Parhaat Quit Alcohol Podcastit (2024)

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256. Navigating the Journey of Sobriety Finding Comfort in Discomfort with Deb Masner 48:23

6d ago48:23

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In this conversation, Danni and Deb Mazner (host of the alcohol tipping point podcast) explore the complexities of sobriety, personal experiences with alcohol, and the societal pressures surrounding drinking. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, the impact of comparison on drinking habits, and the role of family dynamics in shaping one's …

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255 - Hypervigilance, growing up around alcoholism with Seanna Smith 57:36

20d ago57:36

57:36

In this episode of How I Quit Alcohol, Seana Smith shares her powerful story, reflecting on a childhood marked by both an idyllic lifestyle and the unpredictability of having an alcoholic father. Growing up around alcoholism left her in a constant state of hypervigilance, never quite knowing which version of him would appear each day. From the outs…

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254. Podcast episode sharing with Ash Butters. How to Embody and Befriend your Nervous System and exciting announcement 43:16

23d ago43:16

43:16

Sharing an episode from the beautiful Ash Butterss and her podcast The Unedited Woman, How to Embody and Befriend your Nervous System. Ash and I also announce a special announcement for our retreat we will be running together in Bali in Sept 2025 and our upcoming Nervous System Workshops in Brisbane, Fremantle and Sydney. We chat about the importan…

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253. Broken trust, the impact of generational addiction with Pyschologist Rebecca Glorie 1:00:37

27d ago1:00:37

1:00:37

In this episode, I catch up with HIQA grad and psychologist Rebecca Glorie to discuss her personal journey growing up in an environment affected by alcoholism. Rebecca shares the profound impact this had on her childhood and how it influenced her adult life. We delve into the concept of "repair after rupture," exploring the importance of healing re…

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252. From hiding alcohol to living in the light with Michelle from NZ 1:02:50

1M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

In this episode, I chat with Michelle, a graduate of the HIQA program, who at the time of this recording is celebrating 9 months alcohol-free. Michelle shares her powerful journey of overcoming hidden drinking habits that spiralled into binge drinking. She opens up about drinking in the mornings to combat hangovers, which often led to all-day binge…

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251. Preparing yourself to take time off alcohol or to change a habit 22:54

1M ago22:54

22:54

In this solo cast, I offer some tips on preparing yourself for taking time off or quitting alcohol or changing a habit. I share some tips on noticing patterns of thought, belief and behaviour. Preparing your body. Making a plan and more. For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au Follow HIQA…

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250. Free to just be yourself with Britt Mather 53:10

2M ago53:10

53:10

In this episode, we sit down with Britt, a wedding celebrant and MC based in Byron Bay, who shares her inspiring journey toward self-discovery and sobriety. After hitting rock bottom, Britt took on the HIQA 6-week challenge in January 2024 and is now proudly 9 months sober. Throughout her journey, Britt learned valuable lessons about self-soothing,…

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249. How to not be a dickhead with Kasey Chambers 1:06:56

2M ago1:06:56

1:06:56

In this episode, I catch up with my friend Kasey Chambers to chat about her new book, Just Don't Be a Dickhead. We dive into the importance of tuning into your inner voice, her decision to live alcohol-free, and the art of navigating divorce with grace. We also explore how to manage people-pleasing tendencies and reclaim your personal power. Kasey'…

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248. The impact of trying to be the person everyone likes with Chris Gimpel 1:01:20

2M ago1:01:20

1:01:20

In this episode, I talk with Chris Gimpel from Brisbane about his personal struggles with alcohol and how the need for acceptance fuelled a deeply problematic relationship with drinking. This conversation highlights a critical issue—many of us drink to feel accepted, and the effects on our lives, bodies, and mental health are profound. We explore t…

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247. How we quit alcohol and changed our self concept for lasting change Danni and Ash 29:37

3M ago29:37

29:37

In this episode, Ash and I have a good old chat in the studio celebrating our book release, How I Quit Alcohol, A Rock N Roll Guide To Sobriety. We chat about that first year of sobriety and beyond, how much our life has changed and some of the challenges that we faced in early sobriety. We also talk about why choosing a 12 month break is a great r…

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246. Rebranding your life with Davidji 56:37

3M ago56:37

56:37

This episode is without a doubt one of my all-time favorite conversations on the podcast! In this episode, I chat with the renowned meditation teacher, David Ji, who has guided millions of people on their journey to heal their hearts and embrace the power of meditation. What We Discuss: Shedding What Doesn’t Serve Us: David and I explore the concep…

