Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

The Anatomy of a Habit: Mastering the Cue-Action-Reward Cycle With Coach Matt

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder why it feels so "automatic" to reach for a drink at 5 PM? Coach Matt breaks down the anatomy of a habit, exploring the neurological loop o...

Ron's One-Year Journey to Alcohol-Free Mastery With Coach Matt

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does life look like one year after taking your last drink? Coach Matt sits down with AFL client Ron to celebrate his "sober-versary" and explore ...

The Moderation Trap: Why "Just One" Is Harder Than None With Victoria English

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself constantly doing "mental math" to decide when, where, and how much you can drink? Head Coach Victoria English exposes the exhaust...

Title: Emotional Resonance: Navigating Loud Feelings and Polyvagal Theory in an Alcohol-Free Life With Coach Teri

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed that your emotions feel louder, sharper, and harder to manage since you stopped drinking? Host Teri Patterson explains why this "emot...

The Strength of Vulnerability: Rediscovering Your Authentic Self Without the Alcohol Buffer With Coach Matt

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you view vulnerability as a weakness or a courageous act of leadership? Coach Matt explores why many high achievers struggle with hyper-independenc...

The Identity Shift: How to Stop "Quitting" and Start Being Alcohol-Free With Coach Matt

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of "white-knuckling" your way through social events and stressful days? Coach Matt reveals why willpower is a limited resource and how t...

Firm Up Your Language: How to Use the "Should Detox" to Rewire Your Alcohol-Free Identity With Coach Matt

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you "should-ing" all over yourself? Coach Matt reveals why soft talk, words like might, possibly, and one day, is actually a form of internal elu...

Harnessing Eustress: How to Turn Discomfort Into Your Greatest Competitive Advantage With Coach Matt

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you trying to avoid the discomfort of your alcohol-free journey? Coach Matt reveals why discomfort equals growth and how to distinguish between ov...

Choosing Peace Over Offense: The PREP Framework for Navigating Your Alcohol-Free Triggers With Coach Matt

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself merging with anger or getting easily offended now that you've stopped drinking? Coach Matt reveals why reactivity is actually a s...

Breaking the Rumination Trap: How to Manage Overthinking in Early Alcohol-Free Living. With Coach Matt

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is your brain stuck on a negative loop now that you've stopped drinking? Coach Matt explores why overthinking and rumination can feel intensified in t...

The Outrovert Advantage: Navigating Social Energy in Your Alcohol-Free Life With Coach Matt & Coach Jason

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you an "outrovert" using alcohol to force a social battery you don't actually have? Coaches Matt and Jason explore a new way of looking at persona...

No Outside Solutions: Why Internal Work is the Only Path to Alcohol-Free Mastery With Coach Matt & Coach Jason

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for an external cure for an internal struggle? Coaches Matt and Jason dismantle the lie that alcohol or other chemicals can solve "ins...

Attitude vs. Aptitude: Why Coachability is the Real Key to an Alcohol-Free Life With Coach Matt & Coach Jason

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you trying to "bulldog" your way to an alcohol-free life through sheer willpower? Coaches Matt and Jason reveal why attitude, not aptitude, determ...

Thoughts vs. Thinking: The Secret to Breaking the Rumination Loop in Your Alcohol-Free Life With Coach Matt

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are your thoughts about alcohol driving you into a spiral of anxiety? Coach Matt reveals the critical difference between spontaneous thoughts and the ...

Why You Worry What Others Think and How to Reclaim Your Social Power With Coach Matt

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is the fear of being "no fun" or "losing your edge" keeping you stuck in old habits? Coach Matt dives into the neuroscience of social connection, expl...

The 5-Minute Brain Rewire: A 3-Step Journaling Method to Process Stress and Build Resilience With Coach Matt

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are "incomplete thoughts" and mental clutter keeping your brain in a loop of stress? Coach Matt reveals why your brain treats suppressed emotions as u...

The Alcohol-Free Short Fuse: Why Anger Surfaces and How to Use It as a Catalyst for Growth With Coach Matt

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Suddenly feeling a "short fuse" now that you've stopped drinking? Coach Matt reveals why anger is a common gateway emotion in the early alcohol-free d...

The Sophisticated Machine: Why Big Alcohol Marketing Works on Intelligent People With Coach Victoria English

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Think your drinking habits are a matter of discipline? Victoria English reveals they may actually be a result of sophisticated influence. Discover how...

The Four Funny Blessings: Unexpected Gifts of an Alcohol-Free Life With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Think quitting alcohol is all about sacrifice? Coaches Jason and Matt reveal the "Four Funny Blessings" that high achievers discover on the other side...

