bedtime triggers something deeper than tiredness
• The inner child that reacts before your adult self arrives
• The resentment that has nothing to do with your child
• Why alcohol used to blur this moment — and why awareness sharpens it
• The shift that changes bedtime from a battle into presence
This isn’t about being a perfect father.
It’s about noticing what rises when your time isn’t your own.
Pause for a second:
When your child says, “I can’t sleep,”
What rises first — compassion or inconvenience?
Don’t judge the answer.
Just notice it.
If this felt familiar, the deeper work lives at The STRIVE Method.
No urgency.
Just somewhere to put the moment down.
If this episode resonated, please rate the show on Spotify or Apple. It helps this reach the fathers who quietly know something feels off at 8pm.
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You’re not collapsing.
You’re not spiralling.
You’re not embarrassing yourself.
Everyone thinks you’re fine.
That’s the trap.
In this episode, we explore the most dangerous version of alcohol reliance — the high-functioning, socially acceptable, role-playing version that can last for decades without anyone questioning it.
The moment that matters isn’t in public.
It’s the ten seconds after the front door shuts.
Inside this episode:
• Why “fine” doesn’t mean healthy
• The fragmentation that looks like adaptability
• The private escapes no one sees
• The difference between functional and conscious
• Why the door-closing moment is the real signal
This isn’t about rock bottom.
It’s about invisibility.
You can look successful.
You can look stable.
You can look respected.
And still be disconnected from yourself.
Pause for a second:
When was the last time you were alone without a role to perform?
And what happened next?
If this felt familiar, the deeper work lives at The STRIVE Method.
No urgency.
Just somewhere to put the mask down.
If this episode resonated, please rate the show on Spotify or Apple. It helps this reach the high-functioning men who don’t realise they’re not fine yet.
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Sunday never looks like a problem.
Football.
Pub.
Pints.
Laughing with your mates.
It feels like tribe.
It feels like belonging.
It feels earned.
And that’s why you never question it.
In this episode, we explore the quiet split that happens on Sundays — between camaraderie and commitment, between identity and intimacy.
Inside this episode:
• Why Sunday drinking feels sacred, not excessive
• The hidden tension between tribe, marriage, and livelihood
• What actually shifts at home after 6pm
• Why erosion is more dangerous than chaos
• The uncomfortable question about leaving the pub early
This isn’t about shame.
It’s about architecture.
Sunday rarely blows up your life.
It just slowly rearranges it.
Pause for a moment:
If alcohol disappeared from Sunday…
Who would still show up?
And what would that say?
If this felt familiar, the deeper work lives at The STRIVE Method.
No urgency.
Just somewhere to put the moment down.
If this episode helped you feel recognised, please rate the show on Spotify or Apple. It helps this reach the men who quietly know something isn’t adding up.
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You don’t say, “Let’s get smashed.”
You say, “I’ll just have one.”
And that’s where the line moves.
In this episode, we look at the quiet negotiation that happens before the first drink — and why “just one” often isn’t discipline… it’s camouflage.
If you constantly promise yourself you’ll stop at one and don’t, this isn’t about willpower. It’s about a collapsed gap between stimulus and response.
Inside this episode:
• Why “just one” is often bargaining, not control
• What actually happens in the nervous system after the first drink
• How the second glass exposes the line that already moved
• Why children hear more than your words when you promise “just one”
• The integrity erosion that happens quietly over time
This isn’t moralising.
It’s architecture.
If you were truly in control, you wouldn’t need to negotiate with yourself.
Pause for a moment:
When you say “just one”…
Do you mean it?
Or do you hope it?
If this felt familiar, the deeper work lives at the STRIVE Method.
No urgency.
Just somewhere to put the moment down.
If this episode helped you feel seen, please take 30 seconds to rate the show on Spotify or Apple. It makes a significant difference to how many people this reaches.
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Six o’clock.
Nothing dramatic happened today.
No crisis.
No disaster.
And yet… your chest feels tight when you pull into the driveway.
In this episode, we explore the 6pm shift — that invisible transition between performance and presence — and why alcohol can start to feel less like a drink and more like permission to drop the weight.
This is not about willpower.
It’s about nervous system decompression.
It’s about identity coming off too fast.
It’s about the quiet wiring that turns relief into ritual.
Inside this episode:
- Why the end of the workday creates a hidden stress cliff
- The difference between reward and collapse
- Why alcohol becomes the “rope” at the edge of 6pm
- How your state — not your intention — shapes the atmosphere at home
- The lie beneath “I’ve earned this”
If the evening spiral feels familiar, this episode explains why.
If this named something precise for you, the deeper work lives here.
And if you haven’t yet — a calm rating on Spotify or Apple helps this reach the next person hovering outside their own front door.
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When your child criticises you, it doesn’t just feel annoying.
It feels threatening.
In this episode, we explore why criticism from your son or daughter can trigger anger that feels instant, justified, and uncontrollable — and why the drink afterwards can feel like relief rather than indulgence.
This isn’t about being a bad parent.
It’s about understanding what’s actually happening inside your nervous system.
Inside this episode:
• Why criticism from your child hits deeper than criticism from colleagues or strangers
• The microscopic space between stimulus and response — and how to actually find it
• How fatherhood identity gets threatened in seconds
• Why the silence after conflict is often more dangerous than the argument itself
• The “After the Argument Loop” and how alcohol quietly becomes emotional anaesthetic
• How to widen the gap before anger decides for you
If you’ve ever snapped, justified it, then sat alone replaying the argument in your head — this episode is for you.
If this felt familiar, the deeper work lives here.
And if this episode resonated, please rate the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps more men find these conversations.
Much Love & STRIVE On!
Lee.
Why Friday Night Drinking Feels Earned
It’s Friday afternoon.
The emails slow down.
The meetings thin out.
People start saying, “Have a good weekend.”
And something changes.
Not in the room.
In you.
All week you’ve been bracing. Holding it together. Performing. Tolerating.
By Friday, your nervous system is ready to drop.
And alcohol starts to look less like pleasure… and more like permission.
In this episode, we explore why Friday drinking doesn’t actually start on Friday — it starts on Monday morning when you tighten up and tell yourself to just get through the week.
We look at how effort quietly accumulates, how Friday becomes the release valve, and why collapse feels like reward — even though it isn’t restoration.
There’s nothing dramatic about it.
It’s predictable.
Week. Build. Release. Repeat.
If Friday night is your only relief point, then Sunday carries tension and Monday begins slightly depleted. The loop continues.
This episode names the moment just before you leave work… or just before you walk through your front door. That drop. That exhale. That shift from holding it together to “I’m done.”
If this moment feels familiar, there’s a short guided After-Work Reset designed specifically for that transition — so effort can end without collapsing into numbing.
You can explore it here.
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When You Walk Through the Door and Feel Absolutely Nothing
Your daughter is talking. You’re nodding. You’re even smiling.
But inside, there’s nothing.
No warmth.
No lift.
No sense of “this is what I’ve been working for.”
Just a kind of internal grey.
In this episode of The Truth About Alcohol, we explore one of the most uncomfortable moments fathers rarely admit out loud — feeling emotionally flat in front of the people they love most. Not angry. Not resentful. Just switched off.
If you’ve ever sat at the dinner table and wondered, “Why can’t I feel this properly?” — this conversation will feel uncomfortably familiar.
This isn’t about being a bad dad.
It isn’t about loving your family less.
It’s about nervous-system depletion, role switching, and the hidden pressure men carry from work into home life.
You’ll hear:
• Why emotional flatness after work is often collapse, not indifference
• How shame quietly enters when you think you “should” feel more
• Why alcohol seems to create warmth — but is actually masking depletion
• The invisible identity shift from performance to presence
• How transition, not willpower, is the real missing piece
Most men don’t drink because they want to party.
They drink because they don’t know how to land.
If this 4–6 pm switch keeps repeating, don’t try to fix it with willpower. Build a transition instead. The After-Work Reset is a short, structured downshift designed specifically for this moment. Start here.
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Why the Drive Home Is the Most Dangerous Part of Your Drinking Day
You finish work.
Not a bad day.
Not a great day.
Just a day.
This episode explores why the journey home can quietly become the highest-risk moment of the day for drinking — even when nothing has gone wrong.
It looks at what actually happens in your body when work ends but your nervous system hasn’t landed yet, and why alcohol starts to feel less like a choice and more like relief.
- Why the drive home creates a hidden gap between work and family life
- How effort and self-control quietly collapse at the end of the day
- Why “I deserve this” is about ending effort, not reward
- How alcohol becomes associated with switching the day off
- Why this moment keeps repeating at the same time, in the same way
If the work-to-home transition is where things often start to slip, there are resources designed specifically around that moment — not to fix you, but to reduce how often it takes over.
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Why Alcohol Feels Like Relief When You’re Already Empty
It’s late afternoon.
Nothing’s gone wrong.
You’re not stressed — you’re just empty.
This episode explores a quiet moment that often shows up at the end of the day. On the drive home. Standing in the kitchen. When alcohol stops feeling like pleasure and starts feeling like relief.
Not relief because you want more.
Relief because your body has reached its limit.
We look at why willpower collapses here, why “I deserve this” isn’t about reward at all, and why exhaustion trains the nervous system to reach for the fastest off-switch it knows.
There’s no fixing in this episode.
No advice.
Just a slower explanation of what’s actually happening when nothing feels wrong — but you can’t keep going like this.
If this moment feels familiar, you’re not broken.
Your system is depleted.
If you want a place to put moments like this down, there’s a private space designed to hold them quietly.
And if you want to explore this pattern more deeply, there are resources built around the work-to-home transition — not to fix you, but to reduce how often this moment takes over.
You can also reach out directly at thestrivemethod@gmail.com
Alcohol often isn’t about reward.
It’s about relief that never got replaced.
This is The Truth About Alcohol.
Much Love & STRIVE On!
Lee.
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Why Sitting in the Car Feels Safer Than Going Inside
You’ve finished work.
You’ve driven home.
You’ve pulled up outside your house.
And instead of getting out, you just sit there.
Engine off.
Key still in your hand.
Not because anything’s wrong — but because something in you isn’t ready to go inside yet.
This episode explores a moment many men recognise but rarely talk about: sitting in the car outside the house because it’s the only place no one is asking you to be anything.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why work can feel easier than home — even when you love your family
- What’s really happening when home starts to feel exposing instead of relaxing
- How boredom, depletion, and quiet self-doubt build under the surface
- Why alcohol so often shows up here — not for pleasure, but for fast relief
- The unspoken resentment that grows when there’s no space to land between roles
This isn’t about not wanting your life.
It’s about never being given space to arrive inside it.
If this moment feels familiar, there’s a short After-Work Reset designed specifically for this transition — not to fix you or change you, but to help you arrive home before you walk through the door.
You can explore it at STRIVE.
And if you don’t want to do anything with this yet, that’s fine.
Sometimes just naming the moment is enough for today.
You can also reach out directly at thestrivemethod@gmail.com.
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Why Friday Feels Wrong When You Stop Drinking
Friday used to come with a promise.
Not just that the week was ending — but that something would finally switch off.
This episode looks at why Friday afternoons can feel strangely uncomfortable when you’ve decided not to drink. The anticipation is still there. The excitement still flickers. But the thing that used to end the week, quiet your system, and make Friday “work” is gone.
Instead of relief, there’s a gap.
And that gap can feel confusing, lonely, and louder than any weekday.
This isn’t about willpower.
It’s about what alcohol was really doing for your nervous system — and why Friday exposes that more than any other day.
- Why Friday afternoon triggers anticipation before anything has happened
- Why stopping drinking can make Fridays feel harder, not easier
- How alcohol became the signal that the week was finally over
- Why this feeling keeps coming back — and what it’s actually asking for
If this Friday feeling is familiar, you don’t need to fix it or push through it.
Just noticing when it starts — often earlier than you think — is already a shift.
And if you want a place to put this moment down, rather than battling it every week, the deeper work lives at STRIVE.
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When You’re Doing Everything Right and Still Feel On Edge
You’re doing everything right.
You’ve read the books.
You’ve had the conversations.
You’ve apologised, repaired, and reflected.
And somehow, you still feel on edge.
This episode explores the quiet, confusing place where insight hasn’t brought ease yet — where you can understand your patterns, care deeply, and still feel tense, irritable, and close to the edge. Not because you’re failing, but because effort alone isn’t creating safety.
- Why self-awareness doesn’t automatically settle your nervous system
- How alcohol sneaks in when effort collapses, not when you “don’t care”
- Why doing everything right can still end in relapse, conflict, or self-blame
- The hidden pattern behind being fine in public and falling apart alone
If this episode felt familiar and you don’t want to rush to fix it, the deeper work lives in STRIVE
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Why You Get Irritated When People Interrupt Your ‘Me Time’
By the end of the day, you’re not angry because someone asked too much of you.
You’re irritated because your system was already empty — and the one thing you were leaning on to get through the day suddenly feels under threat.
This episode explores why irritation shows up so sharply in the evening, how “me time” quietly becomes a survival reward, and why alcohol often sits just offstage as the unspoken regulator when effort finally needs to stop.
• Why end-of-day irritation isn’t about entitlement or selfishness
• How monotony and effort quietly drain your capacity long before evening arrives
• Why resentment is often a protector covering shame and guilt
• The hidden role alcohol plays as an “end-of-effort” switch
• Why this pattern keeps repeating — even when you understand it
If this moment feels familiar, you don’t need to fix anything right now.
Some people just sit with the recognition.
If you want a place where moments like this can slow down before they spill, there is something designed specifically for the after-work reset — not as a solution, but as containment.
And if you want to talk it through quietly, you can always reach out at
thestrivemethod@gmail.com
The deeper work lives at STRIVE.
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You go to bed hoping that by the time you wake up, you’ll have an answer about something that really matters.
You wake up, check your phone — and it’s still not there.
The day’s already started, people are relying on you, and your mind is already elsewhere.
This episode looks at a specific kind of anxiety that doesn’t show up in the body as panic, but as speed — racing thoughts, scenario-building, and the need to act before you’ve even oriented yourself.
- Why waiting for an answer can feel more unsettling than bad news
- How anxiety often gets replaced by usefulness, duty, and constant motion
- Why you can feel “fine” while busy — and restless the moment you stop
- How this same pattern quietly repeats in work, relationships, and everyday life
This isn’t about fixing the waiting.
It’s about recognising what happens inside you while you wait — and why alcohol can later feel like relief from a state you never noticed forming.
If this felt familiar, the deeper work lives at STRIVE.
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Dry January didn’t fail — February just scared you.
A lot of people finish Dry January feeling better than they have in years… and still go back to drinking.
Not because they miss alcohol.
But because continuing starts to feel permanent.
This episode explores the moment Dry January ends — and the quiet fear that shows up when structure disappears, and choice becomes exposed.
- Why Dry January works so well — and why February feels destabilising
- The hidden fear behind “I’ll just go back to normal”
- Why alcohol often isn’t about pleasure, but certainty and safety
If Dry January changed something for you and you’re curious about expanding that experience beyond January, you can learn more about the deeper work at The Strive Method.
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There’s a specific moment that catches a lot of people off guard when they stop drinking — or when they’re seriously trying to.
Someone close to you treats alcohol like it’s still a joke.
They send you a birthday card with an alcohol meme.
They hand you champagne at a wedding toast.
They offer you a drink at a family gathering and laugh it off when you say no.
They’re not being cruel.
They’re not trying to undermine you.
They just completely miss what this change actually means to you.
In this episode, we explore why that moment stings so much, why it often turns into self-doubt, and what’s really happening underneath when the people you expect to “see” you… don’t.
This isn’t about willpower.
And it’s not really about alcohol.
It’s about validation, recognition, and the quiet trap of letting someone else’s blind spot turn into your self-esteem problem.
In this episode, you’ll hear about
- The moment alcohol stops being casual for you, but not for the people around you
- Why jokes, offers, and “just one” comments hurt more than they should
- How family and close relationships amplify alcohol-related pressure
- Why this reaction isn’t weakness — it’s your nervous system reading meaning
- How the Liquid Lie keeps alcohol feeling natural, normal, and unquestioned
- The real danger: turning someone else’s misunderstanding into self-doubt
If this felt familiar and you don’t want to act on it yet, STRIVE Discord is where you can put this down.
It’s a private space to bring moments like this — without explaining them, defending them, or turning them into a decision.
Some moments don’t need fixing. They just need somewhere safe to land.
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There’s a moment when someone questions your plan.
Suggests a safer option.
And something in you tightens and says, “I’ve got this under control.”
This episode explores why that sentence feels so convincing — and why it can quietly become one of the most dangerous lies we tell ourselves.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why “I’ve got this under control” isn’t confidence, but a nervous-system response
- How leaders confuse control with safety — and what they’re actually protecting
- Why alcohol often enters when the story we’re living by feels threatened
- The hidden cost of clinging to control instead of allowing adaptive truth
- Why the most dangerous moment isn’t failure — but refusing to check what’s working
This isn’t about fixing anything.
It’s about understanding the moment before things harden.
If this episode named something familiar and you don’t want to act on it yet,
STRIVE Discord is a private stabilisation space for moments that feel charged but unresolved.
It’s not a community.
It’s a place to put the moment down before it turns into self-control, conflict, or drinking.
You can find the deeper work here
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Why Alcohol Feels Earned at the End of the Day
There’s a moment at the end of the day when a voice cuts in.
Not gentle. Not negotiable.
“We deserve this.”
In that moment, alcohol doesn’t feel optional — it feels owed.
This episode explores why drinking is so often tied to reward, not pleasure, and why stopping can trigger anger, resistance, or a sense of deprivation that feels completely out of proportion.
We’re not talking about willpower.
We’re not talking about discipline.
We’re talking about what your nervous system is trying to protect.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why alcohol becomes the primary reward after effort, stress, and emotional labour
- What’s really happening when stopping drinking triggers anger or outrage
- Why willpower fails when alcohol is wired in as relief, not desire
- How deprivation — not alcohol itself — drives resistance
- What it actually means to redesign your reward system from a SELF-led place
This episode isn’t about taking anything away.
It’s about understanding what alcohol has been doing — before you decide what comes next.
If this stirred something and you don’t want to act on it yet, that’s okay.
There’s a private STRIVE Discord space where people bring moments like this — especially the end-of-day reward moment — and let them settle without fixing or forcing anything.
No advice.
No pressure.
Just a place to put the moment down.
If you want access, email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com, and I’ll point you in the right direction.
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You’re not craving a drink.
You’re not stressed.
You’re not planning anything.
And then you hear a story.
Someone you respect talks about a big night, a celebration, a “we earned it” moment — and alcohol is quietly framed as part of a life done properly.
Nothing dramatic happens.
But something gets installed.
In this episode, we explore the subtle moment where media doesn’t tell you to drink — it simply shows you who belongs.
We talk about:
- How podcasts, comedy, sport, and lifestyle media quietly normalise alcohol
- Why alcohol is often framed as a symbol of status, belonging, and legitimacy
- The difference between temptation and permission
- How drinking becomes a badge of being “inside the circle”
- Why this moment slips past your defences without you noticing
This isn’t about willpower.
It’s about the story alcohol is wrapped in — and why that story is so persuasive.
If this moment feels familiar, you’re not broken — you’re noticing something real.
If you want to explore these moments more deeply and understand why alcohol keeps showing up, click here.
And if this episode helped you see something more clearly, consider following or subscribing so these conversations are there when you need them.
Sunday drinking doesn’t usually fall apart on a Sunday night.
It falls apart quietly on Monday morning — on the drive to work, sitting on a train, or opening a laptop while already running at half capacity.
This episode looks at the moment most people miss:
the promise you make before drinking, the reassurance you repeat once the first pint lands, and how alcohol quietly rewrites what “a few” actually means.
We talk about:
- Why Sunday drinking is culturally protected — especially around masculinity, football, and tradition
- How rounds accelerate drinking without anyone intending to overdo it
- The difference between absenteeism and the far riskier problem of presenteeism
- Why “I haven’t had a drink for 8–12 hours” is not the same as being unimpaired
- How safety, leadership, and responsibility quietly erode long before anything looks dramatic
This isn’t about blame.
It’s about seeing the moment where safety is decided — and why alcohol makes that moment harder to see.
If this episode feels familiar, don’t rush to change anything.
Just notice the Sunday promise the next time it appears — and what happens when structure and alcohol take over.
If you want help interrupting the moments before they spiral, you can explore the Work-to-Home Protocol at thestrivemethod.com — a practical reset for the most dangerous transition of the day.
If this resonated, consider subscribing, sharing it with someone who works on Mondays and feels flat, or leaving a short review. It helps this reach the people who quietly need it.
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Alcohol Doesn’t Bring You Closer — It Keeps You From Being Seen
Alcohol doesn’t bring you closer.
It keeps you from being seen.
Most people believe they drink to relax, connect, or feel closer at the end of the day.
But what if alcohol isn’t creating intimacy at all — what if it’s helping you avoid the consequences of honesty?
In this episode, we explore how alcohol quietly replaces emotional safety with silence, how “keeping the peace” can last for decades, and why stopping drinking doesn’t magically fix relationships — it simply brings sensation back online.
This isn’t about blame or labels.
It’s about noticing the role alcohol plays in postponing truth, intimacy, and integrity.
What This Episode Covers* Why alcohol doesn’t avoid conflict — it avoids the consequences of honesty * How silence can masquerade as stability in long-term relationships * The “morphine effect” alcohol has on emotional and physical intimacy * Why sex, closeness, and desire often feel safer with alcohol involved * What actually returns when alcohol is removed — and why that feels confronting
If evenings are when things go quiet — after work, after dinner, when you finally stop moving — that’s not accidental.
The Work-to-Home Protocol exists for that exact window.
It helps you interrupt the moment alcohol usually steps in to soften what hasn’t been said yet.
You don’t need to fix anything.
You just need a different way to land.
You can find the Work-to-Home Protocol at: thestrivemethod.com
Don’t act on what came up.
Don’t start a conversation tonight.
Just notice what alcohol has been carrying for you — and what becomes louder without it.
Awareness alone starts to change the relationship.
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Most people think they drink because they enjoy alcohol.
In this episode, we look at something far harder to admit.
That for many people, alcohol isn’t about taste, confidence, or relaxation at all — it’s about belonging.
Not being rejected.
Not being excluded.
Just… not being slightly outside the group.
This episode explores the one “value” of drinking that people struggle to let go of, and why it sits at the heart of so many failed attempts to stop.
What This Episode Focuses On
• Why “belonging” is the one reason people can’t cross off their value list
• How alcohol quietly becomes a social contract rather than a drink
• The fear of breaking your role in a group or relationship
• Why exposure isn’t just about settling your nervous system
• The moment you realise that without alcohol, the ritual itself stops working
• Why some relationships drift when alcohol leaves — and why that matters
• How predictability gets mistaken for connection
• The deeper fear underneath tribe: “If I don’t do this anymore, who am I — and where do I belong?”
If this episode hit close to home, don’t rush to change anything.
Just notice where alcohol has been doing the job of belonging for you.
That awareness alone changes more than most people realise.
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Why the ‘Relief’ You Crave After Work Is Lying to You
That sense of relief you crave at the end of the day isn’t random — and it isn’t a personal weakness.
For many people, alcohol has quietly become the ritual that marks the transition from effort to rest, from work to home, from endurance to relief. Not because it works — but because it’s familiar.
In this episode, we look at the moment relief enters the conversation, why it shows up so reliably after long days, and how unexamined rituals can end up costing more than they give back.
This isn’t about willpower or stopping anything.
It’s about understanding what your nervous system is actually asking for — and learning how to meet that need without borrowing relief from tomorrow.
What you’ll hear in this episode
- Why the urge for “relief” often appears right after work finishes
- How alcohol became the default transition ritual between work and home
- The difference between relief that restores you and relief that just numbs
- Why removing a drink without changing the ritual leaves people feeling bored
- How to recognise the exact moment relief starts negotiating with you
- A simple question that helps you choose integrity over autopilot
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There’s a moment most people miss.
You finish work.
Nothing bad has happened.
The day wasn’t stressful.
And yet… something feels off.
This episode explores the uneasy gap between stopping one role and entering the next — whether that’s stepping out of the car, closing a laptop in the spare room, or standing in the kitchen wondering what to do with yourself.
For many people, this is the moment alcohol quietly enters the picture — not because they “need a drink”, but because their nervous system is searching for safety, certainty, or relief.
In this episode, I explain why that transition can feel so uncomfortable, why willpower isn’t the issue, and how this moment becomes one of the most predictable pressure points in alcohol reliance.
This is not about stopping yourself.
It’s about understanding what’s actually happening before the urge appears.
What this episode covers
• Why the work-to-home transition is one of the most overlooked triggers for drinking
• How unfinished stress carries forward even when you think the day is “done”
• Why working from home can make this moment harder, not easier
• The difference between external pressure and internal nervous-system discomfort
• How alcohol becomes a shortcut to safety, not pleasure
• What to do in the moment instead of reacting on autopilot
If this moment feels familiar, don’t fix it — notice it.
I’d love you to reflect on this one question and reply by email, DM, or message:
What time of day does this transition usually happen for you — and where are you when you feel it?
That awareness alone is where change starts.
PS: If this episode speaks directly to you, you’ll find more grounded support and practical tools at STRIVE.
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When Drinking Doesn’t Quite Add Up
This episode is a short pause.
It’s for people who don’t think they drink “that much” — but still find themselves thinking about alcohol more than they expect to.
Nothing dramatic has happened.
No rock bottom.
No clear line crossed.
And yet, something about drinking doesn’t feel as neutral as it’s supposed to.
In this episode, we name that quiet confusion.
The mental bargaining.
The comparison with others.
The sense that stopping feels harder than it should — even when life looks fine from the outside.
There’s no advice here.
No plan.
No pressure to change anything.
Just space to recognise what’s been difficult to explain — and to realise you’re not the only one who feels this way.
Most New Year’s resolutions don’t fail because you’re weak, lazy, or lack willpower.
They fail because they’re built on the wrong level of choice.
In this end-of-year monologue, I challenge the entire idea of waiting for January to change your life. Calendars don’t create transformation. Identity does.
Inspired by Sam Harris and grounded in the STRIVE Method, this episode breaks down why resolutions collapse under pressure—and what actually creates lasting change when it comes to alcohol, health, habits, and self-leadership.
If you’ve ever promised yourself “this year will be different” and ended up back in the same patterns, this episode will help you see why—and what to do instead.
Key moments in this episode:
• Why most New Year’s resolutions sit at the wrong level of choice
• The difference between secondary choices, primary choices, and the fundamental choice
• Why willpower collapses without a sovereign anchor
• How identity and SELF-leadership remove negotiation with alcohol
• Why any day—not January 1st—is a real beginning
This episode is for anyone who wants to stop outsourcing authority over their life—to alcohol, habits, or old conditioning—and start living from SELF instead of force.
If this lands, subscribe to the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, leave a rating, and share this episode with one person who keeps saying “next year.”
Much love & STRIVE on!
Lee
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How to Calm the Nervous System When Alcohol Is Calling
When alcohol calls, it rarely announces itself as a craving.
It shows up as stress. Restlessness. A tight, buzzing body that wants relief now.
In this episode, I’m joined by Danica Eakman — a sound bath practitioner and reiki master who trained under one of the pioneers of sound healing — to explore something most people overlook when trying to change their relationship with alcohol: the nervous system.
This isn’t a soft, abstract conversation about vibes or spirituality.
It’s a grounded, practical discussion about why willpower collapses when the body feels unsafe — and why learning to regulate your nervous system may matter more than trying to think your way out of drinking.
We talk about sound baths not as a luxury experience, but as a training ground for stillness. A place to practise safety, presence, and “the pause” — especially for people who live at full speed and use alcohol as a way to switch off.
If you’ve ever understood what to do intellectually, yet still found yourself reaching for a drink, this episode will land.
Key moments from the episode:
• Why alcohol isn’t the real problem, but a solution to unprocessed pain — and how that reframes alcohol-reliance
• How sound and vibration calm the nervous system and create a genuine pause between trigger and action
• Why willpower fails when the body feels unsafe, no matter how strong your intentions are
• How to practise “the pause” in real time when stress, anxiety, or urges spike
• Why embodied practices can help people who live at 100 miles an hour learn how to feel safe without escape
This episode is for anyone who’s tired of fighting themselves — and ready to learn how to feel safe without reaching for alcohol.
👉 If this episode resonated, subscribe to the 1000 Days Sober Podcast and leave a rating — it helps more people find these conversations.
👉 You can also find Danica on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/liora.kirkland/
Much Love & STRIVE On!
Lee
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In this powerful conversation, Lee Davy is joined by Lisa Katona Smith, founder of Parallel Recovery and author of Parallel Recovery: A Guide for Those Who Love Someone Struggling with Substance Use Disorder.
This episode is for anyone who loves someone who is struggling — partners, parents, sons, daughters — and feels exhausted, confused, or stuck in cycles of fixing, fear, and reactivity.
Lisa brings clarity without blame, compassion without collapse, and a framework that finally gives families permission to stop fixing and start healing.
Together, Lee and Lisa explore how real change doesn’t come from control, lectures, or shame — but from working on yourself, regulating your nervous system, and learning how to love better.
What We Cover in This Episode
- What Parallel Recovery actually is — and why families need their own recovery process, not just the person who’s struggling
- Why waiting for someone else to change keeps the entire family system stuck
- How control, fixing, and over-functioning are fear-driven responses, not acts of love
- The shift from reactivity to responsiveness — and why this changes everything
- How Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps families understand PARTS, SELF, shame, and protection
- What “loving better” really means — and why doing less can sometimes help more
- How generational patterns, legacy burdens, and family beliefs shape alcohol use and coping
- Why slowing down is often the fastest way to create real, sustainable change
About Lisa Katona Smith
Lisa Katona Smith is the founder of Parallel Recovery and a leading voice in helping families navigate substance use and mental health challenges without blame or burnout. Her work empowers families to focus on sustainability, connection, and self-leadership — rather than control and collapse.
Her book, Parallel Recovery, offers practical tools for families who want to heal themselves while staying connected to the people they love.
Resources & Links
📘 Buy Lisa’s book Parallel Recovery: A Guide for Those Who Love Someone Struggling with Substance Use Disorder
Available on Amazon
🌐 Learn more about Lisa’s work
lisakatonasmith.com
📸 Follow Lisa on Instagram
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🎤 Watch Lisa’s TED Talk
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Need Support With Your Own Relationship With Alcohol?
If alcohol feels louder than you’d like it to be — or you’re quietly exhausted by it — you don’t have to figure it out alone.
📧 Email Lee directly at thestrivemethod@gmail.com
No labels. No pressure. Just an honest conversation.
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What happens when you’re growing, healing, evolving…
and your partner isn’t?
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with licensed psychotherapist, master certified consciousness coach, and clinical hypnotherapist Casey Stevens to explore what really happens inside relationships when one person begins to wake up — and the other stays exactly where they are.
If you’ve ever felt torn between loving someone and slowly losing yourself… this episode will feel like someone finally turned the lights on.
Here’s what we dive into:
• Why “inviting” your partner into growth works — and “dragging” them never does
• The dignity of someone’s own process, and how over-functioning destroys safety
• How nervous system regulation shapes every argument, rupture, and repair
• Why addiction, gaming, workaholism, or alcohol often block intimacy at its root
• How to know the difference between misaligned values and a partner who is willing, but wounded
If your partner drinks, disconnects, distracts, or shuts down — and you’re carrying the emotional load — this is your permission slip to stop abandoning yourself and start leading with SELF.
💜 Follow the 1000 Days Sober Podcast for more conversations like this.
💜 Share this episode far and wide — you never know who needs to hear it.
💜 To learn more about Casey’s work, you can find her on Instagram @ShrinkBigger.
Much Love & STRIVE On!
Lee
High performers think they should have everything handled — except this one thing.
In this conversation, James Swanwick breaks down why entrepreneurs, executives, doctors, lawyers, investors, and other high achievers get trapped in alcohol-reliance… and why quitting feels harder for them than anyone else.
Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode:
• The hidden emotional drivers behind high achievers’ drinking — stress, regret, unmet expectations, and the belief “I should be further ahead by now”
• Why willpower destroys long-term success, and James’ “flipperooni” method that rewires your desire at the root
• How cultural conditioning, parents, celebrities, films, music and “smiling assassins” keep even intelligent people stuck
• Why thinking about drinking (even when you’re not drinking) drains your cognitive bandwidth and hurts marriage, parenting, and business performance
• The identity shift that terrifies high performers — and how James helps clients build a new SELF-led identity without alcohol
• What actually happens when you stop drinking: clarity, sleep, weight loss, emotional stability, and better financial decisions
• Why high achievers transform faster and more completely when they join a like-minded tribe who hold them accountable
If this episode lands for you, support the show:
Subscribe to the 1000 Days Sober Podcast so you never miss an episode.
Rate and leave a review — your feedback helps more people find this work.
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Who Am I Without Alcohol? Fitting In, ADHD & Alcohol-Free Sexiness With Keelie Louise
You’re scared that without alcohol… you won’t fit in, you won’t be fun, and you won’t even know who you are.
Keelie Louise (aka The Sober Hype Girl) started drinking at 13 and stopped at 38. For most of her life she believed alcohol was the only time she felt free, fun, sexy, and like “herself.” In this conversation, we rip that story apart and rebuild it from the ground up.