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245. The importance of self check in and how to do it. 28:19

3M ago28:19

28:19

In this solocast, I dive into the transformative power of the self check-in. Understanding and responding to the signals our body sends can be a game-changer in preventing ailments, avoiding poor decisions, and managing reactive behaviours. Through self-compassion and mindfulness, we can better equip ourselves to face life's challenges with grace a…

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244. Celebrating 1 of sobriety at 27 years old with Snowy T 1:02:17

3M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

In this episode, I chat with Snowy T, a 27-year-old who has just reached a significant milestone—one year of sobriety. Snowy talks about overcoming alcohol dependency, starting with how he fell in love with the effects of alcohol from his very first drink. Feeling disconnected from his peers as a non-drinker, Snowy eventually turned to alcohol to f…

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243. How to change behaviours and Is It Right For Me Right Now? 19:30

3M ago19:30

19:30

In this solo cast I talk about how any step in the right direction is a great step forward. How by adding in some good practices can help us edge out some of the old toxic patterns. Sometimes the big change is not right for us right now and if we don't get there, we can end up feeling guilty or down on ourselves. In this episode I give some journal…

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242. Early days fresh out of rehab with Sarah from Melbourne 57:29

4M ago57:29

57:29

In this episode, I catch up with Sarah from Melbourne, who is just four months sober and fresh out of rehab. Sarah shares her story of losing her beloved mother at a young age and how, with no tools to cope with the grief, she turned to alcohol as a way to mask her feelings. Over the years, her relationship with alcohol became unmanageable, with Sa…

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241. How the blame game keeps us stuck. 24:04

4M ago24:04

24:04

In this solocast mini-sode I chat about blame and how it keeps us stuck. How blame lowers our energy and how we become so much more empowered by placing our energy into finding solutions or creating better circumstances for ourselves. I go through some journal prompts that can help you move past blame and create a more empowering mindset. To pre-or…

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240. Re-born, from the darkest places to a life worth living with Dan the "Mullet Lord" Brown. 55:40

4M ago55:40

55:40

Wow, this is one hell of a story. Dan "The Mullet Lord" Brown, shares his incredible journey of serious mental health issues, addiction, rehab and redemption. This story is so inspiring and proves we can go from the most lowest of places to be able to rebuild our lives and create a beautiful life. Dan is an amazing surfer and runs a successful coff…

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239. When your marriage doesn't survive your sobriety, acceptance and change at 5 years in with Kath Elliott 56:32

5M ago56:32

56:32

In this episode I catch up once again with Kath Elliot, who on the day of this recording was celebrating 5 years of no alcohol. The five years has not been without it's ups and downs. Her marriage suffered because of the difference in lifestyle choices, Kath had to grieve and let go of the old version of herself and her marriage. Her husband also g…

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238. The alcohol helped me to fit in and feel accepted with 19Twenty's Kane Dennelly 48:23

5M ago48:23

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In this episode, I catch up with Kane Dennelly, the frontman and guitarist of the dynamic band 19Twenty. Known for his energetic stage presence and wild antics, Kane has transformed from the "life of the party" to embracing his inner "quiet guy." Join us as we delve into his profound journey of self-discovery and sobriety. Kane opens up about his t…

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237. Grieving your past self in sobriety solo-cast. 30:35

5M ago30:35

30:35

In this solocast, I explore the emotional journey of grieving the old self in sobriety. As we embark on the path to becoming a better version of ourselves, it’s natural to feel a sense of loss for the person we used to be. This episode delves into the complexities of this grieving process, acknowledging the pain and confusion that often accompanies…

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236. Deconstructing unhelpful thought patterns for healing with psychologist Ben Schiller 58:42

5M ago58:42

58:42

In this episode I catch up with psychologist Ben Schiller. We chat about Ben hitting 12 years of sobriety the feeling of pride we both get from our choices. We delve into the thought patterns that can hinder us, such as catastrophising, eternity thinking, and personalisation. Ben explains these cognitive distortions and how they often serve as copi…

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235. When you feel like you are sinking past the point of no return with Osher Gunsberg 53:34

6M ago53:34

53:34

In this episode I was so stoked to talk with much loved Australian TV host, radio presenter, podcast host and author Osher Gunsberg (formerly Andrew G). We talk about Osher's relationship with alcohol which was masking anxiety which he has suffered with from a young age. We chat about his history with alcohol, how like many of us, once he starts he…

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234. Seeking connection and the power of just saying how you feel with Mentwell founder Nikki Williams 48:16

