Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

From AA to AFL - How Shooting Survivor is Finally Free, Escaping Victim Mentality & Living an Alcohol Free Life - Karen Grundhofer

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tech consultant and philanthropist Karen Grundhofer, 56, shares her incredible journey from shooting survivor to drinking to cope with stress to livi...

It Took Me 50 Years To Manage My Mental Health, Here's How I Did It - Sarah Connelly

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Sarah Connelly had experienced mental health challenges from her early 20's. Like many she relied of various suppport including anti-depressant...

The Secret To Quitting Alcohol - James Swanwick

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

James outlines exactly what to do to quit drinking. Want to get sober? Want to stop drinking? Listen in as James talks about the mental shifts require...

How To Release The Need To Control Everything

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It is trendy to talk about letting go and releasing control, but for high performers, that is no small feat. If we don't control it, either it won't ...

The Types Of Drinkers (Which One Are You?) - James Swanwick

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You are not an alcoholic. But you can define the type of drinker you are. Listen in as James reveals the different drinker types and you can choose w...

3 Types Of Alcohol Cravings And How To Manage Them - Victoria English

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many people desire a life without alcohol. but cravings drive them back to the bottle time and time again. Understanding the different kinds of trigg...

11 Ways To Stay Commited To Stopping Drinking - James Swanwick

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You know you want to stop. You're getting yourself emotionally ready. You begin. Then it feels really hard. How do you go the distance? James Swanwick...

5 Ways My Kids Say I'm A Better Mother - Sarah Connelly

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

People often worry about who will notice that they are no longer drinking, but forget that the most important people in thier lives will often be thr...

Here's What To Drink Instead Of Alcohol (My Recommendations) - James Swanwick

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is it boring not drinking? Or is it easy? Well, it can depend on what you drink instead. No alcohol? Easy! Listen to this list of delicious alcohol-f...

How We've Been Brainwashed By The Alcohol Industry - James Swanwick

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bad news: you have been brainwashed into believing alcohol is fun and attractive. This conspiracy is robbing you of the zest and vitality you truly b...

Quit Alcohol And Thrive - The 4 Stages Of Transformation - Sarah Connelly

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Use quitting alcohol as your catalyst for deep personal growth.If you want to live your best life you must get out of your comfort zone. It's non-neg...

The First 90 Days Are The Hardest. They Are Also The Days That Can Save Your Life - Victoria English

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If releasing alcohol were easy, all problem drinkers would do it. However, between the marketing, societal acceptance & the highly addictive nature o...

How To Get Ready To Stop Drinking When You Don't Feel Ready - Victoria English

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you often think that you should want to stop drinking, but you just don't? Are you waiting to be absolutely ready? Coach Victoria understands. Tun...

Does Drinking Cause Bad Karma? - Victoria English

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Coach Victoria was drinking, it often seemed that life just refused to go her way. It seemed that the harder she pushed, the more the universe pu...

Dry January- The Good, The Bad & Everything In-Between

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For some, Dry January is a trendy, fun experiment. They may use it to lose some weight, up their fitness and see how it feels. For others, it can be ...

How To Deal With Withdrawal Symptoms - James Swanwick

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You've stopped and you're feeling crappy. Is that normal? Or does it mean you're an alcoholic? Listen as James Swanwick outlines how to deal with with...

5 Top Weight Loss Habits For When You Quit Drinking

13 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Victoria discusses her top 5 weight loss habits that have become much easier once she decided to quit alcohol. ★ - Learn more about Project 9...

Can Genetics Influence Your Drinking Habits? - Dr. Erika Gray

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

James Swanwick interviews Dr Erika Gray, chief medical officer of ToolBox Genomics, and they chat about the importance of understanding who you are f...

5 Top Tips For When You First Quit Alcohol - Sarah Connelly

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what not to do when you first quit drinking. Based on personal experience and that of 100's of coaching clients Sarah shares her most valuable ...

10 Positive Things That Happened From Stopping Drinking - Sarah Connelly

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most people know about the multiple health benefits of quitting alcohol. But there's so much more. Find out what they are In this episode where Coach...

