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It's time to push pause on the poddy, find out why in this final epiosde (for now).

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In this episode of Lat Drinks, Maz speaks with Reiki teachers Xavier and Chel King about their craft and upcoming appearance at the Aussie health and wellbing Viva Festival in March 2024.

All the details about Viva Festival you can find here.

https://vivafestival.com.au/

Chel King: Transpersonal Art Therapist & Usui Reiki Master Teacher

Xavier King: Transpersonal Clinical Hypnotherapist & Usui Reiki Master Teacher

Reiki and Meditation with Xavier and Chel King

Experience the magic of energy healing with Chel and Xavier King at the Viva Festival! Their Reiki Workshop will guide you through a transformative journey, uncovering the secrets of this ancient practice to bring peace, strength, and tranquility into your life. Say goodbye to stress and anxiety, and hello to a renewed sense of calm and inner power. Join them for an unforgettable session that goes beyond regular meditation, revealing the limitless possibilities of Reiki. Everyone’s welcome, no prior experience needed!

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Ash Grunwald is a celebrated Aussie musician who’s been on stage on a tour bus and playing his guitar to audiences for his entire adult life. But six years ago he decided to stop drinking. Hear why Ash had his last drink and how it impacted his creativity and musicianship. (Spoiler: it was a GOOD thing!)

Summary

In this conversation, Ash Grunwald shares insights on quitting and the benefits it brings. He emphasizes the importance of getting into self-discovery and proving to oneself the positive outcomes of quitting. Ash also discusses the value of always being teachable and learning as a way to avoid stagnation. He highlights how learning new things brings vitality into life. Overall, the conversation encourages a mindset of growth and continuous improvement.

Takeaways

• Quitting can be made easier by engaging in self-discovery and proving the benefits of quitting to oneself.
• Remaining teachable and adopting a beginner's mindset can lead to personal growth and prevent stagnation.
• Learning new things brings vitality and a sense of fulfillment to life.
• Embracing quitting as an opportunity for positive change can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Chapters

00:00

Making Quitting Easier

33:18

Discovering the Benefits of Quitting

34:03

Always Be Teachable

34:51

Learning Brings Vitality

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In this conversation, Maz and Fiona Redding discuss the importance of letting go of identity and embracing change. They explore the concept that the thing we think is the problem is not the real problem, but rather a manifestation of our thoughts and beliefs. Fiona introduces the concept of the circle of responsibility, emphasizing the importance of taking ownership of our thoughts, feelings, and actions. They also discuss the power of stillness and the need to feel and process emotions. The conversation concludes with information on where to purchase Fiona's book, 'It Is Possible.' In this conversation, Fiona Redding shares insights on personal growth and self-discovery. She emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, practicing mindfulness, and overcoming self-doubt. Fiona also discusses the significance of building resilience, finding purpose and meaning, and creating a supportive environment. The conversation concludes with a heartfelt exchange of gratitude between the host and guest.

Takeaways

• Letting go of identity and embracing change is essential for personal growth.
• The thing we think is the problem is often not the real problem, but a manifestation of our thoughts and beliefs.
• Taking responsibility for our thoughts, feelings, and actions empowers us to create positive change.
• Finding stillness and allowing ourselves to feel and process emotions is crucial for personal transformation.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Fiona's Last Book

01:01

Letting Go of Identity

03:10

The Thing is Not the Thing

04:23

The Circle of Responsibility

06:28

Choosing How to Respond

07:22

Understanding Others' Behavior

08:25

Shifting Perspectives and Boundaries

10:47

Taking Responsibility for Your Life

11:23

Accepting the Present Moment

14:07

Letting Go of Past Trauma

15:13

Choosing to Be Present

16:20

The Process of Letting Go

17:05

Shedding Layers and Expectations

19:09

Internal Transformation

20:23

Embracing Stillness and Beingness

23:02

Moving from Extrinsic to Intrinsic Motivation

24:16

Experiencing Fulfillment in the Present

26:00

Feeling Your Way Through Pain

28:24

Finding Stillness and Letting Go

29:17

The Importance of Feeling and Processing Emotions

32:05

Balancing Thinking and Feeling

34:31

Where to Buy Fiona's Book

05:00

The Importance of Self-Reflection

10:00

Practicing Mindfulness

15:00

Overcoming Self-Doubt

20:00

Building Resilience

25:00

Finding Purpose and Meaning

30:00

Creating a Supportive Environment

35:00

Conclusion

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After “coming out” as sober several years ago, or as Lisa calls it “Sober Serious”, Lisa’s been overwhelmed with support for her alcohol-free lifestyle. Lisa is regularly asked many questions about a life “sans alcohol”, and she embraces the interest with a passion that enables her to authentically demonstrate that her rockbottom has made her a rockstar!  

As the face of “CHOOSE YOUR SOBER”, a term which she coined to highlight that sobriety is a spectrum, this highly sought after speaker, sober coach, health & fitness consultant, columnist and founder of SOBEROBICS, Lisa G loves sharing her real life stories and happiness hacks of inspiration, connection, and overcoming self-doubt through enhanced self-love, self-belief and self-worth. She’s especially passionate about inspiring and empowering women to increase the awareness of their relationship with alcohol and to stop viewing it through the lens of a “magic fix-all elixir.”

Lisa calls herself a “Choose Chick” as she believes choice is a super power we all have but forget to use - we are all just one choice away from a more amazing life and she chooses life every day with passion, purpose, love, laughter and sensational sobriety. 

Lisa is adamant that happy is a verb rather than a noun, and she “does happy” every day, and encourages everyone to “do happy” daily.

She is the founder, owner and Managing Director of “Lisa G” a bespoke health, fitness and wellness consultancy based in Sydney where she inspires clients to develop resiliency and self-esteem, muscle and movement, health and happiness, fitness and fun, and live as a limitless version of themselves with a sober curious awareness. Lisa has also established a Youtube Channel (100 Days to Happy Healthy and Hot) inspiring hundreds of men and women to find fitness in their homes, thus amplifying her message that muscle and movement are magic, and for everyone!

Lisa holds a Bachelor of Sports Science degree from the University of NSW. 