Resolved, Not Resolution: Why Smarter Investors (and High Achievers) Quit Before January With Coach Victoria English

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you waiting for January 1st to finally change your relationship with alcohol? Victoria English reveals why New Year's resolutions are actually a "...

The Journaling Rewire: How to Hardwire Your Brain for Wins and Embracing Uncertainty With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Think journaling is just "dear diary"? Coaches Matt and Jason reveal the neuroscience that makes it a vital tool for high-performing, alcohol-free liv...

Alcohol-Free Intimacy: Rediscovering Connection, Boundaries, and Vulnerability With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Does intimacy feel scary without "liquid courage"? Coaches Jason and Matt dive into the multi-layered world of alcohol-free intimacy, moving beyond th...

The Power of "I Get To": How a Simple Reframe Rewires Your Brain for Freedom With Coach Jason

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Does staying alcohol-free feel like an obligation or a constant battle? Coach Jason reveals a surprisingly simple yet scientifically measurable mindse...

The Shame Shift: How to Turn Your Greatest Burdens Into a Compass for Growth With Coach Jason

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Shame doesn't mean you're broken, it means you're waking up . Coach Jason dives into the neuroscience of shame, explaining how your brain's "alarm sys...

Natural State Change: How to Reset Your Brain and Body Without Alcohol With Coach Jason

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you rely on alcohol to quickly "change your state" after a long day? Coach Jason reveals why alcohol is a false state changer and how you can achie...

Energy Management Over Time Management: How to Optimize Your Day for Peak Performance With Coach Matt & Jason

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you bulldogging through your day only to crash by 3:00 PM? Coaches Matt and Jason reveal why high achievers must stop obsessing over time and star...

Beyond Resolutions: Why 92% of New Year's Goals Fail and How to Make Yours Stick With Coach Matt & Coach Jason

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of the "New Year, New Me" cycle that ends by February? Coaches Matt and Jason reveal why only 8% of resolutions actually succeed and how high ac...

The Toxic Positivity Trap: How Stosh Found True Clarity and Self-Trust With Coach Matt & Client Stosh

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you using "toxic positivity" to step around the negative obstacles in your life? Client Stosh shares his 100-day success story of moving from a li...

From Masking Pain to Breathing Joy: Chelsea's 100-Day Transformation With Coach Matt & Chelsea

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

High-achievers often use alcohol to mask deep-seated grief and life transitions. Chelsea shares her powerful journey of moving from a "dark spot" of h...

Breathwork for High Performers: 4 Techniques to Reset Your Nervous System Instantly With Coach Matt

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

High-achievers often use alcohol to "change their state" quickly, but there is a more powerful, natural alternative: Breathwork. Coach Matt reveals wh...

Rosy Retrospection: Why Your Brain Romanticizes Drinking (and How to Stop It) With Coach Matt

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why does drinking feel like "the good old days" even when the reality was painful? Coach Matt dives into the neuroscience of romanticization and the F...

The Brain's Security Guard: How to Repair Your Blood-Brain Barrier After Alcohol With Coach Matt

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Think your brain is protected from everything you ingest? Coach Matt reveals the truth about the blood-brain barrier, your brain's fortress that alcoh...

Eustress: How to Harness "Good Stress" to Build Resilience and Sharpness With Coach Matt

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is stress always the enemy? Not according to Coach Matt. Discover the upside of stress by understanding the difference between overwhelming distress a...

Dopamine & Anticipation: How to Swap Craving for Excitement and Rewire Your Brain With Coach Matt

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why did drinking feel so motivating? The answer lies in anticipation. Coach Matt explains the neuroscience: Dopamine peaks when a reward is anticipate...

The Science of Authenticity: Reclaiming Your True Self and Aligning Your Values With Coach Matt

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think alcohol helped you be your "authentic self"? Head Coach Matt reveals the truth: Alcohol use disorder actively disrupts the brain circuits (like ...

How to Find Your Guides and Accelerate Your GrowthWith Coach Matt & Coach Jason

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think you're doing it all alone? You're missing the Mentorship Multiplier. Coaches Jason and Matt discuss how to stop being a passive observer and sta...

Kaizen: The Japanese Secret to Permanent Change in 10 Minutes a Day With Coach Matt

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you stuck in the "all-or-nothing" cycle? Coach Matt reveals Kaizen (continuous improvement), the Japanese philosophy that replaces destructive per...

The 30-Day Myth: What Actually Happens to Your Brain at 30, 60, and 90 Days With Coach Victoria English

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think 30 days is enough to quit drinking? That's the 30-Day Myth. Head Coach Victoria English reveals the truth about your brain's recovery timeline a...