You Don't Need a Rock Bottom Moment To Quit Alcohol, No Willpower Required - Mike Hardenbrook

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Author and business owner Mike Hardenbrook was compromising his life with hangovers from his drinking habits. He didn't have a rock-bottom incident. ...

(Inspiring Stories) From Surviving Colon Cancer To Health and Mindset Obsession - Mike Carels

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Canadian entrepreneur Mike Carels was in his mid-30s when diagnosed with colon cancer. But far from breaking him, the experience awakened a sleeping ...

(Inspiring Stories) From Boom To Bust to Breakup To Bouncing Back - Adrian Nicholls

30 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Australian executive Adrian Nicholls details his career from construction worker to successful businessman, to going broke and a romantic breakup.. a...

The Toxic 'Mommy Wine Culture' Needs To Stop!

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Women don't need to be told what to do, so why do we believe it when we are told we need wine to survive life? The sober revolution is here and alcoho...

How To Socialize Without Drinking (Easy Ways) - James Swanwick

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas! Yes, you can have fun without alcohol. Host James Swanwick says he has more fun alcohol-free than any time he was drinking. Listen ...

My Darkest Moment With Alcohol At Age 47 & How I Overcame It - Victoria English

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

By the time we are approaching or living in middle age, we have experienced the full spectrum of being human: joy, pain, victory, loss, birth, death ...

5 Reasons Moderation Is So Hard

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are the chances of controlling our consumption of an addictive substance? Whilst many claim they can moderate what does that actually mean? And ...

Are We Weak People?

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you broken so many promises, told so many lies while drinking that you've started to believe that you are a bad person? Someone who is weak, ina...

Breathwork Techniques to Destroy Depression, Stress & Anxiety For Busy Entrepreneurs & Executives - Joseph Oliver

16 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Breathwork coach and former professional chef Joseph Oliver teaches James Swanwick, entrepreneurs and executives how to reduce stress & anxiety and d...

Regrets, Non-Traditional Careers & Lifestyle, Being A Digital Nomad CEO, Quitting Booze in Your 30s - Mitch Wiggins

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Canadian CEO and investor Mitch Wiggins talks with James Swanwick about his digital nomad life, being a CEO and investor and the results of quitting ...

From Corporate America Burnout to Career & Lifestyle Switch to Peace & Calm - Jamie Janko

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former corporate America employee Jamie Janko talks with James Swanwick about the stress & anxiety she experienced working at Major League Baseball f...

How To Quit & Stay Quit From Drinking...Why Project 90 Works

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are plenty of inspiring alcohol-recovery stories on social media, and lots of people offer solutions. So why is Alcohol-Free Lifestyle differen...

Why Do We Even Crave Alcohol? Science Explained - Sarah Connelly

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cravings can make quitting alcohol very uncomfortable. In this epsiode Coach Sarah explains where they come from, why we have them and what to do whe...

You're Doing Great - And Other Lies Alcohol Told Me - Dustin Dunbar

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Author Dustin Dunbar exposes the practices used by advertisers and marketers to entrap us to drink, examines AA's effectiveness as the "only option" ...

10 Things You'll Miss When You Stop Drinking - Sarah Connelly

02 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When people focus on what they're going to miss out on by quitting drinking they often focus only on the downsides, like being left out or not being ...

How People Respond When You Quit Drinking, How I Dealt With It - Victoria English

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

- We've updated the title of this podcast from 'How I Used Neuroscience To Experience a Mental Health Breakthrough - Victoria English' to better refl...

Surprising Facts About Alcohol You Need To Know - Sarah Connelly

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Would you eat a Big Mac and fries every night? Do you think Vodka & Soda is 'healthy'? Does alcohol lift you up or bring you down? Just some of the t...

Does Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Hate Alcoholics Anonymous? - Victoria English

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

100 years ago, there was one way to find a supportive community if you suffered from alcohol-use disorder. A group of white, Christian males got toge...

What My Friends Said After I Quit And How I Dealt With It - Sarah Connelly

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On my final day of rehab I went out and met a friend for drinks. It was not planned and I was terrified. If you're afraid of what people will say whe...

