109. Turning Over A New Leaf
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! If you’ve decided that 2024 is the year you’ll change your relationship with alc...
108. Habits and Reward
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why are you able to change some habits more easily than others? Why is it so hard to drink less, eve...
107. Drink Less This Holiday
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are fed up of drinking too much over the festive season, then you are going to want to listen...
106. The Slippery Slope
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you find it hard to stop drinking once you start, if you fear the ‘slippery slope’ then I wan...
105. It's Not the Right Time
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you absolutely, definitely, for sure want to change your relationship with alcohol one day … …...
104. Drinking Normally
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“I just want to drink like a normal person.” If this sounds like you, if you’ve been trying an...
103. Client Success: Back In Control with Emma J.
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today you’re going to hear from my client Emma and her journey to transforming her relationship wi...
102. Obstacles
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m discussing obstacles. Things that get in the way of you achieving your goals. You know w...
101. Going After the Life You Actually Want
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about the broader impact of being able to decide ahead of time how much you’...
100. It's More Fun Than You Think
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this 100th episode I want to cover one of my fave topics: why life with less (or no) alcohol is m...
99. Moderation Management with Mary Reid
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Mary Reid, Executive Director of Moderation Management to talk moderation, abs...
98. Competing Desires
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“I feel so conflicted - I want the wine but I don’t want the wine. What is wrong with me?” I h...
97. Augmenting the Experience
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you imagine celebrating a wedding without champagne? Christmas without mulled wine? A summer BBQ...
96. Drinking Because Of Unexpected Events
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking about unexpected events. Like when you plan to not drink and an old friend drops...
95. Change How You 'Do' Sober October
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With October just around the corner, many people are gearing up for Sober October. Which often trans...
94. Future You
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I share a powerful technique you can use to define who you want to be around alcohol. This n...
93. One More Won't Hurt
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“One more won’t hurt” is an innocuous-sounding phrase that keeps so many people stuck drinking...
92. Why Aren't You Drinking?
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Why aren’t you drinking?” is a question that can stop you in your tracks. It’s hard enough ...
91. What's Your Story?
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your story around alcohol? Do you even know? Today I explore the importance of understandin...
90. Client Success: Newfound Resilience with Adrian P.
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today you’re going to be hearing from one of my clients Adrian and his journey to transforming his...
89. Leave Your Past Behind
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leave your past behind and step into a transformed relationship with alcohol right now. Today I expl...
88. Worried About Your Health
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Worried about your health when it comes to drinking? “I just want to be healthy,” is something I...
87. Together vs. Alone
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many, many people tell me that when they first start wanting to change their relationship with alcoh...
86. Disappointment
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disappointment - when I ask people how they feel when things don’t go to plan, that’s what they ...
85. I should be further along by now
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“I should be further along by now.” These seven words kept me stuck for years. I thought I was...
84. Taking Responsibility
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taking responsibility for yourself is a beautiful thing. It’s empowering. It’s the first step to...
83. Redefining Waste
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Redefining waste around alcohol will completely change how you see your drinking. Are you someone ...
82. I'll Start Tomorrow
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I’ll start tomorrow - three words that can keep you stuck even when you desperately want to take a...
81. The Discomfort Equation
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The discomfort equation is a way of looking at how we feel when making any kind of change in our liv...
80. Alcohol and Sleep
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alcohol and sleep is something that I get asked about a lot. So if this is something you struggle wi...
79. Possibility not Probability
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Possibility not probability is a mind shift that will get you out of feeling stuck and ready to take...
78. I Know What to Do But I'm Not Doing It
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I know what to do but I’m not doing it. I hear so many people say this. They feel frustrated and s...
77. Client Success: Redefining Fun with Kathy R.
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a little different. I’m joined by one of my clients, Kathy R., now a graduate...
76. Feeling Deprived
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling deprived is not something that many of us enjoy. Deprivation is one of the key things that...
75. Applying vs. Learning
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Applying vs. learning - how do these factor into the way you change your relationship with alcohol? ...
74. Why Not Drinking Is Easy
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why not drinking is easy … how often do you hear that? I thought so. The prevalent belief you’...
73. What Do You REALLY Want?
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you REALLY want? This is such a powerful question when it comes to changing your drinking. H...
72. Rebelling Against Yourself
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rebelling against yourself as you take steps to change your drinking can feel frustrating and infuri...
71. Uncovering Your Alcohol Identity
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking about your alcohol identity. This is such a fascinating topic but one that so ma...
70. Well-Meaning Drink Pushers
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well-meaning drink pushers are one of the biggest obstacles people face when they decide to change t...
69. Abstinence or Moderation
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Abstinence or moderation … such a fraught topic. Some people say if you have any kind of concern a...
68. Seeking Comfort
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seeking comfort is a human need and one of the most popular reasons why people drink. We’re not ha...
67. What I Would Tell My Past Self
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What I would tell my past self is a tool I use in all areas of my life. It’s instrumental in how I...
66. What Other People Might Think
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What other people might think about your drinking can feel like a minefield. It’s one of the thing...
65. Freedom with Decisions in Advance
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Freedom from decisions in advance is a concept that people usually nod their heads and agree with - ...
64. The Importance of Belief
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of belief in changing your relationship with alcohol cannot be underestimated. Belief...
63. Staying Motivated
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s podcast I explain what motivation is and where it comes from - and, no, it’s not what...
62. Valentine's Day Without the Ritual of Wine
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s podcast I explain why rituals are so important to us, how to understand the role you wa...
61. You Only Live Once
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You only live once. Go on, do it. Have the drink. What are you waiting for? How many times have you ...