“We all have the inherent power to change and improve ourselves but sometimes it takes belief in someone else, and seeing their story from broken to brilliant, to bring that power to the surface. I’ve lived in the hopeless despair of active addiction, where my self esteem, self love and self worth were non-existent. Where I thought a life without alcohol was not only abhorrent, but impossible. Now I live a vital and sober life full of clarity, freedom, joy, connection and fun. I DO HAPPY authentically every day. And I believe that we all have the ability to live this way. In fact, it’s not just an ability, it’s a choice and a privilege, and one that I have phenomenal gratitude and appreciation for every day. If you are suffering, not living an optimal life and think there is no way out and the situation is hopeless don’t despair! You don’t have to go to the depths that I did. The choice of change is available to EVERYONE! If you’re on the wrong path and need to “course correct”, all it takes is a little bit of willingness, honesty and commitment and the life of your dreams will be yours today and forever” 

(Lisa G)  

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In this conversation, Maz and Chris Raine discuss the connection between emotions and physical manifestations, Chris Raine's relationship with alcohol, his journey of self-acceptance, and his studies at Harvard. They also explore the topic of drug policy and the use of psychedelics.

• Emotions can manifest in physical symptoms and ailments.
• One's relationship with alcohol can be complex and ever-evolving.
• Accepting and embracing all parts of oneself is an ongoing journey.
• Studying drug policy and exploring the use of psychedelics can provide insights into the choices we make and their impact on our well-being.

Chapters

00:00

The Connection Between Emotions and Physical Manifestations

02:14

Introduction and Chris Raine's Last Drink

06:05

Chris Raine's Relationship with Alcohol

10:34

Exploring Different Approaches to Alcohol

14:41

Understanding and Accepting All Parts of Oneself

19:47

Chris Raine's Journey of Self-Acceptance

23:49

Chris Raine's Studies at Harvard

26:44

Exploring Drug Policy and Psychoactive Molecules

27:33

The Fascination and Challenges of Psychedelics

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Dr.Brooke Scheller is New Yorks #1 Sober Nutritioniast, she has a new book out How To Eat to Change How You Drink and IT's BRILLIANT! You can get it anywhere you get books. In this podcast episide Brooke and Maz talk about Brooke's last drink, the writing process and who it was that called out her drinking behaviour which helped her made the decision to stop drinking.

Show Notes

• Dr. Brooke's book can be purchased from various retailers, including Amazon.
• Recording the audio book was a tiring but rewarding process.
• Reading the book out loud helped Dr. Brooke identify areas for improvement.
• Dr. Brooke's website offers online programs focused on nutrition and wellness for an alcohol-free lifestyle.

Chapters

00:00

Where to Get the Book

40:04

Recording the Audio Book

41:05

The Process of Reading the Book Out Loud

41:47

Dr. Brooke's Website and Programs

41:57

Conclusion and Future Conversations

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Danni Carr, founder of the How I Quit Alcohol Podcast and Ash Grunwald, much loved Australian Blues Musician are a husband and wife duo with a passion for self improvement and self preservation.

After years of touring and partying the excessive binges started to take their toll and the two decided enough was enough.

When a good friend said she was going to take a 12 month break from drinking, these two didn’t hesitate in joining in.

That was in Jan 2017 and what started as a 12 month commitment has lead to a life of awesome sobriety. More confident, more driven - Danni and Ash have never looked back.

Danni now has a hugely successful podcast called How I Quit Alcohol, in 2022 completed the year long Professional Compassionate Inquiry Training with Dr Gabor Mate, she has also studied Neuro Linguistic Programming for coaching, CBT for coaching . Danni is a certified life coach and is currently writing a book with Ash about alcohol. They are both passionate about helping other people break the cycle with alcohol and rebuilding confidence to start a new life from the inside out.

In 2023 Danni received accreditation as a Breath work and Meditation teacher. 

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Written and directed by Heath Davis, “Christmess” marks the big screen debut of acclaimed alternative rock band Middle Kids’ Hannah Joy, while the film also stars Steve Le Marquand (“Last Train to Freo”) and Darren Gilshenan (“No Activity”).

Le Marquand plays the role of a once famous actor who has been reduced by alcohol addiction to performing as Santa Claus in a mall. After accidentally meeting his estranged daughter (Nicole Pastor), he seeks help from his sponsor (Gilshenan) and a sharp-tongued musician in recovery (Joy) in order to win his daughter’s forgiveness in time for the festive season.

“Christmess” is produced by Daniel Fenech, Cindy Pritchard and Matthew McCracken. It is financed through crowd funding and the support of unnamed partners. Distribution will be handled by Bonsai Films.

Production started on the light-hearted drama in Greater Sydney earlier this year. Le Marquand has starred in three of Davis’ previous films “Book Week”, “Broke”, and “Locusts”. In addition to acting, Joy contributes original music to the film and also covers a famous Christmas song.

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13YARN - 13 92 76

13YARN [Thirteen YARN] is the first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. We offer a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter who can provide crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 13YARN empowers our community with the opportunity to yarn without judgement and provide a culturally safe space to speak about their needs, worries or concerns.

If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.

Instagram - @tiarnawakley

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A bit about Vari..

I'm a Scottish Australian - originally from Glasgow, and I've called Australia home since 2007. Currently, I live on the Mornington Peninsula with my two sons and our adorable dog, Stella.

In 2018, I made the courageous and life-changing decision to give up alcohol - this has reoriented my life in the most magical of ways.

Through all my work, my intention is to create connection - to empower people to recognise that courage often lies within the smallest and gentlest actions. I firmly believe in our inherent creativity and capabilities. It's an honour to guide folks to embrace their potential and live a life fuelled by courage and grounded in authenticity.

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A litte bit about Gerogia Irvine, my guest on this episode.

In her own words.... I am a wife to an amazing man and my biggest cheerleader, Jamie, mum to an awesome, crazy and super fun son, Ryder and a beautiful, strong, calming daughter, Rio. They inspire me to be the best version I could possibly be. I have been on this rollercoaster of a thing called life for 40 plus years now, and here I am, living out my dreams of Health and Wellness Coaching, Sobriety coaching, and a touch of personal styling services thrown in there too. I continue to learn and grow through self-development and my own behaviours and choices, which allow me to show up as the best version of myself each day. It’s a pretty cool feeling. My coaching success comes from not only my official training but also my own life experiences of behavioural change around sobriety, weight loss, nutrition, exercise, gratitude, and boundary setting. I also take great pride in setting a relaxed vibe for my clients while keeping it professional, treating each person as unique, holding a non-judgemental space, and most of all, my strong passion to empower women to “rock it”, one choice at a time.