I Was Not An Alcoholic & Project 90 Changed My Life - Steve MacLellan

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"When I drank at the university pub, I loved it!". Steve MacLellan had lots of great memories from his drinking days. By the time hit middle age, his...

Alcohol, Anxiety and Depression. Is It All Connected?

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Head Coach, Victoria English talks about alcohol, anxiety, and depression, and which one came first... Did you start drinking to numb...

What A Year Of No Alcohol Taught Me About The Law Of Attraction - Rana DiOrio

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When her teenage daughter was struggling with chemical dependence, Rana joined Project 90 in an act of solidarity. She decided that three months with...

How Alcohol Effects Your Hormones & Perimenopause - Karen Martel

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How does alcohol affect your hormones and perimenopause? We've got Karen Martel from The Hormone Solution to reveal all. Beware: James goes on a toug...

What I Know At 53 I Wish I Knew At 43 - Victoria English

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Birthdays are often a time of reflection, and they hold special meaning when we are living an alcohol-free life. During her recent 53rd birthday, Coa...

100 Days Alcohol-Free - Ronnie Bourgeois

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

(Note: Republished with full 36min length) Have you ever thrown money at a problem and hoped it would go away? Have you used your success to drown o...

Two Years Alcohol Free & The Surprising Things I've Learned - Michael Kadivnik

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Project 90 & Beyond 90 graduate Mike was puzzled. After a successful career, he was seeking adventure, wonderful relationships and finally fulfilling...

5 Things I Had To Overcome When I Quit Drinking - Sarah Connelly

04 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine getting over your Overs. Overthinking, Overcritising, Overexercising, Overcompromising, Overcomplicating and Overdrinking to cope. Now four y...

Weight Loss Secrets Revealed - James Swanwick

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host James Swanwick has lost some visceral fat these past few months focussing on new weight loss techniques. What did he do? How can you implement t...

Two Years Alcohol Free - Christian and Evan (From a London Restaurant)

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join James Swanwick and two AFL stop-drinking clients, Christian and Evan, in a London restaurant as they discuss life after alcohol. Was there alcoh...

Why I (Reluctantly) Said I Was An Alcoholic - Sarah Connelly

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Sarah Connelly shares how she said the words "I'm an alcoholic", even though it felt wrong. In this episode, she explores where the word came ...

Practical Tools For a Confident & Energetic Body - Dan Go

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Go helps entrepreneurs create a confident & energetic body that supports an amazing life. The CEO of High Performance Founder and married father ...

The Breakup Letter I Sent My Lover - Victoria English

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Like all adults, Project 90 head coach, Victoria, has experienced tough breakups. In her 30's, she found herself slowly being drawn into the "perfect...

James & Friend Dine In A London Restaurant - Billy Bosch

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have a listen to James and his friend Billy Bosch dine alcohol-free in a London restaurant. How did 40-year-old Billy remain alcohol-free for one y...

Renowned Artist and Founder Grows Business, Quiets Inner Critic, Lives With Intention- Matt Eddmenson

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the co-founder of the wildly popular clothing brand, Imogene and Willie, artist & entrepreneur Matt Eddmenson had it all. Besides living his artis...

What Happens To Our Soul When We Drink Alcohol - Ihsan Abass

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spiritual teacher and coach Ihsan Abass says in spiritual warfare, anything that you willingly partake in that weakens the signal to your soul and di...

How To Reduce Stress, Improve Focus & Productivity - James McWhinney

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Entreprenuer, Author, and Co-Founder of Wellness Company Anda, shares how the breath can be used as a powerful tool for reducing stress and improving...

Business Owner Discovers Brain Tumor, Cyst & Aneurysm As He Stops Drinking, What Happened Next Will Shock You - Neil Casey

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Business owner Neil Casey shares his extraordinary story from joining stop drinking program, Project 90, to discovering he needed brain surgery. In ...

The Perfect Statement For Explaining Why You Aren't Drinking - Victoria English

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are countless reasons why our Project 90 members join us, but one big reason they may procrastinate is because of worrying about explaining the...

