Alice’s drinking got out of control growing up in Tasmania, drinking to numb complicated feelings associated with being gay in an environment in which it was still illegal to be gay at the time and so she kept her identity hidden from everyone around her. After bravely going to rehab more than 20 times desperate […]
Growing up in South Africa, Rina began using alcohol as a preteen to overcome her social fears. After the birth of her son, she felt overwhelmed by motherhood and turned to a daily happy hour with a glass of wine, believing it helped her cope. Ultimately, it was The Alcohol Experiment that allowed her to break free. […]
Today we are joined by Michelle McDonald, sobriety coach and burgeoning podcaster, about her transformation from a daily drinker to an alcohol-free woman. Michelle describes how she never really felt like she “was enough”. She consequently filled her life with a busy schedule of things to do, was loud, sociable and drank a lot to […]
Meet Lotta Dann, also known as Mrs D, the anonymous blogger who discovered the tremendous power of online support for those seeking sobriety. Join us on the podcast as we delve into her fascinating story. We discuss rock bottom, the challenges of moderation, the impact of alcohol on society, and much more. Grab your cup of […]
Mel Moss, VIA Drinks: How Going Alcohol Free Propelled Mel to Find Her Passion & Purpose Mel Moss, introduces us to VIA, an alternative to alcohol which delivers on taste and feel-good vibes. Mel also talks about her alcohol-free story. Mel stopped drinking alcohol on Mother’s Day 2019 after reading Annie Grace’s This Naked Mind. […]
Pia Clinton-Tarestad of The Clean Slate Clinic is a Woman on a Mission Today we are joined by Pia Clinton-Tarestad, Co-founder & Chief Executive of The Clean Slate Clinic. In fact, Pia was The Clinic’s very first client! Pia tried and tested The Clinic’s program from her caravan as she travelled around Australia. She started […]
Jolene Park on Nourishing Your Nervous System and Neurotransmitters Jolene Park joins us this episode to talk about the importance of prioritising the nourishment of your nervous system and neurotransmitters when quitting drinking. Jolene explains why a “bottom up” approach focussing on rewiring, replenishing and repairing the nervous system is vital to the success of […]
Danielle Fleming on the hospitality industry, motherhood and more! Join us for an exciting and insightful episode as we delve into the world of the hospitality industry with fellow coach Danielle. Discover how she conquered the intense pressure to drink in this industry and turned her passion into a thriving career. Hear firsthand about Danielle’s […]
Am I an Alcoholic? In this episode, we talk about the term “alcoholic”. The phrase “am I an alcoholic?” is frequently googled and many use this as the starting point for exploring whether alcohol has become a problem for them. We explore the derivation of this term, why some people with alcohol use disorders do […]
Anna Cusack on Alcohol and the Stresses and Joy of Motherhood In today’s episode we talk to Anna Cusack. Anna is a Postpartum Doula, Parent Supporter, Certified Motherhood Studies Practitioner, Author, Podcaster and a mum who supports and mentors women in pregnancy, post-birth and early parenthood. Anna has also been alcohol free for 4 years. […]
