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How I quit alcohol

How I quit alcohol

Danni Carr

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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Once again, I catch up with incredible Dr Luke Sniewski in this episode we chat about the freedom and life changing power of radical self acceptance.

We chat about the importance of honest and acceptance playing a key role in addiction recovery.

How a practice of stillness can transform us, and how stillness and self acceptance go hand in hand.

How feeling into your body and tracking your feelings can transform us.

We also chat about how a relapse can be a beautiful learning tool and becoming an active participant of our own lives.

Dr. Luke Sniewski (Ph.D. in Psychology) is a New Zealand-based Wellbeing Coach and Somatic Therapist, he is a Certified Practitioner, facilitator of Compassionate Inquiry, a psychotherapeutic approach developed by Dr. Gabor Maté. He is the author of the best-selling book Somawise: Get out of your head, get into your body, a book which has pretty much become my bible.


For more information on Luke go to


The book I mention at the start is Dr Anna Lembke - Dopamine Nation.


This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to

www.mondaydistillery.com


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 Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwald

www.ashgrunwald.com


Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy


If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol.


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I was stoked to chat with Stu Henshall a co-owner of Australia's first Non-acoholic cocktail bar, Brunswick Aces. We recorded our chat and I have put it up as a little mini mid week poddy. ⁠
We chat about Stu's own relationship with alcohol. Why an AF bar. The possibility of a sober music venue and the whole sober movement that is gaining more and more traction in Australia which is really exciting for us Sober Susan's. ⁠
To check them out go to
www.brunswickaces.com
This podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/
Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwald
Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy
For more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list.
or for more resources go to
www.iquitalcohol.com.au
If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol.

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In this episode HIQA Grad, Tara McCarthy reflects on her journey and the situations she thought would never be possible to do sober, how she is doing what seemed impossible... living life sober.

This is a great message for anyone who feels like it will never get easier, or life will always feel like a struggle without alcohol. We take a deep dive into her holiday in Bali and how she navigated her way through that trip and stayed sober.


This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to

www.mondaydistillery.com


For more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

www.iquitalcohol.com.au


Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol


Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwald

www.ashgrunwald.com


Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy


If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol.



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How I quit alcohol - 281. Journal prompts for year in reflection solo mini ep
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12/30/24 • 13 min

In this episode, Danni reflects on the past year, emphasising the importance of journaling for personal growth and closure. She shares journal prompts to help listeners assess their experiences, identify impactful moments, and consider what they want to let go of as they move into the new year. Danni encourages listeners to think about what has served them well and how they can continue those practices moving forward.


takeaways

  • Reflecting on the past year is essential for personal growth.
  • Journaling can provide closure and clarity about experiences.
  • Identifying impactful moments helps in understanding personal change.
  • Letting go of unhelpful habits is crucial for moving forward.
  • Creating a plan for change enhances the likelihood of success.
  • Recognising challenges can reveal hidden blessings and lessons.
  • Continuing beneficial practices can lead to sustained well-being.
  • Self-assessment can guide future decisions and actions.
  • Imagining the feeling of letting go can motivate change.
  • Gratitude for the past year can foster a positive mindset for the future.

To work with me or to book a retreat or the next challenge go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au



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In this episode I catch up with Scottish Australian, Vari McKechnie. Vari is a certified coach, author an buisessnes mentor, who grew up in Glasgow and now resides on the Mornington Peninsula in Australia.

Vari and I talk about living up to "cultural expectation" of drinking. We talk about how from binge drinking we can easily slip into daily drinking. Taking the brave step into an alcohol free life, Vari has changed her life and lives her life to her fullest potential.

She has a new book out, Seeds Of Courage Stories, ideas and snippets of wisdom on how to live a big life through small and gentle acts of courage.


To reach out to Vari go to https://varimckechnie.com/


This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to

www.mondaydistillery.com


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 Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwald

www.ashgrunwald.com


Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy


If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol.



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In this episode I chat with Sarah from Canberra who was a participant in the HIQA October challenge. Sarah's issues with alcohol started later in life when the shift from dynamic career to the monotony and isolation of motherhood lead her to seek escape every night in a bottle of wine or two. Like so many mothers, Sarah had to deal with the guilt and the conflicting feelings that can arise in motherhood which set her on a path of relying on the bottle to numb out which then became the crutch to deal with life.
We talk about how learning to be more mindful has given her more satisfaction in the small things. How sobriety has given her a greater connection to her family and herself and how she is learning to be kinder to herself.
In this episode I mention Suzanah Espie and her awesome album Mothers Not Feeling Herself Today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWWntDOAAMI
which you can purchase on bandcamp below
https://suzannahespie.bandcamp.com/album/mothers-not-feeling-herself-today
For more resources or to find out to register for the HIQA 6 week sober challenge starting o May 1 goto.
https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au
Reach out via insta @howiquitalohol
or [email protected]
This podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/
Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwald
www.ashgrunwald.com
Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy
for more resources go to
www.iquitalcohol.com.au
If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol.

