The Truth About Alcohol (Why Quitting Feels So Hard)

Ep 99: Jill Levitt on The Five Secrets of Effective Communication

Welcome to Episode 99 of the Alcohol & Addiction Podcast the show designed to expose the truth about alcoholism, raise awareness of the truth, and discover freedom through quitting. This week my guest is Dr Jill Levitt - a licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Training at the Feeling Good Institute in Mountain View, CA. Dr Levitt has almost 20 years of experience conducting Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and has been trained by some of the world's leaders in CBT. She has co-written several scholarly articles in the areas of OCD, PTSD and Panic Disorder. Most recently she has been co-teaching CBT with Dr David Burns at the Stanford University School of Medicine in her role on the Adjunct Clinical Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She also trains other therapists in David Burns' model of CBT called TEAM-CBT Therapy. She is a certified Level 5 Master Therapist and Trainer in TEAM-CBT Therapy. Dr Levitt teaches both in-person and online workshops for Feeling Good Institute on CBT methods, reducing resistance in psychotherapy, and improving the effectiveness of psychotherapy. In this episode, Jill and I talk about the difficulties that arise when one person in a relationship quits alcohol, and the other doesn’t. We cover the Five Secrets of Effective Communication, what ‘winning’ looks like in a conflict situation, and much more. Podcast Takeaways Jill Levitt website http://www.sfbayareatherapy.com/ The Feeling Good Institute http://www.feelinggoodinstitute.com/ The Five Secrets of Effective Communication http://helpingmarriageswork.com/docs/resources/the-five-secrets-of-effective-communication.pdf?sfvrsn=3 The Trifecta Listen to the Alcohol & Addiction Podcast - itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/alcohol-addiction-podcast/id1101562756?mt=2 Join The Strive Community Forum -https://www.thetruthaboutalcohol.co.uk/store/YufN6dJa Sign up for the Online Training Course at needyhelper@gmail.com

Ep 98: Laura McKowen sharing her insights after 1,000 days sober

Laura McKowen sharing her insights after 1,000 days sober Welcome to Episode 98 of the Alcohol & Addiction Podcast the show designed to expose the truth about alcoholism, raises awareness of that truth, both internally, and externally, and find freedom through quitting. This week my guest is Laura McKowen. Laura is a writer, yoga teacher, speaker and recovery advocate. She writes an internationally recognised, award-winning blog at LauraMcKowen.com and is the co-host of HOME podcast, a show that takes up the big questions of life through the lens of addiction recovery. Laura lives with her daughter on the North shore of Boston and is currently writing her first book, a memoir. In this episode, Laura and I talk about her first 1,000 days of sobriety diluted into five powerful and poignant talking points: 1. Nothing is Wasted 2. Don’t Make Anyone Your God 3. You Will Change 4. You Don’t Need to Ask Permission 5. We Are Still The Luckiest Podcast Takeaways Laura McKowen website- http://www.lauramckowen.com/ Laura McKowen Twitter- https://twitter.com/lauramckowen Laura McKowen Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/laura_mckowen/ Laura McKowen Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/iflyatnight HOME Podcast- http://www.homepodcast.org/ Laura McKowen Medium- https://medium.com/lauramckowen The Vow (Written)- http://www.needyhelper.com/the-vow/ The Vow (Audio)- https://soundcloud.com/needy-helper/the-alcohol-addiction-podcast-the-vow The Tipping Point- http://www.lauramckowen.com/blog/tipping

Episode #97: The Festival

Welcome to Episode 97 of the Alcohol & Addiction Podcast the show designed to expose the truth about alcoholism, raise awareness of that truth and then help people find freedom through a deeper meaningful connection to life. As I wait for our next raft of guests to kick in, I once again fly solo this time talking about an experience I had at a recent arts festival. Listen to what I have to say, and then email me at needyhelper@gmail.com with your thoughts and feelings on the subject. I am also interested in your views on these solo episodes. Do they provide value? Let me know your thoughts. Here is the link to the Strive Community Forum – https://needyhelper.mykajabi.com/ Here is the link to iTunes so you can leave me a review - http://www.needyhelper.com/how-to-submit-an-itunes-podcast-review/ Remember, we are not alcoholics, and we refuse to be anonymous. Thanks for listening.

Episode #96: The Truth about Alcohol Q & A

Welcome to Episode 96 of the Alcohol & Addiction Podcast the show designed to expose the truth about alcoholism, and raise awareness so people can quit and find freedom. Last week, I spoke about the Truth About Alcohol rebrand, and my new direction based on the philosophy that Alcoholism is an invisible, violent, and dominant belief system. Since that episode aired, I have received a few emails questioning my view, and so I wanted to share those thoughts with you, along with my counter thoughts. I believe this will help you understand my philosophy a lot clearer after this episode. If you have any questions, email me on needyhelper@gmail.com Strive Community Forum - https://needyhelper.mykajabi.com/ How to rate and review the AA Podcast on iTunes http://www.needyhelper.com/how-to-submit-an-itunes-podcast-review/ Remember, we are not alcoholics, and we refuse to be anonymous.

Episode 95: The Truth About Alcohol

Welcome to Episode 95 of the Alcohol & Addiction Podcast the show designed to expose the truth about alcoholism, and raises awareness in the hope that people will quit and find a new way of living free of those particular shackles. In this week’s podcast, Lee Davy explains why there is no guest, and why he has decided to rebrand from the Needy Helper to the Truth About Alcohol, and what that means for the future. Podcast Takeaways The Truth About Alcohol Forum - https://needyhelper.mykajabi.com/ How to rate and review the AA Podcast on iTunes - http://www.needyhelper.com/how-to-submit-an-itunes-podcast-review/

Ep 94: Judy Voruz Applying The Three Principles of Mind, Thought, And Consciousness to Addiction

Judy Voruz: Applying The Three Principles of Mind, Thought, And Consciousness to Addiction Welcome to Episode 93 of the Alcohol & Addiction Podcast the show designed to expose the truth about alcoholism, and raises awareness in the hope that people can make a conscious choice about their relationship with alcohol Judy Voruz is a family counsellor who has specialised in helping families and individuals struggling with addiction since 1985. She holds a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and is an Oregon Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a nationally certified Masters Addiction Counselor. For five years, Judy served as a family counsellor at the world-renowned Hazelden/Betty Ford Foundation, where she developed curriculum for their residential family program. Using her 30 years of experience of working with substance users and their families, Judy has continually strived to bring innovation and new understandings to the challenge of addiction treatment. During our conversation, Judy and I talked about the theory behind the Three Principles of Mind, Thought, and Consciousness, and how the philosophy applies to addiction. To amplify the lessons, I talked with Judy about my relationship difficulties, in the hope it helps transfer this learning into your lives. Podcast Takeaways To find out how Judy can help your family meet the challenges of addiction, contact her at 541-274-0758 or javoruz@wisecaring.com The Truth About Alcohol Forum - https://needyhelper.mykajabi.com/ How to rate and review the AA Podcast on iTunes http://www.needyhelper.com/how-to-submit-an-itunes-podcast-review/

Ep 93:Laura Silverman shares her struggles with addiction & giving back with the Sobriety Collective

Laura Silverman belongs to a group of young American women who are making a big difference in the world of sobriety. They truly are a sobriety collective. After being hospitalised for the second time in 2007, Silverman decided enough was enough and ventured down the sober path so many of us are so frightened to step foot on. A decade later, after battling through anxiety, OCD, and frequent panic attacks, Silverman is a proud sober woman doing all she can to help others find the route back to life through her work at The Sobriety Collective. During this interview we talk about that fateful night in 2007, how she stays sober despite still suffering from anxiety, OCD, and panic attacks, and a whole lot more. Enjoy. Podcast Takeaways The Sobriety Collective Website http://www.thesobrietycollective.com/ The Sobriety Collective Twitter https://twitter.com/wearesober The Bad Story Podcast https://soundcloud.com/badstorypod The Sobriety Collective Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sobrietycollective The Sobriety Collective Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wearesober/ The Needy Helper Forum - https://needyhelper.mykajabi.com/ How to rate and review the AA Podcast on iTunes - http://www.needyhelper.com/how-to-submit-an-itunes-podcast-review/