The Emotional Hangover No One Talks About With Coach Victoria English.

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The physical hangover is easy to manage, but the emotional hangover is the invisible thief of joy that keeps high achievers trapped in the drinking cy...

The Lie Every High-Achieving Drinker Tells Themselves With Coach Victoria English

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are a perfect storm where your ego whispers the six most famous last words of every drinker: "I can handle it." Head Coach Victoria Engl...

The Upper Limit Problem: Why You Self-Sabotage When Things Get Too Good With Coach Matt

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everything else in your life is leveling up, so why do you keep returning to the bottle? The answer lies in the upper limit problem, a subconscious b...

The Alcohol-Free Holiday Plan: Exit Strategies, Boundaries, and People-Pleasing With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season presents unique social challenges. This episode offers essential survival strategies for navigating gatherings without compromise. ...

The High Achiever's Brain: How to Stay in Flow Without Hitting the Bottle With Coach Matt and Coach Jason

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your "busy brain" full of creative energy, great ideas, and a powerful sense of flow? Coach Matt and Coach Jason explore the unique challenge high-...

Holiday Dynamics: How to Navigate Family, Set Boundaries, and Embrace New Joy With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays bring cheer, but they also bring emotional pressures and shifting family dynamics. Coaches Matt and Jason discuss the challenges of stayi...

Your Brain is Google: Stop Asking Disempowering Questions That Reinforce Failure With Coach Terri

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know your brain acts just like Google? Whatever question you ask, your brain is wired to find evidence to support it . Coach Terri Patterson ...

The Connection Cure: How to Trade Isolation and Anxiety for Self-Love With Coach Matt & Client Talli

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For high-achievers, profound isolation and self-hatred can hide behind a "normal" exterior.  Recent graduate Talli shares her raw story of overcoming...

Change Your Story, Change Your Life: The 3 Tools of Mindset Work With Coach Matt

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your mindset is simply "the story you tell yourself about yourself", and that story dictates your reality. Coach Matt dives into story work, the proce...

Conflict vs. Architect Language: The 4 Pillars to Transform Your Self-Talk With Coach Jason

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your inner critic and self-talk full of negations, blame, and "shoulds"? That's conflict language, and it keeps you small. Coach Jason breaks down ...

The Invisible Rock Bottom: Why 'Fine' Is the Most Dangerous Word You Can Say With Victoria English

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you are a high achiever, you are likely a master of the word "fine" the most dangerous word in the English language. Head Coach Victoria English ex...

Stop the Procrastination: Why Your New Year's Resolution Is Broken with Victoria English

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you're waiting for January 1st to quit drinking, you're caught in the "cycle of hopeful hesitation" a socially accepted form of procrastination. ...

The Neuroscience of 'No': Why Boundaries Are Essential to Rewiring Your Brain With Coach Jason

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think setting boundaries is just about manners? It's actually a vital tool for brain repair. In this insightful episode, Coach Jason explains the neur...

Embracing the Suck: Why Failure is Essential to Your Alcohol-Free Growth With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you avoid starting something if you know you won't be immediately good at it? That's perfectionism, and it's getting in your way. In this candid di...

Escaping the Eternal Child: A 6-Step Guide to Adult Competence and Lasting Freedom With Coach Jason

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is an old pattern of avoidance, low frustration tolerance, and seeking novelty keeping you stuck? That's the "eternal child," and it may be the true b...

Beyond Alcohol-Free: The 4 Key Areas Where You Should Be Celebrating Wins With Coach Jason

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Quitting drinking is just the start, the real magic lies in celebrating the life you gain! In this motivational episode, Coach Jason breaks down the f...

The Petrov Principle: How to Pause, Question the Impulse, and Choose Logic Over Craving With Coach Jason

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you prevent a personal catastrophe? Learn the Petrov Principle, named after the Soviet officer who saved the world by pausing and questioning t...

I'm Alcohol-Free... Now What? Embrace Your Inner Child and Find Your Flow With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The drinking stopped, but the question remains: "I'm alcohol-free... now what?". This episode tackles the overwhelming sense of suddenly having abunda...

10 Years Alcohol-Free: Coach Teri's Journey from One Decision to a New Life With Coach Matt & Coach Teri

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in celebrating Coach Teri Patterson's 10th Alcohol-Free Anniversary! In this candid interview, Terri shares her inspiring origin story of deci...

5 Simple Ways to Align Your Heart and Mind for Lasting Clarity With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your head and heart constantly fighting over your decisions? That inner discord leads to chasing short-term hits instead of long-term purpose. In t...