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In this episode I chat with self professed "Grey Area Drinker", Kat Dunell. Kat is a fire fighter who lives in Geelong with her husband and three kids. She partied a lot as a teenager and throughout her 20's but started to pull back a lot as she got older and had her kids. But what if you aren't a complete trash-bag but you are still relying on those few glasses of wine as a crutch to relieve stress or to wind down after work and tackling the kids evening rituals?
In Jolene Park's incredible Ted Talk on Grey Area Drinking she points out that just because you haven't hit rock bottom or because you aren't smashing a bottle of vodka of night doesn't mean you aren't searching for an "off switch" though alcohol which is also a problem for some people. Not feeling great about herself, low in energy and lacking vitality Kat decided to let alcohol go. Her life just like every other guest on this show has changed so dramatically and she is gratefully living life to the fullest.
To see the Ted Talk on Grey Area Drinking check out the talk on youtube
https://www.ted.com/talks/jolene_park_gray_area_drinking?language=en
To get the HIQA Playbook go to
https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/products/how-i-quit-alcohol-playbook-hard-copy
To sign up for the next three month challenge
https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/products/3-month-sober-challenge
This podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/
Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwald
www.ashgrunwald.com
Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy
for more resources go to
www.iquitalcohol.com.au
If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol.

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In this episode I chat with Jimmy . Jimmy has chosen to stay semi anonymous on this episode as he shares his harrowing journey from binge drinking to become completely addicted and controlled by alcohol to the point where daily drinking saw him almost lose it all, his family, his business and almost his life. Jimmy opens up and shares with us about his battle in the hope that his story may help someone else change their story. While Jimmy won't be sharing his private details on here, he has offered to help any men that are struggling. If you would like to reach out to Jimmy please email me on [email protected]
Jimmy used rehab and the 12 step programme to break his addiction and now 3 years in to his sobriety he is still taking it day by day.
To sign up for the July 2021 3 month sober challenge head to
https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/blogs/events
This podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find out more about them or to order some of their beautiful offerings head to https://mondaydistillery.com or https://osunsparkling.com/
Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwald
Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy
For more info on the July 21, challenge head to our website and jump on the mailing list.
or for more resources go to
www.iquitalcohol.com.au
If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol.

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How I quit alcohol - 135.  Messages From The Bottle - Jamie Milne
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11/22/22 • 4 min

On the 15th of November 8 brave souls got together to share their alcohol story in front of a live audience.

Next up Jamie Milne shares a poem he wrote on his exploits and "dick moves".


To reach out to Jamie follow him on insta @JamieMilneTraining


or. https://jamiemilnetraining.com


To watch our show head to

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHW5UwKXEEI&t=6536s&ab_channel=DanniCarr


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In this podcast episode, I catch up with my good friend Saritah, who's not only an amazing musician and singer but also a vocal therapist. We dive into a topic that hits close to home – our tendency to be super critical of our own voices, even though they're truly beautiful. We explore how simply connecting with our voices can do wonders for our overall healing journey.

We also tackle the whole idea of being "tone deaf" and break down that myth. It's all about learning to actually enjoy the sound of your own voice, no matter what. We even get into the nitty-gritty of how singing can do cool things like work those vagus nerve muscles and help keep our nervous system in check.

We chat about the power of learning to enjoy your voice and why it's important to trust our own sound. This is a beautiful chat about how this journey can be an incredible support on sobriety journey. So, grab your headphones and join us on this conversation that's all about embracing the voice within.


here's the links to all things Saritah.


Awaken Your Healing Voice Self-Study Immersion (my new voice program to help bring their voice to LIFE!)

https://thejoyofsong.com/awakenyourhealingvoiceimmersion


Spotify Artist page

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6uY5fL10UMBGn5d03v6eKN?si=w4DKbspdSQ-mBSUCIEbUxw


Instagram

https://instagram.com/saritahmusic


Vocal Liberation Retreat!

https://tinyurl.com/vocalliberationretreats


This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to

www.mondaydistillery.com


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 Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwald

www.ashgrunwald.com


Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy


If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol.


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The podcast is about Addiction, Health & Fitness, Self Care, Alcohol, Anxiety, Mental Health, Sobriety, Self Help, Self Love, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Recovery.

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The episode title '165. A craving or a relapse is not a failure but can facilitate lasting change with Dr Luke Sniewski' is the most popular.

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