Justine is back for another round with the boys! In this episode we catch up with Justine on her life since our last chat, we discuss a sober retreat she is in the works in organising, the challenges of opening up a non-alcoholic venue and finding sober groups. We talk with Justine about her son and daughter moving into adulthood, how her experience with alcohol shaped her children's outlook with it in a more productive direction, handling her son turning 18 and attending Schoolies and the impor...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min
In this episode we are joined by Mitch's friend from university, Dr. Fraser Logie. Dr. Fraser has been working in the Alice Springs hospital for the last 2 years, after completing his degree in medicine in Darwin at Flinders University. We pick at Dr. Fraser's brain in regards to the medical side of alcohol. What is it? What are its effects on the body in the short and long term? What health conditions can be connected to an alcohol use disorder? How do you know if you have an alcohol use disord...
Dec 11, 2022•50 min
In this episode we chat with Georgia Spicer, founder of Brush It Off. The original, refillable toilet brush. Georgia shares her adventures or perhaps misadventures with drugs and alcohol, from Wednesday Wines & Lines to deciding to commence a detox from what she eloquently calls the four "D's". Moving from Melbourne to the Gold Coast, Georgia has been able to thrive and pursue a long thought out passion project of hers, entering the market as an entrepreneur with her Brush It Off toilet brus...
Dec 04, 2022•1 hr
In this episode, Will & Mitch discuss their encounters with battling depression, their thoughts and experience on treatments like anti-depressants and therapy, and also provide several helpful tools that can help improve your mental health. LAST DRINKS PODCAST LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastdrinkspodcast Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lastdrinkspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lastdrinkspodcast...
Nov 26, 2022•57 min
Mitch has returned from travelling South-East Asia, in this episode we get updated on his travels, did he stay sober? Tune in to find out. Will talks about trying new things and sharing his experience participating in a mushroom ceremony for the first time. LAST DRINKS PODCAST LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastdrinkspodcast Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lastdrinkspodcast...
Nov 20, 2022•1 hr 5 min
In this chat I'm joined by Darcy Cogdale, and what an episode it is! Darcy is a personal trainer with an incredibly regimented routine, starting every morning with a black coffee to the face and a cold shower. Darcy talks about his turbulent teenage years seeking approval and friendship with the wrong crowd, leading to regular drug and alcohol use, suspensions and expulsions from multiple schools, running away from home, petty crime including graffiti and robbery to fuel a drug habit and to be a...
Nov 13, 2022•1 hr 26 min
In this episode we chat with Cooper Chapman. Cooper is a professional surfer and mental health advocate, he is the founder of The Good Human Factory, where he inspires others to think about mental health a little differently, with daily meditation and gratitude. Cooper is halfway through a 12 month commitment to abstaining from alcohol, we talk about his relationship with alcohol prior to this decision, the obstacles he has faced, and what inspired him to take up the challenge. He documents his ...
Nov 05, 2022•41 min
In this episode we chat to Brooke Tayla. Brooke is a quantum holistic healing and breathwork coach, and is a part of a weekly running community called Hedges running club. Brooke talks about her beginnings with alcohol and the underlying issues that caused her to turn to the bottle. She is committed to a year of sobriety, currently 10 months in, she talks about how she has found it and what has changed since making the decision whilst giving some helpful tips for attracting what you want in life...
Oct 30, 2022•39 min
In this episode it's just Will talking to the camera. Will talks about his own mental health journey, from being diagnosed with depression, exploring treatments including antidepressants and TMS, and how overconsumption of alcohol can turn off the rational thinking and decision making part of the brain. Will opens up and gets vulnerable about his own journey in this one. LAST DRINKS PODCAST LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastdrinkspodcast Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lastdrinksp...