Your Alcohol-Free Journey is the Hero's Journey With Coach Matt & Coach Jason

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode breaks down the three phases of the Hero's Journey, a narrative structure found everywhere from Star Wars to The Matrix and maps it onto ...

The 5 Simple Ways to Rewire Your Brain and Build New Neural With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of willpower failing you? Science shows that intentionally building new habits is the key to lasting change. In this "rapid fire" and actionable...

Crossing the Threshold: How to Find the Internal Clarity to Quit for Good With Coach Matt & Coach Jason

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel stuck in the cycle of telling yourself you need to change, but not knowing how to make the final break? A threshold moment is that powerf...

The Party Guy Myth: How to Retire an Old Identity and Reinvest in Yourself With Coach Matt & Devon Mickey

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you rushing through life's best moments to get to your next drink? Member Devon Mickey shares his journey of retiring his decades-long identity as...

The Cycles of Freedom: Harnessing the Seasons to Master Your Journey With Coach Matt & Jeff Lester

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you view your journey as a straight line, leaving you unprepared for inevitable shifts? The truth is, your path has seasons, just like nature. In t...

Yin Yoga: The Healing Counterpoint to Your Busy Mind With Matt & Coach Jeff

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your active, yang lifestyle leading to burnout, causing you to seek escape or numb? High-achievers often struggle to find balance, but the answer m...

90 Days to Optimal Brain Function: The Science of Your Healing Mind With Coach

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you mistakenly believe that simply drinking less will restore your focus and energy? Coach Teri Patterson explains why sustained non-drinking is es...

How to Beat the Drift: Block Time for Self-Care and Stop People-Pleasing With Coach Matt

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you letting old habits of people-pleasing and self-sacrifice derail your new path? That avoidance technique is a direct path to the drift and a re...

Beyond Willpower: Why Neuroscience and Community Beat a Half-Century Struggle With Coach Matt

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel defined by decades of struggling with alcohol? For high-achievers, the struggle often comes with profound guilt and shame. In this candid ...

Change Your Lens: How to Shift from Victim Mentality to Core Power With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you caught in the loop of feeling like life happens to you instead of for you? That's the core of the victim mentality, and it's fueled by old pat...

Nervous System Sync: Use the Law of Resonance to Find Your Tribe With Coach Matt & Coach Jason

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel drawn to certain people or environments without knowing why?  It's not magic, it's resonance. In this neuroscience-focused episode, Coaches...

How to Find Possibility: Stop Labeling Yourself and Start Choosing Your Future With Coach Jason & Mentor T.J. Woodward

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel defined by your unhealthy relationship with alcohol or a past setback? You are not your history, your thoughts, or your labels. In this po...

The Blind Spot: Why Loved Ones Can't See Your Alcohol-Free Transformation With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you confused by why your loved ones aren't celebrating your alcohol-free progress? You are making massive changes internally, but they may only be...

The Number One Reason People Drift Back to Drinking (and How to Stop the Slide) With Coach Matt & Coach Jason

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself gradually slipping back into old, unhelpful patterns?  The number one reason people return to drinking isn't a single crisis, it...

Mind-Heart Alignment: The Core Strength You Need to Live Alcohol-Free With Coach Jason and Coach David

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you're fighting yourself in the journey toward an alcohol-free life? Your heart knows you want a change, but your mind feels stuck. C...

The Identity Shift: How to Shed Your Drinking Persona and Find True Power With Coach Jason & Coach David

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel a vacancy of identity after taking alcohol out of your life? When you shed your drinking habits, the old persona, the "fun guy" or the "go...

Empty Nest, Full Life: Your Chance to Reinvent Without Alcohol - Victoria English

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel a mix of excitement and unease as your last child leaves home? You're not alone. In the final episode of her parenting series, Coach Vict...

Adult-to-Adult: Why Your Alcohol-Free Choice is a Legacy for Your College-Bound Child - Victoria English

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like your role as a parent is changing now that your child is in college? In this powerful follow-up to "The Vanishing Window," Coach Vict...

High School, College, Empty Nest: Why Alcohol Doesn't Belong in Any Season of Parenting - Victoria English

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you're not fully present with your kids? In this poignant episode, Head Coach Victoria English shares her personal story of pare...

Should You Do Moderation? Or Quit Entirely? With James Swanwick

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling stuck in the stop-start cycle, wondering if you should try moderation or quit entirely? In this powerful episode, host James Swanwick argues w...

The Digital Scrub: How to Clear Your Phone & Mind for an Alcohol-Free Life With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling stuck in a cycle of mindless scrolling and online distractions? You're not alone. In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt introduce the "Digi...

