Michelle O'Brien

Upward Spiral

Society EN ↓ 55 episodes

Life after alcohol, how to create and maintain upward momentum in your life. 'Upward Spiral' with Michelle O'Brien explores actionable micro-habits, mindset tweaks, & strategies that build lasting momentum. Each week, guests share inspiring stories & practical wisdom, focusing on knowledge share and personal growth. Tired of feeling stuck? Learn to break down goals into achievable steps. Join Michelle as she explores performance optimization, & finding purpose, one intentional step at a time. Unlock your potential & create your upward spiral.

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Michelle O'Brien

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5. Stop Wasting Money on Bad Non-Alcoholic Wine with Amanda Thomson 11.06.2024 52:03

Join Michelle O'Brien on The Upward Spiral as she chats with Amanda Thomson, founder of the B Corp certified, award-winning non-alcoholic wine NOUGHTY. Discover the secrets behind crafting high-quality non-alcoholic wine, the challenges of breaking into the industry, and why Amanda is passionate about creating inclusive drinking experiences for everyone. In this episode, you'll learn: Why...

4. Changing the Way We Socialize Without Alcohol with Altina Co-Founder Christina Delay 04.06.2024 50:00

Christina Delay, co-founder of Altina, shares her personal journey with alcohol and how it led her to create non-alcoholic alternative, Altina. Altina's mission is to provide a new way for people to socialize without the negative effects of alcohol. Christina and her partner realized there weren't many alternatives available and decided to create their own. They took a problem-solving app...

3. Revolutionizing Drinking Culture with Serial Entrepreneur Emma Pike 28.05.2024 54:29

The amazing Emma Pike, founder of Free Spirit, shares her inspiring journey as a serial entrepreneur and the driving force behind her alcohol-free bottle shop. Discover Emma's fearless journey from starting a typing service at 15 to founding multiple successful businesses across Asia. Get ready for valuable insights, stories of resilience, and lessons on entrepreneurship that will inspire you...

2. Alcohol and the Achievement Ceiling with Ultra-Athlete Natalie Dau 21.05.2024 52:44

In this inspiring episode of the Upward Spiral podcast, host Michelle O'Brien sits down with Natalie Dau, an ultra-athlete attempting TWO world records in a 1000km run from Thailand to Singapore! They dive deep into the impact of alcohol, even in small amounts, on our ability to reach our full potential. Discover how Natalie balances training for extreme endurance events with a healthy lifesty...

1. The Rise of Alcohol-Free Craft Beer: A Conversation with Drop Bear's Joelle Drummond 14.05.2024 1:01:54

Joelle Drummond, co-founder of Drop Bear Alcohol-Free Beer Company, shares her journey from questioning her relationship with alcohol to starting a successful alcohol-free craft beer company. Joelle and her partner Sarah met in Australia and decided to quit drinking together. They began brewing alcohol-free beer in their kitchen and eventually scaled their business to become an international brand...