Oct 23, 2022•50 min
In this episode we are joined by Christopher Dennehy. Christopher is a prominent member of the Brotherhood community, who makes his mark with his various skills and talents. Christopher talks about being a people pleaser, his dabbles with drugs and alcohol, how he set challenges for himself when he goes out, why chooses to be called Christopher over Chris, and the importance of doing the inner work. We overjoyed with our chat with Christopher, which we shared with a delicious cup of Cacao. LAST ...
Oct 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Mitch is back! In this episode we catch up with Mitch in between his gap year travels. We talk about his alcohol status, his recent adventures in the United States, the challenges of navigating hostels without drinking, going to parties sober and building confidence within yourself. Mitch talks his plans for the future exploring around South East Asia for the rest of the year, and how journalling helps gets his thoughts from overloading his mind. Was great to catch up with Mitch and we look forw...
Oct 08, 2022•44 min
In this episode we chat with Dr. Clinton Schultz. Dr. Clinton is a proud Gamilaroi man, a PhD registered psychologist, founder of his own practice Marumali Consultations. He was the overall Winner for Griffith University's Most Outstanding First Nations Alumnus Award in 2018. He's also the co-founder with his wife Lozen of the non-alcoholic craft beer company Sobah Beverages. We chat with Clinton about his journey with alcohol and drugs, the normality of being away from his family half of the we...
Oct 02, 2022•44 min
In this episode I'm joined by Reece Terry. We chat about his use of alcohol and drugs to cope with his mental health issues and a way of fitting in and being accepted by his peers to just send it! From a visit from the police to a horrific car crash, Reece decided to change his environment and made a commitment to complete the 75 Hard Challenge, he reflected on his relationship with alcohol and drugs, and is now consciously working to move in a more positive fulfilling direction. Reece is a kind...
Sep 26, 2022•37 min
In this episode we chat with James Swanwick. James is an entrepreneur, investor, speaker, health & wellness coach. His programs "30 Day No Alcohol Challenge" and "Project 90" have helped over 20,000 people around the globe reduce their alcohol intake or quit entirely. James talks about his life as a drinking man, working as a Hollywood entertainment correspondent, a photo with a prominent film star that prompted a desire for change, choosing an Alcohol-Free lifestyle and helping others choos...
Sep 22, 2022•52 min
In this episode our guest is Tyran Mowbray. Tyran is a leading Masculinity Mentor & Sexuality Coach, helping men advance in all aspects of their lives. Tyran shares an incredible honest account of his unconventional journey, it's a story as unique as his name. But who is Moby? It's Tyran's alter ego, an ego that he found was more accepted by his peers than Tyran, his true authentic self. Heavy partying, drugs, alcohol, sex, porn, misbehaviour, an endless cycle of hedonism leading to a mental...
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, we are joined by Julia Reyes, a TikTok creator from Chicago, Illnois. Julia talks about her journey to sobriety, going viral on TikTok for rustling some feathers around her opinion on alcohol, and shares some tips with navigating her social life as a sober person. If you need a sober friend, Julia is here for you, it was awesome to chat with her. Julia's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/that1soberfriend TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@that1soberfriend Linktree: https:...
Sep 11, 2022•48 min
In this episode, Will & Mitch talk about navigating the dating market as drinkers versus non-drinkers, sharing a few misadventures and discussions around how it's more beneficial to have a clear sober mind when connecting with a partner. LAST DRINKS PODCAST LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastdrinkspodcast Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lastdrinkspodcast...
Sep 05, 2022•58 min
In this episode we talk about alcohol and travel. Mitch is looking to travel abroad later this year and shares his concerns on navigating the big wide world sober. Will shares some unfortunate mishaps from his last overseas experience, which would be his last relapse. An open honest conversation around the challenges of staying sober while travelling. LAST DRINKS PODCAST LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastdrinkspodcast Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lastdrinkspodcast...
