165. A craving or a relapse is not a failure but can facilitate lasting change with Dr Luke Sniewski
06/10/23 • 63 min
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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
- Website: www.lukesniewski.com
- Somawise Online Programme: https://www.lukesniewski.com/somawise-online-program/
- Book Purchase Link: books2read.com/Somawise-Get-out-of-your-head-get-into-your-body
The book I mention at the start is Dr Anna Lembke - Dopamine Nation.
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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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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
- Website: www.lukesniewski.com
- Somawise Online Programme: https://www.lukesniewski.com/somawise-online-program/
- Book Purchase Link: books2read.com/Somawise-Get-out-of-your-head-get-into-your-body
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
For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to
Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol
Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwald
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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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164. When alcohol steals your authenticity with Samuel Phillip Cooper
In this episode I catch up with New Zealand based musician Sam Cooper. Sam is 28 years old and at the time of recording has been 17 months sober. Sam, a shy kid by nature found that drinking first gave him confidence to talk to girls and to clown around. When some of his wild and uncharacteristic behaviours were caught on camera and posted on the internet, Sam started to gain popularity and a new found label that was not at all anything like his true nature. Embarrassed but also feeling buoyed by his status Sam continued on the path of self destruction until it led to dangerous and humiliating territory and he decided it was time to stop.
Sam, an incredibly beautiful piano player, found that removing booze gave him the time, clarity and inspiration to spend more time writing music and he has written some hauntingly beautiful new pieces based on his journey.
To check out Sam or his music check him out here.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4HD7hByFwk6X8b5pBMJOzu?si=oMQYy2VeTaK4dTzlp1jaFQ
Instagram @spcooperpiano
This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to
For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to
Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol
Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwald
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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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166. The last day one and the importance of having a plan to deal with triggers with Jade Lee
Jade practices and instructs yoga, is an author, passionate about mindfulness, sustained mental health, and employee well-being. She was a self-confessed “piss-head” (Australian slang for heavy partier) and was convinced that she could be an “alcoholic yogi” for many years until she began her ethanol-free journey 4 years ago and developed the foundations that enabled her to start stringing together some sizable numbers. Jade turned her first AF year into a Ph.D. in addiction and self-development and had many lessons to share. Jade has a passion for traveling, she loves the great outdoors and met her husband when she was trekking to Everest Base Camp (he was her Sherpa!).
https://www.jadelee.com.au/books
This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to
For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to
Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol
Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwald
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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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