My other passion is getting my butt up early to exercise every day and to watch the sunrise, I treat this as my non-negotiable therapy sesh. I find it gives me a huge confidence boost and makes me a calmer, energetic and happier mum and wife. My other love is summertime on the river with my beautiful family and friends skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and most importantly, finishing off the day with a very cool ritual of chats over some yummy cheese, sweet treats, kombucha………and maybe even some hot fries too!

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via (n.)

-from Latin meaning"way, road, path, channel"

Our journey began on the sidelines of a soccer field, where we bonded over our shared vision for life and health, and our passion for female empowerment. As we witnessed the cultural shift in drinking habits and felt the waves throughout our community and friendship circles, we knew that it was time to mix it up and get to work on a new generation of sophisticated and enjoyable functional beverages!

We embrace a fun, balanced approach to wellness. No preaching or strict rules here, just a lush, healthy lifestyle. We admire those who strive for self-improvement and explore new paths.

Together with our supportive community of like-minded women, we created VIA as a celebratory alternative to alcohol that allows connection and fun with only a positive effect on physical as well as mental wellbeing

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(noun)

1. A #girlboss who organises and manages one or more enterprises with initiative, class and lipstick.

Just reading Yasmin's CV is overhwleming for an introvert like myself, she is a gogetter. I'll let her tell you a little bit about what she does and then listen to our chat where she tells me exactly how many drinks she has consumed as a adult.

Yamins says:

As a small business owner, I understand that most small business owners couldn't afford to set up shop in a major shopping centre, so I created a platform for these entrepreneurs to split the costs. The Market Hub Perth is a pop up shop that stocks locally owned and operated products. Vendors pay for their portion of space which covers staff fees too. And the best part about it, they keep 100% of their sales ingraining the mentality of #suportlocal.

In this chat we talk about soul alignment (yep, we go there), going against the grain and we wear busy as a badge of honour.

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And because I wasn't busy enough, my husband and I have invested in KMD Books, a publishing house based in Perth dedicated to supporting aspiring authors and thought leaders. I then developed the children's book division - Little K Books. 

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I teamed up with my sister and high school friend to open We Gather Studio - a wellness centre offering a variety of services to support feminine energy through creativity, spirituality, movement and motherhood. Within this space I operate a 3D baby ultrasound clinic called The Bub Society.  

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A beautiful way to reconnecy after circling around each other in the music industry for years, 360 is honest, real and humble.

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Vanessa is a CEO who lives in the Hamptons and recounts her last night drinking, by reading througha drunken thext message exchange with a stranger. Talk about a wake up call!

Vanessa Gordon is the CEO and Publisher of East End Taste Magazine, a digital publication based in the Hamptons. Vanessa is also the Founder and Host of the Hamptons Interactive Brunch, an annual summer event series in New York. She holds a Masters degree in Education from New York University. She lives in the Hamptons with her family. 

Websites: https://www.vanessapgordon.com & https://www.eastendtastemagazine.com

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If you want to find out what type of drinker you are, take the quiz!

https://myboozebreak.com/

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For more information about Dr. Ineka you can check out https://www.dynamicthought.com.au/

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How to manage anxiety without alcohol. Maz chats to aurthor and anxiety coach Georgie Collinson about how alcohol impacts anxiety and how to cope with anxious feelings without alcohol.

You can get a copy of Georgie's book The Anxiety Reset Method here: https://georgiecollinson.com/

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Kicking it off is Maz's chat with Jess Rowe on The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show which answers the BIG question, how do I know if I need to take a break form drinking?

Coming up over this next month Maz will release the best bits of her conversations with poeple who are professional sobriety coaches to help you have the alcohol re-frame you need this October.

TAKE THE QUIZ:

https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/64e6ba9bf0b31e0014f50c9e

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Hear about why Lyndi decided to give up the booze and hear all about Booze Break!

Head to myboozebreak.com to listen to the first Episode for FREE.

Lyndi Cohen is an Australian TV dietitian and media nutritionist, who loves drowning out the wellness wankery with common sense and scientific data. She is the real deal guys! To find out more about Lyndi hit her up on the 'gram @nude_nutritionist or visit her website lyndicohen.com

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Laura has a book 'Beyond Sober: You Put Down The Booze, Now What?' which is available here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Beyond-Sober-Down-Booze-What/dp/1958889512

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He is also a regular at comedy clubs all around Europe, the UK, Asia and Australia - his hilarious and honest storytelling is quickly earning him an exciting reputation, with the West Australian in 2020 calling him, "one of the most clever young minds on the Aussie comedy circuit.

'Taking serious, personal topics and effortlessly turning them into jokes is a skill many comedians would kill for, and Taco has it in spades.' X-Press Magazine

'An effortless and vulnerable charm seldom seen on the stand-up stage, even from the most famous comic minds.' The Music

You can find out more about Aidan by visiting his website https://www.aidanjonescomedy.com/

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Vic is honest, candid and so insightful.

tickets for the Sober Awkward live show can be purchased here:

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You can follow Gabriela on IG @notapplicabledrinks

We talk about data points, redemption, besties and that first class flight that changed the course of her life!

Plus some news from Last Drinks HQ! Check out www.mazcompton.com for a sneak peak.

And we are on Tik Tok @lastdrinks

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This episode of Last Drinks is dedicated in loving memory to the life and legacy of Tim Brown.

Jacinta Tynan is a journalist, columnist, author and mother to two young sons. 

She is one of Australia’s most well known journalists and news presenters reporting and presenting for ABC TV and Sky News. She’s been a regular columnist with Sunday Life Magazine (9) and Body+Soul (News Ltd) and contributes to various publications including Stellar and Escape. 

Jacinta has published five books, her most recent: The Single Mother’s Social Club - Inspiration and advice on embracing single parenthood (Murdoch Books). 

