How I quit alcohol

In this episode I catch up with Andrew Addie, CEO of the sober events organisation Untoxicated.  Through trauma, sexual assault, extreme alcohol addiction, serious mental health issues,  and dealing with his sexuality.  Andrew has faced his demons head on and is thriving in his new life as a sober person and helping other people not feel so isolated and alone on their journey.   For more informati...

Making the smallest changes to your daily habits can have a massive impact on your choices, your moods, your relationships and set  you up for success.  Having a daily routine for me one  one of the most important keys to the success of my sober journey.  As soon as I started changing my daily routines I began to thrive in sobriety.  For more information on Sam and her somatic release breath cours...

In this episode my hubby Ash Grunwald is in the host seat interviewing Greg Jennings The Booze Free Dad.  They talk about what is mean to be a booze free Dad,  being a good example for the future generations, how sobriety has positively affected the kids, pissing on the floor in a blackout and much more.   This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery.  To check them out go to  www.mondaydi...

The beautiful Sam Brown and I are in the zoom room once again to dive deep into some juicy topics.  This week we chat about the avoidance of pain and the toll that can take on us, tuning in to find the root cause of your pain and asking the question, what am I avoiding in my life and what are the consequences of trying to avoid different pain points.   For more information on Sam and her somatic r...

In this episode I catch up with Kath Elliott, sober coach and breast cancer survivor.  We chat about the undeniable science that links alcohol to breast cancer, how women aged 40-60 are most vulnerable, listening to what your body is trying to tell you, how to celebrate milestones in a way that is nourishing rather than destructive,  having gratitude for our amazing bodies and how contemplating ou...

Today's soul talk I recruited my good friend Lissie Turner, yoga therapist, ex triple J present Mel Bampton aka Mel In The Morning.   We talk about becoming the master of change, embracing the new and letting go of the old self beliefs and labels.   To connect with Lissie via insta go to @lissietuner  or www.thepranaproject.com   For more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go to...

In this episode I chat with Luke Cooper from WA who shares story  of  his battle with  alcohol and one that he is so proudly winning.  We talk about him coming out to his friends and family as a gay man and.  Dealing with trauma of a violent bashing.   How drugs and alcohol are rampant  in the gay scene  Being continually trapped in hotel quarantine during the lockdowns and the effect that had on...

Deep diving with Sam Brown on all things self love.  Why it's so important, how to cultivate more of it,  what it means to have more of it and checking in to see where your level of self love sits.   For more information on Sam and her somatic release breath course go to www.soulfullifestyle.com.au or contact her on insta at @thesoulfullifestyle  For more resources go or to join the next HIQA...

In this episode I catch up with Naturopath Jules Galloway to talk about how to support your body through recovery.   Jules is an incredible healer and also the host of the podcast Straight Talking Natural Health, she has an amazing story coming from homelessness from 16 years of age, to make ends meet she worked as a stripper and later a show girl.  A series of poor lifestyle choices left Jules&ap...

My good friend Sam Brown breath, meditation and yoga facilitator and I will spend the next few Wednesday's covering some topics that are close to our hearts that go hand in hand with recovery and healing.  For the first episode of our Soul Talk Series we cover accepting, allowing and embracing change.  A lot of the time we resist change out of fear of the unknown and we can't imagine our...

In this episode I catch up with one of the HIQA Grads, Matt from Perth.  Matt has been sober for just over 12 months after joining the HIQA 3 month challenge back in July 21.   Matt always said he could never imagine a life without alcohol but is now thriving in sobriety and life is better than he ever imagined.   As a heavy binge drinker, Matt would often have blackouts that leave him feeling sha...

In this episode I catch up with my friend Janine from Alberta, Canada.  Janine has been sober for almost 12 months at the time of recording, she gave up alcohol to reduce the symptoms of Hashimotos and Thyroid Eye Disease.  Along with healing the body Janine also took the deep dive into healing her mind body and spirit.    Janine and I talk about the importance of sitting with your feelings, askin...

