How I quit alcohol

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

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

We explore our personal experiences with change and why practices like meditation and finding inner calm are...

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

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

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

In this episode, I catch up with my friend Fenella, who's been sober for nearly four years now. Her story is truly profound. Fenella battled Anorexia during her teens, a struggle that nearly took her life. It all started with a cry for attention from her parents, but it quickly spiraled into something much darker. As she got a grip on her eating disorder, Fenella turned to alcohol to numb her anxiety. What began as a few drinks a day soon escalated into daily binges, leading to frequent blackouts and numerous trips to the hospital, including...

In this episode I catch up with the host of Sober Powered Podcast, Gillian Tietz. Gill is a bio chemist and also runs programs for anger management and quitting drinking. Getting sober she uses her biochemistry background to teach others how alcohol affects the brain and why it’s so hard to stop drinking. She is a chemistry professor at a university in Boston.

In this episode we hear about Gill's struggles with body image, being bullied at school and then a late entry into to alcohol abuse that spiralled out of control very quickly. From massive bi...

In this episode I catch up with an old mate and drinking buddy, musician Dallas Frasca. Dallas chats about how growing up around partying really normalised alcohol for her from a very young age.

Growing up in the blues scene and around motor bike rallies, Dallas is no stranger to the raucous lifestyle and found herself always chasing that lifestyle.

Dallas is going on what she calls a clarity bender, she is 8 months sober and absolutely basking in the clarity and positives that are presenting from her alcohol free lifestyle.

She is making...

In this episode I catch up with HIQA grad, Jade Lee again on the podcast. Jade is a yoga, breathwork and meditation teacher, coach, author and is about to lead a group of lucky people on a trek to Base Camp in Nepal.

We chat about managing your energy in sobriety. How sobriety can help you live the life of your dreams. How tuning into your deepest fears and what hits your stuff gives you the keys to freedom.

How simplifying your practice can help with overwhelm.

To...

***** TRIGGER WARNING we talk about the rape of a child in this episode**********

In this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Art Alexakis, the lead singer of, Everclear. Art opens up about his struggles with addiction, starting at the tender age of 8. From coping with bullying, surviving trauma, family upheaval, to dealing with his brother's tragic death at 12, Art shares how these challenges shaped him. Despite facing a drug overdose and battles with alcohol, Art found solace in recovery through AA. Now living with an MS diagnosis, he reflects on his journey, resilience, and continuing success...

If we don't take accountability for our actions and for our lives, how do we grow as humans? Taking accountability means being honest with ourselves first and foremost, and I believe that honesty is what allows growth and helps us to stay committed to the path of not only staying sober but also our personal growth.

For more resources such as one on one coaching with Danni or to join the next HIQA challenge or retreat go to

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In this episode I catch up with Psychotherapist Thea Baker. We delve into the profound impact of our parents' addiction, exploring the wounds it created and the journey of holding and healing as adults.

We chat about creating space and embracing our emotions, learning how to navigate the complexities of our feelings. Thea shares her expertise on the importance of therapy in this process.

This is a big chat about personal growth, healing, and the power of understanding our emotional landscape.

To reach out to Thea go to

https://www...

Don't let your relapse stop you from reaching out for help. A relapse can be a wonderful teacher.

Tune in to hear why and the questions you can ask yourself.

For coaching on relapse book in a coaching call with me at

www.iquitalcohol.com.au

Another great resource is Lyndal Hunt's relapse program.

Email Lyndal at thesobrietygym@gmail.com

For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

www.iquitalcohol.com.au

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