With a diploma in Positive Mental Health, Jacinta also works as a life coach, supporting women to find their purpose. 

She recently founded The Spiritual Book Club interviewing authors like Gabby Bernstein and Deepak Chopra to share their works and wisdom with subscribers. 

Passionate about social causes, Jacinta is an Ambassador forThe Warrior Woman Foundation and Raise Foundation providing in-school mentoring to high school kids across the country. 

www.jacintatynan.com

https://www.thespiritualbookclub.com

instagram: @jacintatynan

@thespiritualbookclubofficial

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Jules opens up about his sobreity for the first time, and Maz managed to not make one joke about Jules hosting Hole In The Wall! This pair of TV and radio gems sit down and get personal about alcohol, the industry and what sobreity means to each of them. Jules is super honest about the boundaries he put around his drinking over the years until finally calling Last Drinks, how sustainable his sobriety is and what he might do after a year booze-free.

Jules hosts a drive time show Start-Up Nation on Disrupt Radio, you can tune in here https://www.disrupt.radio/programs/startup-nation

Reach out to Jules on IG if you would like to feature on his show @juleslund

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Michelle is a life coach, sobriety coach & sobriety mentor. 

But before that she was a drinker.....

After a long and very toxic relationship with alcohol, lots of day ones and so many never agains Michelle turned her life around, signed up for a 90 challenge and has never looked back. 

Michelle has been living a life free of alcohol since 01 October 2021. Michelle has openly shared the story of her sobriety, supporting and guiding others on their journey. 

Michelle is proud of it all...the good, the bad, the healing, the growth and the person she has become.

Michelle has been a guest on a number of podcasts and in November 2022 appeared as part of an ensemble cast in the live show 'Message from the Bottle'.

Reachout to Michelle via Instagram @thesoberconnection.

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Annie McCubbin

Annie is an author and thought leader, committed to elevating the quality of critical thinking in business and in life.

After an early career leading a successful retail operation, Annie trained as an actor, and won major roles in theatre and television. During the 90’s and early 2000’s she appeared on most Australian TV dramas A Country Practice, Mother and Son, Murder Call, Water Rats and Love is a Four-Letter Word, and on stage playing some great Shakespearian roles. She directed and performed in the Sydney and Northern Australian seasons of Mum's the Word.

Founding COUP with David in 2001, Annie trains, coaches, writes, directs and occasionally performs in corporate dramas, delivered live or via video.

For the past 20 years Annie has worked with management teams and executives across ASX-listed companies, private businesses, industry associations and women’s business groups to help people develop personal strategies to grow in power, impact, and influence.

Her unique expertise peels back the layers of conventional corporate speak and opaque corporate cultures and, more importantly helps people make practical sense of their daily dramas. Her focus is on illuminating how flaws in our thinking can make people susceptible to poor decision-making and exploitation. She manages this without a single inspirational poster, scented candle or retreat in sight.

Her first book, “Why Smart Women Make Bad Decisions” was published in June 2021 and was received with critical acclaim. It won the Best Audiobook at the 2022 Australian Business Book Awards.

Her next book, “Why Smart Women Buy the Lies’ arrived on bookshelves in May 2023

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From the Central Coast, NSW to Conneticut, USA Last Drinks x Sober Friends Pod get together for a collaboration!

Matt Jerr is the host of the Sober Friends Podcast. He has been sober since March 21, 2014. Matt grew up in an alcoholic home with a father who drank a jug of Gallo daily and physically abused his mother. His stepfather drank to excess and was emotionally abusive. Matt swore he would never be like that and would never drink but found that booze solved all his problems around shyness and insecurity. His next goal was never to drink to the point where he did so alcoholically; he could never be like his dad. He could control his drinking but never enjoyed it. He would be considered a gray area drinker as he never got a DUI or got in trouble with the law. Matt has a family, wife, and three kids who have never seen him drink. He lives outside of Hartford, CT in the United States

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Can you be in a relationship with someone who drinks if you don't? How to date and be sober, plus why alcohol and intimacy are so connected in our society and how eliminating alcohol can improve your sex life.

Alina Rose is a relationship mentor and communication epert, she helps people! Alina uses her behavioural science background and communication skills to inspire women to live rich, abundant lives, in and out of the bedroom. She helps women access ancient feminine practices and sacred ways to transform their personal lives and encourage them to use a renewed sense of confidence to take on the world.

A certified Life Coach and Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming + Hypnotherapy, as well as practitioner of EFT, personal branding and guided meditation, Berdi realised that the self-discovery journey is incomplete without engaging with art, history and philosophy for their subconscious connotations to the human subconscious

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There are also some great Jason Dundas stories in this episode, so enjoy!

Antony Yee is a Film & Television director, writer, producer and editor with over 25 years industry experience. He has worked on &/or created TV shows for the Seven Network, MTV & SBS. He has also been a lead (or senior) creative on multiple advertising campaigns for Foxtel for well over a decade. 

These days you can find him delving and indulging in the world of motion capture and CGI animation; a sandbox he has been dying to play in for years. Plus, he is also a founding member of the award-winning online comedy group Bullet Pudding.

For a quarter of a century, Antony has operated in an industry renown for the credo “work hard, play harder”, and he has always achieved the first half of that statement without ever over indulging in the second. Because he can’t. For it is one thing choosing not to drink. But when you actually don’t even have that – a choice – what can you do?

For Antony, that question has no easy answers. But they’re there…

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Aussie Olympian Tyler and his pregnant partner Soph created Yes You Can Drinks to give you a choice. A choice to enjoy those nights out with your mates, without (or even with just a little less) booze. A choice to reward yourself with your favourite drinks, without the inevitable slow start the next day. We are not the enemy of alcohol - we've had our fair share of big nights too! Yes You Can just provides the perfect option for the early riser, designated driver and the morning exerciser.

Hear how Tyler and his partner came up with the idea of their non alc drinks range and what it took to create a playful and fun brand that sits in one of the biggest growth markets for consumers.

