1000 Days Sober Podcast

The Echo Chamber Trap: Why Your Friends Might Be Keeping You Stuck

🚨 The Echo Chamber Trap: Why Your Friends Might Be Keeping You Stuck 🚨

 

Ever vented to a friend and felt instantly better when they took your side? It’s comforting… but it might also be keeping you stuck.

 

In this episode, I explore how seeking validation can trap us in victimhood—and how the people we love might be unconsciously reinforcing our PARTS instead of helping us rise into SELF.

 

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

✅ Why the echo chamber of support can sabotage your growth.

✅ How victim consciousness keeps you repeating the same patterns.

✅ The difference between PARTS-led advice and SELF-led support.

✅ Eight qualities to look for in truly supportive people.

 

💡 Want to experience the STRIVE Method? Try Week 1 of the STUCK Phase for FREE! Email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.

 

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The Wine Industry’s Status Game EXPOSED

🚨 The Wine Industry’s Status Game EXPOSED 🚨

Have you ever been fooled by a wine label? Convinced a pricey bottle was better—just because of the story around it? In this episode, we uncork the myths behind wine culture and reveal how status, not taste, drives so much of our drinking behaviour.

 

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

✅ How marketing and social cues manipulate your drinking choices.

✅ Why expensive wine doesn’t mean better wine.

✅ How to break free from the status game and reclaim your freedom.

 

💡 Want to experience the STRIVE Method? Try Week 1 of the STUCK Phase for FREE! Email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.

 

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Trump’s Alcohol Tariff: Why It Won’t Stop People Drinking

Governments think they can control alcohol consumption through pricing, but they fail to see the truth.

 

A 200% tariff on European alcohol might sound like a good move, but let’s be honest—people don’t quit drinking because it’s expensive. They cut something else instead. That’s the power of the Liquid Lie—it makes alcohol feel like a necessity, no matter the cost.

 

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

✅ Why price hikes won’t make people stop drinking.

✅ How alcohol consumption isn’t a financial decision—it’s an automatic response.

✅ The real cost of alcohol beyond money—your health, energy, and peace of mind.

✅ Why governments keep getting it wrong with alcohol policies.

 

💡 Want to experience the STRIVE Method? Try Week 1 of the STUCK Phase for FREE! Email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.

 

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The Day I Quit Gambling and Alcohol—For Good

🚨 The Day I Quit Gambling and Alcohol—For Good 🚨

 

They don’t make wise, rational choices. These inner child parts—the ones running the show when we drink, gamble, binge, and scroll—aren’t strategists. They don’t think ahead. They react, they chase, they grasp at control.

 

That’s why I bet beyond my bankroll. Ate junk food I didn’t even like. Bought shit I didn’t need.

 

It was never about the money. It was about control. Trying to soothe something inside me that alcohol had numbed but never healed.

 

When I quit drinking at 35, I thought that was the big boss battle. But lurking in the shadows was another problem, bound to my drinking like handcuffs. And the moment I let go of alcohol, gambling disappeared effortlessly.

 

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why alcohol and gambling are more connected than you think.

✅ How alcohol keeps you stuck in a cycle of impulsive, self-destructive choices.

✅ Why quitting alcohol wasn’t enough—I had to go deeper.

✅ How the STRIVE Method helped me dismantle the illusions of control.

✅ Why keeping momentum after quitting alcohol is everything.

 

💡 Want to experience the STRIVE Method? Try Week 1 of the STUCK Phase for FREE!

The first step to understanding why quitting feels hard—and how to break free. Email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.

 

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ALCOHOL BLACKOUTS & THE DANGER WE IGNORE

🚨 The Truth About Alcohol Blackouts 🚨

 

Blacking out wasn’t just a phase—it was the norm. Not just for me, but for everyone I drank with. We laughed it off, wore it like a badge of honour. But here’s the truth: blackouts aren’t harmless. They strip us of control, leave us vulnerable, and make us complicit in a culture that turns a blind eye to real danger.

 

From my own experiences to the shocking realities I’ve witnessed around the world, this episode uncovers the hidden risk of alcohol blackouts—the one we’re told not to talk about. If you’ve ever woken up with no memory of the night before, you need to hear this.

 

🎧 Listen now on the 1000 Days Sober Podcast—your daily reminder to live alcohol-free as f**k.

 

🔔 Subscribe now and never miss an episode. Your daily dose of truth, love, and the courage to break free starts here.

 

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The Football Booze Myth

🎙 The Football Booze Myth – Does Alcohol Really Enhance the Game? ⚽🍻

 

Scotland is debating lifting its long-standing alcohol ban at football matches. But does drinking really make the experience better—or is it just another illusion?

 

We’ve been conditioned to believe that booze enhances the thrill of live sports. But if you take a step back, you’ll see the reality: alcohol numbs your senses, drains your wallet, and distances you from the raw energy of the game. I’ve been to football matches both drunk and alcohol-free as fuck, and let me tell you—the difference is night and day.

 

This isn’t just about football. It’s concerts, festivals, and live events. We’ve been sold the idea that drinking is part of the ritual, but the real magic? It’s in being fully present.

