How I quit alcohol
442 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -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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23. Tiny habits and the three pillars of gratitude with Ash Grunwald
November 06, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode I chat with my hubby and sober buddy, Ash Grunwald about creating tiny habits that set you up for success, the three pillars of gratitude and our societal disconnect. The book Ash mentions is Tiny Habits by BJ Fog. For more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au To order the How I Quit Alcohol Playbook go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au This podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find o...
Tiny habits and the three pillars of gratitude with Ash Grunwald
November 06, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode I chat with my hubby and sober buddy, Ash Grunwald about creating tiny habits that set you up for success, the three pillars of gratitude and our societal disconnect. The book Ash mentions is Tiny Habits by BJ Fog. For more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au To order the How I Quit Alcohol Playbook go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au This podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find o...
24. Tiny habits and the three pillars of gratitude with Ash Grunwald
November 06, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode I chat with my hubby and sober buddy, Ash Grunwald about creating tiny habits that set you up for success, the three pillars of gratitude and our societal disconnect. The book Ash mentions is Tiny Habits by BJ Fog. For more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au To order the How I Quit Alcohol Playbook go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au This podcast was proudly brought to you by Monday Distillery, purveyors of beautiful, sugar free, non-alcoholic beverages. To find ou...
22. From fine wines to metho with Lauren Linnane
October 31, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBIn this heart wrenching episode I chat with Lauren Linanne, who I know from my Theatre Group. Lauren bravely shared with me her story. One of complete degradation and loss. From being in a normal relationship with two kids and collecting fine wines driving a Mercedes. Her drinking slowly started increasing until she was trying to hide her daily habit. She would end up sneaking drinks to keep her addiction from her family. She tried everything to quit from yoga to new age healers to th...
23. From fine wines to metho with Lauren Linnane
October 31, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBIn this heart wrenching episode I chat with Lauren Linanne, who I know from my Theatre Group. Lauren bravely shared with me her story. One of complete degradation and loss. From being in a normal relationship with two kids and collecting fine wines driving a Mercedes. Her drinking slowly started increasing until she was trying to hide her daily habit. She would end up sneaking drinks to keep her addiction from her family. She tried everything to quit from yoga to new age healers to the...
From fine wines to metho with Lauren Linnane
October 31, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBIn this heart wrenching episode I chat with Lauren Linanne, who I know from my Theatre Group. Lauren bravely shared with me her story. One of complete degradation and loss. From being in a normal relationship with two kids and collecting fine wines driving a Mercedes. Her drinking slowly started increasing until she was trying to hide her daily habit. She would end up sneaking drinks to keep her addiction from her family. She tried everything to quit from yoga to new age healers to th...
22. Billy Otto life is the drug.
October 24, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this first episode of season one I interview the total legend Billy Otto. Billy is a music producer, mentor and amazing musician. He has lived a pretty big life for his 32 years. He has been a Seventh Day Adventist minister and studied bible college in America. He then left that life and found his love in music and partying. He recently felt it was time to honour himself by giving up alcohol and other things he felt were holding him back. After his own self governing detox he rid ...
Billy Otto life is the drug.
October 24, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this first episode of season one I interview the total legend Billy Otto. Billy is a music producer, mentor and amazing musician. He has lived a pretty big life for his 32 years. He has been a Seventh Day Adventist minister and studied bible college in America. He then left that life and found his love in music and partying. He recently felt it was time to honour himself by giving up alcohol and other things he felt were holding him back. After his own self governing detox he rid...
21. Billy Otto life is the drug.
October 24, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this first episode of season one I interview the total legend Billy Otto. Billy is a music producer, mentor and amazing musician. He has lived a pretty big life for his 32 years. He has been a Seventh Day Adventist minister and studied bible college in America. He then left that life and found his love in music and partying. He recently felt it was time to honour himself by giving up alcohol and other things he felt were holding him back. After his own self governing detox he rid...
22. Billy Otto life is the drug.
October 24, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this first episode of season one I interview the total legend Billy Otto. Billy is a music producer, mentor and amazing musician. He has lived a pretty big life for his 32 years. He has been a Seventh Day Adventist minister and studied bible college in America. He then left that life and found his love in music and partying. He recently felt it was time to honour himself by giving up alcohol and other things he felt were holding him back. After his own self governing detox he rid...
