Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
Episodes
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...
The Top 5 Fears That Keep People Drinking - Sarah Connelly
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does the idea of quitting alcohol fill you with fear? You're not alone. AFL coach Sarah Connelly unpacks the most common fears shared by clients and ...
How To Generate More Energy - Yuri Elkaim
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to lose weight, have more energy, get in great shape, and even build a successful business around your passion for health or fitness, then...
How Much is Too Much? Why I Kept My Drinking A Secret For Years - Sarah Connelly
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you wonder if you qualify as someone who would benefit from stopping drinking? Do you question how much is too much? 'How much were you drinking?...
From Drunk To Athlete - Rich Roll
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rich Roll is a vegan ultra-endurance athlete and full-time wellness & plant-based nutrition advocate, popular public speaker, husband, father of 4 and...
6 Paradoxes of Life & Sobriety - Victoria English
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A recording of Victoria English's talk at "Alcohol Free Lifestyle Live" in Medellin, Colombia 2023. ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfree...
The Pivotal Night A Father, Husband and Financial Services Leader Stopped Decades Of Glorifying Alcohol - Steve Wilt, 58
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Wilt works at a major financial services firm, managing 401ks and pension plans. For years, he and his industry glorified alcohol. But no more. ...
How Tongue Cancer Has Inspired Father & Husband's Alcohol-Free Journey And Priorities of What Really Matters - Ray Kinjo, 40
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ray Kinjo is a certified financial planner with a potentially life-threatenting and misbehaving cancer. Listen to Ray share the moment he was told th...
Ditch Alcohol and Maximize Your Leadership Potential - James Swanwick & Nils Vinje
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Swanwick is interviewed by B2B leadership expert, Nils Vinje. Listen in as James compares his drinking days to his non-drinking days at the Play...
Toughen Up - Navy Seal Mark Divine
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need to toughen up? Mark Divine is an American author, podcaster, and retired Navy SEAL Commander. His military service spans 20 years (1989–...
Recovering From Injury & Chronic Pain - Garrett Salpeter
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do we harness the power of the nervous system to help you heal, adapt, and grow? Garrett Salpeter explains how in today's episode. Salpeter suppli...
Longevity - Looking & Feeling Great Into Your 60s - Dr. Joel Kahn
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vegan or Meat-Eater? Dr. Joel Kahn makes his case. We don't just speak about stopping drinking alcohol on this podcast. We also bring you guests on al...
How To Stay Sober When You Have Been Hurt - Victoria English
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Victoria saw a meme recently that reminded her of the bad old drinking days: "I can get drunk on victimhood as quickly as I can get drunk on vod...
Is Light To Moderate Drinking Harmful? The Science Says...
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does a drink or two a night mess with the brain? Does it cause degeneration of neurons or nerve cells? Or is a drink or two harmless. Finally the late...
Get The Sober Glow For Summer - Victoria English
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summer bodies are created in the spring. Taking a break from drinking now is the best way to guarantee looking and feeling better when it is time to s...
James Swanwick's Journey To Alcohol Freedom - Interviewed by Ben Pavliha
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Swanwick is interviewed on Ben Pavliha's YouTube channel and podcast. The two talk about their alcohol free journeys and how they managed to qui...
No Rock Bottom But Change Was Desired & Created - Mike Calandrillo
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Calandrillo didn't get a DUI, wasn't waking up in a ditch, wasn't hitting rock bottom. But he recognized his drinking habits were holding him bac...
No More Wasted Days - Sara Kaufman-Bradstreet
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How a married mother planned to stop drinking for 30 days and is now four years and counting, and has started an alcohol free movement. Listen to Sara...
Be A Sober Sweetheart - Victoria English
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Love is in the air! Although Valentine's Day is filled with dreams of idyllic love, our drinking can often create nightmares. To break the cycle, ther...
Throw Away Your Vision Board For 2023 - Victoria English
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we realize that we are drinking in unhealthy ways, we sometimes become obsessed with being a "normal drinker". We want to drink the way we assume...
Stop Trying To Be A Normal Drinker - Victoria English
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we realize that we are drinking in unhealthy ways, we sometimes become obsessed with being a "normal drinker". We want to drink the way we assume...
Atomic Habits - James Clear
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New York Times best-selling author James Clear on how to change your alcohol habits. ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/P...
How Fate Makes Widower, 67, Stop Drinking, Sail Across The Ocean
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to 67-year-old widower, Christian, detail how he stopped drinking and crossed off one of his bucket list items by sailing across the ocean. An ...
How to Get Lots of Sh#t Done - Jordan Harbinger
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do peak performers maximize productivity while having time for personal time - leisure, health, relationships, responsibilities. Mindsets around o...
