How I quit alcohol

In this episode I chat with Ange Adams about her journey with alcohol.  Ange was a very big binge drinker and party girl and at the top of her field in real estate.    She was definitely living the high life until one day she realised  that she needed to change.  Sobriety for Ange has not been without it's challenges but she has opened herself up to a transformation and has re-found her great...

Following the webinar I hosted last week about triggers over the Christmas period and how to handle them,  Ash and I further expand on the discussion, what works and the mindset you need to get through triggering times.   The whole concept that no trigger can be a problem if you don't let it be a problem.  We also discuss strategies such as visualisation,  being prepared,  being a beacon of l...

In this episode I chat with entrepreneur  Michelle Sutherland,  a Scottish born now Aussie (Scozzie) who has been alcohol free for almost four years.     Michelle made the change when she heard Tony Robbins say these very simple words "Alcohol is poison,  don't do it".  That was enough,  she made the choice to stop on New Years Day and she hasn't looked back.   We talk about he...

In this episode I chat with much loved Australian comedian and author Fiona O'loughlin.  Fiona has had quite a public battle with alcohol and has  she has just released her second book, Truths from an Unreliable Witness where she bares all and holds nothing back.  The book takes us through her journey with alcohol,  how it spiralled out of control,  and how relapse after heart breaking relaps...

In this episode I chat with author Victoria Vanstone about her journey with alcohol.    For Victoria the transition from party girl to motherhood didn't come easily and she soon found herself in an emotional tug of war, struggling to balance the two lives.   Eventually she decided that enough was enough and she felt that the pull to be a more present mother outweighed her need to drink,  she...

In this episode I chat with my hubby and sober buddy, Ash Grunwald about creating tiny habits that set you up for success,  the three pillars of gratitude and our societal disconnect.  The book Ash mentions is Tiny Habits by BJ Fog.   For more resources go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au To order the How I Quit Alcohol Playbook go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au This podcast was proudly brought to you by Mo...

In this heart wrenching episode I chat with Lauren Linanne, who I know from my Theatre Group.  Lauren bravely shared with me her story.  One of complete degradation and loss.  ⁠ From being in a normal relationship with two kids and collecting fine wines driving a Mercedes.  Her drinking slowly started increasing until she was trying to hide her daily habit. She would end up sneaking drinks to keep...

In this first episode of season one I interview the total legend Billy Otto.  Billy is a music producer,  mentor and amazing musician.   He has lived a pretty big life for his 32 years.  He has been a Seventh Day Adventist minister and studied bible college in America.  He then left that life and found his love in music  and partying.  He recently felt it was time to honour himself by giving up al...

In the season finale Ash and I recap the season 1.   We cover many of the topics in past episodes and the main take aways and the strategies that you can use to create a vision for yourself.   To check out what Ash is up to go to www.ahsgrunwald.com or find him on Insta @ashgrunwald For more resources go to  www.iquitalcohol.com.au To order the HIQA playbook  https://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/shop F...

As a veteran of the arts,  Nathan Kaye is no stranger to the strong hold of drugs and alcohol.  After years of starring in shows such as Home And Away and Muriel's Wedding then going on to foster a career in music,  Nathan was left literally sick and burnt out from the toll alcohol had had on his mind and body.    Now 8 years sober we chat about the clarity,  wisdom and connection that comes...

In this solocast I talk about alcohol and it's effect on our kids.  Sometimes it can be really hard and really painful to take an honest look at yourself and to acknowledge that alcohol is effecting those little people we are raising.  It can be the smallest thing like letting them go to bed to late,  to not being there to protect them when they need you.   My kids were one of the main reason...

At just 28 years of age,  Maxime Nicole is an incredible inspiration for young people wanting to break free of the societal norms,  ask the big questions and be in the drivers seat of their own lives.  At 22 years of age Maxime decided to begin re-writing the family narrative that over consumption was ‘normal’ and gave away alcohol.  From there she embarked on a journey of self discovery and soul...