Can you get some non-alc drinks for yourself, Yes You Can! Check out the full range here: https://yesyoucandrinks.com

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Sarah is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, Menopause Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact of alcohol on mental health, wellbeing and happiness to global audiences. She specifically works with women in midlife who have begun to develop a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol and are seeking change, support and freedom in this next stage of their lives. Sarah has successfully supported thousands of women to achieve this and is a passionate ambassador for women's health.On this episode of Last Drinks, Maz talk to sobriety advocate and alcohol coach Sarah Rusbatch about why women are effected by alcohol more than men. Sarah shares some insightful (and kind of hectic) stats on women drinkers in Australia and drops the bombshell that Australian is (officially) the booziest nation in the world. So with so many people struggling with their relationship with alcohol, Maz & Sarah unpacks the physiology of why women can't handle alcohol well especially in mid-life and how taking a month off, to reset the baselines and explore sobriety is a good idea on many levels.

If you think you might drink a bot too much, or a lot too much, maybe signing up for a Alcohol Free Challenge is a good idea, where you'll receive dedicated coaching, support and practical tools on how to explore sobriety in a safe sharing space.

You can sign up for Sarah's next challenge here: https://sarahrusbatch.com/30day-af-program/#join

You can order Maz's book here: https://www.mazcompton.com/book

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Olivia shares her super effective 4 step system of exactly what to do if you wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep.

A must listen for anyone who had being laying in bed with their mind overthinking and keeping them awake and for everyone who knocks themselves out with a glass of wine just to get your head on the pillow.

ANNOUNCEMENT: You are invited to SUNDAY BRUNCH @ Chin Chin in Sydney, if you want to come and learn how to socilaise sober click here:

https://events.humanitix.com/brunch-club-empowering-you-to-socialise-sober

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On the anniversary of Maz's Dad passing away, Kate and Maz get real about grief and how to manage it well and without alcohol.

The Life List: Master Every Moment and Live an Audacious Life is your guide to designing the next magnificent part of your life, starting today. An energising, honest, at times hilarious and at times devastating call to action, this is a transformational, life-is-for-living handbook. And it belongs in the hands of every woman who yearns to do something more spectacular!

After turning 50, losing her former life partner to cancer and seeing her kids move on as young adults, Kate Christie was faced with the fact that life is too short. And it was time to do something about it. So Kate created the concept of a “life list”: A list of everything she wanted to do and be while she was still young enough to enjoy it. A list of abundant, joyful new discoveries and opportunities. Using her unique framework to inspire not only big goals but also real action, Kate shows you exactly how to design and implement your own life list. Why? Because it’s your turn. You are energetic, confident, comfortable in your skin, successful and ready for more. This is not a crisis: it’s a catalyst.

With The Life List, you’ll learn how to:

• Find a new perspective, identify what matters most and celebrate with gratitude
• Set and smash incredible, life-changing goals
• Embrace life’s endless possibilities while you’re still young
• Master every moment, with simple steps for living in the now and planning your future
• Create and manifest momentous experiences in your everyday life

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How do you talk to your kids about alcohol? This is how, listen to Isabella Ferguson who is brilliant when it comes to talking to our kids about alcohol. This chat had practical tools, conversation starters for the alcohol chat with your kids. If you drink or if you don't, have a connection with our kids is the first step in making the conversation about alcohol in our society and their lives something we can have openly and without shame. If the idea of this chat with your kids makes you feel uncomfortable, that's ok, maybe it's a jump off point for you to reassess the role alcohol plays in your life and within your relationships.

If you are a parent, listen to this podcast episode and share it with your parenting village.

You can find further resources at www. isabellaferguson.com.au

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It's your introduction to the sober curious handbook of 2023.

You can pre-order a copy of Last Drinks from www.mazcompton.com Now

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Find out some practical tools you can use to manage anxiety

Hear what Maz started doing to help her feel more calm

Understand how alcohol increases our anxiety

Find out what an expert suggests you do if you are feeling anxious.

Super practical and a must listen for anyone who feels a bit anxious, with or without alcohol.

You can buy Georgie's book by visiting: https://georgiecollinson.com/

About Georgie: Qualified nutritionist and naturopath hypnotherapist and anxiety mindset coach Georgie Collinson will guide you to towards building unstoppable self-belief deep self-love and unshakeable inner confidence - step by step over the course of 12 weeks.

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Mel Watkins, after a turbulent and chaotic alcohol and drug addiction, decided to have her Last Drinks and then had her Last Drink again. In this very honest conversation, Maz & Mel unpack what happens when you go sober, and then have a 'slip up'? How do you manage a set back, what to look out for to safeguard against a future fall as well as what it's like to curate and attend events, as a sober person.

Mel Watkins is an Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) Therapist - offering relatable therapy specialising in addiction, who co-founded the sober events community - It's not me it's booze 

Through her lived experience in her own recovery Mel understands the importance of having the opportunities to connect and feel empowered without booze. She is also the co-host of the podcast WTF was she thinking.

You can find Mel on Instagram @itsnotmeitsbooze and @melwatkinstherapy

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Brooke Scheller, DCN, CNS is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, a nationally recognized health expert, and the founder of Functional Sobriety, a nutrition-based program for alcohol reduction.

After finding freedom from alcohol in 2021, Dr. Brooke took her experience in sobriety and applied her expertise in nutrition and functional medicine to help others change their relationship with alcohol. After working with executives, celebrities, and other successful clients, she recognized a glaring gap in the wellness space: overconsumption of alcohol. Her approach results in improved brain health, mood, energy, focus, gut health and hormone balance.

Her launch of Functional Sobriety led to the development of her online community, the Functional Sobriety Network and several online programs with members across the globe. As a motivational speaker, Dr. Brooke helps to spread the word about functional nutrition, alcohol-free wellness and the power of sobriety.

Follow Dr. Brooke on Instagram @drbrookescheller. 

Learn more at functionalsobriety.com

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Tori is sober (not by choice, she's pregnant) and admits she loves a wine when she isn't with child, so this conversation, led by Tori for her podcast, was super interesting as Tori articulates what a lot of sober curious people would be thinking. It's Maz's story, a candid conversation between someone who is sober and someone who has lots of important and smart questions about sobriety and offers an insight into sobriety through a different lens this week. Maz is the guest. Tori is the host and the conversation is real, honest and engaging.

You can check out Tori's podcast at www.peachespilates.com.au and find a class in her Pilates empire as well.