How To Harness Your Ego - Ryan Holiday
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find that it's easy for you to fall into the ego trap? Entrepreneurs often find it easy, because they usually find themselves living such a dif...
How To Overcome Social Awkwardness: Robert Greene
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you understand the laws of human nature? Do you know why you do what you do? Why humans make the decisions that they make? And do you know how to l...
Cracking The Happiness Code - Dr. Jonathan Haidt
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is happiness? How do we achieve it? Are attractive people happier? Are rich people happier? Could plastic surgery make you happier? Should we see...
(Book Reading) The Untethered Soul - Michael Singer
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James readers The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer. Learn how to be happy, observe emotions, reduce stress and anxiety. ★ - Learn more about Projec...
Who Will You Actually Be When You Stop Drinking? - Victoria English
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard the term "Possible Selves"? It is a tool for personal knowledge and growth, and January is the perfect time to check it out. When you b...
What My Daughter Told Me I Will Never Forget - Victoria English
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What changes when we take a sober vacation? During a recent trip to The Big Apple, Coach Victoria noticed so many changes in herself since her last vi...
How To Actually Keep Your 2023 Resolutions - Victoria English
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Statistics show that close to 50% of people quit their New Year resolutions by February! With statistics like that, it is time for a new approach. Joi...
Alcohol's Cold Hard Facts - Functional Health Coach, Chris Browning, Reveals All
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James speaks with functional health coach, Chris Browning, about how alcohol can lead to leaky gut, candida, brain fog and poor memory. Discover which...
The Real Value Of A Cocktail - Victoria English
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you value in life? What matters most? Few problem drinkers would say, "alcohol". Most likely, they would day things like family, health, caree...
1460 Days Alcohol Free - How John Keltner, 57, Did It
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Four years alcohol free today! Listen how John Keltner got engaged, doubled his work productivity, reconnected with his teenage son, generated better ...
Coach V's Favorite Holiday Drink & How to Order An AF Drink Without Drawing Attention
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Victoria English drinks A LOT….she just doesn't drink alcohol anymore! Like everyone, she wants the holidays to be special and that includes p...
James Is Interviewed On A Sober Podcast - Adam Vibe Gunton
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James Swanwick is interviewed on sober podcast, "Recovered on Purpose". Listen in as James shares his alcohol-free journey, compares his drinking day...
7 Ways To Reinvent Yourself - Peter Sage
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to change or get rid of bad habits and negative thoughts? Do you want to change your mentality to have more clarity and focus? Peter Sage...
I'm Not As Bad As So-and-So Is No Reason To Not Get Sober - Victoria English
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we know we are drinking in an unhealthy way, we sure can be creative in the ways we justify perpetuating the cycle. Chances are, if you've said i...
How To Manage Your Stress - Anthony DiClementi
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you stressed out? Do you want to live a healthier and more relaxed life? Do you want to learn how to manage your stress naturally? ★ - (Faceboo...
Why Getting Sober For The Holidays Is the Best Gift of All - Victoria English
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If your drinking was a concern last holiday season, it will likely be a bigger one this year. Alcohol misuse doesn't just go away on its own; you & y...
How Kind Are You? Discover The One Kindness Movement - John Wang
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we have a human instinct to be kind? Why should we be kind? What can a life of kindness bring us? Listen in to know what kindness can bring you...
Why The Alcohol Industry Loves The Word "Alcoholic" -Ken Middleton, Writer & Founder, AINYF
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Middleton was never an alcoholic. In fact, far from it. He was on a growth trajectory, but asked himself an important question: "If I can do this ...
Reducing Stress Through Great Sleep - Navy Seal Doc Parsley
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stress is a killer. Former Navy Seal Doc Parsley explains how to reduce stress. ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Proje...
My Partner Says She Has The Real Me Back - Stephanie McCarthy
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recent Project 90 Member graduate, Stephanie McCarthy, realized that alcohol was a problem ten years ago. After trying willpower and AA, she was suffe...
Skin Care - Entrepreneur's Health Comeback Despite Debilitating Disease - Jesse Gulden
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alcohol messes with our skin. What is the best skin care? We speak with skin expert Jesse Gulden. ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreel...
11,005 Days Alcohol Free With AA & Neuroscience - John Chmela
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Chemela, 61, is a horse farm owner in Georgetown, Kentucky. Listen to his 30-year alcohol-free journey, what worked, what didn't and how he's now...
Integrating Health And Wellness Into Your Business Plan - Chantalynn
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Health and wellness is the key to a happy life. We speak with health and wellness expert Chantalynn. ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfre...
