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 ...
Jul 17, 2025•59 min•Ep. 522
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 ...
Jul 16, 2025•10 min•Ep. 521
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 f...
Jul 15, 2025•7 min•Ep. 520
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 missi...
Jul 14, 2025•10 min•Ep. 519
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 disa...
Jul 13, 2025•10 min•Ep. 518
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 cull...
Jul 12, 2025•10 min•Ep. 517
#1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE 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 alc...
Jul 11, 2025•9 min•Ep. 516
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 ...
Jul 10, 2025•13 min•Ep. 515
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 respon...
Jul 08, 2025•20 min•Ep. 514
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...
Jul 08, 2025•42 min•Ep. 513
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 lettin...
Jul 07, 2025•10 min•Ep. 512
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...
Jul 06, 2025•13 min•Ep. 511
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 ...
Jul 05, 2025•8 min•Ep. 510
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—no...
Jul 04, 2025•10 min•Ep. 509
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...
Jul 03, 2025•13 min•Ep. 508
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 ab...
Jul 02, 2025•14 min•Ep. 507
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 lo...
Jul 01, 2025•8 min•Ep. 506
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 su...
Jun 30, 2025•55 min•Ep. 505
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...
Jun 29, 2025•9 min•Ep. 504
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 b...
Jun 28, 2025•8 min•Ep. 503
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...
Jun 27, 2025•9 min•Ep. 502
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 th...
Jun 26, 2025•9 min•Ep. 501
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, r...
Jun 25, 2025•9 min•Ep. 500
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 S...
Jun 24, 2025•8 min•Ep. 499
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...
Jun 23, 2025•12 min•Ep. 498
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 m...
Jun 22, 2025•14 min•Ep. 497
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 SE...
Jun 21, 2025•15 min•Ep. 496
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 thi...
Jun 20, 2025•10 min•Ep. 495
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 abo...
Jun 19, 2025•8 min•Ep. 494
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...
Jun 18, 2025•11 min•Ep. 493
