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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
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
Wednesday Oct 17, 2018
Wednesday Oct 17, 2018
Do you have any idea how difficult it is to quit a 19-year career? I have never been as afraid as I was when I realised that my gut instinct was never going to shut the fuck up. I quit. I started writing. I had never written anything before. A poker magazine snapped me up. The Editor-in-Chief called me the Welsh Hunter.S.Thompson, and that my Gonzo style of writing was perfectly suited to the poker industry. I had to Google ‘Thompson’ and ‘Gonzo’. Another confusing time was when I called my best friend to tell him that I was contemplating leaving my career, so I could write; hoping to find the time and money to start The Truth About Alcohol. “You’re fucking nuts,” said my mate. “I have read your stuff, and it’s shit.” I know, deep down, in the intestines desperately trying to escape through the bottom of my body that he was trying to help me by frightening some sense into me. But let me ask you this. Do we want friends who use these tactics? Do we? There are 7.5 billion people on this planet. Fuck those friends. Find the ones that when you pick up the phone and tell them you are about to make a life-changing decision like quitting your job, leaving your wife or becoming someone that doesn’t drink alcohol - they say, “Good on you. I have your back. Tell me what you need.” 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.
Monday Oct 01, 2018
Monday Oct 01, 2018
Lee Davy ticks another item off his bucket list with an Equinox visit to Stonehenge and shares some of his thoughts on the day including his views on druids drinking whiskey at 7 am in the morning. Join Lee at: www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk
Saturday Sep 29, 2018
Saturday Sep 29, 2018
Lee Davy reviews the BBC Documentary "Drinker's Like Me." You can watch the Documentary on the BBC iPlayer until Wed 3rd Oct at which time it expires. There is a new Truth About Alcohol Life-Changing Experience beginning on Sunday 1st October. Email Lee at thetruthaboutalcohol@gmail.com if you want to take part. There are two seats remaining. The Truth About Alcohol We Are Not Alcoholic, And we Refuse to be Anonymous How We Quit Alcohol We serve and share in the heart of the Strive movement. We listen to The Alcohol & Addiction Podcast. We grow through the TTAA Life-Changing Experience. We learn and interact through The Alcohol Monologues. We are vulnerable at Radical Honesty.
Thursday Sep 20, 2018
Thursday Sep 20, 2018
"Positive and negative emotions cannot occupy the mind at the same time. One or the other must dominate. It is your responsibility to make sure that positive emotions constitute the dominating influence of your mind." Napoleon Hill. Join us at: www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk