The Truth About Alcohol (Why Quitting Feels So Hard)

Ep 46: Rebecca Weller

Welcome to Episode 46 of the Alcohol & Addiction Podcast and this week my guest is Rebecca Weller. Rebecca is a Health & Life Coach, Author and Speaker. Named ‘one of Perth’s leading Healthpreneurs’ by The Sunday Times Magazine, Rebecca has coached hundreds of women to get their sparkle back and create a life they love. Creator of http://SexySobriety.com and http://VeganSparkles.com, she provides one-on-one and group coaching programs, hosts live events, and is the author of the upcoming book: ‘A Happier Hour‘. Rebecca’s work has been featured by The Australian, The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, SBS Food, Good Health Magazine, Elle Quebec, and now us humble folk over at the Alcohol & Addiction Podcast. We touch upon a whole plethora of interesting stuff including where on earth she gets all of her energy from, her journey from alcohol to recovery, and the courses and materials she has at her disposal to help you quit drinking. So without further ado. I will turn you over to the beautiful abolisher of booze. Bex Weller. If you found it valuable and want to say thanks, then there are some things you can do that will put a smile on my face. The first is to take the time to make a comment on the blog below this podcast. Did it generate any questions that you want to ask either myself or Bex? Do you have a view you would like to share? Then please interact. If you found the information valuable then perhaps someone you know will also find it helpful. Head over to Stitcher, iTunes or Soundcloud and give the podcast a 5-star rating and leave a few words of encouragement, joy and love. Lastly, who would you like to see on the Podcast? Leave me a message below and we can interact. Other Nuggets of Information Learn more at http://BexWeller.com or http://VeganSparkles.com Books, Podcasts and Websites Kick The Drink Easily! By Jason Vale- http://www.needyhelper.com/book-40-of-52-kick-the-drink-easily-by-jason-vale/ The Bubble Hour Podcast- http://www.thebubblehour.com/ Tommy Rosen- http://www.tommyrosen.com/yoga/ Mrs D is Going Without- http://livingwithoutalcohol.blogspot.com/ Interview with Mrs D- http://www.needyhelper.com/the-alcohol-addiction-podcast-presents-mrs-d-lotta-dann/ Tired of Thinking About Drinking- http://tiredofthinkingaboutdrinking.com/

Ep 45: Danielle Boose

Welcome to Episode #45 of the AA Podcast and my guest Danielle Boose. Danielle is a self-described "Warrior Boss Lady", who shares her experiences from being broken and confused to a successful business owner, radio personality and public speaker. A former high school teacher and mental health professional, Danielle channelled her passion for empowering others through coaching them to identify their assets and uncover their inner warrior mindset. An intuitive and results oriented leader herself, Danielle engages and leads her audience through dynamic and interactive transformations. She’s devoted to empowering women business owners to find their authenticity, fine-tune their brand, and grow their revenue. Sharing her experiences and lending a helping hand to other women as well as her community is her life’s purpose. Through her leadership at Achievable Greatness, she serves youth and young adults by empowering, encouraging, and educating them through skill-based training and support. As a mother of two, she knows first-hand the difficulties that single mothers face with managing their responsibilities while accomplishing personal goals. With a commitment to serve, she offers the community wisdom, encouragement, and supportive resources to help individuals meet their goals using a transparent approach. Her playful delivery style allows for individuals to gain wisdom without all the seriousness. She prides herself in relaying a message to her audience that’s easily understood and provides real solutions to their everyday problems. Danielle’s warrior personality helps her to achieve her greatness, and she leaves her audience with the urgency to transform their own lives. In this episode, Danielle and I talk about achievable greatness, the importance of connecting with teenagers and young adults and to remove the command and control adult-child hierarchy and to level the communication playing field. We cover vulnerability, why so many young adults are afraid to come forward and seek help and what we can do to help that, what the most prominent forms of addiction Danielle sees in her work, why she decided to operate a non-profit instead of a for profit, what she would do with 10,000 hours of spare time, and much more. If you found it valuable and want to say thanks, then there are some things you can do that will put a smile on my face. The first is to take the time to make a comment on the blog below this podcast. Did it generate any questions that you want to ask either myself or Danielle? Do you have a view you would like to share? Then please interact. If you found the information valuable then perhaps someone you know will also find it helpful. Head over to Stitcher and iTunes and give the podcast a 5-star rating and leave a few words of encouragement, joy and love. Finally, what do you think of this podcast? Is it helpful and if so why? What could I be doing better to make your life easier? What types of guests would you like me to invite onto the show? What would you like us to talk about? Show Notes Blogs If you want to hire Danielle as a coach or consultant then click here - http://www.danielleboose.com/ To check out her non-profit Achievable Greatness click here - http://www.achievablegreatness.com/ Books & Links Life & Lyrics: Through Danielle’s Eyes by Danielle Boose - http://amzn.to/1UWvCm7 Oprah: A Biography by Oprah Winfrey The Samuel L. Jackson Story -http://www.aceshowbiz.com/celebrity/samuel_l_jackson/biography.htm Dave’s Way by R David Thomas - http://amzn.to/1UF9UEC

Ep 44: Cathy Simmons

Today, I am joined by Cathy Simmons, an amazing woman who spent many years working in financial institutions in London before deciding to take a drastic career change and move into the world of saving people's lives. Cathy trained at the Quest Institute as a cognitive hypnotherapist and now runs the Simmons Practice helping people to get free of the horror of cigarettes and other addictions by use of the Simmons Method. During this podcast Cathy and I dig deep into the reasons, I was able to quit the most addictive drug in the world by just changing the way I think, why that method doesn't work for everyone, how hypnotherapy works, and the framework behind the Simmons Method. There is plenty of stuff for the science geeks amongst you as Cathy gets stuck into the role our grey matter plays in addiction. We talk horses, riders, buildings, the importance of visualisations, disassociating from inherent badness, and much, much more. If you found it valuable and want to say thanks, then there are some things you can do that will put a smile on my face. The first is to take the time to make a comment on the blog below this podcast. Did it generate any questions that you want to ask either myself or Cathy? Do you have a view you would like to share? Then please interact. If you found the information valuable then perhaps someone you know will also find it helpful, and who doesn't know someone who smokes! Head over to Stitcher and iTunes and give the podcast a 5-star rating and leave a few words of encouragement, joy and love. Please let me know if you try but can't do this for some reason. Finally, what do you think of this podcast? Is it helpful and if so why? What could I be doing better to make your life easier? What types of guests would you like me to invite onto the show? What content would you like to hear? Show Notes Blogs & Blog Posts Cathy Simmons and her programs (http://cathysimmons.co.uk/hypnotherapist-in-london/) The Addiction Killing Catalyst (http://www.needyhelper.com/the-addiction-killing-catalyst/) Michael Phelps talking about the importance of visualising success:(https://www.youtube.com/embed/Htw780vHH0o) Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) (http://www.ash.org.uk/) The Human Givens Institute (HGI) (http://www.hgi.org.uk/) Why Do I Drink Alcohol & Using Five Why to Find Your Answer? (http://www.needyhelper.com/why-do-i-drink-alcohol-use-five-why-to-find-your-answer/)

Ep 43: Andy Torres

I remember the first time I visited a bar after I quit drinking. My friend asked me what I wanted to drink and I didn’t know what to say. “I’ll have a cup of Tea." I told him. “I am not ordering you a cup of tea.” He replied. These days I mainly drink water and herbal tea. It’s not a problem for me. But I do know that a lack of choice is a problem for a lot of people who have decided to stop drinking alcohol. And this is why I asked Andy Torres to appear as my guest in Episode 43 of the Alcohol & Addiction Podcast. Andy is the author of Nourishing Concoctions a book containing 19 wonderful non-alcoholic mocktails and during this episode we talk about implementing mindfulness when creating your drink, the importance of ritual, and much more. If you want to get hold of a copy of Nourishing Concoctions then click on the link below, use the code NEEDYHELPER and you will receive a 50% discount on the book. http://mobiustheory.com/nourishing-concoctions If you found it valuable and want to say thanks, then there are some things you can do that will put a smile on my face. The first is to take the time to make a comment on the blog below this podcast. Did it generate any questions that you want to ask either Andy or I? Do you have a view you would like to share? Then please interact. If you found the information valuable then perhaps someone you know will also find it helpful. Go ahead and spread the word about the site and the Podcast. Head over to Stitcher, iTunes or Soundcloud and give the podcast a 5-star rating and leave a few words of encouragement, joy and love. Lastly, who would you like to see on the Podcast? Leave me a message below and we can interact. Other Nuggets of Information Nourishing Concoctions : http://mobiustheory.com/nourishing-concoctions-real-food-paleo-mocktails-virgin-drink - Bonus Code for 50% off - 'NEEDYHELPER' Andy’s Personal Website : http://happyslowlucky.com

Ep 42: Christine Askew

Today, I am joined by Christine Askew, an amazing soul from the UK who now spends her days helping people manage a wide range of addictions from her base in the Philippines. Christine is a member Recovery From Addiction, a professional online treatment service for anyone suffering with drug and / or alcohol related addictions. During this podcast you will hear Christine and I talk about Attachment Theory, Schema Focused Therapy, CBT, Mindfulness, and a wide range of other resources, tips, and tools to help you manage your addiction. We spend some time talking about loneliness; how a loss of connection can lead to addictions, and some advice on how best to deal with the isolation that loneliness can create. If you found it valuable and want to say thanks, then there are some things you can do that will put a smile on my face. The first is to take the time to make a comment on the blog below this podcast. Did it generate any questions that you want to ask either myself or Christine? Do you have a view you would like to share? Then please interact. If you found the information valuable then perhaps someone you know will also find it helpful. Head over to Stitcher, iTunes or Soundcloud and give the podcast a 5-star rating and leave a few words of encouragement, joy and love. Lastly, who would you like to see on the Podcast? Leave me a message below and we can interact. Other Nuggets of Information Blogs You can reach out to Christine Askew and her team at Recovery From Addiction right here - https://www.recoveryfromaddictiononline.com/layouts/online-therapy-for-drugs-alcohol/ Books The 30-Day Sobriety Solution: How to Cut Back or Quit Drinking in The Privacy of Your Own Home by Jack Canfield and Dave Andrews - http://amzn.to/1RHLa8k The Biology of Desire: Why Addiction is Not a Disease by Marc Lewis - http://amzn.to/1O0LK6F The Upwards Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time by Alex Korb - http://amzn.to/1O0LCE6 Loving What is by Byron Katie - http://www.needyhelper.com/loving-what-is-by-byron-katie/ Podcasts Relationships 2.0 With Michelle Skeen - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/relationships-2.0-dr.-michelle/id534774683?mt=2 Support me on Amazon - http://www.amazon.co.uk/?ie=UTF8&link_code=hom&placement=home_multi.gif&tag=needhelp06-21 Needy Book Club - http://www.needyhelper.com/book-reviews-all-pt1/

Ep 41: Dustin Rudolph

Today, I am joined by Dustin Rudolph, a clinical pharmacist who in 2009 adopted a vegetarian diet before progressing to a whole food, plant-based vegan lifestyle. He is the author of The Empty Medicine Cabinet - http://www.needyhelper.com/the-empty-medicine-cabinet-by-dustin-rudolph-a-book-review/ a book that shows you another path to health; one that begins with the food that you put on your plate and not the drugs you receive from your doctor. Victoria Moran author of Main Street Vegan called him the ‘renegade pharmacist’. John Robbins, President of the Food Revolution Network, says after reading his book ‘your body will thank you for life.’ Janice Stranger, the author of The Perfect Formula Diet, nailed it when she said, ‘Who better than a pharmacist, deeply schooled in the complexities of the human body, to let you know the real story about treating illness symptoms with drugs vs. Curing disease with diet.' Drinking alcohol is a part of your diet. It wreaks havoc on your body, not too mention the food choices you make once intoxicated. People like Dustin Rudolph are whole food prophets. In this podcast, we talk about the lack of nutritional training Dustin received in pharmacy school, what books and documentaries helped him make the change to a whole foods plant based diet, and much more. If you found it valuable and want to say thanks, then there are some things you can do that will put a smile on my face. The first is to take the time to make a comment on the blog below this podcast. Did it generate any questions that you want to ask either myself or Dustin? Do you have a view you would like to share? Then please interact. If you found the information valuable then perhaps someone you know will also find it helpful. Head over to Stitcher, iTunes or Soundcloud and give the podcast a 5-star rating and leave a few words of encouragement, joy and love. Lastly, who would you like to see on the Podcast? Leave me a message below and we can interact. Other Nuggets of Information Blogs You can find Dustin Rudolph hanging out at his website over at ThePlantBasedPharmacist.com - http://www.plantbasedpharmacist.com/about and you will find all of his social media details and contact information on the blog. Books If you want to purchase his book The Empty Medicine Cabinet: The Pharmacist’s Guide to The Hidden Dangers of Drugs and the Healing Power of Food then follow this link http://www.needyhelper.com/the-empty-medicine-cabinet-by-dustin-rudolph-a-book-review/ The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and Long-Term Health by Thomas Campbell and T. Colin Campbell - http://amzn.to/1OyvedV Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession With Meat is Killing us and What we Can do About it by M.D Garth David & Howard Jacobson - http://amzn.to/1XgTd2N The Starch Solution: Eat The Foods You Love, Regain Your Health, and Lose The Weight For Good by John and Mary McDougall - http://amzn.to/1OyvHwI Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Caldwell B. Esselstyn - http://amzn.to/1XgTnY1 Documentaries Forks Over Knives - http://amzn.to/1XgTWAY Plant Pure Nation - http://www.plantpurenation.com/the-film/ Support me on Amazon - http://www.amazon.co.uk/?ie=UTF8&link_code=hom&placement=home_multi.gif&tag=needhelp06-21 Needy Book Club - http://www.needyhelper.com/book-reviews-all-pt1/

Ep 40: Living With A Sex Addict

My guest today goes by the name of The Wife and is the writer of the blog, LivingWithASexAddict.com. Married for 25 years and a mother of two children, she first discovered her husband's long-term addiction to sex in 2009. The purpose of her blog is to talk to other partners of sex addicts in the way she wishes someone had spoken to her when she first discovered her husband's addiction. She is an amazing writer, currently working on her forthcoming book Living With Sex Addiction by The Wife. If you found it valuable and want to say thanks then there some things you can do that will put a smile on my face. The first is to take the time to make a comment on the blog below this podcast. Did it generate any questions? Do you have a view you would like to share? Do you want to thank The Wife for being so courageous? Then please interact. Share it. If you found it valuable then perhaps someone you know will also find it helpful. Rate it. Head over to Stitcher, iTunes or Soundcloud and give the podcast a 5-star rating and leave a few words of encouragement, joy and love. Other Nuggets of Information Books Your Sexually Addicted Spouse: How Partners Can Cope and Heal by Barbara A. Steffens & Marsha Means - http://www.amzn.to/1qDh3JF Always Turned On: Sex Addiction in the Digital Age by Dr. Rob Weiss and Dr. Jennifer Schneider - http://www.amzn.to/1qDh5Bi Websites/Support Groups http://www.POSARC.com (Partners of Sex Addicts recovery centre) – A great resource and place to find support groups for partners of sex addicts. http://www.bloomforwomen.com – A video library and on-line resource full of courses to help women through betrayal trauma. Advice From The Wife Learn about addiction. Find a support group. Don’t make any big decisions right now. Look after yourself—your health, your welfare REMEMBER THAT A TRANSFORMATION IS POSSIBLE. Recovery is real. I’ve seen it and I’ve lived it. Support Through Amazon - http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/redirect-home?tag=needhelp06-21&placement=home_multi.gif&site=amazon

Ep 39: Laura Jones On How To Deal With A Partner Who Doesn't Want To Quit

In this week’s episode Laura Jones of Blackbird coaching joins me to offer advice and insight for people who have quit alcohol and are having relationship difficulties because their partner has not. During the interview we talk in depth about communication, the importance of support, and the crucial task of negotiating. Most importantly we talk about how incredibly difficult it is for someone who has quit alcohol, and then has to face gut-wrenching decisions because someone they love dearly no longer shares the same values. It’s a tough, tough subject, and I hope that Laura and I have done it justice. Other Nuggets Mentioned Throughout the Podcast Blackbird Coaching (http://blackbird-coaching.com/) The quote that Laura referred to by Anais Nin: Love never dies of a natural death. It dies because we don't know how to replenish its source, it dies of blindness and errors and betrayals. It dies of illness and wounds, it dies of weariness, of witherings, of tarnishing, but never of natural death. If The Buddha Married by Charlotte Kasl http://amzn.to/1SaWhxo Love Sense: The Revolutionary New Science of Romantic Relationships by Sue Johnson http://amzn.to/1XpY5Rs Checking In (http://www.needyhelper.com/how-to-improve-your-life-relationships-the-check-in/) 10 Reasons Your Marriage Fails After You Quit Drinking Alcohol (Blog Post) (http://www.needyhelper.com/10-reasons-your-marriage-fails-after-you-quit-drinking-alcohol/) 10 Reasons Your Marriage Fails After You Quit Drinking Alcohol (Podcast) http://www.needyhelper.com/the-alcohol-addiction-podcast-presents-episode-36-how-to-prevent-your-marriage-from-falling-apart-when-you-quit-drinking/ Mind Body Green (http://www.mindbodygreen.com/) What Happens When I Quit Alcohol and my Friends Don’t (http://www.needyhelper.com/the-alcohol-addiction-podcast-presents-episode-37-what-happens-when-i-quit-alcohol-and-my-friends-and-family-dont/) Thanks for listening. If you found it valuable and want to say thanks then there a number of things you can do that will put a smile on my face. The first is to take the time to make a comment on the blog below this podcast. Did it generate any questions? Do you have a view you would like to share? Do you want to thank Shannon for being so courageous? Then please interact. Share it. If you found it valuable then perhaps someone you know will also find it valuable. Rate it. Head over to Stitcher (link below this podcast) give me a 5-star rating and leave a few words on encouragement, joy and love. We are also live now on iTunes so please, pretty please with bells on, head over to iTunes and give us some love. Buy it. If you are buying anything through Amazon then use my link below this podcast. I get a small commission and that will help me move away from my poker writing and into this work full time. Finally, do you want to receive a free digital copy of my new book The 2015 Needy Diary Excerpts: A Life After Alcohol? If so, and you want to become a member of my Needy Book Club, then you will find a link to that here Alcohol & Addiction Podcast on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-alcohol-addiction-podcast Support me on Amazon - http://www.amazon.co.uk/?ie=UTF8&link_code=hom&placement=home_multi.gif&tag=needhelp06-21 Needy Book Club - http://www.needyhelper.com/book-reviews-all-pt1/

Ep 38: Shannon Franklin

In this week’s episode Shannon Franklin, a professional coach, CrossFit gym owner and amateur athlete, shares her story. Shannon helps people suffering from alcohol addiction by ‘outing herself’ - as she likes to say - so she can help others emerge from the closet of addiction. Other Nuggets Mentioned During the Podcast Hip Sobriety - http://www.hipsobriety.com/ Hello Sunday Morning - https://www.hellosundaymorning.org/my/feed The Vow (Blog Form)- http://www.needyhelper.com/the-vow/ The Vow (Podcast)- http://www.needyhelper.com/the-alcohol-addiction-podcast-presents-episode-35-the-vow/ Mighty Sobriety - http://www.mightysobriety.com/ Living With Relapse - http://www.needyhelper.com/living-with-relapse/ Give Back If you found this valuable and want to say thanks then there a number of things you can do that will put a smile on my face. The first is to take the time to make a comment on the blog below this podcast. Did it generate any questions? Do you have a view you would like to share? Do you want to thank Shannon for being so courageous? Then please interact. Share it. If you found it valuable then perhaps someone you know will also find it valuable. Rate it. Head over to Stitcher (link below this podcast) give me a 5-star rating and leave a few words on encouragement, joy and love. Buy it. If you are buying anything through Amazon then use my link below this podcast. I get a small commission and that will help me move away from my poker writing and into this work full time. Finally, do you want to receive a free digital copy of my new book The 2015 Needy Diary Excerpts: A Life After Alcohol? If so, and you want to become a member of my Needy Book Club, then you will find a link to do that below. Alcohol & Addiction Podcast on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-alcohol-addiction-podcast Buy on Amazon - http://www.amazon.co.uk/?ie=UTF8&link_code=hom&placement=home_multi.gif&tag=needhelp06-21 Needy Book Club - http://www.needyhelper.com/book-reviews-all-pt1/

Ep 37: What Happens When I Quit Alcohol And My Friends and Family Don’t

In this week’s episode I talk about the difficulties that people face when they quit alcohol and nobody else around them does. In particular, how to deal with the changes in your relationship to your husband/wife/partner, family and closest friends. Other Nuggets Mentioned During The Podcast The Alcohol & Addiction Podcast on Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-alcohol-addiction-podcast Amazon - http://www.amazon.co.uk/?ie=UTF8&link_code=hom&placement=home_multi.gif&tag=needhelp06-21 Needy Book Club - http://www.needyhelper.com/book-reviews-all-pt1/ 10 Reasons Your Marriage Fails After You Quit Drinking Alcohol - http://www.needyhelper.com/10-reasons-your-marriage-fails-after-you-quit-drinking-alcohol/ The Alcohol & Addiction Podcast Presents Episode 36: How to Prevent Your Marriage From Falling Apart When You Quit Drinking - http://www.needyhelper.com/the-alcohol-addiction-podcast-presents-episode-36-how-to-prevent-your-marriage-from-falling-apart-when-you-quit-drinking/