We go deep into what really happens when you take alcohol out of the picture: identity, relationships, sex, energy, ADHD, anxiety, depression, dating, divorce, the whole lot.
If alcohol has become your personality, this one will sting in all the right ways.
Here’s what we talk about:
• Why people are terrified to ask: “Who am I without alcohol?”
• How drinking to “fit in” slowly proves you never actually fitted in at all
• The big fear of not being “fun” anymore – and what real fun looks like alcohol-free
• Going from black-and-white existence to “life in colour” after four years without drinking
• ADHD, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts – and why alcohol felt like fake freedom
• How energy, sleep, food, and movement change when you stop poisoning your system
• The paradox of friendships and social circles when you remove alcohol from your life
• Boredom fears, 30 days versus 90 days, and why most people never give themselves a real chance
• What “sexy” looks like drunk vs what sexy looks like when you actually like yourself
• Sober sex, intimacy, validation and using sex as a way to feel “enough”
• Masculine and feminine dynamics, and why so many relationships fracture when one person grows
• How to know when a relationship is over, and why your body often tells the truth before your mind does
• Dating alcohol-free, non-negotiables, boundaries and why meeting at bars stopped making sense
• Why coaching and community matter when you don’t even know who you are without the drink
• Practical first steps if you suspect alcohol is the problem (and why you can “always go back” – but probably won’t want to)
If you’re asking yourself, “Who will I be without alcohol?” this episode gives you a brutally honest, hopeful look at what’s on the other side.
Subscribe to the 1000 Days Sober Podcast and share this episode with one person who is terrified they won’t fit in if they stop drinking.
And if you want help understanding your relationship with alcohol – and how to change it – email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com
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What happens when you finally grow out of a version of yourself that no longer fits?
In this intimate conversation with poet Roberto “Bert” Pastori, we explore the messy, chaotic, beautiful journey from drinking as an identity to discovering a life defined by consciousness, creativity, and genuine connection.
Bert and I dig into why alcohol felt like freedom when we were young, how masculinity traps men into emotional silence, and what really happens when you outgrow your friend group but stay in the same body, the same culture, and the same expectations.
This one goes deep into identity, community, fear, creativity, and the Liquid Lie that tells us alcohol is necessary for art, love or belonging.
If you’ve ever wondered why it’s so hard to “leave things behind” — or why becoming AFAF forces you to confront the parts of your life you could previously drink away — this conversation will resonate.
Discussion Points
• How alcohol becomes part of your identity long before you notice it happening
• The romantic lie linking creativity with drinking
• Chaos, noise and blurriness — and why some of us found comfort in it
• Why men drink to express affection they’re too afraid to show sober
• How outgrowing your friend group creates guilt, shame and disconnection
• Authenticity vs. the “act” we play when others are drunk
• Neuroception, safety and why drunk behaviour activates old survival patterns
• Why giving up alcohol often reveals hidden fears around uncertainty and control
• The loneliness of becoming more conscious when others stay the same
• Why young people are rejecting drinking and seeking sober spaces
• How writing offers a gateway into your inner world
• Poetry as a record of being alive — and why so many ex-drinkers rediscover it
• The Liquid Lie’s influence on artists, musicians and the myth of needing substances
• Mortality, memory, blackouts and the terrifying fear of what you might have done
• Friendship, community, trust — and how to build relationships as an adult without alcohol
Connect with Bert
Buy Graveyards on Other Planets wherever you get your books.
Or order directly from Parthian: parthianbooks.com
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And please support Bert’s work by buying Graveyards on Other Planets. You’ll love it.
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When your faith tells you your identity is a sin—where do you turn? In this deeply human conversation, Sean Hemeon shares what it was like to grow up gay in the Mormon Church, find temporary relief in alcohol, and eventually reclaim his spirituality, creativity, and SELF.
We talk about:
• Growing up gay in the Mormon Church and the shame that shaped his early years
• How alcohol became both a mask and a form of relief
• Losing faith—and finding a deeper spirituality beyond religion
• Sobriety and self-acceptance as acts of radical love
• What it means to be a sober actor in Hollywood
• Why creativity without substances is the truest expression of the SELF
This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt “different,” hidden behind a mask, or searched for belonging in all the wrong places.
If Sean’s story resonates, please share this episode with someone who needs it—and if you need help becoming alcohol-free-as-f***, reach out to me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com.
You can contact Sean Hemeon directly at hemeonauthor@gmail.com.
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What if the “worst” years of your life were actually the beginning of your healing?
In this conversation with Lindsey Van Wagner, author of Spirit Vigilante, we explore how redefining addiction as sickness, not badness can open the door to grace, self-understanding, and freedom. Lindsey shares her raw story of living with bipolar II disorder, the lies she told to survive, and how she learned to turn self-hatred into self-compassion.
We dive into:
– The Lost Years — why reframing chaos as illness changed everything
– The Forever Question — how to stop obsessing about never again and win today instead
– Lies as a Second Job — the freedom that comes when you stop managing alibis
– Willingness and Surrender — how to put your ego down without putting yourself down
– Inside-Out Living — taking your power back from partners, parties, and promotions
If you’re struggling with alcohol-reliance and want freedom without shame, reach out to me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com.
To grab Lindsey’s book Spirit Vigilante, you’ll find it on Amazon, and you can follow her journey on Instagram @spiritvigilante.
Much love & STRIVE on! – Lee
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What happens when the person you love the most becomes the one you hurt the most? In this powerful conversation, Bryan Power shares how his marriage went from a restraining order to reconciliation — all through the lens of Integrated Attachment Theory.
Bryan opens up about how childhood trauma shaped his behaviour, how emotional chaos tore his marriage apart, and how understanding attachment styles helped him rebuild trust, safety, and connection with his wife. Together, we explore the idea that healing our relationships begins with taking 100% responsibility for our own PARTS.
In this episode:
– The truth about how attachment wounds shape adult relationships
– Why taking responsibility doesn’t mean accepting blame
– How men can lead healing by working on themselves
– The difference between anxious, avoidant, and fearful-avoidant attachment
– How curiosity and compassion can replace the need to be right
– The practical tools Bryan used to rebuild trust and intimacy
– The real reason children trigger our deepest wounds
If you’ve ever wondered whether a broken relationship can be repaired — or if you’re struggling to understand why the same patterns keep repeating — this episode is your blueprint for transformation.
To learn more about Bryan’s work or take the free attachment style quiz, visit www.myrelationshipfail.com.
And if you’re going through relationship struggles and want one-to-one coaching to help rebuild trust, safety, and connection, email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to find out how I can help you.
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When life gets loud, do you reach for connection—or for a coping mechanism?
In this vulnerable conversation, trauma-informed coach Nina Vasquez makes a bold case: most of us aren’t “addicted”… we’re avoiding ourselves.
We explore what it means to stop numbing and start feeling, and how shame, isolation, and disconnection from the body keep us stuck in the same loop.
In this episode, we dive into:
• The difference between isolation and solitude—and why one heals while the other hides.
• How shame keeps you small and disconnected from your truth.
• Why nervous-system safety is the foundation of all healing.
• Body-based tools to release stored emotion—breath, sound, shaking, and movement.
• How mirror work and eye contact rebuild self-trust and compassion.
• The shame–numb–shame spiral behind alcohol, food, and scrolling.
• Simple ways to start living a SELF-led life, AFAF.
Grab Nina’s free nervous system guide: ninavasquezcoaching.com/gifts
If you want personal help to become AFAF, email thestrivemethod@gmail.com to learn more about Lee’s 1:1 and group coaching options.
Much Love & STRIVE On!
Lee
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What if joy isn’t something you wait to feel—but a skill you can practice, share, and scale? In this conversation with The Party Scientist, Jacques Martiquet, we explore how music regulates the nervous system, why psychological safety makes joy contagious, and how connection—not chemistry—creates the moments you remember. We swap stories from festivals, Burning Man, and everyday life to show you simple social risks that turn awkward rooms into communities—without a drop of booze.
Inside:
— Why music + voice prosody can calm your body and open you to connection
— The difference between high-energy hype and the quieter flavours of joy (gratitude, presence, attunement)
— Phones, alcohol, and safety: how “full frontal-lobe” gatherings change everything
— Joy as leadership: lighting up individuals, then groups (communal joy)
— Practical ways to play more—with people—so joy becomes repeatable
A quick invite for STRIVERS: if evenings feel edgy or you’re stuck using alcohol for reward or belonging, STRIVE Foundations gives you 20 bite-size workshops to break the Liquid Lie and build real safety, tribe, and reward—fast. Start today: thestrivemethod.com/foundations
If this episode helps, follow, rate the show, and share it with one person who needs a nudge to find joy without drinking. Much love, and STRIVE on!
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Ever notice how comforting it feels to run to your “safe people” when life gets rough—the ones who nod, agree, and reassure you? For a moment, you feel calmer. But here’s the catch: nothing really changes.
In this episode, I unpack why alcohol is the ultimate echo chamber—always agreeing, never challenging—and how “safe conversations” can quietly keep you stuck. I share personal stories, explore the drama triangle, and reveal why choosing discomfort is the real path to growth.
We’ll talk about echo chambers versus idea labs, how to regulate your nervous system when you feel attacked, and three practical moves to break free from victim mode.
If you’ve ever wondered why the same struggles keep looping, this one’s for you.
If your nervous system feels on edge by 5 pm, chances are you’re running to your own echo chamber—whether that’s a wine glass, a WhatsApp group, or a pub stool. STRIVE Foundations helps you flip that script. Twenty bite-size workshops, one simple truth: alcohol is the Liquid Lie.
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The baby wouldn’t stop crying. We were 26, knackered, and suddenly drowning in wine we never meant to drink.
When parenthood hit, so did the isolation. Nights out turned into nights in, and without even realising it, we brought the pub into the house. One glass became a bottle. Tuesdays felt like Fridays. And before long, drinking wasn’t a choice—it was a ritual.
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I share how being homebound in my twenties made my drinking worse, the subtle shift that happens when alcohol moves from social to medicinal, and the steps you can take to break that cycle before it wrecks more than your evenings.
We’ll cover:
– How “just one glass” at home turns into a hidden pattern.
– Why your PARTS convince you alcohol = connection.
– The truth about what your kids learn when they see you drink.
– Five practical tips to stop drinking at home as a parent.
👉 If you’re starting to notice alcohol creeping into your evenings, especially since becoming a parent, you’re not broken—you’ve been sold the Liquid Lie. STRIVE Foundations is your first step to breaking free. It’s where you’ll learn how to take back control and begin living alcohol-free-as-f***. Join us today—thestrivemethod/foundations
Much love, and STRIVE on!
Lee
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Norm MacDonald was one of comedy’s sharpest minds—and in this rare conversation, he opens up about his relationship with alcohol, how quitting changed his creativity, and why living alcohol-free gave him an edge in life.
You’ll hear Norm’s stories about drinking on stage, what happens when alcohol becomes part of your persona, and why he believed alcohol is “the worst drug of all.” We also explore the myth that booze fuels creativity—and what really happens when you perform with a clear mind.
This is Norm at his most honest and reflective. If you’ve ever wondered what life might look like without alcohol, this episode will give you a glimpse.
🎧 Listen now and share it with someone who needs to hear Norm’s wisdom.
✨ STRIVE Foundations Invitation
If Norm’s words spark something in you, take the next step. STRIVE Foundations is a 20-workshop journey designed to help you question alcohol’s role in your life and start living alcohol-free-as-f***. Begin today at www.thestrivemethod.com/foundations.
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Nothing prepares you for quitting alcohol. Not the books, not the blogs, not the horror stories — nothing.
Most people think 30 days without alcohol will be a nightmare: no fun, no relaxation, no connection. But what if those fears are exaggerated? What if those 30 days aren’t the end of joy, but the beginning of calmness, clarity, courage, and connection?
In this episode, I share what really happened when I quit drinking for 30 days. From blackouts and shame spirals to the eight Cs of SELF, you’ll hear how one decision reshaped my marriage, career, and sense of identity.
💡 If you’re ready to test your own 30 days without alcohol, STRIVE Foundations is the perfect place to start. It’s a guided 30-day container filled with tools, coaching, and community support to help you discover what’s truly possible when alcohol is no longer in the way. Learn more here: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/foundations
This isn’t just my story. It’s an invitation for you to start your 30 days now — and see what’s waiting for you on the other side.
Much love, and STRIVE on!
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What if quitting drinking wasn’t about losing your friends—but about losing your supply? Not alcohol. Not even fun. Supply: that deep hit of approval, belonging, and validation.
When I quit drinking, my biggest fear wasn’t the empty pint glass—it was the empty space where my friends’ approval used to be.
In this episode, I share how my Performer Part ran the show for years, why I chased validation like survival, and how quitting alcohol forced me to face the truth about my need for supply.
You’ll hear how I discovered Alice Miller’s Drama of the Gifted Child, learned about narcissistic supply, and began practicing daily self-mirroring—approving of myself instead of outsourcing worth to others.
This isn’t about losing friends. It’s about reclaiming yourself.
Listen in, and let’s break the cycle together.
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Most people don’t drink because they love alcohol—they drink because they’re hiding from something deeper. And nowhere is this more obvious than in our relationships.
In this episode, inspired by Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In, I explore why so many of us choose partners from PARTS—fear of loneliness, desperation for approval—instead of from SELF. When that happens, alcohol becomes the band-aid that holds together relationships that were never truly built on love or alignment in the first place.
If you’re reaching for the bottle to cope with conflict, numb loneliness, or paper over the cracks of disconnection—this conversation is for you.
Listen in as I break down:
– How insecure attachment styles set us up for painful patterns.
– Why alcohol shows up when relationships feel chaotic.
– Five red flags you may be in the wrong relationship.
– The vow you can take today to start choosing connection from SELF.
If alcohol is hiding the truth about your relationship—and you want to change that—join STRIVE Foundations today at www.thestrivemethod.com/foundations.
You don’t need alcohol to keep the wrong relationship alive—and you don’t need to stay in the wrong relationship just to avoid being alone.
Much love, and STRIVE on!
Lee
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Today’s guest, Susana Carter, is an inspiring example of what it means to turn pain into purpose. An Arizona-based QHHT and Soul Speak practitioner, she works with people to unlock higher levels of consciousness, heal emotional wounds, and live in their truest self. But Susana’s path to this work was anything but easy. She’s walked through childhood trauma, navigated adult heartbreak, and spent years using alcohol to escape—until one August evening, she put down the bottle for good. Eight years later, she’s not only thriving but helping others do the same.
In our conversation, we explore her journey from drinking a bottle of vodka a night to guiding others through deep emotional healing, the challenges of living alcohol-free in a relationship with a partner who still drinks, and the lessons she’s learned about self-responsibility, love, and holding space without losing yourself. If you’ve ever wondered how to stand strong in your sobriety while those around you continue to drink—or how life’s darkest moments can lead to the most profound growth—you’ll find so much wisdom here.
If you want to follow in Susana’s footsteps, join STRIVE Foundations: www.thestrivemethod.com/foundations.
To learn more about Susana Carter’s work, visit: www.susanacarter.com.
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What if the way you talk to yourself isn’t just shaping your inner world—but also the energy of every room you walk into?
In this Coaches Corner episode, I share a powerful story about a man whose self-criticism didn’t just wound him—it disrupted his entire group. You’ll hear how shifting from PARTS-led self-attack to SELF-led compassion transformed not only his nervous system but also everyone around him.
We’ll explore:
– How nervous system awareness reveals when you’ve slipped “below the line.”
– Why your self-talk isn’t harmless—it’s inherited.
– The 3 steps that helped one man stop attacking himself and start healing the room.
– Why healing your nervous system is the real secret to staying alcohol-free-as-f***.
This isn’t just theory. It’s about building integrity, safety, and compassion in every space you enter—starting with how you treat yourself.
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There’s a special kind of fear when you’re in pain and far from home—no language, no map, no one truly seeing you. In this episode, I share a recent health scare in Riga and the deeper lesson it surfaced: when our nervous system is on high alert, we don’t need more instructions… we need to feel held.
You’ll hear the story, the moment I realised I was craving safety—not solutions—and a simple 3-step practice to find steadiness without reaching for a drink:
Name the PART that’s scared.
Find the holding energy (person, memory, space).
From SELF, choose the next best move.
If Safety is one of the six STRIVE needs, this episode is your reminder that it’s an inside job—amplified by the people and spaces that can hold you in the storm. We’ll close with a Daily Vow you can carry into your day.
If this resonates, follow @LeeDavyCoaching for the best alcohol-free content on the planet, and if you’re curious about your drinking—you don’t have to be ready to quit, just ready to look—start here: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/Foundations.
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When you’ve lived your intimate life with alcohol as the social glue, it’s easy to forget what real connection feels like. In this episode, I unpack how the bar–drink–hookup loop rewires your nervous system, blurs your boundaries, and keeps you chasing validation instead of presence. I share my own story of how booze shaped my sexual defaults, the archetypes that fuel risky behaviour, and the simple, grounded practices that help you build intimacy from SELF — no liquid courage required.
We’ll cover how to map your intimacy patterns, meet the PARTS that crave hookups, and practise connection in alcohol-free environments so you can stop rehearsing the wrong script and start attracting people who meet you as you are.
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The moment you think you can “just” have one drink after years alcohol-free, you’ve already lost. Moderation isn’t control—it’s the first crack in the dam.
In this episode, I share my own failed attempt at moderation after three years alcohol-free-as-fuck, the painful Vegas-to-Lion-King wake-up call that ended it, and the deeper truth that moderation is rarely about the drink—it’s about hidden pain. You’ll learn how Internal Family Systems therapy explains the ‘firefighters’ and ‘exiles’ behind relapse, and why you can’t fight them alone.
If moderation feels tempting right now, it’s time to ask what’s really hurting inside. And if you want the tools, awareness, and support to face it head-on without sliding back into the cycle, STRIVE Foundations is where you start.
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You can’t climb a mountain while chained to the valley. If you want to elevate, you’ve got to let go of what’s holding you down — even if it’s familiar, even if it’s comfortable, even if it’s all you’ve ever known.
In this episode, I share how becoming alcohol-free-as-fuck wasn’t just about ditching the drink — it meant dismantling the life that no longer served me. From ending long-term relationships to releasing old identities, I learned that true growth demands separation.
You’ll discover why letting go isn’t loss but liberation, how to meet the fear of separation with SELF-leadership, and the one simple question to ask yourself every day if you want to rise.
🎯 If you’re ready to build a SELF-led life and finally let go of what’s keeping you small, join STRIVE Foundations today: www.thestrivemethod.com/foundations
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What would you do if you suddenly had an extra £8,398 in your pocket? Pay off debt? Treat your kids? Finally book that dream trip?
That’s exactly what I gained when I stopped drinking—and in this episode, I’m breaking down how I did it through a process I call The Reclamation. You’ll learn why the decision to live a SELF-led life doesn’t just change your health—it can transform your finances, relationships, and future.
I’ll share my exact alcohol spend before quitting, the simple framework that helped me stop, and how you can test-drive it yourself with a 30-day challenge that might just give you the biggest financial and emotional return of your life.
🎯 Ready to reclaim your money, time, and freedom?
Join STRIVE Foundations at www.thestrivemethod.com/foundations and start your own Reclamation today.
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The moment you bring your first child home, you think you know what’s coming — until reality hits you like a freight train. For me, it was 24 hours of relentless crying, no sleep, and a crushing feeling that I wasn’t ready. And I wasn’t sober.
In this episode, I share the story of my first night as a father, the contrast between parenting while drinking and parenting while living AFAF, and the lessons I’ve learned about presence, patience, and connection. Whether you’re a dad now or preparing to become one, these insights will help you show up with the energy, patience, and love your children deserve.
We’ll talk about:
✅ Why sobriety is the foundation for presence in fatherhood
✅ How to shift from “I have to” to “I’m blessed to”
✅ Managing your nervous system so you’re the calm in the chaos
✅ Navigating intimacy and connection after a baby arrives
✅ The power of rupture and repair to build trust with your kids
If this episode makes you reflect on how you’re showing up for your children, I invite you to take the next step. Join STRIVE Foundations today and start building the SELF-led life your family deserves: www.thestrivemethod.com/foundations
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You’re not drinking for fun. You’re drinking to feel like you’re enough.
But no matter how many glasses you pour, the feeling never sticks—because alcohol can’t fix a childhood wound.
In today’s episode, we explore one of the most powerful workshops inside STRIVE Foundations: Why We Never Feel Good Enough. Whether you drink at the pub to fit in or alone to silence the shame, this episode is a wake-up call.
Lee shares his own story of being bullied as a child and how that early experience shaped a PART of him that never felt worthy. That PART later reached for wine, not because of weakness, but because of a deep, unspoken pain.
If you’ve ever been afraid to tell someone you’re quitting alcohol, if you’ve ever used booze to feel “normal,” or if you’ve ever felt like a burden—this is for you.
This episode isn’t about stopping drinking.
It’s about understanding why you started.
It’s about healing.
It’s about remembering who you are underneath the mask.
🎯 Curious about your drinking? You don’t have to be ready to quit. You just have to be ready to look.
Start here: www.thestrivemethod.com/foundations
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If words can change water, what are they doing to your body?
In this episode, I share how a simple tax bill triggered an avalanche of internal shame—and what that moment taught me about the power of self-talk. We explore the science behind neuroception, how your nervous system picks up threat without a single word, and how even your tone and breath can fracture or soothe the people around you.
This isn’t just about calming your system. It’s about repairing the ripple effect of your energy in every conversation, relationship, and room you enter.
If your inner voice feels like it’s at war with you, it’s time to create a new relationship with yourself.
🎯 Learn how inside STRIVE Foundations: www.thestrivemethod.com/foundations
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What if addiction wasn’t a flaw… but a pattern trying to protect you?
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with trauma-informed coach and feminine embodiment leader Rachelle Luv Raku to explore the link between trauma, addiction, and emotional expression—and how the very PARTS of us that seem “mad” might be the ones trying to bring us home.
We dive into the deeper roots of why we drink, what it really takes to feel safe, and how our addiction to fixing ourselves might be the most invisible trap of all.
If you’ve ever wondered:
– Why do I keep snapping at the people I love?
– Why do I feel alive… only when I’m doing something destructive?
– Why do I sabotage when life starts going well?
…this episode will hit you in the gut and in the heart.
Rachelle shares her own journey through the party scene, deep shame, and the embodied path that helped her reclaim her voice, her nervous system, and her feminine fire.
This one is juicy. Wild. Real. And full of invitations for you to come home to yourSELF.
🎯 Ready to look at your relationship with alcohol through a trauma-informed lens?
Join us at thestrivemethod.com/foundations
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Ever feel like you’re just pretending to have it all together? That any moment now, someone’s going to realise you’re not as capable or confident as you look?
That’s imposter syndrome.
And it’s the part of you that says, “You’re not good enough,” “You don’t belong here,” or “You’ll fail anyway, so why try?”
In today’s episode, I dive into the roots of imposter syndrome—from my own childhood wounds to the daily battles that still surface when I coach, lead, and live AFAF.
And if you’ve ever poured a drink to silence that voice…
If you’ve held yourself back from living, loving, or leading…
This episode is for you.
I’ll show you how to stop fighting the part of you that feels like a fraud—and start listening to it with compassion.
Let’s dismantle the lie that says you’re not enough.
Let’s get above the line.
STRIVE Foundations is here for you when you’re ready to rewrite the story. You don’t need to be sure. You don’t need to be confident. You just need to be curious.
🎯 Curious about your drinking?
Start here: www.thestrivemethod.com/foundations
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Much love, and STRIVE on.
Lee
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If you feel stuck in a loop—repeating the same habits, making the same mistakes, attracting the same chaos—this episode is for you.
Inspired by a powerful quote from Preston Smiles’ Spiritual Millionaire, I explore one of the most brutal truths you’ll ever face: you’re already a master… just maybe of the wrong things.
You don’t need a crystal ball to see your future.
Just look at what you practise.
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, we’ll explore:
• Why your daily habits are silently shaping your entire reality
• The hidden reason you feel like you’re losing at life
• What it means to practise your way into a new identity
• Why alcohol is not the problem—but your rehearsed response to life is
• How to flip your daily practice and reclaim your SELF
This one cuts deep—and it might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.
🎯 Curious about your drinking? You don’t have to be ready to quit—just ready to look.
Start here: www.thestrivemethod.com/foundations
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You gave up alcohol for nine months to protect your baby—so why do doctors and midwives tell you it’s okay to start again while breastfeeding?
This episode exposes the dangerous myth that alcohol and breast milk can safely mix. We’re not here to shame—we’re here to tell the truth.
If alcohol passes into your bloodstream, it passes into your milk. And if your baby drinks that milk, they feel the effects. Less feeding. Less sleep. More stress. And long-term? Potential delays in development.
We also explore something deeper:
Even if it’s not in the milk… it’s still in the room. Your child sees everything.
So if you’ve been feeling conflicted, this episode isn’t here to judge—it’s here to help you find clarity.
You’ve already shown your strength. Now let’s help you keep it.
If you’re a new mum, pregnant, or planning to be, STRIVE Foundations can help you navigate this journey without alcohol.
You don’t have to be ready to quit—just ready to look.
➡️ Visit thestrivemethod.com/foundations
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They told us alcohol was fun. That it brought people together. That it made love deeper, sex better, grief bearable.
But they never told us it could destroy our families.
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on The Liquid Lie—the first workshop inside STRIVE Foundations. This isn’t just another podcast about not drinking. This is a wake-up call. A chance to see the stories we’ve been spoon-fed since childhood for what they really are: programming designed to keep us small, silent, and stuck.
We’ll explore how the Liquid Lie nearly ruined my marriage, how I broke free, and how you can too—even if you’re not ready to quit.
Because here’s the truth:
Your desire to drink isn’t your fault.
But it is your responsibility.
So let’s take the first step together—no pressure to stop, no shame if you’re not there yet. Just curiosity, courage, and a willingness to look.
🎯 Ready to question the story you’ve been told about alcohol?
Start here: thestrivemethod.com/foundations
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The other day, I caught my daughter lying about stealing sweets—and it hit me hard.
Not because of the sweets.
But because I recognised the pattern. The same energy I once brought into parenting—command and control, dominance and fear—is the energy I used to bring into my own inner world. Especially when I wanted a drink.
In this episode, I explore how our reactions to our children mirror our reactions to our PARTS… and why both need more curiosity, not condemnation.
This one’s for you if you’ve ever said, “I hate that part of me—it ruins everything.”
You don’t need a perfect script.
You need the right energy.
You don’t need to fight the PART that wants a drink.
You need to lead it.
🎯 Want to stop being at war with your own mind?
Start here: thestrivemethod.com/foundations
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🎧 Ever since you stopped drinking (or started thinking about it), your relationship feels different.
Not broken. Not doomed. Just… real—maybe for the first time.
In this raw and revealing episode, I sit down with relationship coach and Master Coach Megan Thoma to explore the uncomfortable—but liberating—truth:
✨ When you remove alcohol, the mask comes off.
✨ When the mask comes off, the performance ends.
✨ And when the performance ends? That’s when love finally begins.
We talk about the real reasons people hide in relationships, how alcohol keeps us disconnected from our needs, and what it takes to finally be seen without the numbing.
Whether you’re single, married, or stuck somewhere in between—if you’re getting honest about your relationship with alcohol, this conversation will open your eyes to everything else that’s been waiting to heal.
🔥 Curious about your drinking? You don’t have to be ready to quit.
You just have to be ready to look.
Start here: thestrivemethod.com/foundations
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They told us to wait.
Wait until we were 18.
Wait until we were “adults.”
Wait until we’d earned our place in the tribe.
But what exactly were we waiting for?
In today’s episode, I dive into the twisted logic of the legal drinking age—and how it doesn’t protect us from alcohol, it prepares us for alcohol reliance. We explore how the moment you’re told to wait, your PARTS start craving what’s forbidden. How the rite of passage becomes a rite of programming. And how the Liquid Lie wraps itself around our sense of identity long before we ever take a sip.
This isn’t just about laws—it’s about the culture that shapes our beliefs, our behaviour, and our sense of belonging.
If you’ve ever felt like alcohol made you someone—or feared who you’d be without it—this one’s for you.
Listen now and reclaim your story.
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Ever looked at your friends and wondered, “How did we even become friends?”
I didn’t—until I stopped drinking. And when I did, everything changed.
This International Friendship Day, we’re unpacking the messy truth about relationships built under the influence. Not just alcohol, but cultural pressure, emotional hunger, and the desperate human need to belong—even if it means betraying ourselves.
I’ll share how quitting alcohol triggered a friendship reckoning, what PARTS of us cling to relationships out of fear, and why some connections aren’t meant to follow us into our alcohol-free life.
Let’s get honest about the friendships that no longer serve us—and how we open the door to ones that do.
Because you’re not losing friends.
You’re losing masks.
And what you’ll find underneath… is real connection.
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What if I told you ayahuasca might be just another form of alcohol?
Not chemically. But energetically. Intentionally.
In this episode, I reflect on a series of videos from my mentor Preston Smiles about the beauty—and the danger—of plant medicine. I don’t speak as an expert on psychedelics. But I do speak as someone who’s helped thousands break free from alcohol’s grip.
And what I see today is that too many people are replacing one Liquid Lie with another.
Because it’s not about the substance. It’s about the state you’re in when you choose it.
So ask yourself:
Are you reaching for something from SELF?
Or are you still hoping to be rescued?
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You’re trying to be kind.
But you keep snapping.
You want to connect.
But you keep pushing people away.
It’s not because you’re a bad person. It’s because your nervous system is fried—and if you don’t heal it, love can’t land. Not in your marriage. Not with your kids. Not even with yourself.
In this episode, I share a powerful quote from Spiritual Millionaire by Preston Smiles—and unpack what it means to lead with love, even when everything in your body is screaming to protect.
You’ll learn how to identify the PARTS of you that panic, how to regulate your system in real time, and why the deepest intimacy begins not with another—but with SELF.
Whether you’re struggling in your marriage, your friendships, or your relationship with alcohol, this episode could shift everything.
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Imagine this: your father dies from alcohol. You nearly lose yourself to it too. And then—without a blink—you build your fortune selling it. That’s what California Governor Gavin Newsom did. And Stephen Bartlett? He let it slide without a single challenge.
This is the Deaf Effect. It’s how the Liquid Lie survives—through silence, contradiction, and collective denial.
In this episode, I break down how this psychological phenomenon stops millions from ever facing the truth about alcohol… even when it’s screaming in their face.
We’re not here to judge Bartlett or Newsom. We’re here to turn the mirror inward.
Because the Deaf Effect isn’t just “out there.”
It’s in us.
Let’s talk about the gap between what we know—and how we live.
STRIVER, if you want to live a SELF-led life, AFAF—this one’s essential listening.
Listen in. Reflect. And if it lands, leave a comment saying:
“Today, I will not drink.”
Much love, and STRIVE on.
Lee
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You think you’re in control when you pour that glass—but what if you’re not?
In today’s episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, we dive deep into The Power of Choice, one of the most transformative workshops inside the STUCK Phase of the STRIVE Method. You’ll learn how most people aren’t actually choosing to drink—they’re obeying PARTS of themselves rooted in fear, shame, and habit.
Lee shares a personal story of quitting caffeine without struggle—and reveals how that ease came from SELF, not from a desperate PART trying to prove something. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “choosing” to drink, this episode will challenge that belief at its core.
By the end, you’ll have a new lens for every decision you make—and the tools to reclaim your sovereignty.
🎧 Let’s unmask the lie that’s been keeping you stuck.
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You don’t need to hit rock bottom to be stuck.
In fact, some of the hardest people to help—the ones who stall the longest, question themselves the most, and carry their suffering in silence—are the ones who are “pretty good” at life.
In this Coach’s Corner episode, Lee shares real stories from STRIVERS who’ve mastered survival but haven’t yet chosen transformation. They’re not in hell, but they’re not in heaven either. They’re stuck in the purgatory of “not that bad.”
You’ll meet James, a successful man who’s done everything right—except decide what he really wants. And Lee reflects on his own journey through comfort, status, and poker fame… and the hidden cost of never making a true choice.
If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’m doing okay… I don’t need to change,” this episode is your wake-up call.
🎯 The absence of catastrophe doesn’t mean the presence of peace.
🧱 Ambivalence is resistance dressed in comfort.
🔥 “Not that bad” might be your biggest obstacle to becoming who you’re meant to be.
🧭 Clarity starts when you stop justifying a life you don’t love.
Rate and review the show if this one hit home—and if you’re done with dabbling and ready to decide, email Lee at thestrivemethod@gmail.com with the words “I’m ready.”
Much love, and STRIVE on.
For 20 years, I thought I’d die a railway man. Not because I loved the job—but because I was too numb to dream of anything else.
In today’s episode, I take you back to the days when alcohol convinced me to play it safe. To stay small. To stick to the script society handed me.
But once I became alcohol-free as fuck, the path I thought was permanent? It cracked wide open.
Poker player. Podcast host. Filmmaker. Coach.
All of those versions of me were buried under the identity of “railway man.” And they only came to life when I stopped drinking.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a story that isn’t yours… this one’s for you.
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We’ve been told that booze brings us closer. That bonding with mates means beers, bars, and banter. But what if that was never true?
In this powerful episode, Lee peels back the layers of masculine connection and reveals how alcohol is a mask—not a bridge. From footy matches to pub pool nights, he shares his own journey of discovering that real friendship begins when the pints disappear and the truth is allowed in.
