This episode is a reminder of why I fell in love with podcasting in the first place. No hype. No hard sell. Just a real, honest, deeply human conversation about life without alcohol and what becomes possible when you step off the drinking treadmill.Jenny McDevitt joins me for a chat that starts with one of the most embarrassing moments of my early speaking career and turns into a powerful exploration of clarity, confidence, culture, and connection. From Irish pubs to emotional resilience, this conversation is full of warmth, wisdom, and laughter.What you’ll learn in this episode:• Why alcohol free living creates freedom, not restriction• How removing alcohol clears mental noise and builds confidence• The emotional shifts that can show up when you stop drinking• Why Irish culture is quietly leading the alcohol free movement• How clarity leads to braver life decisions• Why consistency builds resilience and excitement for the future• How alcohol free living strengthens family relationships• What a real social connection looks like without alcohol• Why sleep is the ultimate performance enhancer• How one decision can quietly change everythingTimestamps:00:00 – 03:00 How Jenny saved me from total mortification03:00 – 06:00 From Edinburgh book signings to alcohol free beginnings06:00 – 09:00 Taking a break and the mindset shift that matters09:00 – 12:00 Irish culture, pubs, and alcohol free progress12:00 – 15:00 Emotional releases and unexpected breakthroughs15:00 – 18:00 Sleep, clarity, and better life decisions18:00 – 22:00 Moving home, family connection, and courage22:00 – 26:00 Resilience, confidence, and facing life head on26:00 – 30:00 Advice for anyone starting an alcohol free break30:00 – End Why alcohol free is the ultimate superpowerLinks and resources:Coach Business SchoolTrain as a life coach, executive coach, or alcohol free performance coach with mehttps://www.coachbusiness.school Authentic BrewFunctional wellness at its best. Good for you, good for your family, and good for the planet25% of net profits go back to rewilding people and placeshttps://www.authenticbrew.comAndy’s Dryy AppDaily support, tools, and motivation for your alcohol free journeySearch “Dryy” in your app storeIf this episode resonates, please follow or subscribe so you never miss a conversation. It makes a bigger difference than you might think.Until next time, keep rocking it on your alcohol free adventures.

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