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How I quit alcohol

Are you sick of feeling controlled by alcohol?Do you want to drink less?Do you wake up after a night of drinking feeling anxious and full of regret?I've been there and want to help you. In this podcast I will be talking with ex-binge drinkers, alcoholics in recovery, drug and and alcohol counsellors and people that have good stuff to say about quitting the drink.

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Episodes

280. Make new traditions on Christmas Eve

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. To do one of the HIQA challenges, private co...

Dec 24, 202410 min

279. Be the shining light with Mark Purser

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. To work with me, join a challenge or come on...

Dec 23, 202412 min

278. 5 ways to stay on track on Christmas Day with Ash Butterss

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. To work with me, join a challenge or come on...

Dec 22, 202417 min

277. How do I want to feel on Christmas day with Sarah Rustbach

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. To reach out to Sarah go to https://sarahrus...

Dec 21, 202415 min

276. Reminding yourself what is you don't want with Sarah H

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. To work with me, join a challenge or come on...

Dec 20, 202413 min

275 - Being on your own side to avoid self sabotage with Danni

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. To work with me, join a challenge or come on...

Dec 19, 202416 min

274. Bolstering your Self Esteem for success with Isabella Ferguson

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. To reach out to Isabella go to https://www.i...

Dec 18, 202416 min

273 - Prepare yourself to deal with family dynamics and triggers with Dr Luke Sniewski

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. To find out more about Luke go to https://ww...

Dec 17, 202410 min

272. - The importance of asking for help when you're not ok with Nancy Evans

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. Fore more info or to work with me go to www....

Dec 16, 20249 min

271. Dealing with feeling like an outcast with Emma Gilmour

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. Fore more info or to work with me go to www....

Dec 15, 202414 min

270. How to be with people we used to drink with with Deb Masner

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. Fore more info or to work with me go to www....

Dec 14, 202413 min

269. Worrying about family members who are drinking like we did with Ben Schiller

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. Fore more info or to work with me go to www....

Dec 13, 202416 min

268. Distract, Delay then Decide with "The Booze Free Dad"Greg Jennings

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. Fore more info or to work with me go to www....

Dec 12, 202413 min

267. Navigating your people pleasing this Christmas with Sena Smith

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. Fore more info or to work with me go to www....

Dec 11, 202411 min

265. What if they think I'm not fun anymore with Kath Elliott

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. In this episode, I catch up with my friend a...

Dec 09, 202416 min

264. Connect to your community or support people with Snowy Turner

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. Fore more info or to work with me go to www....

Dec 08, 20248 min

263. When your family are big drinkers with Shelley HIQA Grad

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. Fore more info or to work with me go to www....

Dec 07, 202412 min

262. Preparing for travel and the power of getting in and getting out with Chris Gimpel

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. This episode with Chris is based around navi...

Dec 06, 202415 min

261. Building Inner Strength Through Self Regulation with Sam Brown

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. Fore more info or to work with me go to www....

Dec 05, 202415 min

260. BYO glass for anchoring and sucess with Britt from HIQA grads - minisode

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. Fore more info or to work with me go to www....

Dec 04, 202411 min

259. Slowing it all down to half speed with trainer Benny Owen - minisode

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. Fore more info or to work with me go to www....

Dec 03, 202413 min

258. 3 journal prompts to help keep you on track through the silly season - mini ep with Danni

Christmas is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a melting pot of triggers, emotions, stress, leading to very dysregulated nervous systems.. which can lead to poor choices or even some self sabotage. Me and a host of other beautiful previous guests, experts and people who have made it through these times have got your back. For the 25 days of Christmas I will be posting 25 mini episodes with a tip every single day to help get you through. Fore more info or to work with me go to www....

Dec 02, 202410 min

257. From Partying to Peace with Mel Beynon

In this episode I catch up with an old friend to explore our personal journeys with alcohol, reflecting on our shared experiences growing up in a culture where drinking was prevalent. We discuss the impact of alcohol and the outcomes of drinking far too much at a young age and the impact that had on our identities, and the impact of alcohol on young brains. We talk about talking to our kids about alcohol and how to recognise and navigate the feeling of social awkwardness. Mel shares her insights...

Nov 30, 20241 hr 25 min

256. Navigating the Journey of Sobriety Finding Comfort in Discomfort with Deb Masner

In this conversation, Danni and Deb Mazner (host of the alcohol tipping point podcast) explore the complexities of sobriety, personal experiences with alcohol, and the societal pressures surrounding drinking. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, the impact of comparison on drinking habits, and the role of family dynamics in shaping one's relationship with alcohol. Deb shares her journey to sobriety, the challenges she faced, and how health scares prompted a reevaluation of drinking hab...

Nov 24, 202448 min

255 - Hypervigilance, growing up around alcoholism with Seanna Smith

In this episode of How I Quit Alcohol , Seana Smith shares her powerful story, reflecting on a childhood marked by both an idyllic lifestyle and the unpredictability of having an alcoholic father. Growing up around alcoholism left her in a constant state of hypervigilance, never quite knowing which version of him would appear each day. From the outside, Seana’s life looked perfect: an Oxford graduate, a thriving career with the BBC and Channel 9, a bestselling author, a happy marriage, and four ...

Nov 09, 202458 min

254. Podcast episode sharing with Ash Butters. How to Embody and Befriend your Nervous System and exciting announcement

Sharing an episode from the beautiful Ash Butterss and her podcast The Unedited Woman, How to Embody and Befriend your Nervous System. Ash and I also announce a special announcement for our retreat we will be running together in Bali in Sept 2025 and our upcoming Nervous System Workshops in Brisbane, Fremantle and Sydney. We chat about the importance of self awareness. To find out more info our upcoming retreat in Bali go to https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/collections/retreat/products/bali-heali...

Nov 06, 202443 min

253. Broken trust, the impact of generational addiction with Pyschologist Rebecca Glorie

In this episode, I catch up with HIQA grad and psychologist Rebecca Glorie to discuss her personal journey growing up in an environment affected by alcoholism. Rebecca shares the profound impact this had on her childhood and how it influenced her adult life. We delve into the concept of "repair after rupture," exploring the importance of healing relationships strained by addiction. Rebecca openly discusses confronting her own struggles with alcohol, the healthier coping mechanisms she now employ...

Nov 02, 20241 hr 1 min

252. From hiding alcohol to living in the light with Michelle from NZ

In this episode, I chat with Michelle, a graduate of the HIQA program, who at the time of this recording is celebrating 9 months alcohol-free . Michelle shares her powerful journey of overcoming hidden drinking habits that spiralled into binge drinking. She opens up about drinking in the mornings to combat hangovers, which often led to all-day binges and passing out on the couch. Her struggle took a toll on her mental health—mood swings, depression, and lies to her husband left him worried and u...

Oct 26, 20241 hr 3 min

251. Preparing yourself to take time off alcohol or to change a habit

In this solo cast, I offer some tips on preparing yourself for taking time off or quitting alcohol or changing a habit. I share some tips on noticing patterns of thought, belief and behaviour. Preparing your body. Making a plan and more. For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy If you are struggling with physical dependancy...

Oct 19, 202423 min
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