20. Season finale with Ash Grunwald. Seeing beyond your past and creating a new future.
October 17, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBIn the season finale Ash and I recap the season 1. We cover many of the topics in past episodes and the main take aways and the strategies that you can use to create a vision for yourself. To check out what Ash is up to go to www.ahsgrunwald.com or find him on Insta @ashgrunwald For more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au To order the HIQA playbook https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/shop Follow the insta page @howiquitalcohol
21. Season finale with Ash Grunwald. Seeing beyond your past and creating a new future.
October 17, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBIn the season finale Ash and I recap the season 1. We cover many of the topics in past episodes and the main take aways and the strategies that you can use to create a vision for yourself. To check out what Ash is up to go to www.ahsgrunwald.com or find him on Insta @ashgrunwald For more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au To order the HIQA playbook https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/shop Follow the insta page @howiquitalcohol
21. Season finale with Ash Grunwald. Seeing beyond your past and creating a new future.
October 17, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBIn the season finale Ash and I recap the season 1. We cover many of the topics in past episodes and the main take aways and the strategies that you can use to create a vision for yourself. To check out what Ash is up to go to www.ahsgrunwald.com or find him on Insta @ashgrunwald For more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au To order the HIQA playbook https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/shop Follow the insta page @howiquitalcohol Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
19. Nathan Kaye forging your own path and our culture of alcoholism
October 10, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBAs a veteran of the arts, Nathan Kaye is no stranger to the strong hold of drugs and alcohol. After years of starring in shows such as Home And Away and Muriel's Wedding then going on to foster a career in music, Nathan was left literally sick and burnt out from the toll alcohol had had on his mind and body. Now 8 years sober we chat about the clarity, wisdom and connection that comes from society and we also chat about his latest role in the film One Less God. To check out what Na...
20. Nathan Kaye forging your own path and our culture of alcoholism
October 10, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBAs a veteran of the arts, Nathan Kaye is no stranger to the strong hold of drugs and alcohol. After years of starring in shows such as Home And Away and Muriel's Wedding then going on to foster a career in music, Nathan was left literally sick and burnt out from the toll alcohol had had on his mind and body. Now 8 years sober we chat about the clarity, wisdom and connection that comes from society and we also chat about his latest role in the film One Less God. To check out what Nat...
19. Is your drinking affecting your kids?
October 07, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.02 MBIn this solocast I talk about alcohol and it's effect on our kids. Sometimes it can be really hard and really painful to take an honest look at yourself and to acknowledge that alcohol is effecting those little people we are raising. It can be the smallest thing like letting them go to bed to late, to not being there to protect them when they need you. My kids were one of the main reasons I decided to quit drinking. I wanted better for myself and I wanted to be a better Mum for them. I...
18. Is your drinking affecting your kids?
October 07, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.02 MBIn this solocast I talk about alcohol and it's effect on our kids. Sometimes it can be really hard and really painful to take an honest look at yourself and to acknowledge that alcohol is effecting those little people we are raising. It can be the smallest thing like letting them go to bed to late, to not being there to protect them when they need you. My kids were one of the main reasons I decided to quit drinking. I wanted better for myself and I wanted to be a better Mum for them. ...
18. Quitting alcohol in your 20's and the freedom to choose your path with Maxime Nicole
October 03, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBAt just 28 years of age, Maxime Nicole is an incredible inspiration for young people wanting to break free of the societal norms, ask the big questions and be in the drivers seat of their own lives. At 22 years of age Maxime decided to begin re-writing the family narrative that over consumption was ‘normal’ and gave away alcohol. From there she embarked on a journey of self discovery and soul expansion. Maxime is a spiritual guide, healer and intuitive and is about to launch her own pod...
17. Quitting alcohol in your 20's and the freedom to choose your path with Maxime Nicole
October 03, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBAt just 28 years of age, Maxime Nicole is an incredible inspiration for young people wanting to break free of the societal norms, ask the big questions and be in the drivers seat of their own lives. At 22 years of age Maxime decided to begin re-writing the family narrative that over consumption was ‘normal’ and gave away alcohol. From there she embarked on a journey of self discovery and soul expansion. Maxime is a spiritual guide, healer and intuitive and is about to launch her own po...
16. From the top of your game to rock bottom with Jason Quin
September 26, 2020 17:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this episode I chat with Jason Quin, the creator of Etch Sparkling beverages. Jason saw a need to create a drink that adults could enjoy that wasn't boring, that was good for you and that was different to the usual non-alcoholic drinks on offer. Jason knows his stuff, he was at the top of his game in the wine industry and worked most of his adult life working in the alcoholic beverage industry. A global traveller for his work and living a pretty good life. Little did so many of hi...
17. From the top of your game to rock bottom with Jason Quin
September 26, 2020 17:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this episode I chat with Jason Quin, the creator of Etch Sparkling beverages. Jason saw a need to create a drink that adults could enjoy that wasn't boring, that was good for you and that was different to the usual non-alcoholic drinks on offer. Jason knows his stuff, he was at the top of his game in the wine industry and worked most of his adult life working in the alcoholic beverage industry. A global traveller for his work and living a pretty good life. Little did so many of his...