Ep 92: Lucas Rockwood on Alcohol; Stress, and Much More

Lucas Rockwood on Alcohol; Stress, and Much More Welcome to Episode # 92 of The Alcohol & Addiction Podcast the show designed to expose the truth about alcoholism by raising awareness of the powerful belief system that underpins it and then allowing people to make a more informed choice regarding drinking. Today, my guest is Lucas Rockwood from the Yoga Talk Show. I first learned about Lucas when I bought my wife a yoga trapeze from his YOGABODY store. I found out he had a podcast, listened to a few episodes and was hooked. Lucas lives in Barcelona, but is well travelled and extremely experienced in the realm of health and wellness. He talks with such authority of a wide range of subjects and doesn't give his guests a moments rest, which I love. In this episode, we cover a broad number of topics including the importance of getting your blood work done, his views on alcoholism and why he is 18-months sober, the importance of finding a great social structure, yoga, sleep, and how to deal with stress. Podcast Takeaways YOGABODY Website - http://www.yogabody.com/ The Yoga Talk Show Podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/yoga-podcast-yoga-talk-show-by-yogabody-lucas-rockwood/id595985368?mt=2 The Healing Power of the Breath by Richard Brown and Patricia Gerbarg - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008Y3O25E?ie=UTF8 Becoming a Supple Leopard by Dr Kelly Starrett - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1628600837?ie=UTF8 Dr Eric Goodman - https://www.foundationtraining.com/ The Needy Helper Forum - https://needyhelper.mykajabi.com/ How to rate and review the AA Podcast on iTunes http://www.needyhelper.com/how-to-submit-an-itunes-podcast-review/

Ep 91: Jon Bockman on Culture, Belief Systems, and The Power of Service

Welcome to Episode # 91 of The Alcohol & Addiction Podcast, where your host Lee Davy exposes the truth about alcohol so you can make a more informed choice about your drinking. If there are secrets to a sober life, then one of them is learning to serve others less fortunate than you, and my next guest has made it his life's work. Jon Bockman is the Executive Director of the non-profit Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE). Jon has held diverse leadership positions in nonprofit animal advocacy over the past decade. Jon’s career prior to ACE included serving as a director at a shelter and wildlife rehabilitation center, a humane investigator, and a founder of a 501(c)(3) farmed animal advocacy group. Accomplishments during these positions include releasing over 2,000 rehabilitated animals back into the wild, conducting investigations into dozens of cases of neglected animal care, leading hundreds of outreach events, and implementing international online campaigns to expose factory farm practices to over 25 million Mandarin, Hindi, and Russian-speaking Facebook users. During our conversation, Jon and I talk about his struggles with alcohol, the power behind service, and the invisible, dominant, and violent ideologies that allow us to eat meat and drink alcohol because it is seen to be both normal and pleasurable. Podcast Takeaways Animal Charity Evaluators Website - https://animalcharityevaluators.org/about/contributors/meet-our-team/ Animal Charity Evaluators Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnimalCharityEv?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Animal Charity Evaluators Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AnimalCharityEvaluators/ Jon Bockman Personal Twitter - https://twitter.com/jpbockman Raising For Effective Giving - https://reg-charity.org/ Carnism - https://www.carnism.org/ The Needy Helper Forum - https://needyhelper.mykajabi.com/ How to rate and review the AA Podcast on iTunes http://www.needyhelper.com/how-to-submit-an-itunes-podcast-review/

Ep 90: Jamie Smart on Clarity, Connection and Contaminated Thinking

Welcome to Episode # 90 of The Alcohol & Addiction Podcast the show designed to help you reduce the leverage that alcohol has in your life and your relationships. I first heard about the work of Jamie Smart after I was fortunate enough to receive his book Results: Think Less. Achieve More as a Secret Santa gift, which is pretty impressive when you consider some of the crap you expect to receive under such circumstances. I loved it, bought his other gem Clarity: Clear Mind, Better Performance, Bigger Results, joined his private Facebook group and was also fortunate enough to take the stage with him for a spot of personal coaching. Jamie is a number 1 bestselling author, speaker and executive coach. He shows individuals and organisations the unexpected keys to clarity; the ultimate leverage point for creating more time, better decisions and meaningful results. His books CLARITY: Clear Mind, Better Performance, Bigger Results and The Little Book of Clarity have been read by over 50,000 people. His latest book, RESULTS: Think Less, Achieve More was released in 2016 and immediately became a Sunday Times Business Bestseller. Podcast Takeaways Jamie Smart Website - http://www.jamiesmart.com/clarity-and-addiction/ Clarity - http://amzn.to/2pUPEWn Results - http://amzn.to/2pUSURH Jamie Smart Twitter - https://twitter.com/jamiesmartcom?lang=en The Needy Helper Forum - https://needyhelper.mykajabi.com/ How to rate and review the AA Podcast on iTunes http://www.needyhelper.com/how-to-submit-an-itunes-podcast-review/