If you’ve ever wondered why your relationships feel hollow without a drink in your hand, this one’s for you.
Let’s unlearn the Liquid Lie—and start building real brotherhood.
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If a pint of Guinness causes cancer, wouldn’t you want to know?
Ireland passed a law in 2018 requiring all alcohol bottles to carry health warnings by 2026—truths like “Alcohol causes cancer.” But under pressure from U.S. trade threats, they’ve decided to delay until 2029. Why? To protect whiskey exports.
This episode isn’t about policy—it’s about how deep the Liquid Lie runs. When governments choose silence over science, it’s not just disappointing. It’s deadly.
Let’s unpack why alcohol still gets a free pass—and what choosing a SELF-led life really means in a world built to keep you drinking.
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If I handed you a magic button that could erase alcohol from your life forever… would you press it?
Most people say yes—until they realise what they’re losing.
In today’s Book Highlight episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I explore a quote from Spiritual Millionaire by Preston Smiles that challenges our assumptions about alcohol and safety. This one’s all about the payoff—the hidden reason you haven’t let go, even though alcohol is wrecking your life.
Because quitting isn’t about willpower.
It’s about honesty.
You’ll learn how to uncover the real reason you’re stuck, how to use the “Magic Button” technique from CBT, and why your PARTS would rather protect you than free you. This one will hit a nerve—and that’s exactly the point.
Let’s get radically honest together.
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You’re lying beside someone you love—but it feels like you’re on different planets.
For STRIVERS, touch isn’t just about sex. It’s about being seen. And sometimes, the deeper hunger is for intimacy, presence, and validation—not another glass of wine to soften the rejection.
In today’s episode, I share a raw personal story about how alcohol, pestering, and resentment nearly cost me real connection—and how choosing SELF over pressure transformed my marriage.
Whether you’re single and craving touch, or in a relationship where sex feels transactional, this episode offers a radical reframe: intimacy starts within.
And alcohol? It was never the answer.
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Is the chaos of the world hijacking your nervous system?
In this powerful episode, Lee Davy breaks down the invisible weight of fear, doom-scrolling, and global anxiety—and how it keeps us drinking. He shares how a single quote cracked open a deeper truth: “You can be aware, but not interested.”
Through the lens of Internal Family Systems and the STRIVE Method, you’ll learn how fear can knock you out of your SELF—and how to find your way back to presence, power, and peace.
If you’ve ever poured a drink to drown out the headlines… this one’s for you.
Listen in and reclaim your window of tolerance.
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You’re the “nice one.” The “helpful one.” The one who never rocks the boat.
But here’s the truth: every time you say yes out of fear, you abandon yourself.
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I explore the invisible cost of people-pleasing—especially when alcohol is involved. From parenting moments with my daughter Zia to money conversations with my wife Liza, I reveal how my fear of conflict used to rule my life—and how I reclaimed my voice by learning to say no with love.
This isn’t about being selfish. It’s about restoring your integrity.
It’s about dropping the fear-driven yes… and choosing a boundary from SELF.
You’ll learn the difference between conscious kindness and covert self-betrayal, and why honouring your truth—especially in social settings—is one of the most courageous things you can do.
If you’ve ever poured a drink you didn’t want, stayed at a party you didn’t enjoy, or said yes just to avoid being judged… this one’s for you.
Much love—and STRIVE on!
Lee
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When Thad Wong moved in with his future wife, his secret relationship with alcohol was exposed—and everything changed.
In this deeply reflective conversation, Thad shares how he went from numbing the pain of “not being enough” with alcohol and marijuana to building a life of spiritual connection and embodied strength through internal martial arts and the 12 steps.
We dive into the heart of wu wei, the Chinese concept of effortless action, and how Thad’s practice of qigong and Bagua Zhang helped him shift from doing to being. He opens up about surrender, rebuilding trust, and why healing requires facing your inner dragons—not just quitting alcohol.
If you’re stuck in the loop of overachieving, overthinking, or overdrinking—this one’s for you.
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You wake up with a pounding head, your stomach in revolt, your Sunday in ruins—and you call it normal. But what if your hangover isn’t a side effect… but the entire point?
In today’s episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I pull back the curtain on the madness we’ve normalised: choosing to poison ourselves for a memory we barely remember, then laughing about it like it’s some kind of badge of honour. From Stereophonics gigs to vomit-streaked bedsheets, I share a personal story of what it means to wake up to the Liquid Lie—and what freedom really looks like.
If you’ve ever planned your weekend around being sick, this one’s for you.
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It doesn’t happen all at once.
Your child doesn’t rebel.
They vanish.
Little by little—at school, at practice, behind the bathroom door—they stop being who they are and start becoming who the world wants them to be. And most of us never notice… until it’s too late.
In honour of World Youth Skills Day, this episode goes deeper than coding or AI. It explores the quiet death of self-worth that leads our children to wear masks, people-please, and eventually drink to fit in.
We unpack The Echo—that flicker of truth that follows every performance—and how, as parents, we can either help our kids hear it… or teach them to ignore it.
And it all starts with us.
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You can’t have what you want—but you can experience what you have.
This Preston Smiles quote stopped me in my tracks during one of my hardest seasons. I was stuck in fear, chasing the illusion of a “better future”… only to realise that everything I wanted was already around me—love, connection, enoughness.
In today’s episode, I invite you to stop searching for a feeling tomorrow and start noticing what’s already real—today.
Because the truth is, if you’re too focused on your future, you’re missing the people who love you now.
Let’s stop trying to fix emotional pain with material goals—and instead, learn to feel the love that’s already here.
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What happens when a man loses his throne?
Not in some fantasy kingdom—but in the real world. When the job goes. The marriage ends. The body breaks down. The identity crumbles.
Today’s episode is dedicated to Stan’s father—a man who lost his eyesight, his sense of worth, and ultimately, his life. But it’s not just his story. It’s the story of thousands of men silently collapsing behind the bottle.
We explore how legacy burdens shape masculine worth, why alcohol so often steps in when purpose disappears, and what it means to reclaim your kingdom by living from SELF—not status.
This one’s for every man who’s ever wondered, “Who am I if I can’t provide?”
And for every woman who’s ever loved him.
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It’s World Population Day—a time to worry about overcrowded hospitals, ageing societies, and resource collapse. But don’t stress… alcohol’s already solving the problem.
One drink, one fall, one suicide at a time.
In this short but savage episode, I unpack how alcohol isn’t just harming the drinker—it’s quietly shaving down our global numbers, one hospital admission at a time. From overloaded A&Es to violent assaults and sexual abuse, the data doesn’t lie: the liquid lie is a slow-motion culling, hidden in plain sight.
If you care about your kids, your future, or the people still waiting in hospital corridors—listen to this.
And then take the vow.
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Did alcohol ever turn you into someone you didn’t recognise? For me, it wasn’t just the booze—it was the way I reacted to everything. Bees. Noise. People. I was a pressure cooker with no release valve.
On International Don’t Step on a Bee Day, I’m sharing the story of how giving up alcohol helped me reclaim my attention, my nervous system, and my humanity. This episode isn’t just about bees—it’s about presence.
✅ What you’ll learn in this episode:
– Why alcohol shrinks your window of tolerance
– How presence (not perfection) is the first sign of healing
– How being AFAF helps you stop reacting and start responding
This one’s about clarity. Breath. And noticing the sting before you squash it.
If you’ve been running on autopilot… it’s time to look around.
🎧 Ready to reclaim your attention?
Try STRIVE Foundations today—email thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.
Subscribe, rate, and review if this episode resonated. Share it with a STRIVER who’s still swatting at life instead of breathing through it.
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You wake up with a pounding heart, a foggy memory, and a sinking feeling in your gut.
“Did I say something I regret?”
“Did I break a promise?”
“Why did I drink again?”
That’s the regret spiral—and it’s brutal.
In today’s episode, I walk you through 5 tools that can help you stop spiralling and start repairing. From radical compassion to healthy responsibility, you’ll learn how to transform regret into integrity and move one step closer to living a SELF-led life, alcohol-free-as-fuck.
This one’s for the STRIVER who wants to stop waking up ashamed—and start waking up aligned.
Let’s get you out of that spiral.
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You stopped drinking, but you still can’t stop doing.
You grind through the weekends, chase one more task, skip rest, and call it “purpose.” But what if that’s not your SELF talking?
In this deeply personal episode, Lee Davy flips the script on hustle culture and exposes the hidden firefighter that drives overworking long after the alcohol is gone. It’s not passion. It’s panic. It’s not productivity. It’s protection.
Lee reveals how his workaholism was never about ambition—it was a trauma response in disguise. If you’ve ever skipped rest because “you can’t afford to stop,” this episode is for you.
We talk about:
– How childhood shame becomes adult hustle
– Why you’re not lazy—you’re scared to be still
– How to tell if your work ethic is a PART, not your SELF
– The cost of overworking on your relationships
– A powerful vow to break the cycle today
This one isn’t about time management.
It’s about soul reclamation.
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What if the problem isn’t your drinking, your spending, or your spirals—but your nervous system’s capacity to hold pain, joy, and truth?
In this powerful conversation, Preston Smiles—author, coach, and embodiment guide—joins Lee to challenge the hustle-addicted, trauma-avoiding way most of us have been conditioned to live. Together, they explore how early childhood wounds, societal approval traps, and unresolved shame shrink our emotional capacity and drive our escape behaviours.
From redefining success beyond money to unpacking our deepest secrets with safe humans, this episode is a deep dive into nervous system regulation, somatic healing, and the REAL path to spiritual wealth.
Whether you’re caught in a loop of doing, numbing, or seeking validation, Preston offers a new model: being, breathing, and belonging.
Listen, if you’re ready to:
– Understand why your nervous system snaps under pressure
– Expand your capacity to feel joy, grief, and everything in between
– Heal shame and secrets you’ve buried for years
– Build trust when it feels impossible
– Live from truth, not trauma
Preston doesn’t offer tips. He offers transformation.
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You say you’ve moved on. That you’ve forgiven. But your body? Your breath? Your triggers? They tell a different story.
In today’s episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I explore the hidden cost of unforgiveness—especially the kind that’s directed at you. The version of you who stayed too long. Who drank to survive. Who tried to hold it all together while silently falling apart.
We’ve been sold a lie: that forgiveness is letting someone else off the hook.
But real forgiveness?
It’s about letting you off the hook.
Because alcohol didn’t just numb the pain—it numbed the truth. And that truth needs to be met with compassion, not control.
Let’s rewrite the old story your PARTS are still carrying.
Let’s return to SELF.
🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:
– Why alcohol often masks unresolved self-blame
– How unforgiveness can keep you stuck in the past
– The simple practice that helps you forgive yourself
– Why forgiveness is power—not passivity
And remember: you don’t need a drink.
You need you.
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Have you ever kissed someone… and felt lonelier afterwards?
Today’s episode isn’t about the cute kind of kissing. It’s about the kind you regret. The kind that didn’t feel safe. The kind that happened while alcohol whispered, “Go on—you deserve this.”
Whether you’re still drinking or years into an alcohol-free life, this conversation is essential.
Because intimacy doesn’t start in the bedroom.
It starts with presence.
And when you’re not in SELF, you’re not kissing from truth—you’re kissing from trauma.
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I share the difference between PARTS-kissing and SELF-kissing, how alcohol hijacks your most intimate moments, and what it takes to kiss, touch, and love from a place of sovereignty and connection.
If you’ve ever confused validation for love…
If you’ve ever looked back on a kiss and wondered, “What was I thinking?”…
If you want to feel safe in your body before you feel close to someone else…
This episode is for you.
And it just might change the way you kiss—forever.
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Imagine arsonists launching a fire safety campaign. That’s exactly what it feels like when alcohol giants like Diageo, AB InBev, and Pernod Ricard team up with Meta, Uber Eats, and TikTok to lead a “responsible drinking” coalition. Sounds noble, right? But peel back the layers, and it’s nothing more than PR spin—designed to soften a deadly truth.
In today’s episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I dismantle the myth of “responsible drinking,” expose the illusion of “responsible marketing,” and challenge you to see the alcohol economy for what it truly is: a tightly woven web of profit, manipulation, and social conditioning.
This is not about moderation.
This is about honesty.
And it starts with naming the Liquid Lie.
🎧 Today’s episode uncovers:
– Why “harm reduction” campaigns distract from the real danger
– How alcohol marketing glamorises poison while pretending to promote wellness
– Five signs Big Alcohol is manipulating you without you even realising
– A STRIVER’s call to live from truth, not illusion
Much love, and STRIVE on!
Lee
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You wave the flag. You fire up the grill. You pop open a drink… because that’s how you’re supposed to celebrate, right?
But what if that drink isn’t celebration—it’s control?
What if your subconscious still believes:
“I need alcohol to feel free.”
In this July 4th episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, Lee Davy confronts the hidden dependency behind our holiday rituals.
He shares the personal story of a 4th of July relapse, unpacks the Liquid Lie, and shows you how to build real independence—not with willpower, but with preparation, presence, and practice.
✅ What you’ll learn in today’s episode:
– Why drinking on Independence Day might prove you’re not free
– How to prepare for parties without pressure
– Why embodiment—not just insight—breaks the Liquid Lie
– The simple vow that can change how you show up this holiday
Today isn’t just another BBQ.
It’s a chance to live from SELF.
Much love, and STRIVE on!
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A pint. A photograph. A father’s approval.
What if your first drink wasn’t about the alcohol at all—but about being seen?
In this powerful episode, I reflect on a single, blurry photo from my childhood. I was 14, holding a pint, trying to become a man. But what I really wanted was my dad’s love.
This story isn’t just mine. It’s a quiet legacy passed down from father to son, mother to daughter—wrapped in lager, silence, and the Liquid Lie.
You’ll see how one pint became a shortcut to manhood, how alcohol stood in for connection, and how we can lead our kids differently.
If you’ve ever wondered where your drinking story really began… this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen now—and join the movement to lead a SELF-led life, AFAF.
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You ever try to quit drinking and end up thinking, “What the hell is wrong with me?”
You’re not broken. You’re not weak. You’re just fighting the wrong enemy.
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I reveal the truth about resistance—why it keeps you stuck, and why willpower has nothing to do with it. I take you back to a story from the railways, a moment when I quit smoking without a single craving for 25 years—not because I tried harder, but because I led from SELF.
This episode is about the war we wage with our protectors. About why shaming yourself never works. And about what happens when you stop yelling at your resistance… and start listening to it instead.
If you’ve ever relapsed and blamed yourself…
If you’ve ever said, “I know better, but I just can’t stop…”
This one’s for you.
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Ever find yourself barking at your partner, then hating yourself for it?
I’ve been there—yelling in the kitchen, slamming doors, watching my marriage teeter on the edge… all while trying to convince myself I was “working on it.”
But I wasn’t working on it.
I was drinking through it.
And here’s the truth: you can’t fix your relationship with alcohol in the mix. You can’t talk to your partner like an adult when your PARTS are throwing a tantrum. And you can’t expect their compassion when you’ve lost access to yours.
In this episode, I share a hard-earned lesson that saved my marriage and reshaped every conflict I now face:
When adults argue, it’s usually two scared kids shouting through grown-up mouths.
And the way out? Learn to speak like your partner is eight years old.
Not with condescension—but with compassion. With presence. With SELF.
If you’re alcohol-free—or trying to be—but still blowing up over bullshit, this one’s for you.
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When the alcohol stops… the sugar often starts. But why?
In this eye-opening conversation with Mike Collins—aka The Sugar-Free Man—we explore the hidden trap that catches so many people after they stop drinking: sugar. Mike breaks down how sugar hijacks the brain, soothes our wounds, and becomes the silent saboteur of our emotional health.
We talk dopamine, parenting, oat milk lattes, the emotional meaning of tea, and how generational sugar rituals keep us stuck. Whether you’re trying to quit sugar, curious if you should, or just tired of the back-and-forth battle, this episode offers deep insight and a pathway to real, lasting freedom.
You don’t have to live on a rollercoaster of cravings. You can be free.
🎧 Listen in to discover:
– Why sugar is often your first addiction, not your last
– The dopamine deception behind cravings
– How sugar sneaks in as a socially acceptable emotional crutch
– Why bread may be worse than you think
– How to raise sugar-conscious kids without going full monk
– And the one step to take before you try quitting sugar
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about liberation.
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You’re feeling great on a first date—until they ask: “What are you drinking?”
Suddenly, the menu becomes a minefield. Do you soften the truth? Pretend you “barely drink”? Order a fake G&T?
In today’s episode, I reveal why your drink order isn’t just about thirst—it’s a litmus test for how deeply you’re living from SELF. From dodging the “I rarely drink” trap to owning your chamomile like it’s top-shelf champagne, we’re rewriting the rules of alcohol-free dating.
Because clarity isn’t awkward. It’s sexy. And your sovereignty? That’s the whole vibe.
If you’re dating while AFAF, this episode will save you hours of confusion—and years of regret.
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You’ve stopped drinking—but the ritual remains. The bottle. The reward. The quiet moment that’s supposed to say, “You made it.” Only now it’s Heineken 0.0 instead of Stella.
But what if that ‘safe’ substitute is doing the same job the old poison did—soothing the PART that doesn’t want to feel?
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I explore the emotional truth behind alcohol-free drinks. For some—especially single mums navigating stress, loneliness, and judgment—these drinks can be a bridge to something better. A moment of calm. A safety net.
But for others? It’s a rebrand. A ritual that keeps you stuck.
If you’re wondering whether you’re truly healing—or just hiding—this one’s for you.
We cover:
– Why some alcohol-free drinks are helpful stepping stones
– How to spot when you’re using them to avoid discomfort
– The sneaky rituals that keep you in PARTs-led patterns
– How your body might be rejecting the crutch before your brain catches up
– What real reward looks like in a SELF-led life, AFAF
You don’t need to panic. You just need to get honest.
Hit play and let’s find out—who’s really making the choice? You… or a PART just begging for peace?
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You ever notice how nobody says they’re addicted to brushing their teeth? Or eating toast? But drink alcohol every day and still say you’re “fine”? That’s the power of the Liquid Lie—and its favourite trick is convincing you there’s no problem unless you’re an “addict.”
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I challenge the addiction label and ask a more radical question:
What if you’re not addicted at all?
What if you’re just… on autopilot?
I share my own journey from drinking daily to living a SELF-led life, AFAF—not because I “hit bottom,” but because I finally woke up to the truth:
Habit doesn’t mean harmless.
Automatic doesn’t mean authentic.
If you’ve ever wondered why you drink on Tuesday nights…
If you’re sick of diagnosing yourself instead of reclaiming your power…
Then this one’s for you.
This episode will help you name the pattern, break the sequence, and choose—finally, consciously—from SELF.
Listen now.
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It’s the International Day Against Drug Abuse… and alcohol didn’t even make the list.
Why? Because society doesn’t treat it like a drug. And that’s exactly how the Liquid Lie survives.
In today’s episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I expose the most dangerous substance masquerading as normal: alcohol. You’ll learn why alcohol causes more deaths than cocaine, heroin, and meth combined—and yet still gets passed around at weddings like it’s a gift.
It’s not.
It’s a drug. And the more we deny that truth, the more power it has.
So let’s name it, shame it, and leave it behind.
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Ever found yourself beating yourself up after a small mistake?
You miss a workout. Snap at a loved one. Lose focus at work.
And suddenly, the voice kicks in:
“You’re pathetic. You always screw it up.”
That voice isn’t just cruel.
It’s your Inner Judge.
And it might be sabotaging your sobriety.
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I break down how that harsh inner critic feeds shame, triggers alcohol use, and blocks you from living a SELF-led life.
You’ll learn how to spot the Judge, respond with compassion, and build real self-trust without needing a drink to escape your failures.
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This podcast is for anyone who’s ready to stop drinking, heal their self-worth, and finally feel proud of who they are—without alcohol.
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You’re not paranoid.
The Liquid Lie is watching you.
It knows what you click.
It knows what you linger on.
And it knows how to sell alcohol—without ever mentioning alcohol.
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I reveal how the Liquid Lie has evolved into digital mind control. From Gmail ads to superhero movies, it’s not just selling booze—it’s programming you to crave it.
But awareness is the antidote.
Tune in to learn how to spot the manipulation, reclaim your attention, and live a SELF-led life, AFAF—where your nervous system isn’t hijacked by dopamine bait and your identity isn’t outsourced to algorithms.
Listen now to reclaim your feed, your mind, and your power.
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You’re not imagining it.
The tension. The fear. The gnawing sense that something’s off.
Living with someone who drinks can make you question your sanity.
You want to be supportive, patient, strong—but deep down, you don’t feel safe.
In this episode, Lee Davy rips the lid off the unspoken reality of living with a drinker.
You’ll learn how the Liquid Lie keeps partners trapped in cycles of blame, confusion, and fear—and how to shift the dynamic without losing yourSELF.
This one is for the STRIVERS quietly suffering, thinking they’re the problem.
You’re not.
You’re just not safe.
Listen to learn:
— Why your boundaries matter more than their promises
— The difference between loving communication and control
— What to do when they won’t stop drinking—but you won’t stop loving yourself
It’s time to stop shrinking and start choosing you.
Much love, and STRIVE on!
Lee
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You want to be alcohol-free-as-fuck.
You want it to feel light. Joyful. Liberating.
But your relationship feels like a war zone.
You flinch when they speak.
You numb out when they touch you.
And when things get tense, your PARTS whisper, “I deserve a drink.”
Sound familiar?
After 15 years of helping people live SELF-led lives, I’ve learned this truth:
Your relationship with alcohol is often a mirror of your relationship with relationship itself.
In this episode, I unpack the three relationship models most STRIVERS get trapped in—and how each one quietly fuels alcohol use.
We’ll cover:
– Why most of us are stuck in legacy burdens from our parents
– How the “good guy” 50/50 model kills intimacy
– What the 80/80 model looks like in real life—and why it starts with YOU
– The real reason alcohol starts to look like a solution
– What to do if your partner refuses to do their work
If you’re trying to be AFAF while your relationship’s a mess, this one’s for you.
Subscribe. Rate. Share it with someone brave enough to look at love through a new lens.
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You’re at a wedding…
They’re laughing over wine.
You’re swirling sparkling water—and silently spiralling.
That voice inside you says:
“Why do they get to drink—and I don’t?”
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, Lee Davy breaks down what’s really going on when we feel resentful that others can drink “normally.” Spoiler: it’s not about them. It’s about the PART of you that still believes you’re missing out.
You’ll learn how to meet resentment with compassion, how to reconnect to your SELF, and how to stop using someone else’s illusion to betray your truth.
In this episode:
– Why resentment is a red flag from PARTS, not a signal from truth
– The five-step path to transform resentment into SELF-leadership
– How to release the myth of “normal drinking” once and for all
– Practical ways to meet unmet needs without turning to alcohol
You’re not the one being punished.
You’re the one breaking free.
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What if your peace depends on someone else’s buzz?
In this episode, I’m speaking to anyone who’s alcohol-free-as-fuck but still living with a drinker. And here’s the twist—sometimes, when they drink, they soften. They touch more. Laugh more. Love more. And part of you likes it.
That’s not weakness. That’s conditioning.
And it’s costing you your SELF.
If you find yourself hoping for their next glass—not because you want to drink, but because you want them to become softer, safer, sweeter—then this episode is for you.
You’ll learn how to shift from the outside-in life to the inside-out life—where connection doesn’t depend on sedation, and where intimacy isn’t performance, but presence.
Hit play, STRIVER. And take your power back.
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Here’s a hard truth no one’s talking about:
75% of sexual assaults involve alcohol.
Most perpetrators are men.
And most of them were drinking.
That’s not a coincidence.
That’s not a cultural quirk.
That’s a crisis.
In this episode, I explore how the Liquid Lie hijacks our integrity—especially in moments of high emotion and low inhibition. I talk about what happens when alcohol fuels desire faster than your conscience can catch up… and why real leadership starts with staying sober.
This isn’t about policing men—it’s about showing them a better way.
A SELF-led way.
Because when we ditch the bottle, we get our boundaries back.
And when we lead from presence, we don’t just avoid harm.
We model something better.
Something safer.
Something stronger.
Something real.
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You know what’s lonelier than being single?
Being with someone who makes you feel completely alone.
This episode cuts deep into a subtle but devastating behaviour many of us carry—especially in our closest relationships. It’s the Devil’s Advocate PART. The one that pretends to be logical, reasonable, mature… but actually pushes people away.
Lee opens up about a recent rupture with his wife, Liza. Not through shouting. Not through cruelty. But through a quiet abandonment disguised as “seeing both sides.” Sound familiar?
Whether you’re the one playing Devil’s Advocate—or the one who’s been reasoned into silence—this episode will show you the emotional cost of intellect without presence, and how STRIVERS rebuild intimacy without a drink in hand.
You don’t need to win the argument.
You need to stop being alone inside it.
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Two killers.
One gets banned. The other gets branded.
In today’s episode, I expose the brutal hypocrisy behind how our society talks about drugs.
Fentanyl is seen as a crisis.
Alcohol is celebrated like a dinner guest.
And yet alcohol kills 3 million people every year—double the U.S. death toll of fentanyl.
Why does one spark outrage while the other gets a toast?
We explore the lies politicians won’t touch, the silence that costs lives, and the cultural conditioning that keeps us trapped in the Liquid Lie.
If you’ve ever wondered why quitting alcohol felt impossible—this episode might just show you why it was never your fault.
STRIVERS don’t play along. We name it. We walk away. We live SELF-led, AFAF.
Tune in and start seeing clearly.
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Don’t drink?
You must be gay.
That’s what they said—not because they knew, but because they needed to wound.
Because in a world ruled by the Liquid Lie, the fastest way to make you conform is to make you ashamed of who you are.
This episode goes deep into Pride, shame, masculinity, and what it means to survive a culture that punishes difference with a pint. Whether you’re queer or not, if you’ve ever hidden your truth to fit in, this one’s for you.
We talk about South Wales, rugby clubs, toxic masculinity, and the invisible contract boys sign the moment they pick up a drink. And we end with a vow—to stop drinking not to be perfect… but to be free.
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You don’t drink because you love the taste.
You drink because—deep down—you’ve been taught that you’re not enough without it.
Today’s episode is a straight-up callout of the Liquid Lie that links your self-worth to the glass in your hand.
We’re diving into shame, perfectionism, and the impossible game of chasing approval through alcohol. We’re talking about Brené Brown, the inner child who still aches for love, and what it really takes to build your worth from the inside out.
This one’s for every STRIVER who’s ever felt like walking away from alcohol meant walking away from being “fun,” “lovable,” or “worthy.”
You are already enough. Let this episode remind you.
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You used to feel bold after a few drinks—witty, fearless, invincible.
Now you’re alcohol-free, or trying to be… and suddenly, silence.
You think you’ve lost your edge. That you’re not assertive. That you can’t speak your truth.
But what if that’s not true?
What if that’s just a PART of you trying to protect a younger, scared version of yourself?
In this Coaches Corner episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, we dismantle the belief that alcohol made us confident. We explore how to shift from PARTS-led narratives to SELF-led conversations—without a drop of booze.
You’ll learn how to:
– Spot the inner voices that keep you silent
– Use motivational interviewing to shift from fear to truth
– Build the courage to speak up from a place of clarity—not chaos
If you’ve ever felt like you can’t express yourself without a drink in hand, this episode is for you.
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You’ve just coached your heart out. Held space. Changed lives.
And as the silence creeps in… so does the craving.
Not for taste.
Not for fun.
But for something deeper: rest, validation, a nod from the tribe that says, “You’ve earned this.”
But what if alcohol isn’t a reward?
What if it’s just a culturally-approved permission slip to disconnect—from your body, your brilliance, your SELF?
In this episode, Lee Davy explores why so many coaches, healers, and high-performers fall into the reward trap… and how to climb out.
You’ll learn:
– Why alcohol feels like a reward (but isn’t)
– How tribal conditioning fuels your cravings
– What your nervous system is really asking for
– How to build rituals that nourish, not numb
– The one question that can break the loop instantly
If you’ve ever poured a drink at the end of a long day and whispered “I deserve this”—this one’s for you.
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This morning, I walked past the Ivor Davies pub in Cardiff. It was 9:04 am—and already, ten men were drinking pints in silence.
Not celebrating.
Not connecting.
Just… escaping.
Fifteen years ago, I might’ve judged them.
Today, I feel heartbreak.
Because this is what “normal” has become.
Early-morning sedation.
Loneliness on tap.
And a culture that teaches men to drown instead of feel.
In this raw episode, I unpack the quiet tragedy of early pub drinking, the post-divorce disintegration of male identity, and the real story behind the law that made it all possible. This one’s for the men who’ve lost their way—and the STRIVERS ready to help them find it.
Much love, and STRIVE on!
Lee
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When Zia told me—so matter-of-factly—that she’ll probably drink wine when she grows up, it hit me like a truck.
She’s eight.
She’s never seen me drink.
Barely sees her mum drink.
She doesn’t live in a booze-soaked house.
And yet… she thinks she will.
Why?
Because culture doesn’t need to knock.
The Liquid Lie slips through the cracks—TV, school, books, weddings, jokes.
This episode isn’t about parenting.
It’s about programming.
It’s about the invisible inheritance we pass down—even when we try not to.
If you’re a single mum, a dad trying to do things differently, or someone who’s ever thought “just one glass” was harmless—this one’s for you.
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You quit drinking.
You meditate.
You read all the books on masculinity.
And then your partner looks you in the eye and says:
“It feels like I’m married to a little boy.”
That’s what happened to me.
And it broke me—so I rebuilt.
In this episode, I unpack a quote from John Wineland and explore what masculinity really means when you stop performing and start embodying. We’re talking nervous system regulation, emotional safety, and how to live with clarity, stillness, and integrity—without reaching for the bottle to fake it.
If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to lead from your core—this one’s for you.
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In today’s episode, I sit down with STRIVER John Bell—a father, a counsellor, and a man who used to drink to forget who he was.
We talk about what it’s like to be a healthcare professional struggling with alcohol, the guilt of being physically present but emotionally absent as a parent, and the deep identity shift required to live a SELF-led life, alcohol-free-as-fuck.
John shares his journey from being a mechanic stuck in the wrong life to becoming a therapist who helps others navigate their own. We unpack approval-seeking, male friendships, parental shame, and the culture that tells us numbing out is normal.
This is a conversation about regret, redemption, and the quiet power of presence.
And it’s for anyone who’s ever wondered if it’s too late to change.
Spoiler: it’s not.
If you’d like to connect with John or work with him, visit daisyhillwellbeing.co.uk.
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BrewDog just inked a deal with West Ham United.
To most, it’s just marketing.
To me? It’s a megaphone for the Liquid Lie.
In this episode, I take you back to my boyhood in Manchester—pies, Bovril, and the first time I swore at a match. But beneath those memories was something deeper: a craving to belong.
The pint wasn’t about taste.
It was about validation.
It said: “You’re one of us.”
Football is supposed to unite us—but for many boys, it teaches that manhood is earned through alcohol. That to be part of the tribe, you must drink like one of the lads.
We’re not just talking beer and goals—we’re talking identity.
And it’s time we rewrote the script.
🎧 Listen in to explore:
– The emotional grooming hidden in football culture
– Why brands like BrewDog keep tying booze to masculinity
– How to reclaim your worth without pouring a pint
STRIVERS, it’s time to break the chain.
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You hit the goal.
You land the deal.
You finally feel proud.
And then… you pull back.
You brace for impact.
You numb the joy.
This episode dives into the hidden reason so many high-achievers can’t feel happy even when everything looks right. It’s not sabotage. It’s self-protection—rooted in something Brené Brown calls foreboding joy.
🎧 In this episode:
✅ The reason joy triggers fear—not celebration
✅ How PARTS use success as a warning sign
✅ Why the STRIVE Method focuses on nervous system repair, not just gratitude
✅ Tools to stop numbing and start feeling again
You’re not broken. You’re just bracing. But there’s another way.
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Until tomorrow—
Much love, and STRIVE on!
Lee
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I moved back into my childhood bedroom at 35. Same carpet. Same curtains. Same crushing sense of failure. My marriage was over. My son no longer lived with me. And I felt invisible. Powerless. Drowning in silence.
This episode is for every divorced parent—especially dads—who feels like they’ve lost more than a partner. If you’ve ever stared at a ring on your finger and asked, “What now?”… you’re not alone.
Inside, I share the powerful concept of The Line—and how learning to live above it changed everything for me. This isn’t mindset fluff. It’s how we stop parenting from PARTS, co-parenting from pain, and living in survival mode.
Tune in to discover how to return to SELF, find your TRIBE, and finally stop drinking just to feel okay.
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You probably don’t crave alcohol as much as you think.
You’re not in pain. You’re not desperate. You’re just… human. A human living in a world where drinking is the default—where Fridays mean wine, and success gets toasted.
In this episode, I’m speaking directly to the coaches, therapists, and healthcare workers—the ones who know how to regulate a nervous system, but still pour a drink when the house goes quiet.
This isn’t about relapse. It’s about realisation.
Because when you stop and ask, “How intense is this craving, really?”—you might discover there was never a craving at all.
You were just following a script.
STRIVERS don’t follow scripts. We ask better questions.
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Have you ever tried to iron a shirt in the dark with wet hair, no hot water, and a podcast deadline breathing down your neck?
