The Alcohol Recovery Show

How do you get off the rollercoaster of problem drinking and how do you stay off? Some tips to help you keep your feet on solid ground. You can get in touch with us at: https://winspress.com/contact.html You can find details of all our books on alcohol and other issues, and download free resources to support your sobriety at winspress.com .

How do you help someone who is destroying their lives with alcohol.  If you share your life with someone who is misusing alcohol how do you ensure you stay well and sane yourself? If you would like to contact us we would love to hear from you. You can contact us at: https://winspress.com/contact.html

We get asked this question a lot. Today this question is addressed. You can find details of all our books on alcohol and other issues, and download free resources to support your sobriety at winspress.com . You can contact us at: https://winspress.com/contact.html

Todays episode was prompted by this question from a listener: ' Why do I keep falling off the wagon?' Listen to this episode to find out why your efforts to stop drinking and stay stopped are not working. More importantly, find out what to do about it. If you are unsure whether moderation or abstinence is the best route for you, listen to Episode  7 - Moderate or Quit Drinking What'...

If you have come to the end of the line with your drinking and made the decision to stop, what do you do now?  What should you do to make your resolve to stop and stay stopped a reality? Even if it has been a while since your last drink, todays episode has useful tips and advice to ensure your sobriety is not derailed. If you would like to listen to episodes on preventing and dealing with a relaps...

Want to stop drinking but not sure where to turn to for help? Today Lewis gives an overview of the options available to you. If you would like to know more, Lewis discusses these options in much more detail in his book Alcohol and You. Details of the book can be found at: https://winspress.com/books/ Please note that we do not offer one to one therapy. We do read all of our emails and messages via...

Do you find yourself making resolutions to stop drinking but you reach for the booze again?  Do you regret drinking but continue to drink, even though you have decided to stop? Do you do what you don't want to do?  Have you tried to make changes in your life but continue to be frustrated by your impulses to drink? Listen to todays episode to find out why this happens and what you can do about...

Quitting alcohol can seem like an uphill struggle, especially in the early days. Just when does it get easier?  Listen to this uplifting episode that gives hope to anyone who is struggling with this question. Lewis and Antonia welcome your feedback. Please do get in touch with us via the  Winspress contact page at: https://winspress.com/contact.html . You can find details of all our books on alcoh...

It is one thing to stay away from drinking and be 'dry', but how can you find happiness and contentment in sobriety? How can you cope with the challenges life throws at you without a drink? This week's episode answers those questions. Thank you to everyone who has contacted us with their experiences and tips on what has helped them to stay sober and happy. If you have any comments o...

Today Lewis presents information on medications to help you stop drinking. If you have thoughts or experiences you wish to share with us on this topic or any other subjects related to alcohol recovery, you can contact us at: https://winspress.com/contact.html . You can find details of all our books on alcohol and other issues, and download free resources to support your sobriety at winspress.com .

If you have decided to stop drinking for good, you  hope you will never relapse. We hope so too. But what if the worst happens and you start drinking again? What will you do? In today's episode, Antonia deals with this question and gives some guidance on what to do if you do happen to relapse. This could make the difference between a major disaster and a hiccup in your sobriety.  So even if y...

Here at WinsPress, we have another alcohol book on the way. And it's going to be different to ones you might have read before. But before we go to print, we need your help and opinions.  Why? In episode 15 of The Alcohol Recovery Show podcast, we explain what's going on and how it might benefit you. Antonia poses some questions and prompts for you to consider. If you didn't catch th...

The best way to avoid a relapse happening is to be prepared. In today's episode Lewis and Antonia discuss the red flags that indicate a relapse might happen, the three stages of a relapse and most importantly what to do if you feel you are at risk of lifting a drink again against your better judgment. Don't wait until you are tempted to relapse to listen to this episode. Even if you feel...

Episode 13 Effortless Sobriety  Do you struggle to stay sober?  Do you find yourself setting an intention to drink moderately but keep failing to stick to your plans?  Perhaps you cut down but over time you find the amount you are drinking creeps back up again?  This type of cycle can feel self-defeating and depressing. How can you break out of this discouraging pattern? Lewis presents a powerful...

Do you have sudden cravings for alcohol that you cannot explain? Are you disappointed that you feel tired, sluggish or below par despite giving up the booze? Do you have unexplained aches and pains? Are you bothered by headaches, even though hangovers are history for you? Are you mystified by sudden weight gain, now that you have stopped drinking alcohol? Do you suffer from anxiety or panic attack...

Today Lewis and Antonia discuss how to feel good and stay sober.  A selection of actionable steps and mindset shifts are presented that can take your sobriety from blah to brilliant right now.  You are encouraged to start with where you are at to take action to help you feel great about yourself and your world right now, today. So listen on and enjoy! If you would like to make a comment, ask a que...

Do you struggle to stay sober for longer than a few days, weeks, or months? This is a question we get asked a lot by readers of The 10 Day Alcohol Detox Plan and Alcohol and You and also by listeners of this podcast – what are the ‘secrets’ of long term sobriety? This week’s episode kicks off a series of episodes that address this issue. What are some of the secrets of long-term sobriety?  Stoppin...

This weeks episode follows on from last week in which we posed a common question: Can you be a normal drinker? Lewis addresses the question this week, drawing on his experience of supporting people with a range of levels of alcohol dependence issues. The perception of what is 'normal' usually depends on our individual backgrounds, experience and subjective ideas about what is 'norma...

Today’s episode is the first part of a two-part series discussing what constitutes being a ‘normal drinker’?  Today’s episode explores the following questions: ·       How do you know if your drinking is normal? ·       What does it mean to drink normally or responsibly? ·       What is normal drinking? ·       Is it your fault if you cannot drink responsibly or moderately? ·       If you cannot d...

"Should I quit or moderate?"  This question can drive drinkers crazy.  In this episode Lewis explains how to approach this common query in a systematic way, without blame or shame. Listen to this and you will know instantly, what is right for you. In the second half of the episode, Antonia discusses how our personality traits impact on approaches to control drinking. She presents mindset...

Antonia discusses Dry January - three reasons why you could seriously give it a go and three reasons why it is not such a great idea. If you decide not to do Dry January or you feel you are struggling to complete it,  Lewis will suggest an alternative that might be easier, so listen on to the end of the episode.   If you have any questions, comments or topics you would like covered on the show ple...

Who are you if you don't drink?  Your old life may have revolved around alcohol, or perhaps it still does. It can be scary and bewildering to contemplate a life without alcohol. Perhaps your sense of self-identity, your interests, vacation choices, friends and even your job might all be centered on drinking. Maybe you are sober but you are struggling to let go of your attachments to a lifesty...

Do you ever question who you would be if you stopped drinking? Or perhaps you feel like you are losing a big part of your personality by not drinking. Maybe you have already stopped but you are not sure how to build a life as a non-drinker.  You might feel odd or strange as a non-drinker and find it difficult to be comfortable with this new you. Antonia explains why this might be and more importan...

Lewis kicks off this weeks episode by explaining why you shouldn't give up drinking. But don't worry he hasn't gone crazy - listen on to find out what he means.   Antonia will follow on from Lewis' segment with some ideas to incorporate into your life to help you on your journey. Please do get in touch with us, we would love to hear your comments, thoughts, experiences or if yo...

In this episode Antonia and Lewis share some top tips and advice on not just getting through the holiday period but perhaps even enjoying it. Antonia discusses a variety of approaches to pre-empt tricky situation that could trip you up in  your efforts to go alcohol-free over the Christmas and New Year period, whether this is your first sober Christmas or you have a few sober holiday seasons under...