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Mel Moss is a female entrepreneur and partner of VIA Drinks, a brand of Functional Non-Alcoholic Adaptogenic Cocktails. Mel stopped drinking Mothers Day 2021 and hasn't looked back! She works with her best friends and founders of VIA Sarah and Kiersten on their mission to offer an alternative to alcohol that allows connection and fun with only a positive effect on physical as well as mental well being.  

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If you are a side hustle chaser or corporate high flyer, Ruth's story will inspire you to do the hustle hangover free.

An award-winning positive psychology practitioner and trauma-informed accredited coach, Ruth founded global Mental Wealth consultancy CHAMPS in 2015 and has since worked with a multitude of internationally renowned brands. With a firm belief that corporate wellbeing services are only as effective as the culture in which they are delivered, Ruth designs and delivers programmes helping clients on their journey of positive organisational change

Ruth shares her lived experience of anxiety disorders, trauma, ADHD, and her sober life. She is patron of the UK charity No Panic, runs two other coaching brands and holds an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. Currently Ruth is writing her research into coaching and post-traumatic growth of which she is extremely passionate about.

www.ruthcooperdickson.com

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For eight years, she was at the top of her industry - Although there were plenty of highs during her career in sex work, there were also some lows. And for Amanda, those lows often revolved around alcohol.

For a long time, Amanda's life as a single mum and high-profile escort was "becoming unmanageable", turning to alcohol as an "emotional painkiller".

In early 2019, Amanda chose to give up alcohol. And then 18 months ago, she received a life-changing bipolar disorder diagnosis. Now being sober and on stable medication, Amanda says she now feels able to discover her 'true self'. 

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Matt talks about socializing without alcohol, how to he got back on track after a slip-up, and what he discovered in sobriety that surprised him.

Matt Agnew has shared his enthusiasm for science through several radio spots, invited science talks and a wildly successful show at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and various science fairs and conferences. With a PhD in astrophysics, a background in engineering, and a Masters in artificial intelligence, Matt has a breadth of knowledge he’s dying to talk about! Space and robots, anyone?

His first book was published in November 2022 tilted “Dr Matt’s Guide to Life In Space” (Allen & Unwin) and a second book is planned for release in summer 23/24.

Matt was born in Adelaide, raised in Perth and is now living in Melbourne. 

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Darren has a wide and varied background. He has worked as a para-legal, sold vacuum cleaners door-to-door, worked as a debt collector, was a banker for 3 years, spent 5 years as a statistician for the Australian government, and even spent 2 years as a tele-marketer while putting himself through uni as a mature age student. While doing all of this, he spent 10 years representing Australia in sailing and got a brown belt in Judo.

This conversation is going to blow your mind! Darren unpacks his very controversial opinions about addiction, and if alcohol addiction is real or not, how our brains are wired, if habits are healthy and how to deactivate negative patterns of behaviour. It's a LOT! Keep an open mind when listening!

Darren now works with major Australian and international companies to unblock their performance. He is passionate about helping people get out of their own way so they can stop struggling and achieve more with less effort. He counts Global 100 companies such as CISCO, Caterpillar, Komatsu and others among his clients.

He is the author of six books on communication, leadership and influence. His seventh book Mindset Mastery - Mind control techniques to master anything is currently in the research phase.

Darren's new book is available here: www.MindsetMastery.online

Darren lives in Adelaide with his wife and teenage kids. He loves traveling the country and world to help his clients achieve their goals.

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On the 50th episode of Last Drinks also happens to be Maz's birthday.

As this is Maz's EIGHTH birthday without booze, she unpacks how to celebrate a birthday without alcohol with two key things. Intention and a good Response.

Plus hear about the new website (www.mazcompton.com) and her new book, Last Drinks: How To Drink Less & Be Your Best is available now for pre-order.

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Andi researches the latest information in natural health care to custom create wellness and lifestyle content, she had written NINE books, three of which are best sellers, and used to own and operate a Wellness Clinic, Maz & Andi have been friends for a while, and made time to catch for over priced smoothies in Melbourne when they both lived there. In this candid chat the girls sit down together for the first time in a long time and talk about toxins in the body, the impact of alcohol, how important water is, and Andi makes a very rare personal admission which has both the girls reaching for the Kleenex.

A beautiful endorsement for living without toxins in our bodies, and a true mark of trust and friendship are the themes of this conversation. As well as self- acceptance, overcoming trauma and embracing holistic living.

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Director and Founder of Dynamic Thought consulting, Dr Ineka Whiteman (married name Ineka van Zyl) is a neuroscientist with 20 years international training and experience in brain research, including studies at the University of Oxford, UK.

With a PhD in Medicine specialising in neurobiology of dementia and other neurological disease, Ineka’s award-winning research has been published in numerous international peer-reviewed medical journals and invited for presentation at scientific conferences world-wide.

Ineka’s passion for teaching and communicating the science of the brain and mind has led her to work with a wide variety of organisations and audiences.

And in this episode of Last Drinks Ineka explains how the brain works, in intriciate detail, how our thoughts create our behaviours and how we can change... yes, we have the equipment to effect change in our own lives.

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Kath navigated cancer, chemo and change without alcohol. Kath used to drink like most people, all through her early twenties and thirties, a grey area drinker, where nothing crazy happened. Yet she eventually tired of the hangovers and lost memories of the night before and decided to go sober. It was a few weeks later she would receive the news of a harrowing breast cancer diagnosis and her whole world would spin on a different axis.

Maz and Kath talk about the links between drinking and increased cancer risk and have a very raw conversation about the lack of education of these inherent and problematic health risks alcohol consumption can cause. Kath, in remission and healthier than ever, attributes her sobriety to the discovery that more needs to be done to educate women of the impacts alcohol can have on their health and cancer risk.

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Having quit alcohol three years ago, Alex realized his relationship with alcohol wasn't serving him well, and after England lost the Rugby World Cup in 2019, Alex decided he was done with drinking. But how did that go down with his rugby mates? Alex shares his experience navigating sobriety among work, family and, as a rugby player and the surprising online forum he lent on during his sober journey.

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Her life looked pretty good from the outside, but didn’t feel as good on the inside. She had too many commitments and not enough hours in the day.

She was constantly going, yet filled with an anxious energy she could never quite release so she would hurry home after work, feeling desperate to relax, and immediately open a bottle of wine.

