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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.
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.
Episodes

Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
The Race Meet Trigger Part III
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
In this week's episode, we pull down the curtain on the Race Meet Trigger, as Striver Kim and Strive Coach, Vinny, join Lee Davy to talk about the conclusion of the work the three were involved in to help Kim process a trigger. The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholics, And we Refuse to be Anonymous Join Us & Our Community Strive Community: https://strive.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/

Thursday Sep 12, 2019
The Race Meet Trigger Part II
Thursday Sep 12, 2019
Thursday Sep 12, 2019
In this week's episode of the AA Podcast, Lee Davy continues to help Striver Kim to make sense of a trigger she had at a race meet that led to her drinking a week later. Please make sure you watch/listen to Part I before you listen to this. If you want to watch the AAPodcast, then subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3CXmLVtMXSHlA5Ca_Mk9Q If you want to join Strive then click here: https://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/offers/22goVEYE The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholics, And we Refuse to be Anonymous

Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
The Race Meet Trigger
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Feeling confident as someone that doesn't drink alcohol, Striver Kim volunteers to serve behind the bar at a race meet for a voluntary organisation. During her work, she becomes triggered, and although she didn't drink, later in the week, she did. In this week's episode, we break down Kim's trigger, evaluating where her perceived value lay, whether that value exists, and much more. Thanks to Kim for her courage and bravery is allowing us to share this trigger with you. The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholics, And we Refuse to be Anonymous Join Us & Our Community Strive: https://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/offers/22goVEYE

Monday Aug 19, 2019
Nick Littlehales on Sleep
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Nick Littlehales is a Sport Sleep Coach who counts Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United, and the British cycling team as previous clients. In this episode, we discuss Nick's revolutionary R90 Coaching Plan using yours truly as a guinea pig, and I can tell you that it's had an incredibly positive impact on my life. Join Strive, today, to receive a 10% discount on Nick's products and services. Nick Littlehales Website - www.sportsleepcoach.com The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholics, And we Refuse to be Anonymous Join Us & Our Community Strive: https://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/offers/22goVEYE

Friday Jul 26, 2019
Lisa Erlandsen on the Magic of Thrive
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Lisa Erlandsen is a Licensed Thrive Consultant for The Thrive Programme (https://www.thrivewithlisa.co.uk/) based in Bournemouth (Dorset) as well as seeing clients remotely via online sessions. She helps people to overcome the issues that are holding them back in life - whether that’s drinking, smoking, phobias and fears, depression or anxiety, or even just feeling lost in life - and to build a life they love again where they are thriving! She has been alcohol free for nearly two and a half years, and is keen to raise awareness of alcohol-related issues, including fundraising through her Year of Fear for charities Alcohol Change UK and Action on Addiction. Before working as a Thrive Consultant, Lisa had a successful career for many years in the political field, both nationally in Westminster and locally in Bournemouth, as well as working in PR and lobbying. In this episode we learn about Lisa's struggles with alcohol, what worked, and what didn't work, her experience with Emetophobia, dealing with anxiety and social issues, her year of living through her fears, and her experiences as a Thrive consultant. The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholics, And we Refuse to be Anonymous Join Us & Our Community TTAA Taster: http://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/p/TTAA%20Taster TTAA Intensive: https://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/p/TTAAIntensive Strive Community: https://strive.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/

Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Liz Timoney-White on Becoming Unstuck
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Liz Timoney-White is a people problem solver who helps interesting people find success in meaningful work and relationships that they love. In this episode, Lee Davy and Liz get stuck into topics such as narrative psychology, the importance of understanding where you are on the 'Be-Do-Get' spectrum, and the value in simply stating what you want in life. Email: Liz@liztimoneyconsulting.com Web: https://liztimoneyconsulting.com FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/TimoneyWhite/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/liztimoneywhite Twitter: http://twitter.com/LizTimoneyWhite The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholics, And we Refuse to be Anonymous Join Us & Our Community TTAA Taster: http://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/p/TTAA%20Taster TTAA Intensive: https://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/p/TTAAIntensive Strive Community: https://strive.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/

Thursday Jun 20, 2019
Vinny Grant on Trauma
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
Vinny Grant came across personal development at 18 years of age, and it quickly became his passion. It was then he realised he had a lot of personal baggage, which he committed to free himself from. Over the years, Vinny followed many disciplines, practices, meditation and healing methodologies, and from them developed his unique way of removing trauma from people’s lives. Check out his Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/TraumaRelease07/ The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholics, And we Refuse to be Anonymous Join Us & Our Community TTAA Taster: http://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/p/TTAA%20Taster TTAA Intensive: https://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/p/TTAAIntensive Strive Community: https://strive.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/

Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Will Cole on the Life of a Ketotarian
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Dr. Will Cole, leading functional-medicine expert, consults people around the world via webcam at www.drwillcole.com and locally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He specialises in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customising health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Dr. Cole was named one of the top fifty functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation and is a health expert for Mindbodygreen and Goop. Dr. Cole is the author of the book, Ketotarian in which he melds the powerful benefits of a ketogenic diet with a plant-based one. In this podcast we talk about the keto lifestyle, I ask him for his views on alcohol, and his views on the Medical Medium. The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholics, And we Refuse to be Anonymous Join Us & Our Community TTAA Taster: http://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/p/TTAA%20Taster TTAA Intensive: https://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/p/TTAAIntensive Strive Community: https://strive.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/

Thursday May 16, 2019
Growing Pains Star Jeremy Miller on Alcoholism
Thursday May 16, 2019
Thursday May 16, 2019
As a child actor born and raised in southern California, Jeremy Miller was most widely known for portraying Ben Seaver on the popular 80s sitcom “Growing Pains.” Following his own struggles with alcoholism, Jeremy worked as a patient advocate at the former Start Fresh Recovery Clinic for three years, and wrote an article on alcoholism for In Recovery Magazine. Jeremy is an avid reader, a terrible golfer, a tennis player, and Crossfit enthusiast. His deepest joy comes from working with others in recovery and spending time with his family and friends – usually cooking for them. In this interview we discuss how the interesting tale of a young childhood star growing up in the Hollywood limelight, his descent into alcoholism and recovery through BioCoRx Recovery. The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholics, And we Refuse to be Anonymous Join Us & Our Community TTAA Taster: http://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/p/TTAA%20Taster TTAA Intensive: https://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/p/TTAAIntensive Strive Community: https://strive.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/

Wednesday May 08, 2019
BJ Fogg on The Small Changes That Change Everything
Wednesday May 08, 2019
Wednesday May 08, 2019
BJ Fogg is a behavioural scientist that has personally coached over 40,000 people in forming new habits, using his breakthrough method called “Tiny Habits.” His forthcoming book, Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything, is scheduled for publication in early 2020 and is contracted to be published in over 12 languages. Fortune Magazine named BJ a "New Guru You Should Know" for his insights about mobile and social networks, and his TEDx talk “Forget big change, start with Tiny Habits” has over a million views, watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdKUJxjn-R8. In this podcast, we dissect BJ's B=Map Behavioural Model (https://www.behaviormodel.org/) with a particular emphasis on alcohol, and touch upon his Tiny Habit philosophy. The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholics, And we Refuse to be Anonymous Join Us & Our Community TTAA Taster: http://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/p/TTAA%20Taster TTAA Intensive: https://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/p/TTAAIntensive Strive Community: https://strive.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/