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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.
Episodes
Monday Nov 12, 2018
Monday Nov 12, 2018
In today's episode, Lee Davy reviews the brilliant book Beyond Beliefs by Melanie Joy: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075H2BCN2/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1. During the review Lee talks about the importance of becoming allies with our partners, understanding the difference and compatibility, and the difference between Content & Process. Take a look at Melanie Joy's website https://www.carnism.org/ & listen to her TTAA Podcast Interview here: https://soundcloud.com/needy-helper/the-alcohol-and-addiction-podcast-episode-116-melanie-joy. The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholic, And we Refuse to be Anonymous We are starting to accept people into our December TTAA Taster. Christmas time is the hardest time of the year to become someone who doesn't drink alcohol, but the way I see it, if you can get through December without drinking, it's plain sailing. Please click here if you want to join: https://thetruthaboutalcohol.mykajabi.com/p/TTAA%20Taster Julian, Craig, Stella, Lisa, John and Lynn are currently working through TTAA Intensive. If you want to join them click here: https://thetruthaboutalcohol.mykajabi.com/p/TTAAIntensive And although you drink alone, you don't have to stop alone. Click here to join the Strive Movement: https://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/pl/46656
Friday Nov 09, 2018
Friday Nov 09, 2018
In today's episode, Lee answers a question from Striver Erica Thornton. "After 12 months of living without alcohol, I fear I’m turning into sober and serious. Will social situations ever get easier?" The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholic, And we Refuse to be Anonymous We are starting to accept people into our December TTAA Taster. Christmas time is the hardest time of the year to become someone who doesn't drink alcohol, but the way I see it, if you can get through December without drinking, it's plain sailing. Please click here if you want to join: https://thetruthaboutalcohol.mykajabi.com/p/TTAA%20Taster Julian, Craig, Stella, Lisa, John and Lynn are currently working through TTAA Intensive. If you want to join them click here: https://thetruthaboutalcohol.mykajabi.com/p/TTAAIntensive And although you drink alone, you don't have to stop alone. Click here to join the Strive Movement: https://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/pl/46656
Monday Nov 05, 2018
Monday Nov 05, 2018
In today's AA Podcast episode Lee talks about alcohol's role as a drug, and how the invisible, violent and dominant belief system known as Alcoholism hides this established fact. The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholic, And we Refuse to be Anonymous We are starting to accept people into our December TTAA Taster. Christmas time is the hardest time of the year to become someone who doesn't drink alcohol, but the way I see it, if you can get through December without drinking, it's plain sailing. Please click here if you want to join: https://thetruthaboutalcohol.mykajabi.com/p/TTAA%20Taster Julian, Craig, Stella, Lisa, John and Lynn are currently working through TTAA Intensive. If you want to join them click here: https://thetruthaboutalcohol.mykajabi.com/p/TTAAIntensive And although you drink alone, you don't have to stop alone. Click here to join the Strive Movement: https://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/pl/46656
Friday Nov 02, 2018
Friday Nov 02, 2018
A conversation with William Porter, author of Alcohol Explained, covering William's history with alcohol, how starting a family helped him stop, and much more. You can download the first five chapters for free at http://www.alcoholexplained.com/, but seriously folks, buy the book. There are also a number of resources available on his website that are worth checking out. William also mentioned the book: Drugs - without the hot air: Minimising the harms of legal and illegal drugs: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009CA3MPO/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholic, And we Refuse to be Anonymous We are starting to accept people into our December TTAA Taster. Christmas time is the hardest time of the year to become someone who doesn't drink alcohol, but the way I see it, if you can get through December without drinking, it's plain sailing. Julian, Craig, Stella, Lisa, John and Lynn are currently working through TTAA Intensive. If you want to join them click here. And although you drink alone, you don't have to stop alone. Join here: https://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/offers/oCnzpgSu
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
Thursday Nov 01, 2018
In this episode, Lee Davy talks about a concept known as Fading Affect Bias (FAB) as described in William Powell's excellent book Alcohol Explained On Thursday 1 November, I invite you to join the TTAA Taster, a peer learning experience where you take a vow to become someone that doesn't drink alcohol for a month. Join here: https://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/offers/oCnzpgSu For 27 straight days, I will provide you with assignments designed to make you curious about the truth about alcohol, how to raise awareness of that truth so you can become someone that doesn't drink alcohol, without craving, and learn how to handle the transition when everyone surrounding you drinks alcohol. The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholic, And we Refuse to be Anonymous
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
We create a psychological wall to keep out the desire of drinking alcohol, but often this wall isn't strong enough, and we need help reinforcing it. On Thursday 1 November, I invite you to join the TTAA Taster, a peer learning experience where you take a vow to become someone that doesn't drink alcohol for a month. For 27 straight days, I will provide you with assignments designed to make you curious about the truth about alcohol, how to raise awareness of that truth so you can become someone that doesn't drink alcohol, without craving, and learn how to handle the transition when everyone surrounding you drinks alcohol. Join here: https://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/pl/47131 The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholic, And we Refuse to be Anonymous
Monday Oct 29, 2018
Monday Oct 29, 2018
On Thursday 1 November, I invite you to join the TTAA Taster, a peer learning experience where you take a vow to become someone that doesn't drink alcohol for a month. For 27 straight days, I will provide you with assignments designed to make you curious about the truth about alcohol, how to raise awareness of that truth so you can become someone that doesn't drink alcohol, without craving, and learn how to handle the transition when everyone surrounding you drinks alcohol. Sign-up here today: https://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/pl/47131 The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholic, And we Refuse to be Anonymous
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
During the TTAA October Taster, Lee Davy, fielded a question about the value of drinking wine, which he responds to in today's AA Podcast. A new TTAA Taster begins on Nov 1st, and the TTAA Intensive is available to change your life whenever you’re ready. Email me at thetruthaboutalcohol@gmail.com for details on how to join. The Truth About Alcohol Truth-Awareness-Freedom
Friday Oct 19, 2018
Friday Oct 19, 2018
My name is Andrew Halmich, I am 46 and I was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec. I lost myself for a number of years due to my past love of alcohol, but found a new love, and a new outlook on life after joining The Truth About Alcohol and Strive Community Forum. Today, I am as happy as a person can be and I try every day to help others fight their battle with alcohol as well. I have worked for almost 30 years in Private Security, and also on the Line cooking in Restaurants. I love what I do, and I am so happy to help others and to be of service in their times of need. I believe that the fight against alcohol is one where we all need to support each other, and one where we can hopefully grow into one large happy family. A new TTAA Taster begins on Nov 1st, and the TTAA Intensive is available to change your life whenever you’re ready. Email me at thetruthaboutalcohol@gmail.com for details on how to join. The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholic, And we Refuse to be Anonymous
Thursday Oct 18, 2018
Thursday Oct 18, 2018
A book review on the life changing Easyway to Control Alcohol by Allen Carr. A new TTAA Taster begins on Nov 1st, and the TTAA Intensive is available to change your life whenever you’re ready. Email me at thetruthaboutalcohol@gmail.com for details on how to join. The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholic, And we Refuse to be Anonymous