That was me—in Montenegro, mid-power cut, spiralling.
No electricity. No way to work. No escape.
And that’s when I realised something most people never stop to see: we don’t drink because we’re weak—we drink because we’re trying to run. From stillness. From feeling. From ourselves.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing what happens when all your exit routes vanish—and you’re left with nothing but your nervous system, your stories, and the one voice that’s been waiting underneath it all… your SELF.
Tune in as we explore:
– Why alcohol becomes a default escape route
– How your parts hijack your peace
– The surprising power of discomfort when you stop running from it
– The STRIVE Method’s way of helping you stay present without sedation
If you’re ready to stop escaping and finally arrive, this episode is for you.
Much love, and STRIVE on!
Lee
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We’ve been sold a lie.
That alcohol is a treat. A reward. A moment of pleasure after the grind.
But what if that “reward” is actually keeping you stuck?
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I unpack a core idea from Allan Dib’s Lean Marketing—and show you how alcohol functions just like Muda (waste) in a broken system.
If you’ve ever poured a glass at the end of the day and called it “self-care,” this one’s for you.
We’re not here to deprive ourselves.
We’re here to reclaim our value system—and redesign it around what actually matters.
You’ll learn how to spot the false rewards, break the belief system that keeps you stuck, and start building a life that flows from SELF, not sabotage.
Much love, and STRIVE on!
Lee
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They told us the desert wouldn’t drink. That tradition would hold. That some cultures were sacred.
But now even Saudi Arabia—the heartland of spiritual resistance to the booze-soaked West—is cracking.
Quietly, and commercially.
In this episode, I explore the truth behind Saudi’s creeping alcohol policies—and what it reveals about the global spread of the Liquid Lie. From secret stores to tourist resorts, this isn’t about freedom. It’s about profit. And the cost is culture.
I’ll share a story from the Grand Canyon that perfectly exposes this myth—and remind you why your joy doesn’t need a cork in it.
Listen in if you’ve ever…
– Equated alcohol with celebration
– Believed “progress” means wine lists and whiskey lounges
– Wondered why even dry nations are selling out
Living a SELF-led life, AFAF, means saying no to that lie—even when the world calls it luxury.
Join the movement at www.thestrivemethod.com
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You press the “Do Not Disturb” button and expect peace—but they walk in anyway.
That’s what happens when we try to set boundaries in a world that’s wired to ignore them. Whether it’s hotel staff ignoring a sign or your mate ignoring your choice not to drink, the message is the same: your needs don’t matter.
In this episode, I share a story from Montenegro that exposed how broken systems train us to abandon ourselves—and how that internalised override keeps us stuck in the Liquid Lie. We’ll talk about emotional boundaries, the systems we inherited, and why alcohol becomes the go-to escape when saying “no” feels impossible.
If you’ve ever been afraid to say stop—this one’s for you.
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You made a promise. Then you broke it.
You drank. Again.
And now the shame spiral begins…
“You’re weak.”
“You’re broken.”
“You’ll never change.”
Sound familiar?
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, we explore the Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi—a radically beautiful perspective that challenges everything the Liquid Lie taught you about perfection, failure, and worth.
This isn’t just about relapse. It’s about rewriting your relationship with shame.
You’ll hear how one simple comment from my wife sent me spinning—and how I used Wabi Sabi to reclaim my SELF.
We’re not here to be flawless.
We’re here to be real. Cracked. Honest. Gold-filled.
🎧 Listen now—because the crack isn’t the problem.
It’s the portal to your power.
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Can you be alcohol-free as fuck… forever?
That question terrifies people. It shakes your identity, your culture, and your story.
Because if you say yes… something has to die.
And if you say no… you never get free.
In this raw Coaching Corner episode, I walk STRIVERS through the fear behind the “forever” question. We’re not tiptoeing around this one—we’re naming the PARTS that panic, the memories that bind us, and the nervous system that says, “Not safe.”
But here’s the twist: it’s not about alcohol.
It’s about letting go of the version of you that needed it to feel alive.
You’ll learn why “one day at a time” isn’t enough—and how STRIVERS train for one trigger at a time. We’ll break it down, Lincoln City style, and teach you how to win your next 15 minutes.
If the forever question haunts you, this episode will set you free.
Let’s go.
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I didn’t quit drinking because I hit rock bottom.
I quit because I made a vow—and I never broke it.
In this raw and reflective episode, I take you inside the truth of what happened when I finally saw through the Liquid Lie. No rehab. No AA. Just one sentence that changed everything:
“I will never drink again.”
But what makes a vow stick?
Why do some commitments feel shaky… and others feel unshakable?
I unpack the five N’s of alcohol, the drama triangle, and the reason your PARTS panic when you try to let go of the bottle. I share the exact moment my Fundamental Choice came from SELF—and what it taught me about peace, pressure, and power.
If you’re wrestling with the idea of quitting, or wondering how to make your vow last, this episode is your mirror.
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You can delete a photo. Bury a memory. Pretend it never happened.
But you can’t un-smell it.
The stench of stale alcohol is more than unpleasant—it’s a time machine. One whiff and suddenly you’re back in the storm. The broken glass. The glazed-over eyes. The pain you tried so hard to escape.
In this episode, I break down how alcohol manipulates our most powerful sense—smell—to cement emotional memories that keep us drinking. I’ll share my own story of how the smell of Bacardi once triggered my trauma… and why it doesn’t control me anymore.
We’ll explore new research that shows why the same smell can make one person crave alcohol and another want to run.
This isn’t just about memory.
It’s about programming.
And how to break free from the Liquid Lie—so you can remember who you truly are.
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You think you’re afraid of not drinking at the party. But you’re not. You’re afraid of standing in the truth—while everyone else is sleepwalking through a lie.
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, we’re diving into the real reason socialising without alcohol feels so scary. Spoiler: it’s got nothing to do with the drink and everything to do with safety, connection, and being truly seen.
Lee shares what it’s like to walk into a loud, glittering party—AFAF—and listen to the PARTS that want to run. But instead of drinking, he experiments with truth. Presence. And SELF-led courage.
If you’ve ever felt awkward, anxious, or invisible in social settings without a drink in hand—this one’s for you.
Let’s tear the Liquid Lie apart and find out what’s really underneath your fear.
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You’re not staying because you love it—you’re staying because you’ve invested too much to leave.
Whether it’s your nightly glass of wine, your crumbling relationship, or the identity you’ve built around being a ‘drinker’—this episode uncovers the real reason it’s so hard to walk away: the sunk cost fallacy.
We go deep into how your PARTS cling to safety and familiarity, even when it hurts. And we offer a new way forward—one led by your SELF.
This episode is a wake-up call, a mirror, and a door to freedom.
Listen in and ask yourself:
— What are you still holding onto just because you’ve held it so long?
— What would it look like to let go, not in shame, but in love?
— And what kind of life could you build if you stopped letting the past decide your future?
Because you didn’t waste your time—you just spent it.
And now… you get to choose where you invest next.
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What if I told you scientists were running a clinical trial…
…to find out if a known carcinogen could improve your health?
No, this isn’t satire. It’s Spain. And it’s wine. And it’s the Liquid Lie in a lab coat.
In this episode, I break down the €2.4 million Spanish study that’s got 10,000 people drinking wine every day—under the banner of science. But here’s the truth:
This isn’t research.
It’s a justification project.
And it’s not just absurd—it’s dangerous.
Let’s talk about how culture uses absurdity to wrap poison in respectability, how science gets hijacked by our deepest fears of change, and why the Liquid Lie survives on denial, not data.
We’ll also explore what it means to step out of the charade—and live from SELF, AFAF.
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You love them.
You want to help.
But nothing seems to work.
They keep drinking—and you keep breaking.
In this raw and powerful episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, Lee Davy speaks directly to the STRIVERS who aren’t battling alcohol themselves—but love someone who is. If you’ve tried to fix, rescue, or reason with someone stuck in the Liquid Lie, this one’s for you.
Lee shares what actually helps—not from PARTS, but from SELF.
You’ll learn how to:
– Stop trying to change them
– Build boundaries that set you free
– Communicate with compassion instead of control
– Heal yourSELF first, so you can hold space when they’re ready
This episode isn’t just about helping them—it’s about saving you.
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You say you’re lonely on Fridays. But are you really? Or are you just bored—uncomfortable with your own company?
In this powerful episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, Lee Davy explores the deeper truth behind why so many of us reach for alcohol at the end of the week. It’s not about celebration. It’s about escape. And often, the ache in your chest isn’t loneliness—it’s the absence of SELF.
Lee breaks down the difference between boredom and disconnection, challenges the myth that alcohol connects us, and offers a new way to reclaim your Friday nights with purpose, presence, and peace.
If you’ve ever sat in silence and wondered, “What now?”—this one’s for you.
🎧 Listen in and rediscover what it means to come home to yourSELF.
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You ever feel yourself becoming someone else just to survive the moment?
In this episode, I share a story from a recent poker night—my second game in eight years. I sat down calm and centred… until one of my PARTS panicked. What followed wasn’t strategy. It wasn’t presence. It was mimicry. A desperate attempt to blend in and belong.
This isn’t just about poker. It’s about the moments we abandon ourSELF for approval. When fitting in feels safer than standing strong. When the urge to be accepted overpowers the desire to be authentic.
If you’ve ever laughed at a joke you didn’t find funny, nodded along when your gut said no, or shrank yourself to keep the peace—this episode is for you.
Let’s talk about what it really means to live a SELF-led life, AFAF—even in the pressure cooker.
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You think perfectionism is your edge. Your armour. Your proof that you’re holding it all together.
But what if that polished surface is just a terrified PART doing everything it can to keep the cracks from showing?
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I break down how perfectionism feeds alcohol reliance—not because you’re weak, but because you’re scared to be seen as you are.
You’ll hear my own story of growing up with conditional love, chasing achievement to feel worthy, and the pivotal moment I realised: perfectionism isn’t strength. It’s protection.
So if you’ve ever thought, “I can’t quit drinking until I’ve got it all figured out,”—this one’s for you.
Join us as we talk about the power of letting go, being messy, and embracing the real you underneath the mask.
Much love, and STRIVE on!
Lee
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One in four children live with a parent who has alcohol or drug problems.
Sounds shocking? It shouldn’t.
Because that’s just the smoke. The real fire is the Liquid Lie—a culture that has normalised alcohol so deeply that even kids growing up in so-called “healthy” homes are affected.
You don’t need a parent with a diagnosis for alcohol to hurt your childhood.
You just need a mum who “deserves a glass,” a dad who drinks every weekend, or a birthday party where Prosecco is poured alongside the cake.
In this episode, I unpack how the Liquid Lie seeps into family life, how it shapes our nervous systems from childhood, and what it really means to live a SELF-led life, AFAF—for yourself, and for the next generation.
If you want to break the chain, this one’s for you.
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If you’re afraid to stop drinking because you don’t know who you’ll be without it—you’re not broken. You’re responding to a culture that taught you to cope with alcohol instead of connection. In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, Lee Davy explores a powerful quote from Buckminster Fuller via Seth Godin’s This is Strategy, inviting STRIVERS to stop trying to fix the old system—and build a new one instead.
You’ll learn why shouting “I’m sober!” isn’t the point… and how living a SELF-led life, AFAF, is the quiet revolution that renders the Liquid Lie irrelevant.
Because you don’t beat the old system by fighting it. You make it obsolete.
In this episode:
✅ How the Liquid Lie keeps us stuck in old paradigms of shame and silence
✅ Why becoming AFAF is more than abstaining—it’s about authorship
✅ How Internal Family Systems helps PARTS trust SELF
✅ Why silence feeds the old system—and visibility helps dismantle it
✅ What it really means to build a better system
Reflection prompts:
Where in your life are you still playing by the old system’s rules?
What would it look like to live so truthfully others wanted to follow?
How are you helping make the Liquid Lie obsolete?
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What does it really mean to be alcohol-free-as-fuck?
It means you stop apologising for your power.
It means you stop shrinking for the comfort of others.
It means you stop negotiating with a poison that was never serving you.
In this episode, I share how the STRIVE community evolved beyond the word “sober”…
…and why alcohol-free-as-fuck became our battle cry.
You’ll learn why this identity isn’t about perfection—it’s about pride.
And why it’s not for everyone—and that’s the point.
This isn’t just about abstaining.
It’s about rising.
So if you’ve ever struggled to explain why you don’t drink—
or felt like your truth made others uncomfortable—
this one’s for you.
Let’s roar it.
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You’ll never live alcohol-free-as-fuck without vulnerability.
Not the performance kind that earns applause—
But the raw, real kind that risks rejection just to be seen.
In this episode, I crack open Week 2 of the STUCK Phase inside the STRIVE Method, where we explore why your PARTS are terrified of vulnerability—and how that fear keeps you stuck in the Liquid Lie.
We’ll unpack the truth about internal protectors, emotional safety, and how to build trust with your inner world… so you can stop hiding and start healing.
If you’ve ever wondered why you still can’t quit—even though you know all the logic—this is your missing piece.
Let’s get vulnerable.
Much love, and STRIVE on!
Lee
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You think you’re lazy.
Your partner thinks you’re selfish.
Your boss thinks you’re not good enough.
But is any of that actually true?
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I reveal the principle that changed my life and transformed my coaching:
Everything is bullshit unless you prove otherwise.
Most of us live in a prison built from assumptions—false stories planted by PARTS, past experiences, and a culture soaked in the Liquid Lie. But truth doesn’t come from repetition. It comes from observation, communication, and feedback.
This episode gives you the tools to challenge the stories in your head—and the courage to stop drinking over lies you haven’t even tested.
You’ll learn:
– How to separate facts from feelings
– Why direct communication can dismantle shame
– A powerful framework from Nonviolent Communication
– Why the Liquid Lie relies on unchecked beliefs
The stories you tell yourself are powerful. But are they true? Let’s find out.
Listen. Reflect. And if you’re ready to stop drinking over stories that don’t serve you—join the STRIVE Method.
Much love, and STRIVE on!
Lee
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“Come on, just have one.”
It sounds harmless. But that line has derailed more alcohol-free lives than a bar tab at a wedding.
In this episode, we go beneath the surface of peer pressure to uncover the truth: when someone urges you to drink, they’re not just offering a glass—they’re offering a mirror.
Lee Davy breaks down the psychology behind why this moment rattles us, what it reveals about our need for approval, and how to respond from SELF—not from shame.
You’ll learn why people push where there’s space, not where there’s strength—and how to make sure your boundaries are anchored in something deeper than willpower.
If you’ve ever felt that pang of guilt when you say no, or if you’ve ever caved just to keep the peace, this one’s for you.
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You don’t need a pub to be pressured into drinking—you just need a break room full of moaners.
In today’s episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, we unpack how toxic work cultures, gossip loops, and workplace echo chambers are keeping you stuck in victim mode—and pushing you to drink just to cope.
Lee shares personal stories from his days on the railway, breaks down the IFS lens on PARTS and systems, and offers two powerful paths forward: walk out or speak up.
Because echo chambers are the pub before the pub—and if you don’t change the room, you’ll keep reaching for the bottle.
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No bouncer. No last orders. No limits.
When you drink at home, there’s no one to tell you when to stop—and that’s exactly why it’s so dangerous. A new Drinkaware study shows most weekly drinkers in the UK now spend more money on alcohol at home than in pubs or restaurants. That might sound smart. Sensible. Safer. But it’s not.
Because when alcohol enters your home, it slowly takes over your routines, your parenting, your marriage—your presence. In today’s episode, I break down how this trap forms, why it’s so hard to spot, and what to do if you want to reclaim your space, your power, and your peace.
Whether you’re a parent, a partner, or just tired of checking out instead of showing up, this one’s for you.
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You can quit drinking in silence—but healing? That’s a team sport.
In this week’s Book Highlight episode, we break down one powerful sentence from Seth Godin’s This Is Strategy:
“When we work together, we get far more done.”
This episode isn’t about self-help slogans—it’s about the truth that almost nobody wants to admit: you won’t escape the Liquid Lie on your own.
I tried. I made it. But it was lonely. And unnecessary.
I’ll share how STRIVE evolved from a solo mission into a healing movement—why community isn’t just a perk, it’s the strategy. You’ll learn how shame isolates, why your PARTS fear connection, and how saying “Me too” changes everything.
If you’ve ever told yourself you don’t need anyone, this episode will lovingly call you on your bullshit.
Come find your people. Come heal out loud.
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You don’t drink because you’re weak.
You drink because a part of you learned that’s how to belong.
That’s how to feel safe. Seen. Connected.
In this week’s spotlight on the STRIVE Method, we’re exploring Attribution—the stories we tell ourselves about why we drink, and the identities those stories create.
You’ll learn the difference between blame and responsibility. Victimhood and authorship. PARTS and SELF. And why letting go of blame—both internal and external—is one of the most powerful steps toward living a SELF-led life, AFAF.
This one goes deep. Bring your journal.
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She doesn’t drink to get drunk.
She drinks to breathe.
In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the real reasons women are drinking more—and why the impact is hitting them harder.
It’s not about weakness. It’s about pressure. Trauma. Biology. And a cultural narrative that sells wine as empowerment and cocktails as connection.
We’ll talk about what’s really in that glass—what you’re reaching for, what it’s replacing, and what you need instead.
This one isn’t just for women. It’s for anyone who loves one.
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There’s a part of you that says, “I’m not going there.”
Not after what they did—or didn’t do.
So you don’t. You shut down, you turn away, and you reach for the bottle instead.
But what if healing didn’t require them at all?
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I challenge the belief that we need our parents to change before we can be free. We explore how alcohol isn’t about alcohol—it’s about the PARTS of us still trying to protect the child within.
This isn’t about confrontation or forgiveness.
It’s about reclaiming your story.
On your terms.
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So you want to drink less… but not stop?
Here’s the brutal truth: if you’re asking the moderation question, you probably already know the answer. It’s not about curiosity—it’s about clinging. A PART of you knows it’s time to let go, but it’s scared.
In this episode, Lee breaks down why moderation isn’t the solution you think it is—and why chasing balance keeps you stuck. He explores the seductive myth of control, the real reason our PARTS resist quitting, and what it actually takes to live a SELF-led life, AFAF.
Because moderation isn’t neutral. It’s the delay tactic that keeps you in the Liquid Lie.
Join us to break the cycle.
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You’ve seen it happen: someone starts sharing from the heart, and suddenly, it all spills out—raw, loud, and uncomfortable. It’s meant to be vulnerability, but it lands as emotional chaos.
In this episode, I share the story of two people—one sober, one not—and how their truths hit the world in completely different ways. We’ll explore what it means to share from SELF… and what happens when alcohol convinces you to overshare from your parts instead.
If you’ve ever looked back and cringed at something you shared after a few drinks, this one’s for you.
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“What happens next?” That question keeps millions stuck in fear and uncertainty. It’s what we ask when we’re waiting to be saved—when PARTS are driving the bus.
But what if the real transformation starts with a better question:
“What will I do now?”
In this episode, Lee Davy breaks down the radical power of taking the wheel in your alcohol-free journey. Drawing from Seth Godin and his own leap from the railway to writing and producing, Lee shows how asking the right question can crack open a whole new life.
This one’s a mindset shift—and a wake-up call.
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Have you ever poured a drink just to feel more confident or sensual? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this episode, I explore how alcohol and weed often serve as shortcuts to access something deeper: polarity. The dance of masculine and feminine energy.
We’ll unpack how losing that polarity wrecks our relationships, sex lives, and sense of SELF—and how living alcohol-free-as-fuck allows us to reclaim it, naturally and powerfully.
This one’s intimate, practical, and revealing. Let’s restore your inner charge.
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You don’t have to hit rock bottom to have a drinking problem.
If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not an alcoholic… but I’m also not okay,” this episode is for you. We dive into the phrase “grey area drinking” and introduce something far more powerful: The Alcohol Spectrum.
You’ll hear the story of a STRIVER who only drank three times a year—and still knew it was too much. Because when alcohol severs your connection to SELF, even “a little” is too far.
Let’s redefine what it means to struggle… and what it means to be free.
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You know the path.
The one that leads you to the drink, the argument, the self-sabotage.
It’s familiar. It’s easy.
But it’s also the path that’s keeping you stuck.
In today’s episode, Lee Davy breaks down why change feels so hard—and what you can do about it. Drawing on the powerful concept of the Path of Least Resistance from Robert Fritz, Lee helps you see why you’re not broken… you’re just stuck in a system designed to repeat itself.
And that system? You can change it. One step at a time.
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Ever stood at a wedding with a fizzy water in hand, feeling like the odd one out?
You’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not the weird one. You’re the STRIVER.
In this empowering episode, Lee Davy flips the script on weddings soaked in booze and shows you how to walk into any celebration rooted in love, not fear. From preparing emotionally to planning your exit, this is your toolkit to show up AFAF when everyone else is drinking.
Learn how to make allies, avoid triggers, toast with confidence, and—most importantly—honour your truth over tradition.
This isn’t just about staying sober—it’s about being seen, being bold, and leading with power.
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You think you’re being warned.
Cool cars. Celebs. Party vibes.
Then comes the responsible tagline: “Don’t drink and drive.”
But what if the ad isn’t a warning—it’s a trap?
In this episode, Lee breaks down how the alcohol industry uses drink-driving PSAs not to protect lives, but to keep you drinking. Backed by new global research, we unpack why these messages are more about PR than prevention—and how you can unplug from the manipulation for good.
If you’ve ever wondered why these ads make you feel safer while drinking—this one’s for you.
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They told me quitting alcohol would fix everything. They were wrong.
Stopping drinking wasn’t the end of my journey—it was the beginning. In this episode, I share how the real work started once the alcohol was gone: facing the wounds I had buried deep inside. I lost my marriage, my job, and even parts of my identity—but what I gained was something far greater: the path back to mySELF.
If you’re ready to move beyond simply quitting and into true healing, this episode is your invitation to come home to yourself.
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What if the life you’re living isn’t stuck because of who you are—but because of where you’ve planted yourself? In today’s episode, I dive into how alcohol once poisoned my roots and how choosing the wrong soil kept me stuck, stagnant, and small. You’ll learn how to spot toxic environments, why relationships rooted in wounded PARTS never thrive, and how living alcohol-free as fuck opens up fertile ground for your true SELF to grow.
Your seeds—your energy, values, presence—are sacred. Plant them wisely.
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Imagine waking up one day and realising that something you thought was harmless—something you deserved—was actually sabotaging your life. That’s what happened to me with sugar.
In today’s episode, I share why I made a sacred vow to quit sugar forever—and why this time, it feels effortless. I’ll take you inside the deeper mindset shift that makes lasting change possible, far beyond willpower or dieting.
If you’re struggling with any habit that no longer fits the person you’re becoming, this one’s for you. STRIVERS, let’s rise together.
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You don’t have to hit rock bottom to realise alcohol is running your life. In today’s episode, Lee Davy shares the subtle signs that your drinking may already be a bigger problem than you think—and why feeling scared to quit is the loudest whisper from your SELF.
Lee opens up about how alcohol magnified his emotional struggles, poisoned his relationships, and kept him spiritually sedated. But he also shares the moment everything changed—and the simple vow that helped him step into his power.
This is your wake-up call, STRIVER. If you’re questioning your drinking, that’s not weakness—it’s wisdom.
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Ever feel like you’re constantly trying to stay one step ahead, obsessively planning, scanning, and second-guessing—just to feel safe? That’s not weakness. That’s a part of you craving certainty.
In today’s episode, I walk you through the Rigid Pattern—one of the core personality patterns we explore in the STRIVE Method. You’ll see how this part, formed in childhood, may be running your life without you even realising it. And more importantly, you’ll learn how to work with it—not against it.
If you’ve ever used alcohol to escape the pressure of doing everything right, this one’s for you. Let’s break the pattern together.
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Ever feel like your life is being written by someone else? Like she is the problem, or booze is the villain, or your soul-sucking job is the thing keeping you stuck?
This episode is your wake-up call.
Lee shares a powerful session from Coaches Corner with a STRIVER who realised the drama in his life wasn’t being cast against him—it was being authored by him. What if your discomfort isn’t a punishment, but an invitation? What if you’re not a victim of your story, but the one holding the pen?
Tune in as we explore radical ownership, the 8 Cs of SELF-energy, and the moment everything shifts: when you stop asking, “Why is this happening to me?” and start asking, “Why did I write this?”
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You think alcohol helps you sleep. But what if that nightcap is the reason you wake up wired, groggy, and emotionally exhausted?
In this episode, Lee Davy unpacks one of the most destructive lies of the Liquid Lie: that booze is a sleep aid. Spoiler—it’s not. It’s a sedative. And what you lose in return is real rest, emotional regulation, and the ability to wake up in SELF.
Lee shares why alcohol shatters your REM cycle, how your nervous system fights back in the middle of the night, and what true healing sleep looks like when you’re living alcohol-free-as-fuck.
Struggling to sleep without booze? We’ve got you.
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Lee
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Sunshine. Music. Cold drinks with friends. It all feels magical, right?
But here’s the thing—alcohol isn’t what’s making it magical. That’s the NICE lie talking.
In this episode, I unpack one of the Five N’s of Justification: NICE.
You know the story: “It’s NICE to relax in the sun with a drink.”
But the science—and your inner truth—say otherwise.
You’ll learn why your environment, not the alcohol, is creating joy… and why alcohol actually dulls the very moment you’re trying to savour. I share personal stories, hard truths, and a gentle reminder that you don’t need booze to make a memory.
☀️ This summer, let’s stop chasing the mirage—and start living the truth.
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When you stop drinking, it’s not just your story that changes—it’s everyone your story touches.
In this powerful episode, Lee reflects on the ripple effect of choosing a SELF-led life, AFAF. From the whispers that got him started to the STRIVERS now leading others, this is a tribute to transformation, service, and the strategy that lives in connection.
Whether you’re on Day 1 or Day 1000, you’re holding a torch. The only question is—what will you do with it?
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If I asked you to give up celery, would you panic? Probably not. But what happens when we ask the same about alcohol?
This episode explores a subtle but powerful truth: you don’t need to be drinking every day to be alcohol-reliant. If skipping a drink on your birthday, at a gig, or over Christmas feels like a big deal—then something deeper might be going on.
You’ll learn why signs and stats don’t work, how your PARTS justify alcohol use, and what it really means to rely on booze to cope, connect, or simply get through the day.
This isn’t about shame. It’s about finally seeing the truth—and choosing freedom.
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Ever felt like stopping drinking just… doesn’t feel right?
That’s not you being broken. That’s programming.
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, Lee Davy unpacks the Five N’s that convince us alcohol is nice, natural, normal, necessary, and noble—even when it’s doing us harm. Drawing from the STUCK Phase of the STRIVE Method, Lee helps you spot the beliefs keeping you tethered to the Liquid Lie and shows you how to begin rewriting the script.
You’ll walk away seeing alcohol—and yourself—through a whole new lens.
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Ever catch yourself spiralling into complaint after complaint—about your boss, your partner, your kids, the world? You’re not alone. But what if those complaints are doing more than just venting? What if they’re actually keeping you stuck in a loop that makes alcohol feel like the only escape?
In this episode, I reveal why constant complaining is a dead giveaway that you’re playing the Outside-In game—and how shifting to an Inside-Out approach can transform your relationship with alcohol and with life.
We’ll explore the mirror questions that can change everything, show you how to shift from PARTS to SELF, and remind you: responsibility doesn’t mean fault—it means freedom.
This one’s tender. And powerful. Let’s get into it.
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I’m sat in Starbucks watching five Gen Z women laughing like they’ve just had three glasses of prosecco. But they haven’t.
They’re sipping chai lattes and matchas—not a drop of booze in sight. No slurred words. No shamey flashbacks. Just connection, presence, and joy.
Turns out, you don’t need alcohol to come alive.
This isn’t a phase. It’s a quiet revolution. A generation raised on filters and FOMO is choosing tea over tequila—and presence over poison.
And here’s the good news: You don’t have to be Gen Z to join them. You just have to become a STRIVER.
Because being alcohol-free-as-fuck isn’t about getting sober. It’s about getting curious. And when you do, you realise:
You were never broken. You were just sold a broken story.
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Struggling With Being Alcohol-Free? You Might Be Ignoring the Map
We had a map. We just didn’t use it.
In today’s episode, I share a stressful hospital visit that became a metaphor for the alcohol-free journey. Liza was hobbling on crutches, and I was fuming at the world—until I realised we’d ignored the one thing designed to make our lives easier: the map.
If you’re on the path to becoming alcohol-free-as-fuck, but you keep going your own way, this one’s for you. We’ll unpack the Illusion of Explanatory Depth, the Dunning-Kruger Effect, and Psychological Reactance—and how these traps make you think the STRIVE Method isn’t for you.
But what if the issue isn’t the map? What if it’s the PARTS of you that don’t trust it?
Tune in to discover how trusting the path—and your SELF—is the real shortcut to freedom.
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They shut the pubs. They shut the gyms. They shut the churches.
But the liquor stores? They stayed open.
In this episode, I dive into the dark absurdity of pandemic priorities—where bread, toilet paper, and booze were deemed essential, but human connection was not. We’ll unpack the rise in alcohol-specific deaths since 2020, and why we reached for the bottle instead of each other when life got uncomfortable.
This one’s not just a pandemic post-mortem. It’s a wake-up call.
Because the next time the world breaks down, we don’t need a drink.
We need our SELF.
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You didn’t choose your first drinking crew—they just happened. But that group? They shaped your values, your habits, and the way you coped with life.
In this episode, Lee explores how your environment—and especially your friendships—might be keeping you stuck in the Liquid Lie. This isn’t just about alcohol. It’s about the people you surround yourself with. Are they helping you grow? Or keeping you small?
You’ll learn how swapping the pub for a circle of soulful connection isn’t a loss—it’s an upgrade.
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You’ve typed it into Google at 2am, hoping for clarity: “Am I drinking too much?”
But if you’re asking that, you already know the answer.
In this episode, Lee Davy introduces a powerful reframe using the Conscious Leadership Group’s “above the line / below the line” concept—and blends it with Internal Family Systems to offer something deeper than just counting units.
Forget moderation. Forget the guidelines. This is about awareness, intention, and SELF.
Above the line or below it—that’s the real question.
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Ever feel like you’re crumbling without alcohol—and that maybe you won’t like who you become without it? You’re not alone.
In this episode, Lee dives deep into one of the scariest parts of becoming alcohol-free-as-fuck: the identity collapse. That disorienting feeling when you’ve stopped drinking but don’t yet know who you are—or who you’re becoming. It’s not failure. It’s transformation.
He explains how the STRIVE Method maps to the psychological model of Positive Disintegration—and why falling apart might be the most beautiful thing that’s ever happened to you.
Listen in if you’re in that middle place where everything feels uncertain. You’re not broken. You’re becoming.
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Ever wonder why your partner’s energy feels like a trigger? Why your body goes into fight-or-flight when nothing seems “wrong”? It’s not weakness. It’s your nervous system.
In this episode, I share a deeply personal story about how I misread my wife’s energy—not because of her actions, but because of my childhood conditioning. When we stop blaming and start tracking what’s happening inside us, everything shifts.
If you’ve ever blamed your partner for your reactivity, or felt guilt for needing space, this one’s for you.
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You’re living in systems you can’t see. Systems that shape your beliefs, nudge your behaviours, and whisper stories that aren’t even yours.
This week, I’m unpacking a powerful new study on endometriosis and alcohol—plus what it reveals about invisible systems that keep us stuck. Whether you have a womb or not, this episode is for anyone questioning the stories we’ve been sold about alcohol and pain.
What if the glass of wine they told you would help… is actually making it worse?
Let’s break the silence, expose the Liquid Lie, and reclaim our power to heal.
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You’re not just putting out fires.
You’re feeding them.
And they’re keeping you drinking.
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, Lee unpacks the Firefighter Trap—the PART of you addicted to chaos, always solving, fixing, reacting. It looks like strength… but it’s a performance that keeps you trapped.
🔥 What you’ll learn:
✅ Why chaos feels safer than stillness
✅ How firefighting feeds your PARTS
✅ What it means to live from SELF, not reactivity
✅ How to stop performing and start healing
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We raise our glasses all year long—and then pretend to raise awareness once a year.
Alcohol Awareness Month is here, but isn’t it a little… absurd? We don’t dedicate a month to heroin or meth, yet alcohol—responsible for 3.3 million deaths a year—gets a marketing campaign instead of a reckoning.
In this episode, I invite you to question the entire narrative around drinking.
Why do we glorify something that disconnects us?
What are we really chasing?
And could this be the month where you finally tell yourself the truth?
Let’s stop raising awareness—and start raising consciousness.
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Back when I was stuck in the Liquid Lie, I thought I was doing everything right—working hard, staying busy, letting alcohol relieve the pressure. It wasn’t a conscious decision. It was a strategy I didn’t even know I was using.
In this episode, I unpack a quote from Seth Godin that changed how I see every decision we make:
“To find a better strategy, we need to be prepared to walk away from the one we have defaulted to.”
We all have a playbook—one that says hustle for worthiness, fix others to avoid your own pain, or drink to escape the loneliness. But if your current strategy is hurting more than helping, it’s time for a new one.
I’ll walk you through how to identify your old strategy, reflect on its roots, and start choosing a better path—one rooted in freedom, not fear.
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On the surface, non-alcoholic drinks seem like a smart alternative—safe, inclusive, even empowering. But what if they’re just the Liquid Lie wearing a new label?