Aug 29, 2022•55 min
Ryan Hubbard is a co-founder of Cool2BeConscious, a breathwork & meditation community which has expanded across Australia, with plans to expand internationally. Ryan joins us to discuss his relationship with alcohol, how he used it to mask and escape, how a relationship breakdown led him down a further downward spiral, to come out the other side with completely new intentions and begin a journey of self discovery, giving himself permission to be honest with himself and step into his true aut...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Drew is an addiction, trauma and relationship coach. He discusses his journey from using drugs and alcohol excessively, to his devotion to doing the inner work, diving into his trauma and unprocessed emotions and heal from these discomforts. To the point of having a completely different relationship to alcohol and beginning to reintroduce it back into his life, under strict caution and guidance. An awesome in depth conversation with the addiction guy himself! Drew's Links: Facebook: https://www....
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Quinn Norrie aka Quinnflip is a TikTok content creator, most known for his creative hilarious “NO KFC” series. Tune in for a very deep and vulnerable conversation into Quinn’s relationship with alcohol, how it affected those around him and his direction and intention going forward, an open and honest account of the ups and downs of binge drinking, much like a Yo-Yo! 🪀 Quinn's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinnflip1 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quinnflip LAST DRINKS PODCAST LI...
Aug 08, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Jack is the head honcho of Real Drug Talk and Connection Based Living treatment program. In this episode, we chat with Jack about his early years in heavy meth and ice addiction, his journey in recovery 11 years after going to rehab, how his views on addiction have evolved and finding passion in his work today. We’re grateful to have Jack on the podcast! Real Drug Talk Links: Website: https://realdrugtalk.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realdrugtalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
Jul 30, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Join Will & Mitch this week as they sit down with Jake Leigh and unpack his tumultuous relationship with alcohol. Jake battled with alcohol from a young age. During his escapades he's been arrested, caught drink-driving, and even got four tattoos in one night whilst holidaying in Thailand! Follow Jake's journey from hardcore, weekend binge drinking during his 20's, whilst working in the construction and the the mining industry, through to owning a successful painting business in the Gold Coa...
Jul 24, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Jaxon Tippet is an online coach, fitness model and social media influencer. In this episode, Jaxon discusses his downward spiral with the use of steroids. Whilst his path was dissimilar to ours, we found commonality with patterns of behaviour and direction with our addictions of choice. Jaxon shares his insight through lived experience and now wants to spread and share a positive message onto the world. Find Jaxon on Instagram at: @iamjaxontippet LAST DRINKS PODCAST LINKS: Instagram: https://www...
Jul 19, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this short episode, Will & Mitch dish out the goods, a juicy tale from our wild adventures on the drink. Be shocked, be entertained. LAST DRINKS PODCAST LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastdrinkspodcast Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lastdrinkspodcast
Jul 10, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, Will & Mitch up their game, ball out for the very first guest of the Last Drinks Podcast. Introducing 48-year-old Justine Whitchurch, 8.5 years sober, Queensland mother of two, 90's pop (super)star, sobriety speaker & fitness coach. She's written a book "Sobriety Delivered Everything Alcohol Promised", an open detailed account of her struggle with alcohol addiction, and her triumphant pursuit in living an active, fulfilling, sober lifestyle. We are delighted to have her ...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, Will & Mitch fix up and look sharp as they recap attending a fundraising formal event for the Brotherhood Gold Coast, appropriately called "The Brotherball". They discuss navigating social environments where alcohol is present, dealing with various forms of anxiety and provide tips & tricks on how to deal with said obstacles. LAST DRINKS PODCAST LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastdrinkspodcast Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lastdrinkspodcast...
Jun 26, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In our very first episode of the Last Drinks Podcast, join Will Hitchins & Mitchell Ford as they explore the origins of their alcohol use. Experimenting and partaking in underage drinking. Some entertaining yarns roll of the tongue and insightful discussion proceeds. So sit back and enjoy Last Drinks. We would love to hear your feedback on how we can improve the show going forward. LAST DRINKS PODCAST LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastdrinkspodcast Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.c...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 1