In this episode I catch up with musician James Van Cooper, James is 25 years old (at the time of recording) and is 6 years sober.  We chat about his very intense relationship with alcohol which had become a daily drinking habit years before he quit drinking,  how his last big night saw him locked up and the not so rock n roll side of having his nan picking him up from there at 2am,  how he used al...

In this episode I chat with Michelle French from Kinglake who is early days in her sobriety.  We chat about her many attempts at giving up the booze.  -what made the difference this time.  - the importance of connection - feeling your feelings -PTSD after the Black Saturday bushfires.  - Survivors guilt.  - The importance of not neglecting your own feelings even when others are suffering.  - Leani...

What an honour it was to spend a couple of hours with Tom Carroll as he shared his story of his life through addiction.  Through childhood trauma, fitting in with his peers, looking up to older crew who were addicts and navigating the highs and lows of life on and off the pro surfing circuit.  It's been a massive journey for Tom who's addiction started with alcohol, then cocaine and even...

In this episode I talk to my mate and hot cold therapy coach Cathy Downing about the benefits of jumping in to a bath of icy cold water.  This is something I have been doing for a while and I find it so beneficial for my mental health and also my physical health.  Cathy has a passion for health and wellness with a background in nursing.  We talk about how pushing your physical boundaries makes you...

In this episode I chat with Ali from WA who is celebrating 12 months of sobriety.   for more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol  This podcast was brought to you by Monday Distillery  https://mondaydistillery.com/ Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwald www.ashgrunwald.com Music for Podcast intro and outro written...

In this episode I was so honoured to chat with Josh Cunningham, guitarist and song writer from Aussie band The Waifs.  Josh quit drinking at 28 years old and has been sober for 20 years.  We chatted about his relationship with alcohol and how realising early on that he would get "the can't stops" and after a few too many nights of not remembering the night before decided to give alc...

Back by popular demand, I welcome back founder of the Bamboo Yoga School,  yogi Mark Purser.   We chat about the tough choices we make along the way in sobriety, having the guts to say No to things.  How connecting to the person you want to be and taking baby steps towards becoming that person can help to keep you sober and most importantly sitting with your feelings.  Once again Mark gives us a c...

In this episode I chat with Haile Halloran founder of Paperbark Death Care.  We chat about changing the generational addiction that is passed down through our families.  Haile grew up in the AA rooms with her Mum, went to AA herself in her early 20s (but started again later), and then to support her daughter decided enough was enough and has been sober for over 12 months at the time of recording....

So many of us are driven to drink due to social anxiety, and often we don't even know we have it.  In today's mid week episode I caught up with therapist Ben Schiller to chat about it.  How to recognise it, where does it come from and what to do about it.   If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist.  ...

In this episode I chat with ex-boxer Steve Woollett who has been living sober for 14 years after an incident that changed his life.  Steve uses talking about the worst night of his life which he now sees as the best of night of his life as a driver to stay sober.  He talks about it whenever he can to keep it at the forefront of his mind but has found that through talking about his past, he enables...

In this episode I chat with 29 year old Patrick Kennedy on the day of his 1 year of sobriety milestone.  I loved this chat, for such a young guy Patrick has so much wisdom, which only comes from someone who has pulled themselves through the darkness.  We talk about asking for help when you just can't say the words, seeing yourself as you really are,  our shared hatred of small talk and how th...

In this episode I chat with Leonie from Sydney who is 10 years sober at the time of recording.   We chat about how she quit, grieving your relationship with alcohol and how using the mantra "I am so glad I don't have to drink anymore" was a life saving technique.  The documentary we mentioned, The Wisdom Of Trauma can be found out https://thewisdomoftrauma.com Music for Monday Disti...

In this episode I catch up with Andy Quin, co-founder of Etch Sparkling.  Andy has been sober for some time now and she actually gave up drinking to support her husband Jason who was having some serious issues with alcohol.  Even though Jason tried multiple times to stop, Andy remained compassionate and loving towards him even when she felt let down and afraid.  This is a great episode for anyone...