She'd drink the bottle, and sometimes more, while cooking dinner, helping with homework, doing the dishes, and watching TV.

And then would wake up at 3 am with her my mind racing and her heart pounding, feeling like complete shit. She'd worry about how to handle the business trip next week, get to day care pick up on time, manage everything in-between and how she'd get through the morning with a headache and a hangover.

It was exhausting

Something needed to change. 

Hear how Casey stopped drinking, and created a new and beautiful life.

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In this episode of Last Drinks they join Maz to chat about their last drinks, their sober cause and share bite sized practical advice for anyone thinking about stopping drinking.

Check out Vicks blog: https://www.drunkmummysobermummy.com/sober-awkward

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sober-awkward/id1565657975

Cuppa Community: https://cuppa.community/

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Without drugs and alcohol to lean on, Tom struggled with social gatherings. He didn’t find comfort until he decided to build a homemade brick oven in his backyard where he discovered his love for cooking. Upon doing so, he realized that pizza was his way to re-engage with friends and family, who would bring over pizza toppings (rather than drugs and alcohol) and enjoy an evening in the community—uniting in the healing power of good food and great company. This inspired Gozney to create his first oven business, The Stone Bake Oven Company (2010), with the goal of making wood-fired cooking accessible to commercial businesses, and later residential properties with the establishment of the Gozney brand.

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To celebrate a new year, in this episode, the host of Last Drinks, Maz Compton shares, for the first time, the story of her Last Drink.

It was exactly 8 years ago today that Maz embarked on a sober experiment for a month. This is the first time Maz has spent time unpacking the story that led up her last drink, the reason for a month off the booze and what evolved into a fully fledged sobriety journey! And it gets teary, you've be warned!

Enjoy Last Drinks with your host Maz Compton

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Celebrating 40 episodes of Last Drinks!

• Lisa Messenger discusses how she navigates social situations and her sober power move

• How Sarah Connolly committed to sobriety by way of a letter to her husband

• The surprising parts of sobriety Osher found early on

• Irene Falcone on how her last drink helped her manifest her purpose and next business

• Rob Mills on being able to 'just do it all sober'

• Libby Monkhouse's journey from sobriety skeptic to advocate. 

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You will hear from;

Lisa Messenger - and how problematic her relationship with alcohol was before she had her last drink

Osher Gunsberg - and how he really feels about alcohol now

Bex Weller - and how she navigated a Hens party on Day 2 of her sobriety

Belle Robertson - and how her blog kept her accountable and ended up helping thousands of others

Laura Willoughby - and how the course she took to become sober failed her and inspired her at the same time

Libby Monkhouse - and how a challenge from her hubby to stop drinking, just kept going

Danielle Rigg-Smith - and how workplace culture played a huge role in her early drinking behavior

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In this episode we talk about our same-same but different radio journey's, motherhood, what led Heidi to rethink her relationship with alcohol we unpack Heidi's self-acceptance, her candid admission of being an attention-seeker, and if there's a radio comeback on the cards.

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Here is the first Book Club for Quit Lit!

Tired of Thinking About Drinking by Belle Robertson

The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray

Quit Like A Woman: The Radical Choice Not To Drink in a Society Obsessed with Alcohol, by Holly Whitaker

Carry On Warrior; The Power of Embracing Your Messy Beautiful Life

A Happier Hour, Rebecca Weller

This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life

And the big news, my book on sobriety is in the works with Wiley Publishing. Working title Last Drinks, and to be published in 2023!

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After developing what she describes as 'a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol', Sarah made the decision to remove alcohol from her life in early 2019 and has never looked back. She now works with women across the globe, guiding them from feeling lost, stuck and out of control (something she fully understands herself), to a healthier and happier way of living.

Sarah says, Giving up alcohol completely in April 2019 has been the greatest gift I’ve ever given myself.

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What a treat, and why did I cry?

David Campbell is one of Australia’s most popular and versatile entertainers. A proven television and radio host, he also headlines theatre, cabaret and concert performances, as well as being an ARIA winning, multi-platinum recording artist. DC (or as Maz has always called him Mr. Showbiz) shares in this candid conversation the moment he realized he was done with drinking, it was after a surprisingly low-key night at home.

David has has a spectacular career, and Maz and David have circled around each other in various media jobs and social settings, drunk and not, for many years. So it was a sweet and special to reconnect and talk about sobriety, parenting and the how important sharing our sobriety stories is.

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She removed alcohol from her life when her son was 18 months old. Throughout her drinking career she had a lot of moments that should have made her quit, but she didn’t realize life without alcohol was possible. Once she became a mom, she gained a new responsibility and could no longer live in the cycle she was in.

In February of 2018, after another typical weekend of drinking too much and another horrible hangover, she found a blog post that inspired her to start her alcohol-free journey. 

Since 2014 Blair has been working as a Psychometrist…she works directly with patients and tests their thinking. She has been a wife to Rodney since 2015 and a mom to Kyus since 2016. She’s a tall introverted homebody who loves to eat cheese and watch reality television.

Since going alcohol free, Blair has been pursuing her passion for writing. She blogs on Instagram, has a personal blog on her website www.blairsharp.com, and is a staff writer for Rochester Mom, a parenting resource in her community. Blair also is a host for 1000 Hours Dry Parents on Wednesdays, and does guest blogging.

Blair loves to laugh, and has a sarcastic and blunt personality. She doesn’t take life too seriously.

She says that if she can help one person by telling her story, that’s enough for her.

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After years of questioning how much she was drinking and worrying about the impact it was having on her health, peri-menopause proved to be the final straw.

As someone who had their life together in every other way (as much as any of us really have our lives together!), she couldn’t understand why she would regularly drink more than she wanted to. When she realised her drinking was making her peri-menopause symptoms worse, she knew she had to make a change.

We talk about being 'piss fit', the practical steps Rachael took to regain control of her drinking behaviour, and how Rachael's experience with peri-menopause completely turned around after giving up alcohol.

https://inspiredtochange.com.au/about/

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If you have a question for our next Ask Us Anything episode please email Belle: tiredofdrinking@gmail.com or send a DM to Maz on Insta @lastdrinkspod

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Yumi & Maz both host radio shows, the chemistry is undeniable!