60. How to Stop Doubting Yourself
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I explain why we naturally doubt ourselves (even when things are going well), how this tends t...
59. Dead End Questions
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking dead end questions, what they are how to spot yours and why they don’t serve...
58. I Just Can't Moderate
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I just can’t moderate is something I hear all the time. Part cry for help/part excuse it is a freq...
57. New Year, New You
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
‘New Year, New You’ There’s something about a brand new year for setting goals and aiming for ...
56. Dryuary (or Dry January)
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dryuary (or Dry January) has become something of an annual tradition to many. I have nothing against...
55. Just Pause
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just pause. Consider for a moment the power and simplicity in these two words. What does pausing off...
54. Afraid of Slipping into Old Habits
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m afraid of slipping into old habits … if that’s how you feel, don’t worry. On today’s p...
53. Intention, Courage and Commitment
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Intention, courage and commitment form the three pillars of my coaching framework. Each of these ele...
52. When Your Friends Don't Understand
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When your friends don’t understand why you want to change your relationship with alcohol it can fe...
51. Alcohol and Celebrations
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are just around the corner from the big end of year party season - from Thanksgiving to Christmas...
50. I Hate Missing Out
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“I hate missing out.” This is something I used to say on repeat. In today’s episode I show h...
49. When Cravings Feel So Hard
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When cravings feel so hard it can be confusing to see what’s going on. No wonder one of the top th...
48. How to Create Pleasure
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been overdrinking and using alcohol to deliver pleasure and fun, you may feel a bit bewi...
47. I Just Like the Taste
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So many people tell me the reason they drink is because they just really like the taste. So if that’...
46. How Not to Finish What's In Your Glass
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to not finish what’s in your glass - back in the day that’s a question I used to ask myself ...
45. Calm is the Thing
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the reasons many people drink is to achieve a sense of calm. Especially after a hard day or w...
44. I Don't Know
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“I don’t know”. How many times do you say that? We believe it’s true. We believe that we’r...
Sober October: BONUS mini episode
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special bonus podcast about Sober October with Anna Charles. But this isn’t your usual...
43. The Escape Button
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The escape button is a powerful concept. It helps to explain the role we give alcohol in our lives w...
42. Drinking to Relax
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is for all of you who tell yourself you drink to relax. If this sounds like you, d...
41. Anticipated Pleasure
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anticipated pleasure is powerful. In this episode I explore how we create anticipated pleasure, why ...
40. Opposite Thinking
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Opposite thinking is a powerful concept for dealing with thoughts and beliefs that are holding you b...
39. How to Access Confidence
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people believe that confidence is a character trait which you either have or don’t have. ...
38. Drinking on Holiday
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Going on holiday can feel very difficult when you’re changing your relationship with alcohol. Holi...
37. Victimhood
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Victimhood - we’ve all been there. If you feel burdened by your life, if you externalise the cause...
36. The Importance of Making Decisions
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Decisions are beautiful things. They are where we find the power to create the lives we want for our...
35. Self Belief
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking about self belief. It’s such a wonderful thing, but is so often overlooked. In...
34. Managing Over Desire
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tune into today’s podcast where I’ll explain: The science behind over desire. How it’s play...
33. Your Patterns
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I explore the intriguing topic of patterns. We all have them. Many, in fact. You just might no...
32. Not Even True
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m going to cover a concept that COMPLETELY changed my life. It will blow your mind. In thi...
31. Break the Failure Loop
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I talk a lot in my work about the importance of failure. Specifically about how to achieve growth th...
30. No More People Pleasing
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People pleasers make decisions and take action by putting other peoples’ needs before their own. W...
29. What's Possible
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to create a life full of possibility even if you have zero evidence right now? To give up drink...
28. Practice Makes Efficient
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Practice makes perfect - isn’t that what we’re told from a young age? But when I talk with clien...
27. Your Compelling Why
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I meet a lot of people who are eager to transform their relationship with alcohol. Many appear to ta...
26. Putting Yourself First
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode I explain what it means to be selfless and why putting yourself first is no...
25. Pick 'n' Mix Emotions
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I explain the three ways that emotions are created, the importance of being abl...
24. How to handle anxiety
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety is an emotion that most of us will experience at some time in our lives. Anxiety is what we ...
23. Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explain how to spot limiting beliefs and rework them with intention, courage and ...
22. Urges
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It can feel overwhelming to be faced with an urge to drink a glass of wine that’s not on your plan...
21. Is Alcohol Fun?
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When I ask people why they like alcohol they often tell me “because it’s so much fun!” Then in...
20. I've Tried to Give Up Before ...
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explain how thinking: “I’ve tried to give up before” is going to block any ...
19. Should I Remove All Bottles from the House?
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people tell me they want to clear their home of all alcohol while they’re trying to chang...
18. How to Change Your Drinking Habit
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I teach how to change your drinking habit and what to expect along the way. It’s ...
17. Courage - Your New Super Power
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explain why courage is so important and how you can harness it to create your dre...
16. Your Inner Critic
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explain how to tame your inner critic and master your mind for long-term success....
15. Booze Brain
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explain how to give Booze Brain the boot and instead feel at ease around alcohol ...
14. Ladder Thoughts
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explain how ladder thoughts help you to aim for impossible goals by breaking them...
13. 100 Fails
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explain how to harness the power of failure to learn 100 times faster. If my podc...
12. You're Always in Control
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explain why focusing on what you can control will bring results quickly. If my po...
11. Zero Distraction Drinking
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explain why it can feel as though you’re drinking against your will, how to spo...