Successful Oil Executive, Husband & Father Eliminates Anxiety, Becomes A More Consistent Human - Jon Balint

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Before our stop drinking program, Project 90, Jon Balint described himself as anxious, sad, and overwhelmed. Things looked good to the outside world...

(Inspiring Stories) Attorney, 42, Battles Alcohol & Cultural Expectations - Daljit Ghuman

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Daljit Ghuman is a married, mother of three and immigration attorney in Elk Grove, California. The 42-year-old was drinking during work hours, wak...

How To Socialize Easily When You're Alcohol-Free - James Swanwick (Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast)

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

James Swanwick is interviewed on the Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast. Listen in as James reveals how to develop the confidence to socialize sober, t...

How To Process Your Emotions - Juliana Mendoza

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A recording of AFL Coach, Juliana Mendoza's talk at "Alcohol Free Lifestyle Live" in Medellin, Colombia 2023 ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www....

21 Ways To The Good Life - James Swanwick

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A recording of James Swanwick's talk at "Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Live" in Medellin, Colombia 2023 ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreeli...

How To Know If You Need Help With Your Drinking?

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our alcohol-saturated society, it can be challenging to know if our drinking is really "that bad". Do we really need to change anything, especiall...

Lessons From One Year Alcohol Free - Josh Pappas

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Josh Pappas joined stop drining program, Project 90, on July 4th, 2022. Now celebrating one year alcohol-free, what did the 31-year-old learn? List...

Find Relief From The Sunday Scaries & Hangiety - Victoria English

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is Sunday your superpower day? The day when you relax and prepare for the week ahead? If you're stuck in the cycle of drinking, the answer is probabl...

Scientific Happiness Formula Explained

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the happiness formula? James Swanwick explains what his happiness expert friend revealed to him. What does this have to do with your drinking...

How Engineer Quit Alcohol, Grows Business, Family & Faith - Neal Rich

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As an engineer who had lived his life based on logic, self-discipline and a strong spirituality, Neal Rich was stumped. No matter the amount of prayer...

Your Persistant Inner Critic - How To Work With It To Combat Your Cravings

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Coach Sarah Connelly talks you through how she dealt with the inner critic to work through cravings. ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfr...

Morning Sunlight - Your Answer To Destroying Cravings?

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

James walks through the streets of London revealing how morning sunlight destroys alcohol cravings whilst ensuring better sleep. ★ - Learn more abou...

57 Signs You're Drinking Too Much - James Swanwick

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know if you're drinking too much? Here are 57 signs you probably are. These are things 100s of our clients have told us they experience jus...

How To Become More Spiritual And Have It Serve You

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spirituality, or lack thereof, is often spoken about as one of the key pillars in addicition. In this episode we'll explore what Spirituality means i...

NYC Jewelry Designer Empowers Women and Rediscovers Her Creativity - Bliss Lau

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

NYC fine jewelry designer, Bliss Lau, wasn't consumed by the desire to drink. However, as an artist, she seeks enlightenment, clarity and inspiration....

Do You Berate Yourself For Drinking? Here's Why You Do That

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You're not alone.  This episode explains how self critisicm and social condemnation can reinfroce the cycle of addiction. What is the solution? It's ...

Why You Meet Your Needs By Drinking Alcohol

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all have the same six needs and many of us use alcohol to meet them, it is an effective but low quality and temporary way of getting what we need. ...

Alcohol Withdrawal - Facts, Fears and Solutions

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fear of experiencing withdrawal can stop us from taking action. Learn what to expect, common symptoms, and ways to get yourself through to the other s...

Simple Science - Why we drink explained in under 30 minutes

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Big words and complex explanations can leave us baffled about the science of alcohol. In this episode AFL Coach Sarah covers the most important things...

7 Questions about your drinking and the answers that will free you from shame

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode AFL Coach Sarah answers the 7 most commonly asked questions from clients who are looking to quit alcohol. Lean why you drink, why mode...

A Lesson On Values - Victoria English

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria English, Project 90's top coach, speaks her mind on values. What are values? Why do we need values? What do you value? Listen in as Victoria ...

'Done For You' Scripts To Say No In Any Social Situation

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Friends and colleagues encouraging you to drink alcohol? But you want to stop drinking? We get it - it's challenging. But...James provides you with so...