6M ago48:16

48:16

Nikki Williams is an entrepreneur and founder of Mentwell - a digital gift card for health and wellness services where the receiver gets to choose how they redeem, at any service provider Australia-wide. Nikki is avidly passionate about holistic health and behaviour change systems for individuals. Receivers can use it on psychology, GP, or acupunct…

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233. Getting your power back and looking up with Beau Brooks. 40:00

6M ago40:00

40:00

In this episode, I catch up with Beau Brooks, who rose to fame in the 2010s as the frontman of the popular prankster group, The Janoskians. From hanging out with celebrities like the Kardashians and Ariana Grande, Beau shares his journey and opens up about his childhood wound from being abandoned by his father at a young age, which fueled an unquen…

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232. Transformation and leaning into fear for huge growth with Ash Butterss 47:12

6M ago47:12

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In this episode I catch up with Ash Butterss, the former host of the podcast Behind The Smile. We talk about her evolution and leaning into the fear to be able grow. Ash asks the audience to imagine what a life without fear would look like. We talk about her work with helping women transform themselves from the inside out. How Yoga and Meditation g…

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231. Milestones; wineries, parties, a parent passing, and spring days sober with Michelle French 52:13

7M ago52:13

52:13

In this episode, I catch up with Michelle French, a HIQA grads member, for her second appearance on the podcast. We chat about some big challenges Michelle has faced over the last two years, like being the designated driver during a 30th birthday winery tour, discussing how she managed her cravings on the day and how playing the craving forward, wi…

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230. The impact of living in survival mode and creating self worth with Kurt Coleman 56:44

7M ago56:44

56:44

In this episode, we delve deep into the inspiring journey of Australian social media influencer Kurt Coleman. Kurt shares his candid and moving story, touching upon his struggles with alcohol, navigating boundaries, and finding healing and self-worth. Kurt reflects on his upbringing on the Gold Coast, where the party scene was prevalent, and alcoho…

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229. Doing your wedding sober and questions that will help you to stay on track with Tara McCarthy 38:15

7M ago38:15

38:15

In this episode I catch up with HIQA grad Tara McCarthy to chat about how she managed her celebrating her engagement, hen's night and wedding as a sober person. We talk what challenged her the most, almost giving in to cravings, how great it felt not to drink on her wedding day and also lessons learned to help other people. Tara shares some questio…

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228. How to Avoid A Happy Life and how to create one with Julia Lawrinson 1:08:58

7M ago1:08:58

1:08:58

In this episode I catch up with author Julia Lawrinson to chat about her newest book, How To Avoid A Happy Life and her journey with alcohol and sobriety. We chat about Julia's rocky upbringing, her Mum's relationship with alcohol and the impact that had on Julia. Her very colourful life of domestic dysfunction, From high school dropout on a psych …

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227. Evolution; beyond sobriety with Lucy Quick 50:20

7M ago50:20

50:20

In this episode I catch up with Former owner of Thrivalist, High Performance Coach, Lucy Quick. We talk about what her life looked like before sobriety, working in corporate, having no off switch, being the drunkest and living with the shame and aftermath of binge drinking sessions. We explore Lucy's journey of establishing Thrivalist, its subseque…

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226. Triggers and why is change so damn hard with Dr Luke Sniewski 1:01:02

8M ago1:01:02

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In this episode, I catch up with the incredible Dr. Luke Sniewski to talk about triggers and change. We delve into why change can be such a challenge and how we can navigate it without just swapping one bad habit for another. We talk about how change only happens when we are triggered, viewing these triggers as opportunities for growth. We chat abo…

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225. Solo cast - Coping with loneliness in sobriety 20:57

8M ago20:57

20:57

Feelings of loneliness can be a big trigger and cause of relapse for many people. What is your relationship like with being alone? This episode is great for anyone who struggles with being alone, or is used to being around lots of friends and is first starting to make the transition into sobriety. While it's essential to have supportive people arou…

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224. Fenella's story, a chronic relapser on the rehab wheel saved by tough love. 1:39:38

8M ago1:39:38

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In this episode, I catch up with my friend Fenella, who's been sober for nearly four years now. Her story is truly profound. Fenella battled Anorexia during her teens, a struggle that nearly took her life. It all started with a cry for attention from her parents, but it quickly spiraled into something much darker. As she got a grip on her eating di…

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223. When you punish yourself for not being able to moderate, anger, dopamine and more with biochmeist Gillian Tietz 1:08:41