The Inner Critic: Why That Voice in Your Head Isn't You With Coach Matt & Coach Jason

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like a nagging voice in your head is holding you back? That's the inner critic. In this episode, Coaches Matt and Jason explore how to quiet...

Awareness, Awareness, Awareness: The Three Keys to Your Alcohol-Free Journey With Coach Jason and Coach Matt

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling stuck or unsure how to navigate new challenges without drinking? On your alcohol-free journey, awareness is everything. In this episode, Coac...

Why Hitting a Plateau Is The Secret to Your Alcohol-Free Success With Coach Matt & Coach Jason

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling stuck on your alcohol-free path? The "pink cloud" has faded, and now you're left feeling flat. This episode is for you. Coaches Matt and Jason...

Drinking Less: Why America's Glass Is Half Empty With Coach Teri

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you're the only person not drinking? In this episode, Coach Terry Patterson shares new Gallup poll data revealing a historic dec...

The Relief Trap: Why Your Brain Chooses Alcohol and How to Find Real Peace - Victoria English

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you pouring a drink to find a moment of peace, only to wake up feeling worse? Head Coach Victoria English explains the neuroscience behind why you...

The Justification Trap: How to Break Free From the Excuses That Keep You Drinking With Coach Matt

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself making excuses for drinking, even when you know it's not serving you? This episode explores the neuroscience and psychology behin...

How to Find Calm & Clarity with Heart Resonance Breathing With Coach Matt

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you constantly feeling stressed and anxious? In this episode, Coach Matt reveals his favorite daily practice: heart resonance breathing. He explai...

The Ultimate Stress Reliever: Using Box Breathing to Find Calm With Coach Matt

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety? In this episode, Coach Matt introduces you to the power of breathwork as a tool to navigate the pressure of...

Love Without Liquor: How Quitting Alcohol Saved Our Relationship - Shannon McLin and Scott Lepper

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful couples' episode, Shannon McLin and her boyfriend Scott Lepper open up about how alcohol was silently eroding their connection - and ...

The Sleep Solution: A 10-Minute Breathwork Exercise to Fall Asleep Naturally With Coach Matt

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling with sleep? In this special episode, Coach Matt guides you through a powerful, 10-minute breathwork exercise specifically designed to help...

The Self-Betrayal Cycle: How To Rebuild Trust With Your Brain - Victoria English

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever said, "This is my last drink," only to find yourself drinking again? In this powerful episode, Coach Victoria English unpacks the ne...

The Boredom Myth: How To Find Real Engagement In An Alcohol-Free Life With Coach Matt & Coach Jason

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you worried about life being dull without alcohol? In this episode, coaches Matt and Jason tackle the "boredom myth" and explain its connection to...

Alcohol-Free for 3 Years: The Secret Superpower High Achievers Don't Talk About

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon McLin, a high-powered appellate lawyer from Florida, shares the emotional story of how one painful argument and an alarming oura ring reading ...

The Illusion Of Joy: How To Find Real Happiness Without Alcohol With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you using alcohol to enhance a good time or cope with stress? It's easy to fall into the trap of believing that drinking brings joy, but coaches J...

Reframing Loneliness in an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle: A Guide to Reconnecting on Your Journey - Coach Matt and Coach Jason

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What often begins as a social lubricant can lead to a cycle of isolation, a feeling that can intensify on an alcohol-free journey. Coaches Matt and Ja...

Why You Still Want to Drink (Even When You Don't Like It) With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself in a specific situation, a concert, a holiday, or a family visit and experienced an intense, unexpected urge to drink?  ...

From Awkward to Confident: How to Turn Down a Drink with Coach Teri & Coach Matt

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does the thought of turning down a drink fill you with anxiety? You're not alone. Coaches Teri and Matt break down the evolution of saying "no" to alc...

Alcohol's Generational Divide: What We Can Learn From Gen Z with Coach Matt and Coach Terry

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Gen Z spending over $20 billion less on alcohol annually than previous generations? Coaches Matt and Terry explore this significant generation...

The Hangover Isn't Just Physical, It's Emotional - Victoria English

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode, head coach Victoria English of the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle's Project 90 breaks down the neuroscience behind what's really hap...

Re-entry: Why The Day After Matters Most with Coach Teri

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You successfully navigated a big event alcohol-free, so why does a powerful craving suddenly hit the next day? Coach Terry Patterson calls this "The R...

Resetting Your Brain's Reward System After Alcohol with Coach Jason & Coach Matt

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of the alcohol-free journey: your reward system. From dopamine cras...