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Belle and Maz discuss the idea of sobriety as looking through the lens of 'micro-adjustments' rather than radical change, Belle has so much wisdom to offer from her personal journey and sharing the stories of those that she has helped on their sobriety journey.

You can reach out to Belle: tiredofdrinking@gmail.com and check out her much loved website www.tiredothinkingaboutdrinking.com

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Practical advice backed up by the Hello Sunday Morning platform which is a great resource of anyone dabbling with their sober curious thoughts.

More here: https://hellosundaymorning.org/

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Kath's story is a big story.

A mega AFL fan, Kath now watches sports sober and is keen to disrupt the narrative that booze and sport are intertwined. Kath is also a breast cancer survivor and we discuss the lack of information regarding the cancer risks that alcohol consumption is known to pose.

You can read more about what Kathryn doesand connect with her here: https://www.thealcoholmindsetcoach.com/

QUIT LIT LIST

This Naked Mind by Annie Grace

Quit Like A Woman by Holly Whitaker

Blackout by Sarah Hepola

Skinful by Robyn Flemming

The Easy Way To Control Alcohol by Allan Carr

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Dani quit booze because her husband, Dan - yes they are Dan & Dani but not from The Block - signed up for a month long fitness challenge at F45. They haven't had a drink since. Dani is now the Industry Lead Sales Manager at Tik Tok, and is spending her sober days trying to shift the narrative in the media world around alcohol consumption. Maz and Dani reflect on the early days of Polly the grog Trolly and connect over their passion to see a shift for their children's generation.

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The article that Maz used for this episode can be read here:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-15/do-australians-have-problem-with-alcohol-edmund-barton-bob-hawke/101288620

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Gal pals from years ago, Maz and Libby recently reconnected over their sobriety and decided to record their first conversation in a little while. From wearing wigs in Paris, to a decision that saved a marriage, Maz and Libby are able to articulate the knock on and compound benefits they have each experienced since choosing to live without alcohol.

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Discussed in the episode are some of the major benefits of reducing alcohol;

Reduced anxiety

Weight loss

Lower blood pressure

Improved liver function

Improved skin

Better brain function

And tips on how to be a Mindful Drinker;

Give yourself a limit, have a plan

Looking at each event as a small win

Ask for a half-strength drink, and take your time with it

Alternate your drink with a water

Eat food

Enjoy the drink you are having

Mindful drinking is a community. tap in

Leave early, tap out

Give yourself little rewards (not alcohol, obvs)

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Check out the empire Laura has created https://joinclubsoda.com/

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Buddhi is also a certified Recovery Coach and Co-founder of Calm Lion, a Recovery Coaching Training organisation working to make recovery support tools widely available around the world. For more see calmlion.com.au.

This part two of our in depth conversation where we talk more about spirituality, meta-cognition, how willpower just won't do. And Maz puts her stopping drinking strategy under the microscope. Oh and some more brain science stuff!

Disclaimer: Please note, this episode and the opinions of speakers on it are not intended to be a substitute for medical or psychological treatment or evaluation. We recommend you see your doctor for a health check first if you want to quit drinking alcohol. Withdrawal symptoms if you are physically dependent on alcohol can be severe, and in some cases life-threatening. 

(nb. part of this is an extract from https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/alcohol/about-alcohol/how-can-you-reduce-or-quit-alcohol)

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Sabrina is a well-being professional, coach, and newbie entrepreneur with a passion for empowering individuals to live happy, healthy lives. She earned her degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon and studied publishing in New York, going on to work in publishing and marketing before eventually finding her calling in fitness, health, and wellness.

Sabrina lives in the Pacific Northwest in the United States with her seven-year-old black lab, Bella, and near her family and has been sober for just over a year.

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Buddhi is also a certified Recovery Coach and Co-founder of Calm Lion, a Recovery Coaching Training organisation working to make recovery support tools widely available around the world. For more see calmlion.com.au.

In this episode we talk about the difference between dependency and addiction, what alcohol does to your brain and what the five pillars of recovery are.

Disclaimer: Please note, this episode and the opinions of speakers on it are not intended to be a substitute for medical or psychological treatment or evaluation. We recommend you see your doctor for a health check first if you want to quit drinking alcohol. Withdrawal symptoms if you are physically dependent on alcohol can be severe, and in some cases life-threatening. 

(nb. part of this is an extract from https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/alcohol/about-alcohol/how-can-you-reduce-or-quit-alcohol)

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Article references in this episode are:

https://tinyurl.com/22hfa9pe

https://tinyurl.com/yckpwpr5

https://tinyurl.com/4fyctn3u

And the complete published study referenced is here:

https://tinyurl.com/2zb34ucd

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You can contact Bex Weller through her sober living platform: https://sexysobriety.com.au/

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You can visit Irene's non-alcohol bottle shop online: www.sansdrinks.com.au

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Fiona has some great wisdom to share, and some practical advice on how to assess how your relationship with alcohol really is, and if it's time for a re frame.

Fiona Redding, is the Happiness Hunter.

https://thehappinesshunter.com/

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This episode of the podcast discusses suicide, if this is triggering for you, help is available by calling Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visiting lifeline.org.au

To be inspired, motivated, and encouraged check out Collective Hub: https://shop.collectivehub.com/

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Plan it,

Tell a buddy,

Ditch the apologies/Own It

Find inspiration but try not to compare &

Find some cool new s*^t to do with all that time you'll have!

If you feel alone, Beyond Blue is available for support.

Visit https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ or call 1300 22 4636

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Blackouts, the voms, broken promises, the bad mood bear, hang-xiety, secret stashes & increased alcohol tolerance. If this were a test for problematic drinking, Maz in 2014 scored 100%! The point of identifying these red flags, is to then understand if your relationship with alcohol is having a negative effect on your life. If you identify with one or more of these red flags (again, remember Maz was 7/7) then here are some steps you can take towards embracing your sober curious self.

Hello Sunday Morning https://hellosundaymorning.org/

Alcoholics Anonymous 1300 222 222 (24 hours/day, 7 days/week)

Tapped In https://tappedin.com.au/

Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ or 1300 224 636 (24 hours/day, 7 days/week)

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