This week the wonderful John Lewis joins us to talk about the gift of becoming debt-free after stopping drinking. This is a little talked about topic that has a HUGE impact on those who are affected. There is so much we can do and help we can get on the journey so if you or anyone you know is affected by this topic, please do share!
James Swanwick is an Australian-American investor, entrepreneur, speaker and former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN. He is the creator of the Alcohol Free Lifestyle, which helps people change their relationship to alcohol; the host of the podcast, “Alcohol Free Lifestyle”, creator of “Project 90”, which helps high achievers get lifetime power over alcohol, and creator of blue-light blocking glasses Swannies by Swanwick Sleep, which improve your sleep.
This week we're talking about learning to trust yourself on the alcohol-free journey (and life in general). But who and what is it you're trusting exactly? And how do you fall back 'in trust' with yourself?
Dalia is a registered dietician with years of experience and she's here to help you understand more about the power of healing the gut on the alcohol-free journey! It was such a pleasure to speak to a medical professional with plenty of clinical experience who truly thinks in a holistic way. This was an AMAZING conversation and one not to miss! From the clinical to the spiritual, it has it all.
Whether it's a journey to alcohol freedom or any other change in our lives, it's good to know our deep reason for why we want to go on the journey. But does it matter if we're not doing it for ourselves first and foremost? Yes! It does, and in today's episode we're exploring why that is...
We've got some SUPER special announcements on the show this week! And... we're going to be talking about those times when things are just a whole lot harder than we expected them to be (things like going alcohol-free)! Don't miss it.
Patience is a virtue! That's how the saying goes right? And yet it is something that so many of us struggle with. This is a biggie on the alcohol-free journey too. It's so common to hear things like 'I should know better by now', and 'Why isn't this easier?'. Come and join us as we explore the ins and outs of the power of patience.
October 1st '23 will mark 8 years alcohol-free for that man Mr Sam, and it's 4 years this coming Christmas for that Ellie Crowe! Join Sam and Ellie as they riff on the things they've seen and now know to be true about the alcohol-free journey at this point in their journey ❤️.
It's that time of year again! The nights are drawing in, Christmas is around the corner, and there are potentially a lot of alcohol-free firsts on the horizon. But fear not! We've got you...
It's a much-requested and super important topic this week team... honoring the process and beauty of grief. It's a part of this beautiful human experience for every one of us and something that we all have to face in our lives. See you there!
Short and sweet this week, team! Come and explore some awesome things you can treat yourself to now you're not spending all your cash on booze 😎...
Why is it so hard to ask for help? And what might happen if you actually did the one thing you haven't done? Come and find out!
So you've made the leap and you're loving so much about alcohol-free life! But some of your friends are taking a while to warm to the change or you're worried about your social life in the years ahead. Boy have we got an episode for you...
I'm sure you've heard of it but WTF is it? And what if you've never felt it? And what if you never do??? It seems that these are common questions in the alcohol-free world so we thought we'd take a deep dive and see what colour we come out!
Jeff is the author of 'Finding Bishop Castle' and runs Afterglow Escapes with his wonderful partner Tammy. Together they're helping people discover their alcohol-free joy and find bliss beyond the bottle. Jeff is a HUGE part of the Present and Sober community and we're so happy to have him join us on the show!
This week we explore the joys and challenges of parenting sans alcohol. So whether you're a parent, a parent-to-be, or just not interested, come and see what insights we have. What with Sam's endless parenting experience, you're in for a treat!
There's no doubt that the story out there about alcohol is beyond wonky! But is alcohol the enemy and is hating alcohol the answer to true freedom? Join us as we take a deep dive into our personal feelings around these questions.
This week we're joined by the inspirational Ben Tuff and we're diving deep into his story 🌊 (see what I did there)! Ben is here to share how sobriety, swimming, and self-discovery have made his life a beautiful and meaningful place to be! Check out his full bio below...
There's something about that first week, right? Or so it seems. It so often feels like there is something getting in the way of us just... jumping! We know there's magic awaiting but it's scary! This week we're diving deep into your first week alcohol free so we can release a bit of that magic so you can live your best life NOW!
I'll set the scene... you get back from 'that event' and you didn't drink! In fact, you smashed it! But then... bam drinking thoughts! WTF is up with that? Today we're going to explore the why and the what to do about it if it happens. There's something in here for everyone no matter where you are in your journey!
It's that time of year again! Holiday season 🙌🥳 and we're here to help you plan holidays that rock. Come and join us as we share 6 awesome ways to upgrade your holidays NOW! Who doesn't want that?
It's common (and it's confusing) - you're still romanticizing alcohol despite the fact you know it's not good for you! This week we're taking a deep dive into why this happens and what to do about it! If you're looking to finally banish those alcohol thoughts for good, this is the episode for you.
The wonderful Karla Adkins returns to the show this week to update us on all the incredible things she has seen since the release of her book 'And She Came Tumbling Down'. Not only does Karla have a wealth of practical tips and tricks to help you find freedom but she is on a mission to change the story we all have around alcohol!
There's no getting around it when we stop drinking and our partner doesn't it can be challenging! But that doesn't mean we're a victim of whatever is happening or playing out in our relationship and there are a few things that can make this part of the journey a lot easier. Join us for a conversation on this very important topic!
Faith. It's a loaded and troubling word for many people, but having faith in your true self is a wonderful thing to uncover on anyone's alcohol-free journey. This week we have the most amazing heartfelt story to share with you. Michael Leeser is a 'This Naked Mind' coach and academic whose passion lies in pointing people to the beauty of who they really are. This is an incredible conversation!
Self care! It's something that most of us know is important but many of us struggle to find time for. A lot of this seems to be down to how we think about and relate to self-care and of course, the beliefs we have about it. Ultimately, if it's the last thing on the list, we'll struggle to build it into our lives. Come and learn how to invite more self care into your life.
So neither Sam nor Ellie expected today's conversation to go the way that it did! We start by exploring the magic of being able to drive whenever you wish but where we travel to is rather magical. We LOVE these explorations and hope you do too.
Maybe you've heard of 'surfing the urge'? Maybe you haven't? Either way, when it comes to habit change or processing our emotions, this is something incredibly powerful to explore, befriend and use in your life. It's the same process for alcohol cravings as it is for heavy feelings and emotions so there is something for everyone in today's episode!
We have a super special guest to mark 100 episodes of the P&S team, Jeff Salzenstein. In 2004 Jeff became the oldest American to break into the top 100 in men's tennis, something he did at the age of 30 (no mean feat). It's fair to say he has a few things to share about living life like a pro (and you guessed it, it doesn't include imbibing alcohol). However, most importantly, Jeff is here to share his brother's deeply moving and multi-layered story of addiction.
This week we're talking self-sabotage! You know that thing you always do even though you know you shouldn't? That thing that you just can't seem to shake? Well, hopefully, today's episode will loosen its hold on you just a little. It's time to learn how to live from the 'creation orientation', follow your own trail of breadcrumbs, and listen to your heart's desire when making decisions.