In this episode, I unpack the EU’s latest regulation that lets winemakers remove the alcohol but still call it “wine”—and why that matters more than you think. I share a story about a friend who drinks NA from SELF… and contrast it with what I see most often: people reaching for NA drinks from PARTS, from fear, shame, and a desperate need to fit in.
This isn’t about the drinks. It’s about why you’re drinking them.
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You don’t just wake up one day and feel free.
First, you descend.
In this episode, I reveal why facing your shadows isn’t a sign of failure—it’s a sacred step in the journey to freedom from alcohol. We’ll explore the Greek concept of katabasis, how it plays out in the STUCK Phase of the STRIVE Method, and what it means to rediscover the forgotten parts of your soul.
This isn’t about rock bottom. It’s about rising through the ashes. And it starts with listening to the whisper:
“This isn’t working. There’s more for you.”
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Ever feel like the only way to survive a lads’ trip is to raise a glass you don’t even want?
This episode isn’t about alcohol—it’s about the deep, subconscious pull to belong.
I share a client’s powerful story of integrity on a golf trip where the pressure to conform was real—and how choosing truth over approval didn’t just change his weekend, it changed his life.
We’re diving into Approval, Security, and Control—the trifecta behind why we drink when we don’t want to, and how to break the cycle.
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Imagine craving a pint… and not being able to get one.
That’s now a reality in the UK. On April 1st, 2025, the government quietly killed off the pandemic-era law allowing pubs to sell takeaway booze. For the hospitality industry, it’s a hassle. For those of us trying to break free from the Liquid Lie? It’s a godsend.
In this episode, Lee explains how this unexpected legislative change could be your unexpected advantage. Because between the trigger and the drink lies a gap—a sacred space where freedom is born. And now? That space just got wider.
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You Don’t Need a Drink—You Need a Moment
What if your urge to drink isn’t about alcohol at all—but about your nervous system crying out for safety?
After getting a speeding ticket, I had a quiet epiphany: I’ve spent most of my life rushing. Not just in traffic, but through conversations, decisions, emotions. And beneath it all? Trauma. My nervous system learned that stillness meant danger.
In today’s episode, I share how slowing down brought me back to SELF—and how the STRIVE Method helps you expand your Window of Tolerance so you can live a SELF-led life, AFAF.
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Ever been told you have an “alcohol use disorder”?
What if that label is part of what’s keeping you stuck?
In this episode, I unpack why STRIVE never uses the word “disorder”—and what we say instead. Because when you shift your language, you shift your story.
At STRIVE, we don’t believe you’re broken.
We believe you adapted.
That some PART of you needed alcohol to meet a need—and it found a way to survive.
You’re not defective. You’re responding to pain, unmet needs, and a culture that sold you the Liquid Lie.
So instead of asking, “What’s wrong with me?”
Let’s ask, “What is this PART of me trying to protect?”
Let’s move beyond labels—and lead ourselves home.
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If the idea of feeling your emotions without alcohol scares you—you’re not alone. But what if I told you that fear isn’t really yours? It’s just another voice of the Liquid Lie.
In this episode, I explore how cultural conditioning and alcohol combine to sever our connection to the body—our primary source of truth. I share my own experience of living in my head, disconnected from feeling, and what happened when I finally got curious enough to listen.
You’ll discover why emotion isn’t weakness, how anxiety can be a compass, and why numbing discomfort only delays the truth.
This isn’t about learning how to feel—it’s about remembering you already can.
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🚨 I Don’t Like Mondays—The Hangover We Ignore 🚨
Your alarm screams. Your body says no.
Welcome to Monday: the most collectively despised day of the week—and for millions, a weekly hangover we pretend doesn’t exist.
In this episode, I break down the truth about Sunday drinking, lost potential, and how alcohol silently rewires your mind to dread your own life.
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why so many people hate Mondays—and what alcohol has to do with it
✅ How your job dissatisfaction might be fuelled by the Liquid Lie
✅ What it really means to live for the weekend (and die a little inside by Monday)
✅ Why being alcohol-free isn’t just about health—it’s about reclaiming your future
📺 Prefer video? Watch the full episode on YouTube.
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⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Monday dread and the Sunday blackout loop
01:00 – My job on the railway and what made Sundays brutal
02:20 – A whiskey-soaked night shift that exposed the truth
03:50 – Alcohol-related sick days in the UK—what’s really happening
04:30 – What changed when I stopped drinking
06:00 – Why Mondays feel different when you’re AFAF
07:05 – The real cost of living for the weekend
08:15 – Today’s vow
09:00 – Final reflection
Trying to Quit Drinking? They Said It’s Good for Your Heart
They want you to believe alcohol is medicine.
That a glass of wine will keep your heart healthy. That beer is basically self-care. And every time you’re thinking about quitting—bam—another “study” lands in your feed saying alcohol is good for you.
But here’s the truth: nobody drinks to improve their HDL cholesterol. They drink to escape.
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, we dismantle the myth of “heart-healthy alcohol” and reveal why this narrative is so dangerous.
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why “moderate drinking” is a marketing fantasy, not a medical fact
✅ How headlines like these feed your PARTS—not your SELF
✅ What the World Heart Federation really says about alcohol and heart health
✅ Real strategies to support your heart—without poisoning it
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Email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.
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🚨 Alcohol Nearly Took My Life – Fuck Your Instincts, I’m Flying Alone 🚨
Have you ever felt the pull to break free—only to have someone you love drag you back into the charm?
In today’s episode, I talk about the hummingbird inside us all. The one that dares to veer from instinct and tradition to chase freedom, even when it means flying solo.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why people ridicule your transformation instead of supporting it.
✅ How instinct and social conditioning trap you in the alcohol-reliance cycle.
✅ The difference between PARTS-led fear and SELF-led courage.
✅ What it really means to find a new “charm” of like-minded souls.
💡 Want to experience the STRIVE Method? Try Week 1 of the STUCK Phase for FREE! Email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.
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🚨 The $2 Billion Lie: How Alcohol Advertising Rewires Your Brain 🚨
What happens when you give Big Alcohol the green light after 53 years of silence? Thailand’s about to find out—and so are you.
Because this isn’t just about one country relaxing its ad laws. It’s about a global campaign to keep us asleep.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How alcohol ads rewire your brain through repetition and hypnosis.
✅ Why alcohol marketing isn’t just selling booze—it’s selling beliefs.
✅ How Big Alcohol hijacks feminism, culture, and community to stay relevant.
✅ The real reason it’s so hard to imagine a life without alcohol.
✅ What it really takes to break free from the Liquid Lie.
💡 Want to experience the STRIVE Method? Try Week 1 of the STUCK Phase for FREE! Email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.
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🚨 I Stopped Drinking When I Stopped Making It About Me 🚨
I used to think the world revolved around me. Every relationship. Every conversation. Every argument. Mine to win. Mine to control.
Then I stopped drinking—and something shifted.
I realised the fastest way to freedom isn’t domination—it’s devotion. It’s service.
In this episode, I share the moment that reframed my entire life—from narcissism to purpose. From PARTS to SELF. From “me” to “we.”
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How a £3,000 gamble on a life coach became the turning point.
✅ Why living AFAF is not about willpower—but about getting out of your own way.
✅ The difference between helping for approval… and serving from SELF.
✅ Why service isn’t sacrifice—it’s sacred.
💡 Want to experience the STRIVE Method? Try Week 1 of the STUCK Phase for FREE! Email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.
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🚨 The End Boss Illusion – Why Quitting Alcohol Isn’t as Hard as You Think 🚨
What if the real reason quitting alcohol feels hard… is because you believe it should be?
In today’s episode, we smash the cultural illusion that alcohol is some unbeatable villain. You’ll discover why this belief is not only false—it’s dangerous. And how embracing the truth can make quitting feel easy and even… enjoyable.
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How the “End Boss” illusion traps you in alcohol reliance.
✅ Why cultural beliefs—not chemical truths—make quitting feel hard.
✅ How Firefighter PARTs use fear to keep you drinking.
✅ Why the STRIVE Method reframes alcohol freedom as easy and fun.
✅ The mindset shift that flips the entire narrative on its head.
💡 Want to experience the STRIVE Method? Try Week 1 of the STUCK Phase for FREE!
Email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.
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When Tesla becomes a political lightning rod, it’s not just about cars but how all our choices signal identity. And when those signals are rooted in validation, we’re trapped in outside-in living.
In this episode, I unpack the link between Elon Musk’s branding backlash, booze culture, and the deep cost of living to please others.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why Tesla’s brand crisis mirrors your own inner struggle.
✅ How alcohol choices are often about fitting in, not feeling free.
✅ The danger of living from PARTS—triggered by approval, safety, and acceptance.
✅ What it really means to live inside-out, from SELF.
💡 Want to experience the STRIVE Method? Try Week 1 of the STUCK Phase for FREE!
Email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.
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🚨 Could Reading a Book Help You Stop Drinking? 🚨
Most people think quitting alcohol takes willpower, rehab, or rock bottom. But what if it starts with something much simpler?
In this episode, I reveal how two physical books helped me walk away from alcohol and cigarettes—without struggle. No apps. No therapy. Just pages, paper, and presence.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why alcohol isn’t your problem—distraction is.
✅ How reading physical books can break the Liquid Lie.
✅ Why focus is the first step to freedom.
✅ The ritual that helped me live a SELF-led life, AFAF.
💡 Want to experience the STRIVE Method? Try Week 1 of the STUCK Phase for FREE! Email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.
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🚨 Are You Afraid of Success? 🚨
Just as you’re about to take that leap—into a new project, a bold decision, a life without alcohol—something pulls you back. That voice of doubt? That’s not fear of failure. It’s fear of success.
In this episode, we explore the sneaky, silent force that holds so many of us back: Upper Limit Problems.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How the unconscious sabotages success.
✅ Why foreboding joy makes you retreat from happiness.
✅ How to identify the PARTS of you resisting growth.
✅ Practical steps to break through the internal ceiling.
✅ Why living a SELF-led life, AFAF, requires courage—not perfection.
💡 Want to experience the STRIVE Method? Try Week 1 of the STUCK Phase for FREE! Email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.
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🚨 The Echo Chamber Trap: Why Your Friends Might Be Keeping You Stuck 🚨
Ever vented to a friend and felt instantly better when they took your side? It’s comforting… but it might also be keeping you stuck.
In this episode, I explore how seeking validation can trap us in victimhood—and how the people we love might be unconsciously reinforcing our PARTS instead of helping us rise into SELF.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why the echo chamber of support can sabotage your growth.
✅ How victim consciousness keeps you repeating the same patterns.
✅ The difference between PARTS-led advice and SELF-led support.
✅ Eight qualities to look for in truly supportive people.
💡 Want to experience the STRIVE Method? Try Week 1 of the STUCK Phase for FREE! Email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.
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🚨 The Wine Industry’s Status Game EXPOSED 🚨
Have you ever been fooled by a wine label? Convinced a pricey bottle was better—just because of the story around it? In this episode, we uncork the myths behind wine culture and reveal how status, not taste, drives so much of our drinking behaviour.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How marketing and social cues manipulate your drinking choices.
✅ Why expensive wine doesn’t mean better wine.
✅ How to break free from the status game and reclaim your freedom.
💡 Want to experience the STRIVE Method? Try Week 1 of the STUCK Phase for FREE! Email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.
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Governments think they can control alcohol consumption through pricing, but they fail to see the truth.
A 200% tariff on European alcohol might sound like a good move, but let’s be honest—people don’t quit drinking because it’s expensive. They cut something else instead. That’s the power of the Liquid Lie—it makes alcohol feel like a necessity, no matter the cost.
🔥 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why price hikes won’t make people stop drinking.
✅ How alcohol consumption isn’t a financial decision—it’s an automatic response.
✅ The real cost of alcohol beyond money—your health, energy, and peace of mind.
✅ Why governments keep getting it wrong with alcohol policies.
💡 Want to experience the STRIVE Method? Try Week 1 of the STUCK Phase for FREE! Email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.
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🚨 The Day I Quit Gambling and Alcohol—For Good 🚨
They don’t make wise, rational choices. These inner child parts—the ones running the show when we drink, gamble, binge, and scroll—aren’t strategists. They don’t think ahead. They react, they chase, they grasp at control.
That’s why I bet beyond my bankroll. Ate junk food I didn’t even like. Bought shit I didn’t need.
It was never about the money. It was about control. Trying to soothe something inside me that alcohol had numbed but never healed.
When I quit drinking at 35, I thought that was the big boss battle. But lurking in the shadows was another problem, bound to my drinking like handcuffs. And the moment I let go of alcohol, gambling disappeared effortlessly.
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why alcohol and gambling are more connected than you think.
✅ How alcohol keeps you stuck in a cycle of impulsive, self-destructive choices.
✅ Why quitting alcohol wasn’t enough—I had to go deeper.
✅ How the STRIVE Method helped me dismantle the illusions of control.
✅ Why keeping momentum after quitting alcohol is everything.
💡 Want to experience the STRIVE Method? Try Week 1 of the STUCK Phase for FREE!
The first step to understanding why quitting feels hard—and how to break free. Email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.
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🚨 The Truth About Alcohol Blackouts 🚨
Blacking out wasn’t just a phase—it was the norm. Not just for me, but for everyone I drank with. We laughed it off, wore it like a badge of honour. But here’s the truth: blackouts aren’t harmless. They strip us of control, leave us vulnerable, and make us complicit in a culture that turns a blind eye to real danger.
From my own experiences to the shocking realities I’ve witnessed around the world, this episode uncovers the hidden risk of alcohol blackouts—the one we’re told not to talk about. If you’ve ever woken up with no memory of the night before, you need to hear this.
🎧 Listen now on the 1000 Days Sober Podcast—your daily reminder to live alcohol-free as f**k.
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🎙 The Football Booze Myth – Does Alcohol Really Enhance the Game? ⚽🍻
Scotland is debating lifting its long-standing alcohol ban at football matches. But does drinking really make the experience better—or is it just another illusion?
We’ve been conditioned to believe that booze enhances the thrill of live sports. But if you take a step back, you’ll see the reality: alcohol numbs your senses, drains your wallet, and distances you from the raw energy of the game. I’ve been to football matches both drunk and alcohol-free as fuck, and let me tell you—the difference is night and day.
This isn’t just about football. It’s concerts, festivals, and live events. We’ve been sold the idea that drinking is part of the ritual, but the real magic? It’s in being fully present.
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The truth behind alcohol’s grip on football culture.
✅ Why drinking actually dulls the experience, rather than enhancing it.
✅ The hidden cost of alcohol at sporting events—from missed moments to financial waste.
✅ How to challenge the myth and show up fully present at your next match.
🎯 Today’s Vow:
“I will not drink today. I will challenge the belief that alcohol makes any live event better. I will be fully present for the things I love.”
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Alcohol, Blood Sugar & The Power of Choice
You ever feel completely wiped out after eating? Or wake up starving in the middle of the night? That’s blood sugar at work. And for weeks now, I’ve been tracking mine with a glucose sensor. What I’ve learned might just change the way you think about alcohol.
🔥 In This Episode:
✅ How alcohol throws your blood sugar into chaos—leading to bad food choices, low energy, and a cycle of self-neglect.
✅ Why self-care and alcohol don’t mix—when you’re poisoning your body, why would you care what else you put in it?
✅ The power of biofeedback tools—seeing real data makes change easier.
✅ The fundamental choice: Why ‘quitting alcohol’ isn’t enough unless you commit to living a healthy life.
💡 Today’s Vow:
“I will not drink today because I refuse to let my body become a dumping ground for bad decisions.”
🎧 Subscribe to the 1000 Days Sober Podcast to keep learning how to live alcohol-free as fuck.
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Life is Boring Without Alcohol… Or Is It? 🤔
You’ve heard it before—without alcohol, life is boring. But is that really true? Or is it just another piece of the Liquid Lie that keeps people trapped?
Today, we’re breaking down the absurdity of believing alcohol makes life exciting. From the five N’s of justification to the way alcohol numbs awareness rather than creating excitement, we’re exposing the truth about boredom and presence.
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why believing alcohol makes life fun is part of the Liquid Lie.
✅ How alcohol doesn’t add excitement—it just numbs your awareness.
✅ The real reason people feel bored without drinking (hint: it’s about presence).
✅ How to start creating fun instead of waiting for it to happen.
💡 Want to experience the STRIVE Method? Try Week 1 of the STUCK Phase for FREE!
The first step to understanding why you’re STUCK in the alcohol-reliance cycle. Email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.
🎯 Today’s Vow:
“I will not drink today—because I refuse to let boredom be my excuse. I choose to be present.”
🔔 Subscribe for more daily insights on living alcohol-free-as-fuck (#AFAF)!
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Why Quitting Alcohol Makes You Feel Like an Outsider (And Why That’s a Good Thing)
You don’t need to fit in—you need to stand out.
A listener shared: “I stopped drinking four years ago, and this is the first thing I’ve heard that makes me feel normal. I feel like an outsider around my friends. I find it hard to socialize with people from work. I feel like I’m not fun for others to hang out with anymore.”
Here’s my response—GOOD.
When you break free from the Liquid Lie, you stop being part of the herd. You start thinking differently, living differently, and that’s what sets you free. The truth is, most people feel like outsiders—they just drown that discomfort in alcohol. But you? You’re brave enough to see it.
In this episode, we’re flipping the script on loneliness after quitting alcohol. You’re not missing out—you’re waking up. And once you stop trying to fit in where you don’t belong, you open the door to the people who truly get you.
💡 Want to find your people? On Sunday, 16 March, I’m giving away Week 1 of the STRIVE Method—for FREE! Drop a “I’m In” below or email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get the details.
🎯 Today’s Vow: “I will not drink today because I embrace who I’ve become—I don’t need to fit in to feel whole.”
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Is ADHD making it harder to quit drinking? You’re not imagining it. Alcohol and ADHD share a deep connection—one that keeps so many stuck in the cycle of distraction, impulsivity, and regret. But here’s the truth: the freedom you seek isn’t in another coping mechanism. It’s in rewiring your approach to alcohol, your mind, and your identity.
Today, we’re cutting through the noise. Why do so many with ADHD turn to alcohol? Why does traditional sobriety advice often fail them? And what’s the REAL path to breaking free?
🎧 The 1000 Days Sober Podcast releases daily episodes to help you shift your mindset and live alcohol-free-as-fuck (#AFAF). Subscribe now and don’t miss a day.
🔥 BIG NEWS: On Sunday, 16th March, we’re launching Week 1 of the STUCK Phase of the STRIVE Method—for FREE! If you’re ready to understand why you’re STUCK in the alcohol-reliance cycle, email thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.
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In this inspiring episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I’m joined by Bek Antonucci, a women’s confidence coach and the host of Raw, Real, and Vulnerable. Bek’s journey, resilience, and dedication to empowering women have always stood out to me since we connected through our Master Life Coaching training at the Elementum Coaching Institute. Her courage in sharing her most vulnerable moments is a powerful reminder of the strength that comes from owning your story.
We dive deep into the themes of self-awareness, reclaiming power, and breaking free from limiting beliefs. This episode is especially meaningful for women seeking confidence and authenticity in their lives.
In This Episode, We Talk About:
•Preparing For Your King
•Seeing The World Through the Lens of Our Thoughts
•Victim Consciousness
•Pattern Interrupting
•Being Your Biggest Cheerleader
•The Relevancy Radar
•Eating Disorders
•Herpes
•Shame
•Bravery
•Internal Boundaries and Sharing
•How Women Hand Their Power Over
•The Outside-In Game
•SELF-Awareness
•Making Radical Changes Quickly and Easily (or Not)
•The Importance of Support Through Change
•Why Alcohol is Rarely the Real Problem
•Changing Friendships
•The Core Need to Belong
•When to Leave a Relationship
•Honoring Your Truth
•Advice for Women with Victim Mentality Money Stories
Tune in as Bek shares practical insights and hard-earned wisdom to help you reclaim your power and build confidence from the inside out.
Want More?
•Follow Bek on Instagram @BekAntonucci for more empowering content.
•Check out her podcast, Raw, Real, and Vulnerable, for honest conversations about embracing vulnerability and building self-worth.
•And don’t miss our free book, The Liquid Lie Unveiled: Living Life Alcohol Free as Fuck!, available at STRIVEMethod.com.
Much Love & STRIVE On!
Lee
How to Save Your Marriage with Nate & Kaley Klemp | The 80/80 Marriage
In this episode of The 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I’m joined by Nate and Kaley Klemp, co-authors of the groundbreaking book The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Marriage. Nate and Kaley dive deep into their revolutionary approach to marriage that shifts the outdated 80/20 and 50/50 relationship models, which often lead to resentment and power struggles, to an 80/80 model focused on radical generosity, mutual support, and shared success.
We explore everything from societal conditioning and power dynamics to daily habits that can transform even the most challenging relationships. If you're struggling with power imbalances, fairness, or communication in your relationship, this episode will guide you toward a more conscious, connected, and thriving partnership.
Key Takeaways:
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06:03 – Nate breaks down the flaws in the 80/20 model that often leads to over- and under-contributors.
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06:56 – Kaley explains why the 50/50 model doesn’t foster true partnership.
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08:22 – Nate introduces the 80/80 model and its power to reshape marriage dynamics.
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10:32 – Kaley discusses societal conditioning and how it influences our approach to relationships.
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12:48 – The importance of focusing on “micro moments” to create lasting positive change.
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15:49 – Discover the three essential ingredients for a successful 80/80 relationship.
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18:04 – We unpack the root causes of resentment and how to overcome them.
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21:32 – Power struggles in marriage: why they happen and how to handle them.
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24:42 – Nate shares insights on 'relationship jujitsu,' the art of diffusing conflict without giving up your voice.
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29:40 – Radical generosity: the heart of the 80/80 marriage.
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40:22 – The daily check-in: a simple but powerful practice to reconnect with your partner.
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54:59 – We discuss alcoholism, fairness, and how external factors can impact marriage dynamics.
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1:00:33 – Working on your relationship: establishing non-negotiables and creating a marriage that thrives.
Nate & Kaley Klemp’s Bios:
Nate and Kaley Klemp are the co-authors of The 80/80 Marriage, a New York Times Editors’ Choice book that is transforming how couples approach their relationships. Nate holds a PhD from Princeton and is also the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing. Kaley is a leading expert in leadership development, small-group dynamics, and coauthor of the Amazon bestseller The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership. Together, they bring years of experience in human behavior, philosophy, and leadership to reshape the modern marriage.
Learn more about Nate and Kaley and their work on the 80/80 Marriage.
STRIVE and the SELF-Led Life, AFAF:
At STRIVE, we believe that living a SELF-led life, AFAF, is the foundation of any thriving relationship. The work we do in helping individuals break free from the Liquid Lie and manage their PARTS leads to deeper self-awareness, healing, and growth. Strengthening our relationships is critical to leading a conscious, connected, and alcohol-free life. Through STRIVE, we provide the tools and support necessary to navigate the complexities of personal growth while improving the relationships that matter most.
Explore the STRIVE Method and learn how you can live a SELF-led life, AFAF, today.
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In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, Lee Davy sits down with Dylan Weisman, a High Stakes PLO player and Executive Performance Coach. 🃏 Dylan’s expertise in poker and his passion for coaching startup founders come together in a fascinating discussion about navigating the emotional and mental challenges faced by high performers.
Dylan shares insights on building world-class communication frameworks to manage conflicts, the importance of vulnerability in personal and professional growth, and how evolving consciousness impacts friendships. 🌟 Discover how Dylan optimises life infrastructure and helps high achievers thrive in their personal and professional lives. To explore his coaching offerings, visit DylanWeisman.com, and check out his PLO courses on UpswingPoker.com.
Don’t miss this powerful conversation on adapting to change and enhancing performance, whether you’re in the poker world or looking to elevate your executive skills. 🎧
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Lee Davy is a father, husband, son, friend, master life coach, leader, friend, brother and is the Founder of STRIVE, LeeDavyCoaching and the host of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast.
Lee began helping people to become alcohol-free-as-f**k (AFAF) and to live a SELF-led life after overcoming addictions to cigarettes, alcohol, gambling and pornography. He does this through his famed STRIVE Method, a quest-based system that helps people embody what it means to live more consciously. He is also a Master Life Coach, trained by the Elementum Coaching Institute, mentored by Preston Smiles, Alexi Panos, Christine Hassler and Stefanos Sifandos.
In addition to STRIVE and LeeDavyCoaching, Lee is also an interviewer, writer, TV producer, content creator and documentary film maker with the Triton Poker Series. He is also the host of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast where he has interviewed Norm MacDonald, Gary John Bishop, Gay & Katie Hendricks, Jack Canfield, Neale Donald Walsch, Bruce Buffer and many more.
In this compelling episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, host Lee Davy sits down with Marc Convey, a resilience expert, motivational speaker, and storyteller, to explore the profound journey of transforming pain into purpose. Marc Convey’s life story is one of resilience, recovery, and personal growth—a narrative that has been shaped by a harrowing near-death experience that changed the course of his life forever.
Marc Convey is not just a survivor; he is a thriver who has turned adversity into a powerful force for good. In this episode, Marc opens up about the transformative accident that led him to discover the deep connections between personal hardship and the strength of the human spirit. His insights into recovery and the process of finding meaning in life’s challenges offer listeners a unique perspective on how to navigate their own struggles.
Listeners will be captivated by Marc’s ability to weave his experiences into a story that is both inspiring and actionable. As a motivational speaker, Marc has shared his journey on stages around the world, and now, through his Substack, “MakingAMarc,” he continues to inspire a global audience with his reflections on resilience, purpose, and personal growth.
Tune in to the 1000 Days Sober Podcast as Marc Convey and Lee Davy delve into the essential elements of resilience, the importance of sharing our truths, and how we can all transform our pain into a powerful purpose. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand how to turn life’s challenges into opportunities for growth and meaning.
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Lee Davy is a father, husband, son, friend, master life coach, leader, friend, brother and is the Founder of STRIVE, LeeDavyCoaching and the host of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast.
Lee began helping people to become alcohol-free-as-f**k (AFAF) and to live a SELF-led life after overcoming addictions to cigarettes, alcohol, gambling and pornography. He does this through his famed STRIVE Method, a quest-based system that helps people embody what it means to live more consciously. He is also a Master Life Coach, trained by the Elementum Coaching Institute, mentored by Preston Smiles, Alexi Panos, Christine Hassler and Stefanos Sifandos.
In addition to STRIVE and LeeDavyCoaching, Lee is also an interviewer, writer, TV producer, content creator and documentary film maker with the Triton Poker Series. He is also the host of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast where he has interviewed Norm MacDonald, Gary John Bishop, Gay & Katie Hendricks, Jack Canfield, Neale Donald Walsch, Bruce Buffer and many more.
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, we dive into your questions on selfishness and boundaries. Is setting boundaries in relationships selfish? How can you maintain healthy boundaries without feeling guilty? Tune in as I tackle these challenging questions and provide actionable advice for your personal growth journey.
Topics Covered
- The fine line between self-care and selfishness.
- How to set and maintain healthy boundaries in all areas of life.
- Real-life Q&A from our listeners on selfishness and boundary-setting.
Join the conversation and learn how to navigate these complex topics in your sobriety and self-development journey.
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If you’re interested in becoming AFAF (Alcohol-Free-As-F**k), I have a book that details my method: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/book
If you want to learn how to live a SELF-Led life find out more about our community and group coaching program, STRIVE: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/
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Internal Family Systems For Children With Lisa Spiegel | LeeDavyCoaching
Today's guest on the 1000 Days Sober Podcast is Lisa Spiegel.
Lisa Spiegel has been a psychotherapist for 40 years. She is the co-founder of Soho Parenting, the first parenting/psychotherapy center in New York City. Lisa has her BA from Vassar College and her Master’s in Developmental Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Lisa is trained in EMDR, Life Force Yoga for therapists, and is a certified IFS therapist. She has provided parent guidance and psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults in her practice as well as at many New York City preschools. She teaches IFS to therapists around the world.
She is the author of two books, A Mothers’ Circle and Internal Family Systems Therapy with Children. She lives in New York City with her husband and has two adult daughters and four grandchildren.
I invited Lisa on the show after reading her book “Internal Family Systems With Children.” Parenting is so hard, and the Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a great framework for parents and children alike to make sense of the complexity of the human condition. Not only is it a great book on the topic of IFS and children, but it contains the best explanations of the IFS model I have found in any IFS books.
In this episode we cover:
What is IFS
What IFS teaches us
On parents being Parts activated
On body awareness
On self-awareness & presence
On the importance of repair
On self-compassion
On the inner critic
On childhood sexual abuse
On the complexity of the human condition
On the value of curiosity
The incredible challenges of parenting
Hope you enjoy!
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If you want to learn more about Lisa Spiegel you can reach out to her at lisa@sohoparenting.com
You can buy her book on Amazon.
Check out my new FREE ebook - Nurturing Children: Guiding Your Child Through the Challenges of the Digital Age: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/Nurtu...
If you’re interested in becoming AFAF (Alcohol-Free-As-F**k), I have a book that details my method: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/book
If you want to learn how to live a SELF-Led life find out more about our community and group coaching program, STRIVE: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/
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Today's guest on the 1000 Days Sober Podcast is Valerie Vazquez.
Valerie is an ordained energy healer and minister living on a beautiful farm in Hawaii. Passionate about holistic wellness and spiritual growth, Valerie combines her deep connection to nature with her healing practices. Alongside her daughter, she co-hosts the podcast "Spiralling Together: A Mother-Daughter Healing Journey," where they share their insights and experiences on the path to healing and self-discovery.
I invited Valerie on the show after seeing her going deep with her 22-year-old daughter Chloe on their podcast. It’s unusual to find a mother-daughter partnership talking so openly about their relationship in public. Valerie was also alcohol reliant at one time, and I was interested in her viewpoint on parenting unconsciously versus consciously.
Hope you enjoy!
Check out my new FREE ebook - Nurturing Children: Guiding Your Child Through the Challenges of the Digital Age: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/Nurturing-Resilience
If you’re interested in becoming AFAF (Alcohol-Free-As-F**k), I have a book that details my method: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/book
If you want to learn how to live a SELF-Led life find out more about our community and group coaching program, STRIVE: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/
If you want 1-1 coaching with Lee Davy, WhatsApp him on +447537896829.
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In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober podcast, host Lee Davy returns after a hiatus to discuss the profound journey of conscious parenting and living a self-led life. Lee delves into the concept of the "inside-out" versus "outside-in" game, a theory introduced by Dr. Michael Beckwith, and how it applies to everyday interactions, particularly with children.
Lee shares personal anecdotes about his struggles and triumphs in building a stronger connection with his daughter, Zia. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, responsibility, and the role of internal parts in shaping our responses to external challenges. The episode also explores how living consciously can help parents not only quit alcohol but also lead more fulfilling lives.
Listeners will gain insights into practical strategies for improving relationships with their children and themselves, including the significance of presence, curiosity, rupture and repair, and maintaining integrity. Lee offers guidance on navigating the complexities of parenting while fostering a nurturing environment for both external and internal "children."
Join Lee as he outlines nine core principles that have helped him succeed in his parenting project and learn how these principles can be applied to live a more conscious, self-led life.
🌟 New Episode Alert! 🌟 "Navigating Sober Vacations: A Conversation With STRIVER Suzie" 🌴🍹
In today's heartwarming episode, we chat with Suzie, a STRIVER who's 266 days into her Alcohol-Free-As-Fuck (AFAF) journey and absolutely crushing it. 🌈 Suzie has been part of our STRIVE family for four years, and her transformation has been nothing short of inspiring! 😇
We delve into one of Suzie's major milestones — her first sober holiday! 🏝️ Whether you call it a holiday or a vacation, navigating it without alcohol can be a unique challenge. But guess what? Suzie's got insights and tips that you won't want to miss. 🎯
If you're on the fence about sobriety or just want to see how enriching life can be when lived on your terms, you NEED to hear Suzie's story. 🎧
🚀 Ready for a game-changer in your life? Try STRIVE for FREE for 14 days and get a front-row seat to transformation. Here's your link to the Discord community: https://discord.gg/BecGDYRH 💥
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Our incredible guest today is Celeste Yvonne—a sober mom advocate, certified recovery coach, and accomplished writer. With her work featured in the Washington Post, Good Morning America, Today Show, and many more, Celeste brings an extensive 20-year career in communications into the sober mom sphere. She's also a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad and a resident of Reno, Nevada, where she lives with her husband and two children.
🌐 Connect with Celeste Yvonne:
- Official Site
What You'll Learn:
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The Drinking Culture Around Mothers: Why the so-called "mommy wine culture" exists and what it means for mothers who want to embrace sobriety.
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The Mental Load of Motherhood: How the uneven distribution of Household Chores and responsibilities when children are born contributes to the drinking culture.
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Targeted Advertising: The insidious ways in which the alcohol industry specifically targets mothers and how we can combat this.
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Meme Culture: The disturbing and absurd memes that make light of drinking as a coping mechanism for mothers and why they are harmful.
Key Takeaways:
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The drinking culture around mothers is more than just a series of individual choices—it's a systemic issue.
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The mental load that mothers carry is often overlooked and underestimated, leading many to unhealthy coping mechanisms like drinking.
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Awareness and education are key to dismantling the harmful narratives around motherhood and drinking.