16. What are we so afraid of?
September 22, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.1 MBIn this solocast I delve in to what holds us back in our life. You know that alcohol is not serving you. If you are a binge drinker, you are fully aware that it is holding you back from your full potential. It’s bad for your health (mental and physical), it keeps you in a rut, it is costing you money, relationships, self-esteem and the list goes on. So why do we keep doing it to ourselves? Maybe the answer is fear. What are we so afraid of? for more info or a transcript of this podc...
15. What are we so afraid of?
September 22, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.1 MBIn this solocast I delve in to what holds us back in our life. You know that alcohol is not serving you. If you are a binge drinker, you are fully aware that it is holding you back from your full potential. It’s bad for your health (mental and physical), it keeps you in a rut, it is costing you money, relationships, self-esteem and the list goes on. So why do we keep doing it to ourselves? Maybe the answer is fear. What are we so afraid of? for more info or a transcript of this podc...
14. Keeping up with the boys with Peta Thompson
September 19, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week I chat with Peta Thompson, a skydiving yoga instructor who after years of drinking to keep up with the boys has given up the booze. We talk about limiting self talk, being a better friend, epic hangovers, the freedom in vulnerability and tapping in to the feminine. Peta has transformed her life and is now living in Canada. She lives a healthy life as a yoga and mediation teacher. Peta has meditation practices available on the Input Timer ap if you would like to hear her do...
15. Keeping up with the boys with Peta Thompson
September 19, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week I chat with Peta Thompson, a skydiving yoga instructor who after years of drinking to keep up with the boys has given up the booze. We talk about limiting self talk, being a better friend, epic hangovers, the freedom in vulnerability and tapping in to the feminine. Peta has transformed her life and is now living in Canada. She lives a healthy life as a yoga and mediation teacher. Peta has meditation practices available on the Input Timer ap if you would like to hear her do...
15. Keeping up with the boys with Peta Thompson
September 19, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week I chat with Peta Thompson, a skydiving yoga instructor who after years of drinking to keep up with the boys has given up the booze. We talk about limiting self talk, being a better friend, epic hangovers, the freedom in vulnerability and tapping in to the feminine. Peta has transformed her life and is now living in Canada. She lives a healthy life as a yoga and mediation teacher. Peta has meditation practices available on the Input Timer ap if you would like to hear her do ...
13.1 Cringe factor and shifting the blame to alcohol
September 17, 2020 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.43 MBIn this monologue I cover some shared cringe factor moment. I asked for people to send in their most cringey or regretful moments caused by alcohol. Some of these can make you laugh some of them make me want to cry. We have all had them, but how often do we laugh them off and feel terrible inside. How often do we actually really attribute the blame to alcohol for these actions we regret. This is not about having no accountability but it's about realising that none of these things woul...
14 Cringe factor and shifting the blame to alcohol
September 17, 2020 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.43 MBIn this monologue I cover some shared cringe factor moment. I asked for people to send in their most cringey or regretful moments caused by alcohol. Some of these can make you laugh some of them make me want to cry. We have all had them, but how often do we laugh them off and feel terrible inside. How often do we actually really attribute the blame to alcohol for these actions we regret. This is not about having no accountability but it's about realising that none of these things would...
13. Can you meditate too much? Alcohol and co-dependancy with Lucy Slater
September 12, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode I chat with Lucy Slater who is in recovery for co-dependancy and alcohol abuse. Lucy has done some serious work on herself and continues to do so to stay grounded and as she says to stay human. The interesting thing about Lucy is she said she actually had to quit meditation and spiritual practices in order to stay grounded, which totally blew my mind. Lucy is a total inspiration and so wonderfully honest. I loved this inspirational and insightful chat. Hosted on Acast....
12. My journey with alcohol, with guest presenter Lissie Turner.
September 04, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode Lissie Turner (previous podcast guest) takes over the mic and interviews me (Danni) about my story and my journey with alcohol. For my resources please check out the website www.iquitalcohol.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11. Beyond quitting alcohol and daily habits for a new life with Ash Grunwald
August 29, 2020 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBThis is a great episode with Ash and myself recorded in our home studio. We focus on the first three fundamentals we use in our coaching to help people quit to change your self image and belief systems. These are the first three things we will talk about in our upcoming webinar on How To Quit Alcohol and creating daily habits that will transform your life. This does not just have to apply to alcohol, the system is also useful for over eating, smoking, low self esteem. It is about rew...
10 . Changing belief patterns for lasting change with Shane Turner
August 22, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBIn this episode, I have a beautiful conversation with Shane Tuner the Rock N Roll Yogi. Shane grew up on the Gold Coast, living hard and partying hard. He was a landscape gardener who changed his life when he discovered yoga. A slow transition and big shifts in personal belief patterns has helped Shane rebuild in the person he is today. We talk about men being able to be soft while retaining their masculinity, ingrained childhood fears. Shane will be running a men's workshop and y...