 

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The truth behind alcohol’s grip on football culture.

✅ Why drinking actually dulls the experience, rather than enhancing it.

✅ The hidden cost of alcohol at sporting events—from missed moments to financial waste.

✅ How to challenge the myth and show up fully present at your next match.

 

🎯 Today’s Vow:

“I will not drink today. I will challenge the belief that alcohol makes any live event better. I will be fully present for the things I love.”

 

🎧 Subscribe to the 1000 Days Sober Podcast to receive daily episodes that help you live a SELF-led life, AFAF.

 

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Alcohol, Blood Sugar & The Power of Choice

 

Alcohol, Blood Sugar & The Power of Choice 

 

You ever feel completely wiped out after eating? Or wake up starving in the middle of the night? That’s blood sugar at work. And for weeks now, I’ve been tracking mine with a glucose sensor. What I’ve learned might just change the way you think about alcohol.

 

🔥 In This Episode:

✅ How alcohol throws your blood sugar into chaos—leading to bad food choices, low energy, and a cycle of self-neglect.

✅ Why self-care and alcohol don’t mix—when you’re poisoning your body, why would you care what else you put in it?

✅ The power of biofeedback tools—seeing real data makes change easier.

✅ The fundamental choice: Why ‘quitting alcohol’ isn’t enough unless you commit to living a healthy life.

 

💡 Today’s Vow:

“I will not drink today because I refuse to let my body become a dumping ground for bad decisions.”

 

🎧 Subscribe to the 1000 Days Sober Podcast to keep learning how to live alcohol-free as fuck.

 

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Life is Boring Without Alcohol… Or Is It? 🤔

Life is Boring Without Alcohol… Or Is It? 🤔

 

You’ve heard it before—without alcohol, life is boring. But is that really true? Or is it just another piece of the Liquid Lie that keeps people trapped?

 

Today, we’re breaking down the absurdity of believing alcohol makes life exciting. From the five N’s of justification to the way alcohol numbs awareness rather than creating excitement, we’re exposing the truth about boredom and presence.

 

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why believing alcohol makes life fun is part of the Liquid Lie.

✅ How alcohol doesn’t add excitement—it just numbs your awareness.

✅ The real reason people feel bored without drinking (hint: it’s about presence).

✅ How to start creating fun instead of waiting for it to happen.

 

💡 Want to experience the STRIVE Method? Try Week 1 of the STUCK Phase for FREE!

The first step to understanding why you’re STUCK in the alcohol-reliance cycle. Email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.

 

🎯 Today’s Vow:

“I will not drink today—because I refuse to let boredom be my excuse. I choose to be present.”

 

🔔 Subscribe for more daily insights on living alcohol-free-as-fuck (#AFAF)!

 

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Why Quitting Alcohol Makes You Feel Like an Outsider (And Why That’s a Good Thing)

Why Quitting Alcohol Makes You Feel Like an Outsider (And Why That’s a Good Thing)

 

You don’t need to fit in—you need to stand out.

 

A listener shared: “I stopped drinking four years ago, and this is the first thing I’ve heard that makes me feel normal. I feel like an outsider around my friends. I find it hard to socialize with people from work. I feel like I’m not fun for others to hang out with anymore.”

 

Here’s my response—GOOD.

 

When you break free from the Liquid Lie, you stop being part of the herd. You start thinking differently, living differently, and that’s what sets you free. The truth is, most people feel like outsiders—they just drown that discomfort in alcohol. But you? You’re brave enough to see it.

 

In this episode, we’re flipping the script on loneliness after quitting alcohol. You’re not missing out—you’re waking up. And once you stop trying to fit in where you don’t belong, you open the door to the people who truly get you.

 

💡 Want to find your people? On Sunday, 16 March, I’m giving away Week 1 of the STRIVE Method—for FREE! Drop a “I’m In” below or email me at thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get the details.

 

🎯 Today’s Vow: “I will not drink today because I embrace who I’ve become—I don’t need to fit in to feel whole.”

 

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ADHD, Alcohol and the Real Path to Freedom

Is ADHD making it harder to quit drinking? You’re not imagining it. Alcohol and ADHD share a deep connection—one that keeps so many stuck in the cycle of distraction, impulsivity, and regret. But here’s the truth: the freedom you seek isn’t in another coping mechanism. It’s in rewiring your approach to alcohol, your mind, and your identity.

 

Today, we’re cutting through the noise. Why do so many with ADHD turn to alcohol? Why does traditional sobriety advice often fail them? And what’s the REAL path to breaking free?

 

🎧 The 1000 Days Sober Podcast releases daily episodes to help you shift your mindset and live alcohol-free-as-fuck (#AFAF). Subscribe now and don’t miss a day.

 

🔥 BIG NEWS: On Sunday, 16th March, we’re launching Week 1 of the STUCK Phase of the STRIVE Method—for FREE! If you’re ready to understand why you’re STUCK in the alcohol-reliance cycle, email thestrivemethod@gmail.com to get started.

 

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