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Credits:
🎧 Editing: Stan Vdovitski
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🎙 Meet Doug Gelling: A STRIVER who decided to rewrite the script of his life by quitting alcohol in 2016. Far from hitting "rock bottom," Doug realized that his life, marred by alcohol dependence, was on an unsustainable path that affected his health and relationships.
🌱 Well-Being & Philosophy: Since waving goodbye to alcohol, Doug has embarked on a transformative journey. Rooted in discipline, fitness, spirituality, and a deep commitment to serving others, he's a testament to what can happen when you align your life with your values.
📚 Mindfulness, Buddhism, and Stoicism: While he doesn’t identify himself as a Buddhist, Doug is a practicing Stoic with a daily mindfulness routine. His focus on these philosophies has served as the backbone for his remarkable turnaround.
💡 Guiding Principle: Inspired by Dr. BJ Miller, Doug's life mantra can be summed up as: "Life is precious because it ends." In his own words, "Nothing that has an unlimited supply is precious. As I’ve gotten older, I understand that each day is truly a precious gift. I will not waste another one of them."
Join us for an inspiring, insightful, and deeply personal conversation with Doug Gelling. Learn how he managed to break free from the clutches of alcohol, and how you too can transform your life by focusing on what truly matters.
📩 Want to Share Your Story?: If you're inspired by Doug's journey and think you've got a story to share, we would love to hear from you! Become a guest on the 1000 Days Sober Podcast by emailing us at 1000DaysSoberPodcast@gmail.com
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Welcome to Episode 3 of The AFAF Shift! This poignant episode dives deep into the turbulent waters of adolescence—a time fraught with identity crises, unrequited love, and the insidious onset of alcohol reliance. Through the lens of Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages, host Lee Davy revisits his teenage years to unravel the 'Liquid Lie' society often tells us, where alcohol becomes a damaging rite of passage. Tune in for a captivating blend of personal storytelling and psychological insight that reveals how these formative years set the stage for later relationship dynamics, addictive behaviours, and the perpetual quest for external validation. Lee also opens up about his transformational journey and offers actionable steps for developing a more conscious, SELF-led life. Don't miss this episode; it promises to be as impactful as it is revealing. See you on the other side of the 'AFAF Shift'!
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Janey Lee Grace is an Amazon No 1 Best-selling author, speaker, and was co-presenter on the UK’s biggest radio show, BBC Radio 2’s Steve Wright in the Afternoon for 24 years. Formerly she was a backing singer with Wham! Kim Wilde and Boy George, had her own number 8 chart hit as Cola Boy with 7 Ways to Love.
Janey has written five books on Holistic living including the number One Amazon best seller Imperfectly Natural Woman and her latest book is Happy Healthy Sober – Ditch the booze and take control of your life which encourages everyone to look again at their relationship with alcohol.
After ditching the booze Janey launched a podcast ‘Alcohol Free Life’ focusing on sober self-care, she gave a TEDx talk Sobriety Rocks- Who Knew! and runs The Sober Club, a platform offering a non-judgemental community for people who are committed to sobriety and want to ‘upscale’ their life without the booze and focus on health and wellbeing.
Janey is passionate about encouraging people to ditch the chemicals, focus on great nutrition, selfcare, and finding their purpose as she found for herself that quitting the booze was the missing link in the ‘holistic living’ picture. She also offers coaching and is trained in EFT, Matrix Re-imprinting and NLP.
Janey is married with 4 children and lives in Hertfordshire but longs to be by the sea.
Links
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www.imperfectlynatural.com
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In the latest episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast 🎙️, join me, Lee Davy, as I delve into my childhood experiences between the ages of 5 and 10 🧒.
Using Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial integration 🧠, I explore the concept of Industry vs. Inferiority and how it may have contributed to my reliance on alcohol 🍷 in later years.
This insightful and personal episode is the second in a continuing series to shed light on the complex relationship between our early life experiences and adult struggles 💡.
Don't miss this powerful and thought-provoking episode! 🎧 Please take a moment to rate ⭐, review 📝, and share the show 📢 with others who might benefit from this journey of self-discovery.
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Episode 1 - Before Day One: The Roots of My Struggle
In this premiere episode of "The AFAF Shift: Unearthing My Past to Build a SELF-led Future, " host Lee Davy takes listeners on a deep and intimate journey back to his beginnings - from before he was born.
In this episode, you'll discover
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The traumatic circumstances of Lee's birth and how the feelings of fear, confusion, shame, guilt, and abandonment experienced by his young mother imprinted on him before he ever took his first breath.
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How our physiological makeup can be shaped by trauma even before birth.
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The struggles Lee faced as a half-Chinese child in a predominantly white community, the feeling of always being different, and the pressures that led him to seek refuge and acceptance in alcohol.
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A brief glimpse into Lee's early childhood years, living with his grandparents and mother's siblings, and the significant change when his mother met the man Lee would know as his father.
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The concept of the 'window of tolerance' and how trauma can lead to challenges in maintaining it.
Key quotes from the episode
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"Trauma doesn't need you to be aware or conscious to set its roots in you. It can develop in your physiology before you even enter this world."
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"Being half-Chinese in a predominantly white community, I felt the sting of difference, the longing to belong."
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"The intense reactions I had when interacting with other children were signposts. Signposts pointing to a trauma that started before birth and resurfaced throughout my life."
Links mentioned in this episode
- The STRIVE Community - Join our supportive community where we strive to live a SELF-led life together.
Stay tuned for our next episode as we delve deeper into Lee's journey, experiences, and path towards healing and sobriety.
Oli Hollis is an HPD-accredited Clinical Hypnotist and a registered Physiotherapist with the HCPC. His speciality is managing pain, particularly in conditions like fibromyalgia, employing years of expertise. Oli also uses hypnosis as a remarkable tool to aid in managing diabetes through dietary changes, promote weight loss for those facing orthopaedic surgeries, and encourage healthier lifestyle choices.
Beyond physical health, Oli assists individuals in overcoming addictions, such as smoking and excessive drinking. His work doesn't stop there. He addresses various anxiety-related issues, helping people conquer everything from stage fright to specific phobias. For general anxiety cases, Oli uniquely combines the principles of psychology and hypnotherapy; if the situation calls for it, he collaborates with doctors and clinical psychologists.
Oli is also a STRIVER who recently celebrated 1000 days AFAF, so I asked him to come onto the show.
If you want to hire Oli, here is how to do so.
If you have difficulties with your alcohol cravings or are worried about facing them, download our free mini course - The Crush Your Alcohol Cravings Cheat Code.
Follow this little hyperlink to learn more about STRIVE and the STRIVE Method.
🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🚀 We are thrilled to welcome the phenomenal Dominique D'Vita on the latest episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast!
Dominique, a Registered Nurse and a Certified Transformational Tantra Coach joins us for a deep and insightful conversation titled "My Wife Won't Have Sex With Me & I Resent Her". A more common topic than we care to admit, it's a narrative that can often fuel unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as alcohol abuse.
Dominique believes in the power of science blended with spirituality to help us understand our bodies, develop self-respect, and deepen our connections with our partners. She shares her profound insights and advice on navigating such complex relationship dynamics in this episode.
Can her holistic approach to self-love and soulful, connected love help men battling with resentment and potential alcohol abuse? Tune in to find out! You'll find that Dominique is the coach who teaches you to truly experience ultimate bliss and how to get the most out of life. 🌈
Listen to the 1000 Days Sober podcast episode available across all major media players. And if you're a man struggling with erectile dysfunction, check out how Dominique can help - follow this link: https://youtube.com/watch?v=O0d6eTScdzw&feature=sharea
Let's create a world where we live fully, from a place of magic, love, and abundance. 🙏✨
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📢 Check out this captivating conversation with Michael Bungay Stanier! 🎙️✨
🌟 Michael Bungay Stanier is a renowned expert in helping people realize their awesomeness and achieve greatness. He's the author of "The Coaching Habit," the best-selling coaching book of the century and a true classic. His latest masterpiece, "How to Work with (Almost) Anyone," uncovers the secrets to cultivating outstanding relationships in the workplace. 📚🌍
💡 Join us as we delve into the realm of meaningful connections and discover seven powerful questions that can make others feel seen, heard, and valued. 🤝❤️
🎭 Dive into the fascinating concept of the drama triangle and explore how to navigate its ups and downs. Learn why curiosity is a remarkable superpower and how to unleash its full potential. 🌟✨
🧠 Gain insights into the transformative difference between being in SELF and unconsciousness, and unlock the keys to fostering harmonious collaborations. Discover the essence of Michael's newest book, "How to Work With (Almost) Anyone," and uncover the wisdom it holds. 📖🔑
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🌟 Explore the realm of connection, growth, and personal mastery with Michael Bungay Stanier. Tune in now and let his wisdom empower you to create meaningful relationships at work and beyond! 🎧💪
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🎙️ Just had a mind-expanding conversation with Kristian Martinow on the "1000 Days Sober Podcast"! 🌟 We explored the fascinating interplay between the masculine and feminine energies, diving deep into their manifestations and the power of understanding them. 💫✨
In this captivating episode, we discussed how embracing both our masculine and feminine sides can lead to personal growth, stronger relationships, and a more harmonious existence. 💪❤️
Kristian, a mentor and coach, shared profound insights on living a life oriented to wellness, redefining masculinity in the modern world, and fostering compassionate connections with our partners. 🌸🌿
Join us on the "1000 Days Sober Podcast" to listen to this enlightening conversation. Trust me; you don't want to miss it! 🎧 And if you find value in the episode, please rate, review, and share the show to spread the knowledge! 🙌🔥
Tune in now to explore the yin and yang of the masculine and feminine, and discover how these energies can shape your life and relationships. 🌟✨
You can find Kristian on his website here.
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Onto Our Guest…
Roberta Mussato was born in Treviso, Italy. At eight, she started writing her first journal, a habit she would never give up. After a degree in conference interpreting in English and Russian in 2006, Roberta moved to crazy London, where she still lives.
In 2018 she decided to go backpacking on her own for three months in Asia to escape from a generalised, deep crisis that had seen her feeling stuck and very low for two years. Reasoning that all her pain came from unmet expectations, she decided to experiment for those three months, not plan a single thing to see how life can be when you have no attachments. She talks about how it all went in her first book, "Universe, I Trust You", which came out initially in Italian and then in English and will be shown on the Nasdaq billboard in Times Square on June 20th, 2023.
That trip was a watershed in her life, proving that a deep crisis could be the springboard to exciting new chapters. Changing the question from "Why do they always happen to me?" to "What for?" and following her vision in Nepal, she is now a certified Master Life Coach and NLP Practitioner who helps her clients get unstuck and live a more aligned life.
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🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, where we dive deep into the journey of living a SELF-led life AFAF with the incredible Karla McLaren! 🌟
🌱 Join us as Karla shares her empowering insights and wisdom on navigating life without alcohol.
🚀 Discover how to unlock your true potential, cultivate emotional intelligence, and create a life filled with purpose and authenticity.
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Amanda Evans is a Master Life Coach (meets Mary Poppins), Family Play-Based Somatic Healer, Best-Selling Author & Speaker.
She coaches conscious and caring parents who are triggered by their child's tantrums, big emotions, and disempowering labels/diagnoses to parent them with greater ease, connection, presence, and PLAY!
Amanda is a dog mama and a lover of little humans and the little moments (that really are the BIG ones!).
In this podcast, Amanda Evans joins the STRIVE community for a Q&A on all things parenting.
Amanda’s website
Book a connection call with Amanda.
Information on her Playful Sensitive Child digital course:
Sonia is the founder of EverBlume, which provides small group recovery meetings where members are matched into groups based on what they are struggling with. The goal is for members to find connection through conversation, and get meaningful support and feedback from each other.
Sonia is an orthodontist who built and sold a successful multi-location practice in 2016 and got sober in 2017. Since then, she become a recovery coach and has dedicated her life to making a difference with social impact investing, and volunteering with the incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, and victims of sex trafficking. And now, she hopes to create her biggest impact by leveraging the power of peer support to create community for those on their recovery journey.
https://www.joineverblume.com/
Rachelle Luv Raku is a Consciousness Coach dedicated to helping Overwhelmed Parents Unlock the Power of their Intuition while being Conscious Leaders and Role Models to their children.
Here is her Instagram page.
For more information on The STRIVE Method.
In this week’s podcast episode, Lee Davy shares a presentation that takes a fresh look at constraints, perfect for people who slip into victim consciousness and see blocks and obstacles wherever they look.
Victoria Vanstone lives on The Sunshine Coast in Australia with three children, a dog and a very patient husband. She is originally from the UK and has been writing about motherhood and her zig zaggy journey to sobriety for two years. Victoria started writing on the exact day she quit drinking alcohol. It became her outlet and distraction from peering in the fridge at cold bottles of wine. She found letting out all of her fuckupery on her blog and in her upcoming book has helped solidify her sobriety and led her to understand herself and her destructive habits.
You can read Victoria’s blog posts at drunkmummysobermummy.com
She also co-hosts the Sober Awkward podcast with her excellent friend Hamish.
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She is the founder of the Cuppa Community, which is a sobriety social network.
In this episode, we discuss all things motherhood, pregnancy and alcohol.
If you find this episode of value, please rate and review it.
Much love.
Lee
Ken Makimsy Middleton is the editor of a Medium Publication named AINYF; Alcohol is NOT Your Friend. It's a publication focused on science-based strategies to help individuals change their relationship with alcohol and create the best version of themselves.
Ken coined the term alcohol-consciousness to represent his belief that one should not have to hit rock bottom or have a "problem" with alcohol to quit drinking. Instead, it's something that people should consider to live a more holistic and healthy lifestyle.
He’s currently in the middle of a book project on the topic titled Bamboozled - How Alcohol Makes Fools of Us All, and we talk about some of his concepts from that book in this episode.
Topics covered in this episode include:
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Educating children on alcohol
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The role that Hollywood plays in the ubiquitous nature of alcohol
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Perception of value versus reality
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The importance of drinking consciously and quitting consciously.
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Filling the white space
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Exercise
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Diet
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How alcohol plays a role in the mid-life crisis/awakening
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How it’s never too late to quit
The decision to be someone who doesn't drink alcohol and live more consciously is a complicated affair riddled with hope, fear and anxiety. In this monologue, Lee Davy shares his view to help you answer the question - Am I On The Right Path?
Dr Carolyn Elliott is the author of "Existential Kink": A handbook of life-altering magic and cult-favourite creativity book, "Awaken Your Genius". She runs a 7-figure online business specializing in helping people achieve dramatic positive change in their lives through shadow integration practices and applied occult philosophy.
Carolyn is known for her uncanny and uncomfortable ability to trick really smart, high-achieving magical people into doing what they actually want to do. She’s the teacher of life-altering online courses, including WEALTH: the alchemical community where leaders come into their full power.
You can find Carolyn on Facebook & Instagram.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Carolyn-Elliott-PhD-367818316599523/
Instagram: carolynelliott_
And her website is http://carolyngraceelliott.com/.
In this week's episode, Lee Davy talks about the role that status has in our challenge to become someone that doesn't drink alcohol. It's a complicated and deep topic, but essentially, don't underestimate the power desiring external approval has on our decision to remain a drinker when our innate wisdom advises us to stop.
If you have any questions or feedback on this, episode contact Lee at thestrivemethod@gmail.com
This week’s guest is Anna Welch.
Anna, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been a STRIVER for almost five years, and I invited her onto the show to share her journey. Since joining STRIVE, Anna has learned to be someone who doesn’t drink alcohol and to live more consciously. She is a leader within the STRIVE community, at her place of work, and, of course, in her home in her role as wife and mother.
In this episode, we talk about the difficulty in joining communities like STRIVE because of the shame associated with having alcohol dependency, what ‘doing the work’ looks like for Anna and her relationship with God.
You’ll find the 1000 Days Sober Podcast on all the major platforms. The video of the conversation is available here.
If you found this episode useful or want to send some love to Anna, respond below via DM or email to thestrivemethod@gmail.com. If you want to learn more about the work we do at STRIVE, then use the same routes, and we will respond ASAP.
Do you feel like a loser or a winner?
Do you have a fixed or growth mindset?
Are you optimistic or pessimistic?
Do you find yourselves blaming people, the world, politicians, and God for the results you’re getting in life?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, then (a) you’re not alone, (b) you’re human, and (c) STRIVE has your back in today’s podcast.
At STRIVE, we help you become someone that doesn’t drink alcohol and live consciously through a triangulation of education, philosophy and community.
A crucial aspect of our philosophy is you can make the process of unearthing your innate wisdom FUN! We help you do this through our quest process, and in today’s process, I share our ‘Winner Winner Chicken Dinner Quest.’
What results could you manifest if you were to celebrate five daily wins for the next 30 days?
Watch the video via our YouTube Channel.
Join our email list for more help, guidance and love in your journey to be someone who doesn't drink alcohol and live more consciously.
Strive on!
Lee
PS: The team at STRIVE would like to gift you our book 'Control Alcohol For 30-Days So It Doesn't Control You For The Next 30-Years,' and a hamper full of bonuses. To take advantage of this offer, click on this link and use the promo code STRIVERCHRISTMAS. Feel free to send this link to anyone who may benefit from it. The offer ends on December 26th.
Are you living your life by default or by design? This powerful question is the topic of today’s podcast. Let me know what lands for you at thestrivemethod@gmail.com. Strive on!
Entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author Jason Portnoy began his career at PayPal, working closely with technology icons like Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Max Levchin, and Reid Hoffman.
He served as the first Chief Financial Officer of Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) and later founded Oakhouse Partners, a top-performing venture capital firm.
Jason is sought after as a trusted advisor to technology company CEOs and has spoken on topics ranging from executive leadership to the intersections of technology and humanity.
He holds engineering degrees from Stanford University (MS) and the University of Colorado (BS). He currently lives in Park City, Utah, with his wife, two children, and their family dog.
I invited Jason onto the show to talk about his addiction to pornography and sex, two of the most often shunned topics of conversation in our daily lives.
Jason is the author of the book “Silicon Valley Porn Star.”
From modest roots in the suburbs of New Jersey, Jason Portnoy followed a script carefully crafted by society. He found himself in the middle of the PayPal Mafia, launched into a Silicon Valley career of wealth and prestige he never dreamed of. Stock options, flashy cars, a fantastic family.
On the outside, his life looked perfect, but unhealed traumas from his past left him tortured, descending into a dark world of pornography and sex that eventually pushed him to the edge.
In Silicon Valley Porn Star, Jason willingly shares his transformation from a life of extramarital affairs and superficial excess to one of the chosen values and renewed relationships.
His journey sheds light on a crisis of masculinity in our modern world, where quests for unlimited power and success are gateways to addiction, dependency, and unhinged behaviour. No matter your profession or position, Jason’s story will inspire you to look within and find your path toward success, fulfilment, and becoming the man you truly want to be.
Here is Jason’s website
Learn more about the STRIVE Method.
Molly Desch has a degree in Psychology, is a certified coach and has years of experience dealing with alcohol. She helps working moms struggling with drinking culture activate and materialise their inherent abilities to free themselves from alcohol so they can take back control of their life, rediscover their authentic selves with renewed energy, confidence, and pride in themselves, and rebuild relationships with loved ones.
You can contact Molly at https://asyouarelifecoaching.com/.
You can learn more about The STRIVE Method in our incredible book The STRIVE Method: Control Alcohol For 30-Days Before it Controls You For The Next 30-Years’ —---- > https://www.thestrivemethod.com/.
A problem in the STRIVE community is how to operate above the line when the trifecta of marriage/parenting/business clashes. Each of these areas can provide unique challenges that can bleed into one another, dragging you below the line into victim consciousness and triggering you to drink. In this episode, Lee Davy introduces the tool of ‘transitioning’ to help you improve in this vital area.
STRIVE is a community and educational platform that helps you live more consciously after becoming someone who doesn’t drink alcohol.
The 1000 Days Sober Podcast is available across all major podcast platforms.
www.thestrivemethod.com
thestrivemethod@gmail.com
At STRIVE, we help people who don’t drink alcohol to live consciously. A tool we use is to consider our actions through the lens of parallel growth. Put simply, what is it about this moment that contains elements of development we can use in other areas of our lives?
An example is running.
If you were to run today, what is it about the act of running, how you feel while running, what thoughts come to mind, your environment, and the weather that you can transfer into another area of your life, such as your continuing and ever-evolving sobriety?
Here are nine parallels between running and being someone who doesn’t drink alcohol.
Strive on!
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Joi Andreoli is a licensed marriage and family therapist with decades of sobriety and the author of the Recovery Cycle: A Practical Guide to Loving Your Sober Life: Joie calls her book a timeless navigation tool that guides readers to explore and design a new life with freedom and limitless expansion, and we cover some of the main concepts of her book in this conversation, including the power of ritualisation, the necessity of taking action and navigating triggers and cravings.
You can learn more about Joi’s work and purchase her book at www.communicatewithjoi.com.
Follow her on Instagram @joiandreoli
Matt Gardiner is a passionate and empathetic Recovery Coach & Life Coach who has helped numerous people get out of their 'stuck stories' and move towards the life of their dreams.
He focuses on changing the language & words and the stories you've been attaching to the events in your life.
Better words + better breathing = better life.
Matt's vision of Recovery includes an active and healthy lifestyle that includes planning for deliberate, relaxing downtime for self-care and healing.
Matt is also a gifted musician and Sound Therapist, which compliments his work as a Coach.
'Beyond Recovery' is a podcast hosted by Matt, where guests come on to share their journeys to and through, Recovery
www.recoveryroadmap.me @recoveryroadmap.me (IG & TikTok) @mattgardinerLIVE (Facebook & YouTube) lhttps://linktr.ee/mattgardiner555
Kay Allison was a Senior Vice President at a global ad agency and a single mom as her drinking escalated to the point that she went alcohol-free.
Kay has helped hundreds of women stop the drinking spiral and live wildly successful and satisfying lives substance-free using her Juicy AF program.
Kay is an executive coach. A clairvoyant. And a minister. She’s been an adjunct professor at Northwestern University. She’s an author of two books, including Juicy AF (alcohol-free): Stop the Drinking Spiral. Unleash Your Future, which will be published in January 2023.
A year after going alcohol-free, she launched her first company, The Energy Infuser, an agency that helped Fortune 200 companies create new $100 million products and businesses. Together, those clients generated $2 billion in annual revenue. She started The Energy Annex, a modern focus group facility that won World's Best Facility 17 years running. She co-founded Farm&Oven Snacks, a natural food company, and sold it four years later.
She lives in a pine forest, meditates by a waterfall every morning and loves her family.
She truly lives a Juicy AF life.
In a new series, Lee Davy shines the spotlight on members of the STRIVE family.
Michael, who hails from San Fransisco, joined STRIVE in 2018. He is a STRIVE Method alumni who recently celebrated 900-days as someone who doesn't drink alcohol. Michael is a STRIVE Support Coach and facilitates our weekly Zoom meetings.
Mike is a fabulous writer, and you can read his philosophical musings at:
http://michaelbojarski.substack.com/
http://arthursway.substack.com/
If you want to join Mike at STRIVE, head to www.thestrivemethod.com for further information.
Hans Weygoldt is a Breathwork facilitator and life coach.
After working for his family business for 15 years and struggling with depression and anxiety, he discovered the power of breathwork.
The intensity of the first breastwork sessions, comparable to work with psychedelics, radically changed his life and gave him a new purpose.
He quit his job to spend more time with his children while they were still young, exploring his consciousness and supporting others struggling with depression, anxiety and addiction.
He now works as a breathwork facilitator to support people who want to make a radical change in their life, find more purpose and meaning and reclaim their power.
You can connect with Hans through Facebook or his webpage.
Nick Prefontaine is a Speaker, Founder and CEO of Common Goal a company that inspires and leads motivated people to their common goal. Their Mission is to provide people with the support and tools to achieve their limitless potential.
Here is the link to download Nick’s free guide on the STEP program.
https://nickprefontaine.com/
If you would like to join STRIVE and experience the STRIVE Method email Lee Davy at thestrivemethod@gmail.com
By his 35th birthday, MIKE MICHALOWICZ had founded and sold two multi-million dollar companies. Confident that he had the formula to success, he became a small business angel investor...and proceeded to lose his entire fortune.
Then he started again, driven to find better ways to grow healthy, strong companies. Mike has devoted his life to researching and delivering innovative, impactful entrepreneurial strategies to you. On a mission to serve you, he has created perennially top-selling books, including The Pumpkin Plan, Clockwork, Fix This Next, Get Different and Profit First, with over a million readers, remaining on Amazon’s Best Seller list after eight years.
Mike is a popular main stage keynote speaker on innovative entrepreneurial topics, speaking to thousands of audience members.
Another chapter of the excellent book "The STRIVE Method: Control Alcohol for 30-Days Before it Controls You" For The Next 30-Years, this time, Day 2, and a story about a hummingbird called Harry.
You can buy the STRIVE Method Book, and receive $915 worth of free gifts, here.
A reading of Day #1: Choice from The STRIVE Method book “Control Alcohol for 30-Days Before it Controls You For The Next 30-Years.”
Visit www.thestrivemethod@gmail.com to purchase a copy and receive free gifts valued at $915.
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Welcome to the latest episode of The 1000 Days Sober Podcast 🎙️
Our guest today is 𝐃𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 a clinical psychologist who joyfully helps people discover that suffering is optional. Through investigating her own experience and working with clients for over twenty-five years, she has discovered how to unravel common problems of everyday life to reveal the deepest acceptance and peace. Author of the award-winning The End of Self-Help and At the Core of Every Heart, she lives in Santa Barbara, CA.
In this interview we discuss:
What is spirituality? Why is suffering optional? Turning towards direct experiences Being grounded in aware presence Welcoming and experiencing feelings to the end Creating more empowering beliefs Internal family systems Self-judgment Feelings of inadequacy
To learn more, please visit https://gailbrenner.com/.
If you would like to work with Lee Davy or join the STRIVE community, then email thestrivemethod@gmail.com.
Hello Strivers!
Welcome to the latest episode of The 1000 Days Sober Podcast.
Today I’m talking to Wendy Laban, who is a full-time mum to her, some would say, ridiculously large family, lives down by the sea in beautiful south Devon, loves long walks with her dog, running, wild swimming, and this self-development adventure she finds herself on since going alcohol-free four years ago.
Elise Becher is first and foremost a human who has been both fortunate enough and also sufficiently humbled by her life experience thus far to know that her primary mission is to live in the truest possible expression of herself and in robust gratitude for what is available in every moment, and to help others do the same.
In her professional life, she is now a Master Coach who specializes in personal and relational transformation. She invites her clients to see her as a loving big sister who will always see the best in you, who fervently wants more for you, and who won’t let you get away with the same old crap. She sees her transition to helping couples use their relationships with each other as a crucible for personal growth in a way they never realized possible as the gateway to the most rewarding work she’s ever done.
Elise is also a sexuality educator, a democratic parenting advocate and a pediatrician. She holds coaching certifications from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the Co-Active Training Institute, the Relationship School (TRS), and the Elementum Coaching Institute, where she was certified as a Master Coach for the first time and is now a faculty member.
You can learn more about Elise’s work at EliseBecher.com.
An energy medicine practitioner and workshop leader for over 30 years, Joy moves her program participants into their own brilliance with ease, humour, and insight. Her students consistently feel inspired, motivated, and fully empowered to engage in their personal and professional lives with greater ease and self-confidence.
Over the years Joy has cultivated her intuitive healing abilities, developing a distinctive energy medicine practice individualized to each client’s needs. You may benefit from chakra balancing, tonal sounding, and yoga techniques, as well as reflective listening, reframing, and other coaching approaches. Her compassionate presence lends a natural grace and flow to her organic healing style.
Mother of three adult children, she resides in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with her husband, Tim.
Joy offers virtual and in-person 1-1 coaching, and you should email myjoymatters@gmail.com for further details.
Joy has also created a fantastic set of Joyful Healing Clarity cards, a four-deck card collection promoting clarity, fostering communication, diminishing anxiety, and increasing empowerment.
Click here for further details on buying them and watching a tutorial on how to use them.
If you would like to work with Lee Davy or join the STRIVE community, then email thestrivemethod@gmail.com.
Grief is a natural human emotion and one we often repress culturally and societally because we don’t know how to talk to each other about it or ask for help.
We all know how to grieve and mourn.
It’s within us all.
And that’s why this episode is so important.
Many of us will turn to alcohol or other unhealthy substances and behaviours to deal with these feelings, and there is another way.
This episode is for you, whether you are currently facing the spectre of loss or have experienced loss through losing loved ones or animals, divorce, or even ending your relationship with alcohol.
Lisa Dinhofer, MA, CT, is known as 'The Crisis Tamer', working with subject matter and circumstances most people turn away from. She mentors companies through traumatic and destabilizing events, workplace abuse and crisis communications to regain stability, establish a new normal and build resilience. She draws from those first-hand experiences of trauma in the workplace and lessons learned from other workplace tragedies. Lisa was an employee at the World Trade Center during the 1993 bombing and was still working in NYC during 9/11.
Lisa is a certified Thanatologist with a sub-speciality in trauma, trained counsellor, trained mediator and crisis communication specialist with 18+ years of professional experience training, consulting, coaching, debriefing and public speaking.
She is frequently called upon for debriefing and strategic advisement following emergent workplace events such as employee death. For the last year, Lisa has been a sought after consultant and facilitator in response to COVID-19 and other simultaneous stressors on organizational life.
You can find more about Lisa’s work here.
You can learn more about Lee’s work here.
Kathlyn Hendricks is the Chief Creative Officer, Director of Training at The Hendricks Institute. Kathlyn is an evolutionary catalyst, contextual disruptor and freelance mentor who has been a pioneer in the field of body intelligence and conscious loving for fifty years.
Katie has authored or co-authored more than 40 books and counts an appearance on Oprah in her back catalogue of interview experiences.
I’m no Oprah, but we were born on the same day.
I am currently reading Conscious Loving Ever After and enjoying it.
Katie and her husband Gay are rolling out ‘The Playground’ a monthly 90-minute zoom event exploring the frontiers of relationships. You can find more information at www.hendricks.com.
If you want to learn more about Lee Davy and STRIVE then head to www.1000dayssober.com
We celebrate Relationship Month at STRIVE with a look at our often overlooked relationship with nature.
Darren Silver, MA, is a rite of passage guide, Nature-Connected Coach, ceremonialist, and innovative educator. He has over a decade of experience working with ritual, wilderness living skills, and guiding transformational experiences residentially and internationally. A gifted storyteller and apprentice to the old myths, Darren weaves the power of the natural world, vision, and community in devotion to the remembrance of regenerative culture.
In this podcast we discuss:
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The importance of our relationship with nature
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The difference between vision and dreams
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Father and son relationships
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Ritualisation and Pseudo-Ritualisation
And much more.
You can learn more about Darren’s work by following him on Instagram (@ds.silver) and on his website.
You can learn more about Lee’s work at 1000DaysSober.com.
If you want to join STRIVE for Relationships Month, contact Lee at TheStriveMethod@Gmail.com for further details.
If you found this conversation useful, please share it with others.
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Andrea Tessier is a Personal Freedom Coach and Elementum Certified Master Life Coach committed to supporting women to access more authenticity, self-expression, and freedom in their lives. She left a successful teaching career at 39 to pursue a life she truly felt passionate about. It didn't come easy. It took a journey of looking inwards, self-discovery, and re-remembering and unlearning to allow herself to create the life of her dreams.
Andrea now supports women in answering big questions on their journey like, “Who am I?” “What do I really desire?” and “What am I meant to do, and how do I get there in a way that feels true to ME?”
She is passionate about helping others move from stuck and stressed to intentional and free with her vast toolbox that encompasses the body, mind, and spirit.
Links
Andrea's Website
Andrea's Instagram
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Andrea's Personal Freedom Starter Kit
A podcast episode celebrating and raising awareness of my new book The STRIVE Method: Control Alcohol For 30-Days, So It Doesn't Control You For The Next 30-Years.
Steven Kessler has been studying people his whole life. For over 30 years, he's been a licensed psychotherapist, studying many different healing modalities and maps of personality, including Character Structure, the Enneagram, NLP, energy work, Thought Field Therapy, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques).
Steven has spent many years studying the evolution of human consciousness. For over 30 years, he has pursued various spiritual and meditation practices, including 16 years in the Diamond Heart meditation school.
Since 1984 Steven has taught hundreds of groups and workshops in the US and internationally, helping men and women heal their wounds and grow into their full adult selves. From 2006 to 2010, Steven left his private practice for 2-3 months a year to work on US military bases both in North America and overseas, helping the soldiers and their families heal the wounds of war.
His bestselling book, The 5 Personality Patterns, deepens the insights of character structure and, for the first time, presents its map of the human personality to the general public. Many people claim that reading it has been a life-changing experience, which has enabled them to finally understand both themselves and others.
To learn more about Steven’s work.
Kim Bilyk is a Women’s Empowerment & Sexual Health Coach. She helps women connect to their bodies and align their hormone health to be badass in all areas of their lives. Kim is the author of “Womb Wisdom Journal,” a beautiful tool to help women continue to their wombs, their cycle, and their power.
