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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
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
Striver Phil asks: “What does everyone do when it comes to buying alcohol for other people…for friends in bars or simply buying your partner wine etc for home/parties if they drink?” Lee Davy shares his views. 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 The Truth About Alcohol Truth-Awareness-Freedom
Monday Nov 26, 2018
Monday Nov 26, 2018
In this latest episode, Lee Davy takes a look at Seth Godin's saying "people Like Us Do Things Like This," and sees how it relates to Alcoholism as an invisible, violent and dominant belief system. In five days time, the December Taster begins. If you want to try and be free of booze at this crucial time of the year then reply to this email to sign up: thetruthaboutalcohol@gmail.com 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 The Truth About Alcohol Truth-Awareness-Freedom
Friday Nov 23, 2018
Friday Nov 23, 2018
In today's episode, Lee Davy shares a TTAA Intensive home snippet from Adrian who says, "I need a personable, relatable 3 minute killer statement explaining solidly my point of view as to why I don’t want to drink," and gives some advice on how to do so. 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 The Truth About Alcohol Truth-Awareness-Freedom
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