9. Dealing with grief and the big stuff with Gabe Christmas.
August 15, 2020 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode I chat with a friend, Gabe Christmas. Gabe has been sober for over two years now after a life long battle with alcohol which started at the age of 14. We talk about her relationship with alcohol, dealing with the loss of two parents one when she was still drinking heavily and then the passing of her father when she was sober and how she dealt with that grief. How her and her wife had to find new ground when she got sober and even getting through their wedding sober and...
8. Tapping back in to your joy with therapist Ben Schiller
August 08, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this episode I chat with our good mate Ben Schiller who is a therapist at mental health facility. With a background in psychology and also in recovery himself Ben has some wonderful insights in to binge drinking and also more serious alcohol addiction. We talked about tapping back in to your childhood joys to reignite your inner passions and excitement. Why donuts are a perfectly reasonable replacement for alcohol. How to navigate your relationship when you want to quit but your part...
8. Tapping back in to your joy with therapist Ben Schiller
August 08, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this episode I chat with our good mate Ben Schiller who is a therapist at mental health facility. With a background in psychology and also in recovery himself Ben has some wonderful insights in to binge drinking and also more serious alcohol addiction. We talked about tapping back in to your childhood joys to reignite your inner passions and excitement. Why donuts are a perfectly reasonable replacement for alcohol. How to navigate your relationship when you want to quit but your partn...
7. Dissolving patterns and filling the void with Lissie Turner
August 01, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBIn this episode I talk with yoga therapist Lissie Turner who in her previous very high profile life as radio presenter for JJJ Mel In The Morning aka Mel Bampton was an extreme party girl. We talk about becoming a better parent, partying with Pharrell Williams, Jack Black. Drug overdoses, living up to your profile, and stepping in to your new way of being. Lissie and her husband Shane now run a beautiful yoga studio in the Northern Rivers in NSW, Australia where they also host a twice...
6. Taking back your control with Tierney Hill
July 25, 2020 17:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode I chat with one of my nearest and dearest, Tierney Hill. Tierney was a binge drinker and is now 19 months sober (July 2020). We talk about the confidence you gain from quitting, recognising if you have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. How her 12 months off led to a commitment to ditch alcohol from her life completely. Being a more present mother and learning to love yourself. For more resources on alcohol go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au instagram @howiquitalcoh...
5. From chronic binger to celebrity fitness trainer with Benny Owen
July 18, 2020 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode I talk with Benny Owen who used to be the dude on stage with Ash Grunwald playing the car door. Today Benny is an outgoing and driven individual but from an early age he suffered from low self esteem and anxiety and he relied on alchohol to boost his confidence. We chat about being introverted extroverts, male vulnerability, refocusing your habits and reclaiming your life. Benny has had a massive physical transformation as well as an internal one and his life has taken ...
4. When bingeing takes a dangerous turn - Lyndal Hunt
July 11, 2020 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode I talk to one of my oldest friends who silently battled a serious alcohol addiction which saw her hospitalised and isolated. Lyndal's battle with alcohol started as binge drinking as a teenager and eventually progressed in to an everyday addiction that also left her unable function without alcohol without having serious physical withdrawals. This went on for at least a decade and she was able to somehow hide this from her work colleagues, friends and family. Hiding alcohol i...
3. Mindset and getting on with it with Scott Owen
July 04, 2020 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBI was so stoked to have another original member of the Club Sober group, Scotty Owen. Scott is that amazing bass player from The Living End, you know the guy that stands on his bass guitar (no idea how he does that). We talk about what gets you through, rolling up your sleeves and just fighting your demons head on, replacing bad habits and mindset. Scotty was a seasoned binge drinker from years and years of being on the road. He had quit for 6 months originally but found himself rig...
2. Club Sober original Clare Rantall
July 01, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode I talk to Clare Rantall who was one of the original Club Sober crew that formed a pact to quite drinking for 12 months. Two and a half sober years on and Clare is still going strong. We chat about why she quit, doing Europe without alcohol, new habits and serious triggers. Also the importance of having support on your journey. For more resources on alcohol go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au instagram @howiquitalcohol Music by Mr Cassidy (written by Danni Carr). Ho...
1. Quitting the booze with Ash Grunwald
June 29, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBSo very excited to launch this podcast and in my first episode I chat with my amazing hubby and sober buddy, Ash Grunwald. Ash and I made a pact with some friends to take one year off alcohol. Two and a half years later we haven't looked back. In this episode we talk about, coping mechanisms, filling the void, being a trash bag, the music industry and alcohol, why one year and why we we've never looked back. I hope this episode inspires you to make a change. To check out what ...