IG @kimbilyk_
Website: Amala-living.com
Email: kim@amala-living.com
Womb Wisdom Book Link
Mirika Gavet is a Forgiveness Coach supporting women to overcome anxiety by healing their past trauma. Mirika is a fierce mama of three under five, a loving wife and a woman who deeply cares for others. Mirika has supported many women worldwide in healing, forgiving and truly stepping into their power with specific modalities. Her mission here on earth is to serve as many mamas as possible to break toxic cycles and live liberated.
You can follow Mirika on Instagram @Mirikakay
Lee Davy shares his thoughts and feelings around a potpourri of things that have emerged during his reading, including parenting, time, katabasis, and more from these great books:
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Proven Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel Siegel and Tina Bryson
Die With Zero: Getting All You Can From Your Money and Your Life From Bill Perkins
The Drama of The Gifted Child: The Search For The True Self by Alice Miller
The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene
Iron John: A Story About Men by Robert Bly
Mating in Captivity: How to Keep Desire and Passion Alive in Long Term Relationships by Esther Perel
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, Lee Davy talks about the role that absurdity plays in the belief that drinking alcohol is both normal and pleasurable, and to become someone that doesn’t drink alcohol borders on being insane.
Monthly, Lee Davy takes a concept from the STRIVE Method and teaches it live for the STRIVE Community. In October, the topic was understanding and overcoming Resistance, a crucial aspect of becoming someone that doesn’t drink alcohol we cover in the Thought Phase of the STRIVE Method.
We thought we would share it with the broader STRIVE audience, so you can get a taste of the work we do in our community.
Reach out if you want to join our incredible community and find the philosophy, education and community needed to be someone that doesn’t drink alcohol.
Strive on!
The STRIVE team
Ryan Magic is a peak performance coach for heart-led entrepreneurs. After breaking free of severe anxiety as a teenager, Ryan learnt to embrace courage and develop the confidence to make his first six figures in business by 19 years old, his first seven figures by 22 years old and first eight figures by 26 years old. He now adventures the world, aligning, unlocking and unleashing beautiful humans to their wildest dreams.
If you want to work with Ryan, then you can find him on Instagram.
If you want to work with Lee, then email him at 1kdayssober@gmail.com
I used to believe I was some sort of freak because nobody could think the things that I thought, feel the things I felt and behave the way I had behaved.
I don’t think like that anymore.
Today, I feel that 7.8 billion people in the world are one. We share the same strange thoughts, experience the same freakish feelings, and keep carrying out destructive behaviours.
In short, we are all a little bit fucked up.
So what’s the remedy?
We need more people speaking their truth. That’s the vibration I want to see rippling throughout the world, and it begins with a single vibration - me.
I created this monologue because I have seen too many self-help coaches provide help and support for victims of narcissists by throwing the narcissists under the bus. For every narcissist victim they 'save', they are driving someone else deeper into their shame.
That’s not what I signed up for when I decided to help people.
My name is Lee Davy; I am not an alcoholic. I refuse to be anonymous, and I have narcissistic traits.
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Gentry Jones built her Instagram and social media community around her life as a sober single mom. Gentry's goal is to provide hope and humour to the mental health struggles of navigating sobriety and life as a single mom. She is dedicated to inspire, entertain and end the stigma of addiction.
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Richard Schwartz began his career as a family therapist and an academic at the University of Illinois at Chicago. There he discovered that family therapy alone did not achieve full symptom relief and in asking patients why he learned that they were plagued by what they called “parts.” These patients became his teachers as they described how their parts formed networks of inner relationships that resembled the families he had been working with. He also found that as they focused on and, thereby, separated from their parts, they would shift into a state characterized by qualities like curiosity, calm, confidence and compassion. He called that inner essence the Self and was amazed to find it even in severely diagnosed and traumatized patients. From these explorations, the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model was born in the early 1980s.
IFS is now evidence-based and has become a widely-used form of psychotherapy, particularly with trauma. It provides a non-pathologizing, optimistic, and empowering perspective and a practical and effective set of techniques for working with individuals, couples, families, and more recently, corporations and classrooms.
In 2013 Schwartz left the Chicago area and now lives in Brookline, MA where he is on the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
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Leah McQuade is a transformational life coach with a passion for helping people overcome obstacles, tap into their potential, and create a life they love!
Like many of us, Leah’s journey toward her transformation has a lot of twists and turns. She vividly remembers her first taste of freedom when she recognized she had everything she needed for total liberation within herself. She loves helping others remove the barriers to their own freedom and liberation and guiding them to see the power that lies within.
Leah is a Master Certified Coach and has a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy specializing in women’s health. She holds numerous certifications in shamanic studies and various modern and traditional yoga styles. Leah blends her unique life experiences, knowledge, and skills to guide people in removing blockages that might be in the way of living a full and vibrant life.
Through groups, one-on-one coaching, yoga experiences, virtual online portals, and shamanic healing sessions, Leah inspires people worldwide to find the strength and courage to begin their healing journey and clear what stands in the way of them and their dreams. It’s in the healing of the wounds and pains of our past that we can shine our light, find our unique voice, and live our most authentic lives.
Leah is a soul-preneur, travelling junkie, activist, and outdoor enthusiast. She’s travelled to over 40 countries and recently spent 18 months touring North America with her husband in a 25-foot RV and loved every minute of it.
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Victoria has been in the world of personal development and healthcare for almost 20 years.
During the course of her own transformative healing journey, which lasted over a decade, Victoria studied under various spiritual, somatic and trauma-aware teachers. She was one of the original students trained by Ra Uru Hu in Human Design, and then by Richard Rudd in Gene Keys - and is also qualified in mindset reframing techniques such as NLP and CBT.
As her recovery progressed she studied physical disciplines, becoming a certified Nutritionist and Functional Medicine Practitioner. Ultimately, with this diverse skillset, she went on to run her own successful Medical and Healthcare Practice from the world-renowned Harley Street Medical Centre in London, UK for almost 7 years.
She has worked with over 1000 patients globally and acted as a consultant to several leading healthcare companies using her unique, trauma-informed approach which focuses on regulating the nervous system as the foundation for healing and self-actualisation. Because of this nervous system focus, Victoria also established a coaching/inner work branch in her business, supporting individuals, executives and company teams to evolve, transform and up-level every area.
Coaching is ultimately where Victoria’s passion lies, so she has now transitioned away from medicine and offers intensive 1-2-1 coaching packages aimed at supporting anyone who is ready to embark upon personal evolution and ultimate becoming. In particular, her 1-2-1 work is suited to executives and leaders looking to unlock their limitless potential. Victoria is also building a suite of courses that provide the roadmaps for inner work and transformational healing for anyone seeking support to undertake these life-changing inner journeys.
Amanda Frederick is Self Love + Relationship Coach. She’s on a mission to help women raise their vibration, be the love they so deeply desire and create a life that turns them on. For years she struggled with finding her purpose, living to only please those around her and clinging to unfulfilling jobs and relationships. She has healed and changed in ways she never knew possible, and now she helps others do the same.
Comedians Beau McDowell and Nick Scopoletti suck at dating, suck at jobs, and suck at most things in life. But they’re great at talking about their feelings and taking advice from their mentor, the former Queen of Mean Lisa Lampanelli.
In this episode, we talk about nothing in particular - we just have a laugh - and laughter is good for the soul.
Karla McLaren, M.Ed. is an award-winning author, educator, and social science researcher. Her work revalues even the most “negative” emotions and opens startling new pathways into self-awareness, effective communication, and healthy empathy.
She is the author of The Power of Emotions at Work, Embracing Anxiety, and The Language of Emotions, and she is the developer of the online learning site EmpathyAcademy.org.
Gay Hendricks has been a leader in the fields of relationship transformation and bodymind transformation for more than 45 years.
After earning his Ph.D. From Stanford in 1974, Gay served as Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado for 21 years.
He has written more than 40 books, including bestsellers such as Five Wishes, The Big Leap, Conscious Loving and Conscious Loving Ever After, (the last two co-authored with his co-author and mate for more than 35 years, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks).
He is also a mystery novelist, with a series of five books featuring the Tibetan-Buddhist private detective, Tenzing Norbu, as well as a new mystery series featuring a Victorian-era London detective, Sir Errol Hyde.
His book Conscious Luck reveals eight ways to change your fortunes through the power of intention.
Gay has appeared on more than 500 radio and television shows, including Oprah, CNN, CNBC, 48 HOURS and others. His new book, The Genius Zone, was published in June, 2021.
Katy Chen Mazzara is a certified financial coach and graduate of UC Berkeley’s Personal Financial Planning Program. As a former journalist, TV producer and award-winning documentary filmmaker, Katy understands the balance between dreaming and doing. She helps creative, freedom seekers make MORE, worry less and achieve true financial freedom, so they can create the life of their dreams!
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Two mothers walk into a bar.
One mother says to the other, “What would you like to drink?”
The other mother says, “Nothing.”
Why do we stigmatise the mother who refuses to drink a powerful drug that kills 3.3 million people per year and celebrate the mother who chooses to drink?
Hasn’t the world got this one a little bit backwards?
Elise Knox is a mother who chooses not to drink alcohol. She also coaches teens and families, so I got her on the podcast to discuss the stigma associated with being a mother who chooses NOT to drink alcohol and how adults' choice to drink impacts their children.
Elise loves helping teens and their families glide through the significant transitions and everyday life challenges in 2021 and beyond. She loves working with teens to help them figure out who they really are and how they want to show up in the world. She is inspired every day by the gifts, talents, and insights of the teens she works with.
Elise values communication and connection and loves supporting families to find a different way to show up - one which is less triggering and more connecting.
She considers each family's unique structure and tailors her approach with fluidity as she understands that each family has their strengths and challenges.
Elise is a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Elementum Master Life Coach (Sept 2021), yoga teacher, former middle school teacher, and mama. She uses skills from each one of these aspects of her training and life experience to meet teens and families right where they are and help guide them back to a place of more ease and joy.
Amy Louise Cash guides women worldwide to rediscover their worth, unlock their truth and step into the most intentional version of themselves so that the world can experience the unique medicine they are.
She is a Thought Leader and a Transformational Relationship Coach, the host/founder of Wake Up Sisterhood The Podcast and a woman who is One with the earth's medicine.
The work she does with women is nothing she hasn't moved through herself, keeping her in a place of pure integrity. As an expert in these areas, she works with women who are at any stage of their life who lack the tools and resources to be in a relationship (including the one with ourselves) powerfully.
She specialises in Trauma Healing & Somatic Therapy. Not only is her work specifically for women, but she is also a HUGE stand for men and women learning HOW to understand men.
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"After overcoming years of depression and alcoholism, Will now three years sober, helps others overcome their own obstacles. As a Life Coach, Will empowers driven individuals to break free of limiting behaviours, create structure and live balanced lives. Using a holistic approach incorporating meditation, yoga, and mindfulness practices, Will teaches his clients the modalities that helped him. By sharing his story Will aims to spread awareness, destigmatize mental health and addiction and help those struggling break free of their limitations."
Dennis Berry is a Master Life Coach and has been working with people worldwide for over 15 years. With modern technology, he can work with anybody anywhere via Zoom. He is also the author of "Funky Wisdom: A Practical Guide To Life" and host of The Funky Brain Podcast.
His expertise is in Life Mastery. He has been sober since April 8, 2003, during which time he became a successful businessman, athlete, and family man. His journey in recovery helped him find his mission in life, which is to help others achieve inner peace and success, and master every area of their lives.
Dennis knows what it is like to be helpless and hopeless with no positive direction. He was able to climb out of the gutter and transform his life and he spends his life helping others do the same.
If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired and you are ready to make changes in your life, book your first FREE consultation at www.dennisberry.com. You will see some light at the end of the tunnel.
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Michael believes sugar addiction is very real and not to be taken lightly. As a person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder for over thirty-five years, he took a very keen interest in what sugar was doing to him and his friends in early recovery. After much research and experimentation - he quit sugar with the help of amazing mentors. He then raised two children sugar-free from the womb to six years old and as they grew he re-wrote the rules for sugar and kids in childhood.
After a successful business career online selling software and information he decided that what really made him happy was helping people with their addictions. He has written a book on sugar detox and addiction and developed an intensive, online 30-Day Sugar Freedom Challenge. A firm believer in community support, to help with any issue, he has included membership in his private recovery forum with the challenge.
Mike is the founder of both SugarAddiction.com and QuitSugarSummit.com His book “The Last Resort Sugar Detox” has been read by hundreds of thousands of people and his online 30-Day Challenge Sugar Freedom Challenge has been successfully completed by thousands.
Megan helps women connect with their authentic power, break up with toxic patterns, and intentionally create deeper, more meaningful relationships.
As a deep thinker and creative, Megan has been on a journey to self-discovery for most of her life. She knew early on one of her greatest gifts was the art of listening. Megan could hear between the lines of what people shared and help them uncover their deeper truth.
Megan survived a toxic relationship and is on a mission to serve others, looking to end the cycle of human disconnection. Megan is here to connect and serve alongside women on the journey back to themselves.
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Dr Alison J Kay has secrets no one else uses to upgrade, inspire & disrupt old paradigms within her community & the collective. She is an Award-Winning, #1 International. Best Selling Author and the Founder of the Vibrational UPgrade™ System. She is an experienced subtle energies practitioner and natural healer with a holistic approach towards helping others thrive in mind, body and spirit. This is reinforced by her ten years in Asia studying subtle energies & ancient wisdom. With 20+ years working in & teaching Yoga, Meditation, Energy Medicine, MindBody Fitness, Longevity and Holistic Health with a specialized focus on the Chakra System, Dr Alison brings a unique perspective that facilitates massive change.
Dr Alison's mission is to support the next higher evolution of the collective & create change for the health of this planet and those who are ready to unleash every part of the magic within them. Backed by the potency of her Vibrational UPgrade™ container, she hosts a wildly popular Activate Your Magic monthly program synced with the potency and support of the moon. and offering Group Clearings & Activations. Her signature program, Magic, Manifestation & Money Flows facilitates massive money, health, spiritual & life-enhancing shifts to 100's clients worldwide. While her advanced clients are supported by her Vibrational Upgrade™ Mastermind Group, Certification Program & International Retreat Programs. You don’t need to believe in this in order for it to work… that’s the beauty of what Dr Alison accesses – as soon as you experience her work, you will feel the shift within you.
Stacie Ysidro, the founder of Holistic Progressions, has been coaching individuals and couples throughout the United States for over 10 years. Her passion is helping people experience erotic freedom, full self-acceptance and expression with grace and ease. She most enjoys seeing the transformations in people's sex lives extrapolate into all areas of their lives, creating more pleasure, fulfilment, passion and peace.
Stacie is a master at helping her clients create a sexually satisfying life. She combines sexology education, breathwork, movement, sounding, zen philosophy, somatic coaching, ancient tantric arts and shamanism in her coaching to create a unique transformational experience for her clients.
Her personal story of mastering life transitions, recovery and understanding how to live sober and navigate intimacy and connection, have given her a unique approach to transforming her client’s lives. She is an expert at transforming suffering, internal conflict and confusion into peace, joy and peak existence.
Stacie is acknowledged as a sex coach by the World Association of Sex Coaches. She is also certified by Jaiya (world-renowned sexologist) as an Erotic Blueprint(™) Coach helping people to learn the language of arousal and pleasure.
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Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse where a person or group makes someone question their sanity, perception of reality, or memories.
People experiencing gaslighting often feel confused, anxious, and unable to trust themselves.
I decided to touch upon this topic because it’s an issue that has come up within our STRIVE community. I felt it was important to try and understand this issue from both sides, so I reached out to Julie Rivera (a former victim of gaslighting), and I provided my experience as a gaslighter.
Julie Rivera has always been motivated to understand what drives our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. With an undergraduate degree in Psychology followed by a Master's Degree in Marriage, family, and Couple Counseling specializing in Trauma and Crisis, Julie found her true calling in Coaching focusing on Life and Mindset Transformation.
Julie has lived a life that was not hers for many years and it was not until she left a marriage of 18 years that she was finally able to see that life happened "For Her” and not "To Her”. With this shift in her life, Julie uncovered a peace and happiness she had never felt before. It sent her on a mission to serve others to uncover their own peace from within.
Julie also co-hosts a podcast with her 25-year-old daughter Kaity called "Our Chic Chat". They discuss all kinds of topics about life including mental health, and why change can be so hard.
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Michelle Coutinho is a healer, songstress, and empowerment coach who helps spiritual men and women attune to a deeper sense of resonance with their voice, presence, and personal power. She is the creator Vocal Alchemy and Embodiment, a process that rewires the energetic nervous system using the voice as a gateway to the subtle body to create a sense of lightness and expansion that releases stored trauma from the mental and emotional body and heals the psyche on a multi dimensional level.
She guides transformational meditations and co-creates ceremonial spaces that offer deeply connected, heart-centered, embodiment practices through mantra, prayer, and sound healing to create a sense of inner peace and True Alignment. Her transmissions weave together the lineages of Shamanism, Bhakti yoga, her Jewish ancestry, and Native American wisdom.
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Our inability to effectively and healthily manage our anxiety is one of the reasons we choose to numb. There is another way.
Lee Davy founded 1000 Days Sober angry and frustrated that he had been hoodwinked into believing alcohol provided him with incredible value. When he realised that it had no value whatsoever, he vowed to help as many people as he could see that truth.
What started as a blog about Lee’s experience morphed into a podcast, a course, and now a community for people who want to live fulfilled lives as people that don’t drink alcohol.
In the beginning, Lee was a one-man team. He has since gathered the best sobriety coaches and created a holistic program focused on spiritual and personal development, person-centered therapy, grief and loss recovery, and health and well-being. As the founder of 1000 Days Sober, Lee now serves as the creative driving force behind the program, the voice of the podcast, and the leader of the community.
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It takes gusto to live your recovery out loud, but that is how Vanisha Breault has pledged to live her life—every day. Recognizing her community as a chance to impact change on a local and national level, she is a crusader for social justice. Vanisha's personal story of addiction is the motivating force behind her dream of breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health issues—a goal that couldn't be timelier.
Vanisha is the Founder and CEO of the Terminator Foundation, a non-profit organization helping youth overcome addiction. Its motto The Truth is You Can Recover drives the mission to revolutionize lives through the sport of triathlon. Offering one-on-one coaching, training, support, mindfulness practices, and a guaranteed nonjudgmental atmosphere, the Foundation hosts an annual conference and several fundraisers to help support individuals and families impacted by addiction.
Vanisha is a strong and bright motivational speaker available for events of all sizes and groups that could benefit from a change in perspective or a reminder that each individual journey is beautiful and worthy. Her story is one of perseverance and humility, and in many ways, deeply relatable to anyone who has ever struggled with trauma, shame, or self-doubt. Her dedication to changing the lives of those who struggle with addiction is profoundly motivated by her inner circle, knowing from lived experience that the effects of mental health issues go far beyond the individual.
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Amanda Frances, also known as the “Money Queen,” put her old goals aside to risk it all and start her own business. Now, she is a self-made millionaire and life guru with several incredibly successful digital training programmes. Without the help of investors, she has put herself through graduate school while growing a world-renowned brand.
Through her accomplishments, she is well-known for empowering and helping women to become financially independent. Her goal is to reach out to women who have the desire to help others and get the power of money into their hands.
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Gabriel Cordell is an actor, producer, motivational speaker, and star of the documentary film entitled Roll with Me: A Journey Across America. This documentary won acclaim in no less than six film festivals.
In 1992, at just 22 years old, Gabriel got into an accident that left him paralysed from the waist down. He also struggled with drug addiction for a while. But far from letting these challenges keep him down, Gabriel continued to pursue his dream of becoming an actor.
As a motivational speaker, Gabriel shares his story of challenges and victory to a wide audience. He hopes that his story inspires others to live up to their potential.
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People rarely talk about money. It’s a topic most of us would choose to avoid because an argument is not too far off when money is involved. However, if we continue to push it aside, financial issues between partners can build up and eventually cause the relationship to implode.
In this episode, I talk about the importance of discussing money and financial concerns in relationships. It’s a difficult topic among couples, and it’s essential that we overcome the taboo around money to normalize talking about it.
Likewise, discussing your finances will allow you and your partner to have more confidence to spend on your needs.
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Neale Donald Walsch identifies as a modern-day spiritual messenger. His best-selling book series, Conversations with God (CWG), redefines our approach to God.
A prolific author, Neale has written 29 books on humanity's constant search for spiritual meaning. Throughout human history, religion has been weaponised, with countless wars being waged in God’s name.
We understand God to be punishing, condemning, and judgemental. But nothing could be farther from the truth. In this episode, I talk to Neale Donald Walsch, best-selling author of the series Conversations with God.
He argues that something is fundamentally wrong about our definition of God. As His children, we model our behaviour based on an inaccurate notion of a punishing deity instead of one who represents the highest expression of pure love. When we change our understanding of God, we can start acting from a place of kindness and humanity.
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Diahnna Nicole Baxter is a director, actress, and producer who aims to address trauma as opportunities for ruthless storytelling. She co-created, co-wrote, and starred in SATACRACY 88, the first web series to win an Emmy Award. She also won the People’s Voice Webby Award. Diahnna produced Cowboy’s Girl, which screened at Palm Springs International Short Film Festival, Toronto International Black Film Festival, PAFF, and several other festivals.
She has been involved in several television sets, including Tell Me Your Secrets, Scandal, True Blood, Jane the Virgin, American Crime Story and The Fosters.
Aside from ruthless storytelling, Diahnna advocates transforming the body, mind, and spirit by serving as a Transformational Life Coach and Kundalini Yoga teacher.
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Chris Gilham is the CFO and Commercial Director of TalkGEN C.I.C., a non-profit organization that aims to utilize lived experience of gambling-harm to help guide prevention strategies. He is also the co-host of the All Bets Are Off recovery podcast.
To connect with Chris, you can reach out to him on Twitter.
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When we lack self-awareness, we tend to project our inner reality onto the world and expect other people to understand.
In this monologue episode, I teach a simple but powerful trick to help you stop projecting. When you find yourself triggered or operating from a place below-the-line, take a step back and assess why you’re acting that way. I also share how to approach emotionally charged situations so you can respond with greater empathy and compassion.
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Michael Bojarski embraced sobriety the day after Valentine's day and has been in the community for a year. He believes that quitting drinking alcohol has been a fundamental step to making him a better person and appreciating life and the time he has left. He joined the TED Global Idea Search with the topic, ‘When and why did we lose our sense of manners and grace in social interaction’? and will be speaking on the TED stage.
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Alexandria Kemp is a transformational coach and writer. She empowers many individuals to trust themselves and come into profound clarity with their souls through her sessions and programs.
She has a 3 month Uncover Your Magic program which has helped countless people change their lives through learning to love and understand themselves, having forgiveness and self-compassion, healing their blocks, and living out their authentic power and expression.
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In this episode, I discuss how wounds can be a catalyst for incredible growth by citing deeply personal and painful experiences. When we’re wounded, we tend to behave from a place that I call below the line and hurt other people in the process. I share lessons from my ongoing healing in the hopes that they help you process your pain and live a life above the line.
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Perfectionism is not inherently wrong. It has its perks, but it can be addicting. You can be overworked as a perfectionist and still be productive.
In this episode, Martina Fink joins us to share her thoughts on perfectionism. She relates this to addiction and what role perfectionism plays in it. Martina teaches us that labels are not necessary. They should not define who you are and who you want to be. Knowing your desire and working to achieve this will help you overcome your addiction.
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In this episode, award-winning speaker and author Archie Messersmith-Bunting challenges us to focus on our feelings and ask people how they’re feeling instead of how they are. He shares how this practice changed his life and put him on the path of self-rediscovery. Archie also tells us the importance of cutting toxic people out of our lives and standing up for ourselves.
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Do you ever feel like it’s hard to spend time with your family and show them you care? If yes, then this episode is for you.
In this episode, Lee talks about the moments he shares with his daughter, Zia. He admits how he often dislikes this but eventually comes to terms with the importance of being present in spending time with his child.
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In today’s episode, we look at various aspects of pleasure with sexuality and intimacy coach Heidi Revay. You will realise that pleasure does not equate to materialism. Neither is it only about sex — there is pleasure in doing things we enjoy. Heidi talks about how to find pleasure in our acts, along with the effects of alcohol on them. Finally, she discusses how these all connect to our sense of validation and self-worth.
Despite what other people think, your pleasure is for you alone to enjoy. If you want to learn the best conscious pleasure practices, tune in to this episode!
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In this episode, Lee talks about the book Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch. In the book, Neale questions God, and God answers. The book allows us to reflect upon how human beings and the world work. Lee tackles the concept of truth, taking action, serendipity, how we process our thoughts and expressing thankfulness.
If you want a stepping stone to understanding yourself and the world around you better, this episode is for you.
Lee Davy founded 1000 Days Sober angry and frustrated that he had been hoodwinked into believing alcohol provided him with incredible value. When he realised that it had no value whatsoever, he vowed to help as many people as he could see that truth.
What started as a blog about Lee's experience morphed into a podcast, a course, and now a community for people who want to live fulfilled lives as people that don't drink alcohol. As the founder of 1000 Days Sober, Lee currently serves as the creative driving force behind the program, the podcast's voice, and the leader of the community.
He is married to 1000 Days Sober coach Liza Lim, and they have two children, Jude and Zia. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California. When Lee is not helping people see the truth about alcohol, he is a writer, producer, and content creator in the poker world.
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Lee Davy founded 1000 Days Sober angry and frustrated that he had been hoodwinked into believing alcohol provided him with incredible value. When he realised that it had no value whatsoever, he vowed to help as many people as he could see that truth.
What started as a blog about Lee's experience morphed into a podcast, a course, and now a community for people who want to live fulfilled lives as people that don't drink alcohol. As the founder of 1000 Days Sober, Lee currently serves as the creative driving force behind the program, the podcast's voice, and the leader of the community.
He is married to 1000 Days Sober coach Liza Lim, and they have two children, Jude and Zia. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California. When Lee is not helping people see the truth about alcohol, he is a writer, producer, and content creator in the poker world.
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Michael Angelo is a soul embodiment coach with the mission to help people break free from their false selves and help them discover and live out their truths. With his many years of experience, he helps people overcome their trauma and shame and gain self-confidence and self-love, transforming their lives.
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Bahman Zarghami is a high-performance coach who has made it his life’s mission to help individuals thrive in high-stress environments. He specializes in empowering the intellectually gifted and highly sensitive.
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Scott Victor Nelson is an actor and writer, known for his roles in Idol (2006), Game of Scones (2015), and The Mentalist (2008). He is also a transformational coach working to help change people’s lives for the better.
In this episode, Scott Victor Nelson joins us to talk about how creating deeper relationships starts within yourself. This means uncovering your childhood traumas and responses and being vulnerable and honest. Scott shares how taking ownership will help create genuine communication and intimacy with our partners. Taking responsibility for yourself requires higher levels of consciousness, and Scott suggests a few activities and exercises that could help.
Tune in if you would like to learn how to communicate better and build deeper relationships!
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Lightbulb moments are inspiring — you have a realization, and for a brief moment, you feel accomplished. But that’s only half the battle. But what about the other half? What about the last leg of the race? For real change to happen, it’s not enough to have your “Eureka” moment and leave it at that. You have to do the hard work that comes with implementing the change you want to see.
In this short episode, Lee Davy urges you to get out of your head and work on implementation. When implementing changes, you might find yourself going in circles but failing to follow through. You might find yourself going in circles but failing to follow through. Lee calls on you to slow down and narrow your focus. What change do you want to see? Maybe you already know the answer deep down, but you’re afraid to confront the challenging task of implementation.
Tune in to the full episode to discover how to get unstuck and start implementing.
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Tyler Wasson is a clinical psychologist and life coach. He has a doctorate in psychology and has been practising clinical psychology at university counselling centres and health centres, as well as in private practice, for almost a decade.
He is currently applying his therapy skills into life coaching.
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Andres Valencia is a coach and trainer. He supports high functioning professionals and entrepreneurs to prioritize themselves, discover what they are genuinely passionate about, and match their energy to their business success. Intending to make the world a better place, he also founded Deliberate Breakthroughs, LLC and the Live Life Deliberately movement, ultimately wanting to help people connect their strengths and purpose to what is meaningful to them.
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Mary Tamul is a women's empowerment coach helping women who want to create an abundant and purposeful life. She specializes in teaching women how to embody their sexuality, redefine self-worth and cultivate inner peace and happiness.
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Kieron Brady is an alcoholism consultant with SP Bespoke, a specialist in home-based intervention and therapy across England.
His early adult life was as a professional footballer – playing for Sunderland AFC in the modern-day Premier League as well as representing Ireland at the international level.
He was forced into early retirement at 21. He is passionate about recovery and guides people through the process, both professionally and non-professionally.
Another passion is the field of Equality – Kieron worked as an educationalist and expert witness around racism, homophobia, and wider forms of prejudice for over a decade.
He has delivered over 500 training days on the issues, assisted asylum seekers in gaining refuges status, written speeches for Lord Mayors, and, in 2012, became the first-ever footballer to become Patron of Gay Pride.
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Part spiritual therapist, part bedroom sorcerer, and all badass, Orpheus Black is a Los Angeles-based public speaker, teacher, thought leader, and somatic visionary who specializes in the application of ancient wisdom in modern day settings.
Known widely for his dynamic sexcraft and ear perking shows, Orpheus is perhaps distinguished from his peers by his caliber of showmanship and polish in front of a crowd. He’s a rare pedigree expert, who regularly demonstrates his prowess and intelligence from on-stage, in broadcast television, and in up-close and intimate classes.
Through his continued efforts, Orpheus aims to propel the intellectual and sensual evolution of masculinity both by challenging men to reconnect with its roots and by inviting them to embrace manhood in its fullness, the way strong modern men wish it to be. In this role, he shares insights, offers tools, and speaks against societal norms of shame and repression.
He does it all with the earnestness of a therapist, the knowledge of a guru, and the charisma of a stage performer too.
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Dr David D Burns is the author of Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy, a book that has sold well over five million copies in America alone. David is an adjunct clinical professor emeritus of psychiatry and behavioural sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. He has received numerous awards for his research and is known as the Gandalf of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). He also wrote Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety and When Panic Attacks: The New, Drug-Free Anxiety Therapy That Can Change Your Life. To download the show notes, pick up a special workbook to deepen your knowledge on this subject and to find all of the links to Dr David D Burns' work, follow this link. https://bit.ly/3eKvfLx
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Kylie Bee is an Exotic Empowerment Coach who’s mission it is to bring love, light, and consciousness into sex and the adult entertainment industry.
She works mainly with women of the sex industry however is also here to serve all men and women to reconnect them to their sexuality and sexual energy in an invigorating, beautiful, and powerful way- to call in the life they choose.
Kylie has been a sex worker for 5 years- and originally started lingerie waitressing and stripping to save for her dream holiday to South America.
What was first motivated by money, she is now motivated by service to those who participate in this misunderstood industry and empower that outside of it as well (you don’t need to be a stripper to be sexually confident however it certainly doesn’t hurt!) and create a new empowering paradigm to relieve the guilt and shame and replace it with the beautiful powerful energy that created us all.
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Mindset Coach for women, helping them reconnect with their dreams. Enquire about my 1,3 and 6-month coaching packages Carlie is a qualified social worker and art therapist turned women's mindset and clarity coach. Carlie is on a mission to help women reconnect with their unique energetic blueprint, using human design teachings, so they can step fully into their purpose and impact for the world. She focuses on women taking 100% responsibility for their own happiness and fulfillment. Her coaching methods, The Clarity Path takes women through 4 stages of reconnection, awakening, igniting and creating. Carlie weaves human design, breathwork, daily power move habits, visualisations, feminine and masculine embodiment work, money mindset breakthroughs and uses the Healy energetic quantum frequency device in her work. She also runs online programs Slay Your Sabotages, PURPOSE and her membership for women The Joy Society. A mum of 2 boys she is aware of the impact of doing our own healing to impact the next generation.
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Jessica Amos is a Meditation Teacher, Life Transformation Coach, and punk rocker, as well as the founder of Stay with Yourself: The Practice of Being Who You Are, Where You are.
Jessica wants to live in a world where everyone knows how valuable and worthy of love they are, always. As a meditation teacher, Jessica is regularly featured on @insighttimer, the #1 meditation app in the world, and renowned for her TEDxSalem talk about healing anxiety through becoming your greatest friend and ally.
As a punk rocker, Jessica plays bass in the all-fem punk band, @hotsheetsband, and likes to joke that she’s “the world’s most okayist bassist.” When she’s not coaching, recording new meditations, creating online courses, or teaching classes in Salem, Oregon, you can find her watching movies that make her cry + laugh in equal measure, taking obscenely long walks (is all day ever too long?) and planning her next escape from the internet.
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Tony McGrath, a former soldier, and elite athlete came to Canada as a new immigrant after a career as a senior executive in banking, insurance, and retail in the UK and Europe.
After heading up a number of startup enterprises he led the investment group and management team to launch a new Canadian insurance company.
Tony is a partner in a consulting practice, which focused on leadership mentoring, strategy and execution planning, and business turnaround. He facilitates workshops, seminars and is a frequent speaker at conferences in North America and the UK. He has been a sought after interim CEO in challenging business situations and is currently CEO at Calgary’s The GRAND theatre.
He sits on a number of Advisory Boards for start-up companies and entrepreneur incubators in Canada, sat on the Alberta Board of Directors of the Certified Management Consultants. He volunteers as a business mentor for Futurpreneur Canada, Haskayne Business School, and The Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship. He has a particular interest in the Social Enterprise business.