James Is Interviewed On An Australian Podcast - Will Hitchins
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James Swanwick is interviewed on Australian podcast, "Last Drinks Podcast". Listen in as James compares his drinking days to his non-drinking days, in...
Natural Sleep Solutions For Busy Go Getters - Martha Lewis
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a poor sleeper, you're more likely to want to drink alcohol. So let's sleep amazing. Let's speak to sleep expert, Martha Lewis ★ - Learn ...
Pour Decisions - How Drinking Affects Your Bio Data
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whoop is a wearable device that shows your resting heart rate, heart rate variability and more. Users who inputed data about their alcohol consumptio...
Weight Loss, Energy, Sleep, Feeling Terrific - Cristy Nickel
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you keep fat off through nutrition - Cristy Nickel ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountabi...
How To Calculate The Financial Cost Of Your Drinking - Jim Miller
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, you may "only" spend $10k a year on alcohol. But how much are you not making because of drinking alcohol? In many cases, it can be hundreds of t...
How To Eat Dessert & Burn Fat at the Same Time - Crosby Tailor
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dessert expert Crosby Tailor walks us through how to make a healthy dessert so we're not prone to high sugar or alcoholic treats. ★ - Learn more ab...
You vs. The Restaurant - How They Get You To Drink
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smiling assassins are everywhere. They're the waiters encouring you to drink, the party hosts trying to be nice, the friends and family saying, "just...
The Healthy Entrepreneur - Rex Miller
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to have healthy habits, including great sleep and productivity. If you're an entrepreneur, how to create a harmonious and healthy team. Today we ...
A Mid-Flight Alcohol-Fuelled Argument: A Cautionary Tale
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happened at 30,000 ft when James witnessed a Finnish couple demanding to be served more alcohol. Did the stewardess oblige. Or was the couple sh...
The Two Big Lies About Alcohol - Jim Miller
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are two big lies we tell ourselves about alcohol. And they are holding us back in life. What are the lies we tell ourselves daily? Listen in to...
How Chiropractor, 54, Stopped Drinking, Transformed Health & Saved Marriage - Dr. Karl Krantz
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A married father of seven, chiropractor Dr. Karl Krantz knew he was drinking too much. From the stress of his son's health diagnosis to moving the fa...
A Warning To All Parents: How Drinking Affects Children - Jim Miller
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Jim Miller, 64, who comes from four generations of alcoholics. Listen as Jim describes the effect his father's drinking had on hi...
If You Have Been Waiting On A Sign That You Need To Quit Drinking, This Is It - Victoria English
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all have one: That tiny voice inside that always speaks the truth. How many years has yours been telling you that you need to be sober, at least fo...
How to Tackle Football Season Without Alcohol - Victoria English
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are few things more associated with drinking than football season. From a very young age, we are conditioned to believe that sports and alcohol ...
Moving Beyond a 30-Minute Buzz To Find Joy - Lauren Shaw
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are listening to our podcast, you are probably realizing that true happiness is not found in a bottle of alcohol. So where is it found? Often, ...
2.5 Years Without Alcohol…How I Inspired My Team, Lost 63lbs, Improved My Marriage & Grew A Pumpkin Patch…Now I'm Retiring! - Steve Aguiar
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Aguiar is 2.5 years alcohol free and has lost 63lbs, dropped his blood pressure, inspired his colleagues, improved his marriage and lots more. H...
3 Ways I Live Fully Without Alcohol - Sober Dad & Writer Clark Webb
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clark Webb decided about 5 years ago that he was tired of living at 50% fulfillment. His drinking became a problem during his 20's, yet he needed more...
Victoria's Secret (For Getting And Staying Sober) - Victoria English
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After trying for years to stop drinking, Project 90's top coach, Victoria, was feeling defeated. She'd tried 12 step programs, therapists, acupuncture...
Numbers Don't Lie: Project 90 Graduate Shares Health Metrics From One Year Alcohol-Free - Evan Melcher
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Melcher was definitely NOT an alcoholic. This committed husband, father and financial advisor fell into an unhealthy drinking pattern after life ...
The Six Best Things That Happened When I Quit Drinking - Victoria English
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are the six best things that are happening while you stay stuck in the cycle of drinking? Can you think of even one? Join Project 90 coach, Vict...
How A Sobriety Coach Stays Alcohol-Free & Happy -Victoria English
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Once we stop drinking, how do we make sure that old habits don't creep back in? Coach Victoria was what they called a "chronic relapser", meaning she ...
How Genetics Influence Your Habits - Dr. Erika Gray
28 Jul 2022
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...