In this episode I chat with Jason Quin, the creator of Etch Sparkling beverages.  Jason saw a need to create a drink that adults could enjoy that wasn't boring,  that was good for you and that was different to the usual non-alcoholic drinks on offer.   Jason knows his stuff,  he was at the top of his game in the wine industry and worked most of his adult life working in the alcoholic beverage...

In this solocast I delve in to what holds us back in our life.  You know that alcohol is not serving you. If you are a binge drinker, you are fully aware that it is holding you back from your full potential. It’s bad for your health (mental and physical), it keeps you in a rut, it is costing you money, relationships, self-esteem and the list goes on.  So why do we keep doing it to ourselves?  Mayb...

This week I chat with Peta Thompson,  a skydiving yoga instructor who after years of drinking to keep up with the boys has given up the booze.  We talk about limiting self talk, being a better friend,  epic hangovers, the freedom in vulnerability and tapping in to the feminine.    Peta has transformed her life and is now living in Canada. She lives a healthy life as a yoga and mediation teacher.  ...

In this monologue I cover some shared cringe factor moment.  I asked for people to send in their most cringey or regretful moments caused by alcohol.   Some of these can make you laugh some of them make me want to cry.  We have all had them,  but how often do we laugh them off and feel terrible inside.  How often do we actually really attribute the blame to alcohol for these actions we regret.  Th...

In this episode I chat with Lucy Slater who is in recovery for co-dependancy and alcohol abuse.  Lucy has done some serious work on herself and continues to do so to stay grounded and as she says to stay human.  The interesting thing about Lucy is she said she actually had to quit meditation and spiritual practices in order to stay grounded,  which totally blew my mind.  Lucy is a total inspiratio...

In this episode Lissie Turner (previous podcast guest) takes over the mic and interviews me (Danni) about my story and my journey with alcohol.   For my resources please check out the website www.iquitalcohol.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a great episode with Ash and myself recorded in our home studio.   We focus on the first three fundamentals we use in our coaching to help people quit to change your self image and belief systems.   These are the first three things we will talk about in our upcoming webinar on How To Quit Alcohol and creating daily habits that will transform your life.  This does not just have to apply to...

In this episode,  I have a beautiful conversation with Shane Tuner the Rock N Roll Yogi. Shane grew up on the Gold Coast,  living hard and partying hard.   He was a landscape gardener who changed his life when he discovered yoga.   A slow transition and big shifts in personal belief patterns has helped Shane rebuild in the person he is today.  We talk about men being able to be soft while retainin...

In this episode I chat with a friend,  Gabe Christmas.  Gabe has been sober for over two years now after a life long battle with alcohol which started at the age of 14.    We talk about her relationship with alcohol,  dealing with the loss of two parents one when she was still drinking heavily and then the passing of her father when she was sober and how she dealt with that grief.   How her and he...

In this episode I chat with our good mate Ben Schiller who is a therapist at mental health facility.  With a background in psychology and also in recovery himself Ben has some wonderful insights in to binge drinking and also more serious alcohol addiction.  We talked about tapping back in to your childhood joys to reignite your inner passions and excitement.   Why donuts are a perfectly reasonable...

In this episode I talk with yoga therapist Lissie Turner who in her previous very high profile life as radio presenter for JJJ Mel In The Morning aka Mel Bampton was an extreme party girl. We talk about becoming a better parent,  partying with Pharrell Williams,  Jack Black.  Drug overdoses,  living up to your profile,  and stepping in to your new way of being. Lissie and her husband Shane now run...

In this episode I chat with one of my nearest and dearest,  Tierney Hill.  Tierney was a binge drinker and is now 19 months sober (July 2020).  We talk about the confidence you gain from quitting, recognising if you have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol.  How her 12 months off led to a commitment to ditch alcohol from her life completely.  Being a more present mother and learning to love you...

In this episode I talk with Benny Owen who used to be the dude on stage with Ash Grunwald playing the car door.   Today Benny is an outgoing and driven individual but  from an early age he suffered from low self esteem and anxiety and he relied on alchohol to boost his confidence.  We chat about being introverted extroverts,  male vulnerability, refocusing your habits and reclaiming your life.   B...