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Ben Curtis is an award-winning actor known for his roles in Spy, Echelon 8, and Mercy. He is one of three members of Dirty Mae, an New York City born-and-bred indie-folk band.
Ben is also a Public Speaker & Personal Freedom Coach who specialises in guiding creative and sensitive men to step into their power and life.
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For the past 2 years, Sam has been writing about thriving without alcohol on his site unaddicted.co.uk. Having spent years under the spell of alcohol, he understands the feeling of helplessness that can come from addiction. Thankfully, a series of life circumstances, the words of others and seemingly disconnected events conspired to finally set him free. This inspired him to put his words on paper in the hope that he may help a few people along the way.
After returning to the UK after 8 years living abroad, he is continuing his career as a part-time English teacher and Holistic Health Coach. The idea that his story and outlook could help even a few to realise that leaving alcohol behind is a cool and subversive choice is one of his main drives.
6 months ago, he started his new coaching venture ‘The Wild Way’. After almost five years free from alcohol, Sam felt ready to start his own business, built upon all he had learnt from stopping drinking. The Wild Way provides a way for people to work on all aspects of health from food and movement to sleep and finding some quiet in our lives.
Despite leaving alcohol behind, once the ‘Pink Clouds’ had passed, Sam felt there were aspects to his health the he wanted to improve and optimise to support his future. If you see yourself in this pattern and you’re interested in finding out a little more, head over to Wildway.co and take a look!
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Norm Macdonald is one of the world's top stand-up artists. David Letterman referred to him as 'maybe the smartest guy in comedy', and Jerry Seinfeld described his approach as 'sophisticated dumbness'.
The Canadian comedian previously starred in Saturday Night Live. He specialises in stand-up shows and deadpan delivery. Norm also has two shows on Netflix: Norm Macdonald Has a Show and Hitler's Dog, Gossip & Trickery.
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Casey is an Embodiment Coach specialising in relationships, Some of her secret weapons behind this movement is she is a Master NLP Practitioner and Hypnotherapist. Casey has worked with and learnt from the best in the business including the likes of Tony Robbins, Joe Dispenza, Gabby Bernstein Preston Smiles, Joel Brown, Luke Hawkins, Kate Gray & Jeff Slater. Casey's journey into coaching started when she decided to step into the world of personal training only to realise most of the women & men working with her, had deep trauma that needed to be healed. Casey soon shifted her focus from not only health & fitness but into understanding the behavioural psychology behind why we think act and do to create situations in our lives. Hence the "Embodiment". Casey has served in the Military and had many leadership roles throughout her career. Her understanding of the human mind and sabotage strategies allow her to use fast tactical approaches, hypnotic activations and thought provoking activities to ensure her clients succeed quickly and life change their for the better! Casey combines both the human/primitive instincts and spiritual world to show the blind spots of what we fail to not see in our relationships, business & life to master the energies of the masculine & feminine source within.
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Pole artist, teacher, and somatic healer who has helped women from all walks of life rise in love with themselves and reclaim their power through feminine movement. Natalie is also a Pleasure Embodiment + Sexual Intimacy Coach who is certified in the Erotic Blueprints the 5 erotic languages. Deemed a conscious, compassionate rebel, Natalie helps people in partnerships become more erotically empowered in their sexuality and live unabashedly in their own bad arse brand of pleasure. She helps them to not only embody their desire but to connect and integrate that with their partners; activating each other to heal, grow, and discover new flavors that could elevate their partnership to the epic climax it deserves and beyond. Natalie’s ultimate mission is igniting and inspiring people to live their most radically turned on lives possible; to rebel against their pain and forge their own pleasure revolutions; to awaken their animal within and be their fierce, freak selves without limits. For access to show notes, including Natalie Kabenijian's work and special workbook related to this episode. click here.
Jess is a coach and author. She helps people transform their grief into their superpower. Through holding space and guiding people to connect with themselves, Jess has helped dozens of people learn to grieve, heal and step into their power. Jess recently released her first book, "I Don't Hate My Ex-husband" where she shares her epic love story, journey with grief, and the ultimate path to self-love. Combining all of her skills as a teacher, writer, musician, and creator, Jess also creates personalized meditations. These tailor-made meditations guide people to connect deeper with themselves to reprogram whatever limiting belief they have about themselves. Her highest value is growth. Jess learns something new every day. And when people come into contact with Jess, they experience love. To download the show notes, pick up a special workbook to deepen your knowledge on this subject and to find all of the links to Jack Canfield's work, follow this link.
From his earliest days teaching inner-city high school students how to discover their potential and succeed no matter what their circumstances — to becoming a world-renowned transformational speaker and trainer who has conducted more than 2,500 workshops and events all over the world — Jack Canfield has devoted his life and career to helping others achieve their personal definition of success and create lives of greater joy, meaning, and fulfillment.
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Hey there… I’m Xavier! I am a transformational coach, speaker, and blogger. I feel alive the most when I help people shedding their limitations, claiming their power, living a life of purpose, and tap into their full potential.
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Brittany Lee worked in the music industry for most of her life. At the age of 16, she started a music journalism site and then went on her first tour at the age of 17. She knew she had the passion for working for the music industry and living the rock and roll lifestyle. During her years in the music industry, she started getting into reiki, tarot card reading and spiritual wisdom. This allowed her to understand how the rock and roll lifestyle and the people surrounding her affected her behaviour and habits. She then dug deeper into transforming her life and changing her environment with the help of healing arts and spirituality. Brittany shares her passion for spiritual wellness through her podcast Think Outside. She also does one-on-one coaching to help people centre and learn more about themselves. To download the show notes, pick up a special workbook to deepen your knowledge on this subject and to find all of the links to Brittany Lee's work, follow this link.
I'm Amie Barsky and I'm so excited to introduce myself to you. I'm an entrepreneur, self development thought leader, a certified Health & Freedom Coach and creator of The Shift Method. I help high performance professionals free themselves from Anxiety, Past Trauma & Emotional Overwhelm so that they can live a life feeling clear, focused and fulfilled. I created The Shift Method to guide people in getting over the hump of emotional overwhelm, anxiety and depression. For those who are feeling what I was feeling, stuck, uncertain and know they want something bigger for themselves. I feel honored to have shared my method globally through one : one sessions, women's workshops and my online programs. All of my teachings are centered on mindfulness and conscious living. Designed to guide you into focus, clarity, bite- sizable goals creating new pathways into an empowering and energetic life. For access to show notes, including Amie Barsky's work, and a special workbook related to this episode, click here.
Dominique D’Vita is a certified transformational Tantra coach and a registered nurse who teaches her clients how to love themselves deeply while healing emotional wounds and intimacy blocks. She helps others master their S3XUAL energy and use it to empower their lives and experience deep intimacy and connection.
She teaches the art of S3XUAL transmutation, which was discussed in Chapter 11 of Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. She believes that males who aren’t slaves to their S3XUAL urges are focused men, and focused men are powerful men. She uses ancient tools and techniques to guide you to tap into your intimate power. These techniques were used by Nikola Tesla, Steve Jobs, Einstein and Thomas Edison to tap into their creative genius.
Her male clients learn to separate their 0RGASM from their ejaculation, and they become multi-0RGASMIC, can last for hours and feel energised after S3X instead of feeling drained. This gives them more energy and focus to pursue their life’s passions. Plus, they learn to experience more passion with their partners.
She has over 20 years as a registered nurse, with a speciality in cardiac and surgical care. From open-heart surgeries to births and deaths, she intimately understands humans’ biggest fears and deepest regrets. Dominique wants you to live your life fully and passionately before taking your last breath!
To learn more on Dominique's work, then head to her podcast page to access show notes and a special workbook designed to deepen your knowledge on the topics discussed during the episode.
Dr Will Cole, leading functional medicine expert, consults people around the world via webcam at www.drwillcole.com and locally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He specialises in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customising health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems.
Dr Cole was named one of the top 50 functional medicine and integrative doctors in the nation and is a health expert for mindbodygreen and goop. Dr. Cole is the author of the book The Inflammation Spectrum, in which he explores how inflammation exists on a spectrum within the body, the various systems it can affect and how you can discover your individual food triggers to overcome chronic inflammation. He is also the author of Ketotarian, in which he melds the powerful benefits of a ketogenic diet with a plant-based one.
To learn more on Dr Will Cole head to our podcast page to download the show notes and special workbook related to the Inflammation Spectrum and Elimination Diet. Here is the link.
Because of sexism and gender stereotypes, many women often feel guilty for doing something for themselves. Society has made women believe they should focus their energy on taking care of their children and families. This reality becomes more apparent in a woman’s attempt to quit alcohol. By empowering yourself and recognizing your worth, you can begin your journey to living alcohol-free.
In this episode, Grace Beason talks about the importance of self-worth and self-love in a woman’s journey to sobriety. She shares how she decided to stop drinking and start living a happier life. Grace also shares how coaching can empower women to choose a life free from alcohol.
To know more about how to live an alcohol-free life, listen to this episode! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Know the importance of self-worth and self-love in your journey to an alcohol-free life. Understand the realities women face as they battle alcoholism. Learn how to empower yourself and others to choose a life without alcohol.
Grace Beason is a professional coach trained in Authentic Leadership. Before her life coaching career, she was a wedding and event planner. Grace finds joy in helping people through the exciting and trying times of their lives. She desires to encourage people to move forward in their lives in meaningful ways.
If you want to reach out to Grace, and want to download the show notes and excellent workbook on how to empower women to live an alcohol-free life, then follow this link. https://bit.ly/2W3L7Ar
Change is a difficult process for every person. Numerous factors can hinder our personal growth. The promises we make for ourselves are challenging to keep, especially when we have lost all trust in ourselves and our ability to change. However, regaining our personal integrity is the first step towards establishing our self-trust again and eventually eliminating bad habits and behaviour from our lives.
In today’s episode, Alyssa Rocco talks about the three ingredients we need to regain personal integrity to help us become sober. She also shares her own stories of setting up consequences for herself, so she can stay on track with her goals. Alyssa discusses why we have a difficult time changing, the things we tell ourselves and the external influences that disrupt our progress and cloud our decision-making.
This episode is for anyone who struggles to change for the better. Tune in to learn and be inspired by Alyssa’s experiences and coaching!
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: 1. Find out what personal integrity is and the three ingredients you need to regain it. 2. Learn about the subconscious thoughts you have that prevent you from keeping promises with yourself. 3. Discover practical ways to keep yourself accountable for the change you want to see in your life.
Alyssa Rocco is a biotech industry specialist turned life coach. Her career change came from her desire to be happy and live true to her dreams. She lectures about the Handel Method to her students at MIT and finds insights about her clients' issues to inspire them and improve their lives. Alyssa is also certified in process improvement techniques and dances in her spare time.
To access the show notes (including links to Alyssa's coaching details, and money off offer), and a special workbook designed to help you delve deeper into the topic of personal integrity head to the Podcast Page on www.1000dayssober.com.
I am a proud father of four children, Teddy (18), Henry (11), Florence (6) and Ralph (4). I'm married to my long suffering wife Alexis. I live in a little town called Wickford in Essex. I am a Project Manager for a fire protection company.
I was born in the East End of London in a town called Dagenham, being 1 of 4 children. My life has basically revolved around drinking like most people in the UK and probably the world, so its all I’ve ever known. I knew from an early age what sort of person I knew I was but again like most I’ve been led to believe that pubs, lads holiday, working just to work and pay for those holidays is the norm. I've used drinking for most occasions that occur in my life ie.. good news, bad news, football, really I would drink to the opening of an envelope.
Now I would not put myself in the same bracket as alcohol dependant people, meaning I would not need a drink daily but I would say that socially I would need a drink. I was a grey area drinker for the most of my adult life.
When I hit my 30’s I did start noticing changes in my behaviour after I'd had a night out and a skin full. It didn’t seem to sit right with me anymore, and that was properly the time when I knew at some point it had to stop. Fast forward to my 35th year and I did a couple of months of no drinking. I enjoyed but again went back to the normal great area drinking. I wasn’t ready. But around this time last year I said that’s it, my wife rolled hers eye, but I knew.
I've learned so much about myself in that time, and answered lots of questions I needed answered, but also opened up more and more questions at the same time.
Alcohol is woven into the very fabric of life and at a very basic level, how can something that makes you feel good, also make you fell ten times worse. is it worth it, I decided it wasn’t and it's opened up a completely new world.
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At the age of twenty-three, Michael Brody-Waite was a full-blown drug addict. He had been kicked out of college, fired from his job, and evicted from his apartment. He had no money and no home, was throwing up blood, and believed he would be dead before his thirtieth birthday. Then, on September 1, 2002, he checked into rehab, entered recovery, and has been transforming himself every day since. His TEDx Nashville YouTube video “Great Leaders Do What Drug Addicts Do” is the number one talk in the history of TEDx Nashville and sparked the #MaskFreeMovement, built on three principles inspired by his recovery, showing leaders how to achieve balance, reclaim energy, and thrive in work and life. Michael is an acclaimed speaker, Inc. 500 entrepreneur, award-winning, three-time CEO, a leadership coach, and author of Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends on It. Today, Michael is on a mission to teach individuals, organizations, and communities how to lead themselves by living mask-free. For more information, please visit www.MichaelBrodyWaite.com to learn how the Mask-Free Program can help you or your organization thrive.
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An expert and author in the field of mindfulness and positive habit change, senior teacher with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW) and Garrison Institute’s Contemplative-Based Resilience (CBR) for humanitarian aid workers responding to refugee crisis across the Middle East, Hugh Byrne's mindfulness and meditation offerings are driven by the vision of helping people shift from autopilot toward behaviors that create greater happiness and freedom of the heart.
Hugh has been practising, teaching and guiding trainings, workshops and intensive retreats for 20 years within the U.S. and internationally. Hugh is trained in, and teaches, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and mind-body somatic experiencing approach to healing. Hugh also has a law degree from London University and a PhD from UCLA, and worked for more than two decades in the field of human rights and social justice.
Hugh is the author of The Here-and-Now Habit, and Habit Swap: Trade in Your Unhealthy Habits for Mindful Ones.
Visit Hugh's website here, where you can also purchase his books.
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Another discussion with a member of the 1000 Days Sober coaching team as Vinne Grant joins Lee Davy to discuss the importance of not fuelling alcohol addiction with insidious media content.
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Lisa Dinhofer is one of our 1000 Days Sober coaches and crisis management expert. She helps companies get through traumatic events, build resilience, and regain stability for a ‘new normal’.
Lisa is also a certified thanatologist who has 18 years of experience in counselling, coaching and consulting. She specialises in the areas of effective messaging, situational management for traumatic and unexpected loss, workplace bullying and sexual harassment, among others.
Visit her website to learn more about her work: https://www.kodenllc.com/home.html
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In this episode of the Alcohol & Addiction Podcast, Lee Davy, connects with Strive Coach, Lisa Dinhofer, to discuss the collective grief and trauma of the COVID-19 crisis.
Lisa Dinhofer, MA, CT is The Crisis Tamer. She works with subject matter and circumstances most people turn away from. Lisa mentors companies past traumatic events, workplace abusand disastrous communications to regain stability, build resilience and establish a new normal. Lisa was an employee at the World Trade Center during the 1993 bombing and was still working in NYC during 9/11. She draws from those first hand experiences of trauma in the workplace and lessons learned from other workplace tragedies.
Lisa is a certified Thanatologist, trained counselor and communication expert with over 18 years of professional experience training, consulting, coaching and speaking on effective messaging and situational management for: traumatic or unexpected loss, workplace bullying and sexual harassment, difficult conversations and unintended outcomes, chronic conflict and performance development within high intensity front-line occupations and business environments.
Lisa Website: https://www.kodenllc.com/about-lisa-dinhofer.html
Michelle G is 43, married to her best friend and has a blended family of 7. She has been AF for just over three years and lives in Washington State USA. Michelle loves yoga, nature, anything outdoors in the PNW. She enjoys working and getting her hands dirty on her 5 acres.
The management of her property keeps her busy, especially in the gardens. Michelle has just started with her own Honey and Mason Bee's and is looking forward to working with them. For the last 25 years, she has been a hairstylist and business owner. Michelle closed her business last year to pursue a degree in Horticulture and is on her second quarter and enjoying it tremendously.
Michelle G is also a member of the 1K Club, and is one of the original members of 1000 Days Sober and Strive.
Sosia Jiang is a private investor and self-professed 'student of life' hailing from New Zealand.
I met Sosia during a poker tournament in London where she paid £1m to compete in a single game and thought she would be an inspirational guest, particularly for women who don't permit themselves to pursue their dreams.
In this episode, we cover the importance of focusing on the process, and not results, making the best decision you can in the moment, mental health, bulimia, relationships, meaning & purpose and much more.
What Next?
The world is in the grip of a pandemic, and we don't have a mental map of how to react leading to fear, stress and anxiety. It's at times like these that we need to reach out, and connect with others, and at 1000 Days Sober, we're doing that twice per week in the COVID-19 Escape Room - an online meeting where we can share how we feel, ask for help and support others through this crisis.
Here's the link to book a seat.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/102061861776
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Given the current crisis, we've decided to open our doors to newcomers. If you are considering changing your relationship with alcohol, then come and join us. We're hardwired to connect, and we can't do that physically in most cases, so why not do it digitally.
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You can also join our conversation on Instagram or YouTube.
Here are our links.
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Lee Davy shares his views on the COVID-19 Pandemic, including the Netherland's decision to ban alcohol, people behaving like it's an extended bank holiday, and much more.
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At 1000 Days Sober, we combine a world-class coaching program with the best support network in the business to help you hit the golden milestone of 1000 days free of alcohol. We call this experience ‘Strive,’ and we run four of them per year in Jan, Apr, Jul and Oct. If you want to join, then you need to sign-up to our weekly newsletter.
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Check out our website to learn more about 1000 Days Sober and Strive; as well as meet the founder, Lee Davy, and his extraordinary coaching team.
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We don’t spread ourselves too thin, but we are on. Instagram if you want to pop in and say hi.
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If you want to say hello, then send Lee Davy an email at thetruthaboutalcohol@gmail.com.
If you join 1000 Days Sober and work your way through the Strive Model for Change, you will meet our Strive Coaches, whom you can work with on a one-to-one basis as part of your subscription.
Here is an example of their work, as Strive Coach, Vincent Grant, helps the 1000 Days Founder, Lee Davy, deal with his feelings of inadequacy, by taking him back to a time when he was eight years old.
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At 1000 Days Sober, we combine a world-class coaching program with the best support network in the business to help you hit the golden milestone of 1000 days free of alcohol. We call this experience ‘Strive,’ and we run four of them per year in Jan, Apr, Jul and Oct. If you want to join, then you need to sign-up to our weekly newsletter.
https://bit.ly/2vVODmv
Check out our website to learn more about 1000 Days Sober and Strive; as well as meet the founder, Lee Davy, and his extraordinary coaching team.
https://bit.ly/39acr49
Social Media
We don’t spread ourselves too thin, but we are on. Instagram if you want to pop in and say hi.
https://bit.ly/382B4zT
Say Hi
If you want to say hello, then send Lee Davy an email at thetruthaboutalcohol@gmail.com.
Gary van Warmerdam is the creator of PathwayToHappiness.com, an interactive website with lessons for changing beliefs that drive negative thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.
In 1994, due to his own unhappiness with work and emotional drama in his relationships, Gary became motivated to learn about how his beliefs affected his emotions and decision making. He studied extensively with Dr Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements and other best-selling books.
Gary realized that with a proper approach, he could gain greater control over his mind and emotions. The key was unlocking the unconscious beliefs that were running his mind and emotions. With that, he could reclaim power over his mind. With practice, he developed the freedom to choose the peace and happiness he was seeking.
Educated and experienced as an engineer, Gary brings a common sense approach to changing beliefs, emotions, mindfulness, and living in greater happiness.
Since 2001 Gary has been teaching, leading retreats and coaching individual clients so they can live happier lives. His methods are not limited to a particular philosophy or approach, but are based on careful observation and getting practical results.
You can Gary's work through his book MindWorks or at his website PathwayToHappiness.com, which has extensive material and online courses for changing beliefs, emotions, and creating better relationships.
You can learn more on Gary's work at https://pathwaytohappiness.com/, and can buy his book Mindworks on Amazon.
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At 1000 Days Sober, we combine a world-class coaching program with the best support network in the business to help you hit the golden milestone of 1000 days free of alcohol. We call this experience ‘Strive,’ and we run four of them per year in Jan, Apr, Jul and Oct. If you want to join, then you need to sign-up to our weekly newsletter.
https://bit.ly/2vVODmv
Check out our website to learn more about 1000 Days Sober and Strive; as well as meet the founder, Lee Davy, and his extraordinary coaching team.
https://bit.ly/39acr49
Social Media
We don’t spread ourselves too thin, but we are on. Instagram if you want to pop in and say hi.
https://bit.ly/382B4zT
Say Hi
If you want to say hello, then send Lee Davy an email at thetruthaboutalcohol@gmail.com.
Laure is from Normandy in France and has been living in Cardiff for over twenty years with her family. She draws inspiration from Yoga, running, music and nature.
She wanted to understand her own body better following recurring bladder infection and skin condition issues, and decided to start a qualification in Naturopathic Nutrition at the School of Naturopathic Nutrition in Cardiff.
The course enabled her to improve her health and stamina. She discovered how to make water kefir, a sparkling natural probiotic drink, which was regularly enjoyed by friends and family. This was the start of Absorb! She is now distributing her drinks to the wider community both locally and throughout Wales.
Absorb was founded in July 2017, just as Laure qualified as a Naturopath with the School of Naturopathic Nutrition. Absorb is here to supply people and gatherings with homemade water kefir and other products aimed to help with optimal absorption of nutrients.
Understanding how our environment, lifestyle and what we eat ( biodiversity) can impact on the micro biodiversity within us and how it can affect not only our digestion but our immunity, mental health or even our weight.
I saw Laure doing a talk on gut health during an event in Cardiff, and loved her enthusiasm and knowledge instantly, and that’s why I asked her to come on the show.
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At 1000 Days Sober, we combine a world-class coaching program with the best support network in the business to help you hit the golden milestone of 1000 days free of alcohol. We call this experience ‘Strive,’ and we run four of them per year in Jan, Apr, Jul and Oct. If you want to join, then you need to sign-up to our weekly newsletter.
https://bit.ly/2vVODmv
Check out our website to learn more about 1000 Days Sober and Strive; as well as meet the founder, Lee Davy, and his extraordinary coaching team.
https://bit.ly/39acr49
Social Media
We don’t spread ourselves too thin, but we are on. Instagram if you want to pop in and say hi.
https://bit.ly/382B4zT
Say Hi
If you want to say hello, then send Lee Davy an email at thetruthaboutalcohol@gmail.com.
Andrew Lassise is the host of the Self Made & Sober Podcast.
Each episode features guests, people Andrew looks up to in sobriety, in business and life. They discuss the ups and downs of their lives, how they achieved sobriety and success in all its many forms.
After one year of sobriety, Andrew built Rush Tech Support in his living room in 2014 into a multi-million dollar small business IT company.
You can learn more about Andrew's work at Lassisecoaching.com.
Website and Newsletter
At 1000 Days Sober, we combine a world-class coaching program with the best support network in the business to help you hit the golden milestone of 1000 days free of alcohol. We call this experience ‘Strive,’ and we run four of them per year in Jan, Apr, Jul and Oct. If you want to join, then you need to sign-up to our weekly newsletter.
https://bit.ly/2vVODmv
Check out our website to learn more about 1000 Days Sober and Strive; as well as meet the founder, Lee Davy, and his extraordinary coaching team.
https://bit.ly/39acr49
Social Media
We don’t spread ourselves too thin, but we are on. Instagram if you want to pop in and say hi.
https://bit.ly/382B4zT
Say Hi
If you want to say hello, then send Lee Davy an email at thetruthaboutalcohol@gmail.com.
Melanie Joy, PhD, EdM, is a Harvard-educated psychologist, international speaker, and organizational and relationship coach. She is the author of four other books, including the award-winning Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism and Getting Relationships Right: How to Build Resilience and Thrive in Life, Love, and Work.
Dr Joy was a lecturer at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, for 11 years, where she taught courses on privilege and oppression, feminist psychology, and animal rights. She has given talks and training on six continents and in over 50 countries, and her work has been featured in major media outlets around the world.
She is the eighth recipient of the Ahimsa Award – previously given to the Dalai Lama and Nelson Mandela – for her work on global nonviolence.
Dr Joy is also the founding president of the charitable organization Beyond Carnism and the co-founder of ProVeg International. You can learn more about her work at carnism.org and powerarchy.org.
Janey Lee Grace is an Amazon No 1 Best-selling author, and co-presenter on the UK’s biggest radio show, BBC Radio 2’s Steve Wright in the Afternoon. Previously she was a backing singer with George Michael and Wham!, Kim Wilde, Boy George and reached Number 8 chart hit with 7 Ways to Love as Cola Boy.
Janey has written five books on Holistic living including the number One Amazon best seller Imperfectly Natural Woman and currently writes columns for many magazines, and offers PR and media training.
She hosts the annual Janey Loves Platinum Awards to recognise the best in natural and organic products and services and runs the recommendations blog imperfectlynatural.com
After ditching the booze in January 2018 Janey has launched a podcast ‘Alcohol-Free Life’ and runs The Sober Club focusing on sober self-care. www.thesoberclub.com.
Spike Spencer is an internationally recognised, award winning voice actor, with hundreds of roles in film, TV, animation, video games, and Anime to his credit.
He is a dynamic public speaker, and the world’s #1 Master Trainer on Relationship Sales Dynamics. He is the author of "FoodGame: A Man’s Ultimate Recipe For Dating Success", certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) coach, and a certified B.A.N.K. Trainer with BANKCODE, an entity that wants to help 10 million businesses and entrepreneurs get $10m in revenue within ten years.
Spike has also featured in a Netflix docu-series called “Being Dad,” from the Chicken Soup for the Soul production company.
https://www.spikespencer.com/
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Alex is a 44 years old professional, working as a sales executive in a Global IT company, just beginning podcaster and has been sober for nearly 15 years. He learned his IT skills by himself as his drug and alcohol addiction interfered with his academic path. He is the father of 3 fantastic kids and the husband of a wonderful wife. As an addict in recovery, he started his podcast, named Cold Turkey, to discuss and share what makes someone make a 180 and turn their lives around.
In this episode, we focus on the problems encountered when drinking, divorce and different parental philosophies clash.
https://www.facebook.com/Podcastcoldturkey/
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Nick is recognised as the world’s first and leading Elite Sport Sleep Coach, and regarded as a leading human recovery innovator. He has over 35 years’ experience within the sleep and sleeping product industry and over 22 years dedicated to elite sport. His unique, passionate and proven approach, is endorsed by leading sport science professionals, managers, coaches, organisations in sport and now business, health and education worldwide.
In this episode of Strive Inspirations, Nick talks about moving through life from a teenage caddy to bending the ear of Sir Alex Ferguson.
https://www.sportsleepcoach.com/
Adi Jaffe, Ph.D. is a nationally recognized expert on mental health, addiction, relationships and shame. He was a UCLA lecturer in the Psychology department at UCLA for the better part of a decade and was the Executive-Director and Co-Founder of one of the most progressive mental health treatment facilities in the country - until he started IGNTD.
Dr. Jaffe's work and research focus on changing the way Americans think about, and deal with mental health issues. He is passionate about the role of shame in destroying lives and aims to greatly reduce the stigma of mental health in this country.
In this context, Dr. Jaffe has used his personal experience as an incredibly effective inspirational and motivational tool. Dr. Jaffe now writes a blog on Psychology Today, and several other online and print sources.
His goal is to bring the latest knowledge about addiction to the people who could benefit from it most – those who are suffering because of it. His writing combines personal experience with a decade’s worth of fine-detail research regarding the mechanisms involved in the addictive process.
To get a free copy of his book (you have to pay for shipping), then check out www.theabstinencemyth.com.
If you want to learn more about the work we do at Strive then head to www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk.
Kimberley Spencer is a born-n-raised Valley Girl, powered by green juice, Italian espresso, and gallons of glitter, I am proud to have helped hundreds of women (and a handful of men) breakthrough their body barriers, revolutionize their relationships, and rewrite their stories of self-sabotage into a story of success, in all areas of their life.
Kimberley has done it all.
She co-wrote the movie BRO starring Danny Trejo.
She has competed in Miss CA USA and won Miss Congeniality.
She learned acting in a prestigious London school.
She has owned a Pilates Studio.
Ran four marathons.
More importantly.
She overcame bulimia.
And scrapped a script that read.
•Not perfect enough. •Not smart enough. •Not working hard enough. •Not skinny enough. •Not lovable enough.
Today she is a high-performance coach, bestselling writer, health junkie, freedom-lover, mother and wife, and unsinkable optimist.
Sober in the County (SITC) began as a few blog posts in 2014 by rural woman and newly (then recovering) alcoholic Shanna Whan after her own near-death experience from a twenty-year battle with what she calls 'invisible alcoholism.' She decided to speak up and 'come out' with a simple goal of helping others in remote areas know they weren't alone. Shanna is now healthy, happy, and almost five years fully recovered. She has dedicated those years to being a volunteer one volunteer turned that one conversation into a national movement and is about to go to air nationally via Australian Story - and become a national charity - due to the incredible response and 'me too' movement it's created in the rural space.
She is lighting the way for rural professionals and peers to safely come behind her and discuss the previously taboo topic of the outback alcohol culture.
Everything she does is self-taught and straight from the heart.
Bernadette Jiwa helps people and companies to find, own and tell the stories that set them apart.
Her eight bestselling books are modern classics on mastering the art of storytelling to persuade, influence and inspire. Her award-winning blog The Story of Telling is a go-to source of inspiration for leaders from Disney, UNICEF, Louis Vuitton, Adidas, United Nations, Red Cross, Microsoft, Google, Barclays, Lululemon, Clarins, Dyson, Hilton, TED, FedEx, LEGO, Nike, Amazon, Stanford University, Hallmark, World Vision, McKinsey, Uber, Sony, Ford, Salesforce, Twitter, Mini, Oracle, Siemens, Morgan Stanley, Sky, General Mills, IBM, Bupa and more.
She advises, consults and speaks with organisations, entrepreneurs and business leaders, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, universities to non-profits, who want to amplify their influence and impact.
Named by Smart Company as one of Australia’s Top Business Thinkers, and listed as one of the Top Branding Experts to follow on Twitter, Bernadette is hired by leaders, organisations and companies, from non-profits to billion-dollar brands, who want to increase their influence and impact.
She spoke at TEDx in 2012 about ‘The Secret to Spreading Ideas.
Bernadette’s books Hunch andStory Driven were longlisted for the 800-CEO-Read book awards in 2017 and 2018 respectively. Her book Meaningful: The story of ideas that fly was featured in Inc Magazine’s Best Business Books of 2015. Her previous books have been included on LinkedIn’s 20 Books Every Marketer Should Read.
Veronica Valli has been joyously sober since May 2nd 2000. Originally from the UK she is a psychotherapist, Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner, Recovery Coach and Author of books ‘Why you drink and How to stop’ and ‘Get Sober Get Free.’ She is also co-host of the Soberful Podcast.
Veronica passionately believes that anyone can recover from an alcohol problem if they are given the right tools and support. She has personally helped thousands of women transform their lives. Veronica believes that alcohol is only a symptom of the problem and that to recover, thrive and become the women we are truly meant to be, we need to embrace a process of change.
Now based in the USA she works with women all over the world through her online programs and Facebook groups. She is married and lives on Long Island with her husband and two sons.
Free Facebook group - Soberful
Instagram @lovesoberful
Website: Veronicavalli.com
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Nona Jordan is a master coach, mind-body educator and intuitive guide. She supports women in business who are committed to their personal development work yet secretly wonder why the same unhelpful patterns keep showing up right when they feel ready to take a big leap into the next evolution of life and/or business. Based on cutting edge coaching psychology, the latest neuroscience, and ancient mind-body healing practices, Nona's approach empowers you to shift the core patterns that stand between you and inspired consistent action.
Learn more at www.nonajordan.com.
The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholics, And we Refuse to be Anonymous
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In this week's episode of the AA Podcast, Lee Davy goes solo, talking about the role that our environment plays in keeping us stuck in the web that is alcoholism.
The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholics, And we Refuse to be Anonymous
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Lisa is a certified Thanatologist (grief & loss specialist) with a subspecialty in trauma, trained counsellor, trained mediator and crisis communication expert.
She has over 18 years of professional experience training, consulting, coaching, debriefing and speaking to a diverse client base, particularly in high stress occupations. Lisa mentors organisations past traumatic or destabilising events including active shooters, employee violence and workplace abuse.
Lisa provides training for the myriad types of losses affiliated with addiction for those struggling with or affected by substance abuse and has personally been impacted by the trauma of addiction within her immediate family. Lisa has served as an adjunct instructor in the Graduate Thanatology program at Hood College in Frederick, MD and is the founder of Koden Consulting Services, LLC: https://www.kodenllc.com/about-lisa-dinhofer.html
The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholics, And we Refuse to be Anonymous
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In this week's episode, we pull down the curtain on the Race Meet Trigger, as Striver Kim and Strive Coach, Vinny, join Lee Davy to talk about the conclusion of the work the three were involved in to help Kim process a trigger.
The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholics, And we Refuse to be Anonymous
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