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Welcome to The Truth About Alcohol. I’m Lee Davy.
This podcast is for people who know something about their drinking doesn’t quite add up — and want to understand why stopping can feel so much harder than it should.
No labels. No judgement. No “rock bottom” stories required.
We talk about what alcohol really does to the body, brain, and nervous system, why cravings and rituals are so persistent, and why willpower isn’t the issue most people think it is. You’ll hear calm, honest conversations that reduce shame, make the confusion make sense, and help you see your next step more clearly — whether you’re still drinking, trying to stop, or have stopped but don’t feel settled.
If you’ve ever thought, “I’m intelligent, capable, and functional… so why can’t I just stop?” you’re in the right place.
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Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
In today’s episode, I sit down with STRIVER John Bell—a father, a counsellor, and a man who used to drink to forget who he was.
We talk about what it’s like to be a healthcare professional struggling with alcohol, the guilt of being physically present but emotionally absent as a parent, and the deep identity shift required to live a SELF-led life, alcohol-free-as-fuck.
John shares his journey from being a mechanic stuck in the wrong life to becoming a therapist who helps others navigate their own. We unpack approval-seeking, male friendships, parental shame, and the culture that tells us numbing out is normal.
This is a conversation about regret, redemption, and the quiet power of presence.
And it’s for anyone who’s ever wondered if it’s too late to change.
Spoiler: it’s not.
If you’d like to connect with John or work with him, visit daisyhillwellbeing.co.uk.
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