9M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

In this episode I catch up with the host of Sober Powered Podcast, Gillian Tietz. Gill is a bio chemist and also runs programs for anger management and quitting drinking. Getting sober she uses her biochemistry background to teach others how alcohol affects the brain and why it’s so hard to stop drinking. She is a chemistry professor at a universit…

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222. Going on a clarity bender with Dallas Frasca 56:48

9M ago56:48

56:48

In this episode I catch up with an old mate and drinking buddy, musician Dallas Frasca. Dallas chats about how growing up around partying really normalised alcohol for her from a very young age. Growing up in the blues scene and around motor bike rallies, Dallas is no stranger to the raucous lifestyle and found herself always chasing that lifestyle…

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221. Edging towards your wildest dreams with Jade Lee 46:33

9M ago46:33

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In this episode I catch up with HIQA grad, Jade Lee again on the podcast. Jade is a yoga, breathwork and meditation teacher, coach, author and is about to lead a group of lucky people on a trek to Base Camp in Nepal. We chat about managing your energy in sobriety. How sobriety can help you live the life of your dreams. How tuning into your deepest …

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220. Living with the scars of the past with Everclear front man, Art Alexakis. * content warning* 50:26

9M ago50:26

50:26

***** TRIGGER WARNING we talk about the rape of a child in this episode********** In this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Art Alexakis, the lead singer of, Everclear. Art opens up about his struggles with addiction, starting at the tender age of 8. From coping with bullying, surviving trauma, family upheaval, to dealing with his broth…

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219. Taking accountability for empowerment and change - solo minicast with Danni 13:20

9M ago13:20

13:20

If we don't take accountability for our actions and for our lives, how do we grow as humans? Taking accountability means being honest with ourselves first and foremost, and I believe that honesty is what allows growth and helps us to stay committed to the path of not only staying sober but also our personal growth. For more resources such as one on…

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218. Making space for our emotions and cultivating compassion for parents in or out of recovery with Thea Baker 49:42

10M ago49:42

49:42

In this episode I catch up with Psychotherapist Thea Baker. We delve into the profound impact of our parents' addiction, exploring the wounds it created and the journey of holding and healing as adults. We chat about creating space and embracing our emotions, learning how to navigate the complexities of our feelings. Thea shares her expertise on th…

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217. Making your relapse mean something - solo mini cast 12:29

10M ago12:29

12:29

Don't let your relapse stop you from reaching out for help. A relapse can be a wonderful teacher. Tune in to hear why and the questions you can ask yourself. For coaching on relapse book in a coaching call with me at www.iquitalcohol.com.au Another great resource is Lyndal Hunt's relapse program. Email Lyndal at thesobrietygym@gmail.com For more re…

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216. Managing OCD, sobriety and making Mindful Men with Simon Rinne 51:04

10M ago51:04

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In this episode I catch up with social worker and the founder of Mindful Men Simon Rinne. Simon developed OCD tendencies in childhood which intensified in his teens. The only way he could slow his mind down was by using alcohol. We break down what it looks like when you have OCD and how exhausting those intrusive thoughts can become. Simon was stru…

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215. The awakening of Paul the sober plumber 1:01:39

10M ago1:01:39

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***** TRIGGER WARNING WE DO DISCUSS SUICIDAL IDEATIONS IN THIS EPISODE **** In this episode I catch up with Paul the Sober Plumber who as of the day of this recording has just ticked over one year sober. We talk about how an episode with acid in teenage years brought on anxiety and panic attacks and how Paul realised in sobriety that he was using a…

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214. Tuning in to your wounded parts for deep healing with Drew Wild 55:45

10M ago55:45

55:45

In this episode I catch up sobriety and co-dependacy coach, Drew Wild. In this episode we hear about Drew's on personal story with addiction and his healing as well as his work with clients. We talked about the effects of preverbal trauma, and how in utero our developing nervous systems our shaped by our mothers nervous system. How our core beliefs…

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213. Choosing sobriety when you're not a heavy drinker with musician Andrea Kirwin 56:55

10M ago56:55

56:55

In this episode, I catch up with with Sunshine Coast musician Andrea Kirwin, who is navigating the early stages of her sobriety journey and already experiencing the positive changes that come with a life without alcohol. Andrea shares her decision to quit after an ADHD diagnosis, highlighting her realisation of using alcohol as a means to self-medi…

11M ago53:19

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In this episode I catch up with Australian Idol winner Kate DeAraugo about her podcast Why Do I Feel This Way and her incredible journey into 6 years sobriety. We talk about how Kate keeps herself sober and the importance of protecting her sobriety. How fear can keep you stuck and how honesty can keep us sober. How losing her Mum through a tragic a…

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