Immigrant Advocate Navigates Divorce & Celebrates 2 Years AF. How She Did It - Anna Lijphart

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Immigrant and refugee advocate, philathropist and outdoor adventurer, Anna Lijphart, is 57 and celebrating two years alcohol free. Listen how she navi...

I've Discovered Myself At 50 - Ned Miro

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Father of 2 Ned Miro shares how quitting alcohol has helped him rediscover who he is and given him the confidence to chase after some big goals and dr...

Stopping Drinking Leads To New Career And Lease on Life - Rebekah Savatta

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mum of two and former HR Executive Rebekah shares how quitting alcohol helped her through redundancy and towards a new career. Stuck in the familair ...

Business Coach and Mother of Three Thought She Was Living a Healthy Lifestyle - Linda Basso

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Business Coach Linda grew up in Michegan, where she fell into drinking at an early age.  When she saw a sign at her GP she realised she was drinking ...

Retired Federal Agent Eliminates Stress, Anxiety & Feet Problems - Bill Cunningham

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Cunningham, 62, is a husband and father who was drinking too much. With stress, anxiety, depression and feet problems, Bill tried inpatient reha...

This Was My Last Chance - Simone Grimmond

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Health Worker Simone was ready to give up. She had tried for years to stop drinking, AA, groups and white knuckling all of which left her feeling like...

Divine Intervention & Wife Inspire Change in Mortgage Lender - Daryl McCarthy

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Residential mortgage lender Daryl McCarthy leads a team of 20 mortgage loan officers in Wilmington, Nth Carolina. A moment with his wife on a pier whi...

10 Things I've Learned As Project 90 Head Coach - Victoria English

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Coach V was trapped in the cycle of drinking, she never imagined that she could beat it, and definitely didn't guess she would go on to help othe...

Do You Suspect You Have ADHD? - Faye Lawrence

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Founder of Australia's largest sober social network Untoxicated Faye Lawrence reveals how ADHD contributed to her spiral into alcohol use disorder. Th...

Getting Wasted At New York Jets Game Prompts Husband To Quit - Dane Brown

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At 33, Dane Brown appeared to have it all: a beautiful new wife, a successful career in medical equipment sales, and a vibrant social life. After a pe...

Are You A Highly Sensitive Person? HSP Explained - Sarah Connelly

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

High anxiety, overstimulation and overwhelm are common experiences for High Sensory People. In this episode Sarah explains what it means to be an HSP...

How To Process Feelings of Shame - Sarah Connelly

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having a difficult relationship with alcohol brings up all kinds of feelings and emotions. Shame is one of them. In this episode AFL coach Sarah Conne...

How To Build a Bucket List You'll Actually Achieve - Seb Terry, 100 Things

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Founder of the 100 Things movement, Seb Terry, joins us today to inspire you to achieve those things on your bucket list.  ★ - Learn more about Pro...

How Alcohol Affects Mental Health - Sarah Connelly

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us struggle with mental health challenges at some point in our lives. Personally I used alcohol to relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety ...

Listen To My Hate Mail - James Swanwick

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host James Swanwick doesn't always get love and support from those in social media land. Listen in as James reads out some funny, vile and confronting...

How To Overcome Addiction - Anna David

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Author and podcaster Anna David has been alcohol free for many years and joins us today to explain how she overcame her addiction using traditional me...

Playing & Feeling Superman - Hollywood Star Brandon Routh

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hollywood actor Brandon Routh joins us on the show to discuss playing Superman, feeling Superman and living a Superman life. ★ - Learn more about Pr...

Why You Should Journal Daily - Clark Danger

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the best way to journal? Expert Clark Danger shows us how to journal.   ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Proj...

How To Be Funny - David Nihill

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think you're funny? Would you like to be? Today's guest is stand-up comic David Nihill who breaks down the basics of comedy. ★ - Learn more a...

How Tiny Habits Lead to Big Success - James Clear

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New York Times best-selling author of "Atomic Habits" James Clear joins us on the show to talk about changing your habits. ★ - Learn more about Pro...