Drink Less; Live Better
Episodes
64. Significant dates
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you got a date you can look back on and know that was a turning point for you? Even if nothing good happened immediately?What were you learning ...
63. Dry July
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yeah - I know, I know.... it's a slightly unconventional idea if you'e in the Northern Hemisphere... but I'm here to cheerlead for it. Listen in toda...
62. Are you tired?
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired? Have you stopped to question whether you're physically tired or emotionally tired? You'll need a different type of rest for physical ...
61. "I don't know"
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Answering endless questions about your sobriety takes up a lot of energy and brain space - is it any wonder we sometimes run out of steam?Well, not an...
60. Telling YOUR story
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I feel most powerful when I get the chance to tell my story myself, not when other people try and tell it for me.... how'bt you?JOIN MY EMAIL CLUB HER...
59. The Should 'Siren'
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you argue with yourself inside your head? No? Is it just me then? Listen carefully to that internal conversation, start to notice and bring aware...
58. The Jubilee, Garden Parties, Street Gatherings and Early Summer BBQs
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you getting invitations to socialise this week or are you hosting friends and family? Here are Sarah's top tips for keeping it all alcohol free a...
57. Amazing Adventures
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I've been to a buddhist meditation weekend, a retreat in Ibiza and climbed Mount Snowdon in the first five months of this year - what amazing adventur...
56. Be a healthy hedonist
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Were you or are you a hedonist - always in pursuit of pleasure? I'm now considering myself to be a healthy hedonist and loving it.JOIN MY EMAIL CLUB ...
55. 1 year? Wow
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One whole year of the Drink Less; Live Better podcast - celebrate with me today!If you'd like to follow Amanda on instagram you'll find her here:https...
54. Things you'll never hear me say (Part 3) "There's no need to cry"
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If anyone ever tells you "there's no need to cry," "please don't cry," "crying won't help," "get over it" or my ABSOLUTE WORST "man up"..... point the...
53. Your reasons "why" revisited
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's rethink the whole "why I'm going to be alcohol free/sober/drink less" thing. Let's not talk about our kids, our families, our work and all the ...
52. What will other people think?
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well, what will they think and how will you know? Are you going to ask them or are you going to guess? Is there another choice you could make here?L...
51. You're not broken
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Exhausted, frustrated and angry are all valid feelings as part of your sober/drink less process - but you are NOT broken. If you cannot see success f...
50. Are you happy?
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So many emotions... do you ever stop to consider how you're ACTUALLY feeling when someone asks you?JOIN MY EMAIL CLUB HEREBook a space in my Zoom Diar...
49. Your words matter (Can't vs Won't)!
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when we change one word in a sentence? "I can't stop drinking" to "I won't stop drinking".... hmmm, makes you see where your priorities ...
48. BONUS EPISODE-Asking for what you need or want this Mother's Day!
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm going to say it again.... "what do you want?" You are allowed to ask for what you want, you are worthy of wanting what you want and .... sometim...
47. Things you'll never hear me say (Part 2) "You've got this"
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How would I know if "you've got this?" If I said that to you I'd be doing you a massive disservice. I don't know you well enough yet and I cannot po...
46. Asking for what you want or need
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever ask for what you want or need and do you even know how to?Listen in to this episode for inspiration and ideas to implement today!JOIN MY E...
45. The place where doubt, hope and action meet
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mmmmm... yep, that's a magic junction, the place from which real change becomes possible 💖JOIN MY EMAIL CLUB HEREBook a space in my Zoom Diary to d...
44. Accountability works - here's why
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why your more successful with some goals than others? Could accountability be your new sober super power?JOIN MY EMAIL CLUB HEREBook a ...
43. She let go
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The theme of my week is 'letting go' - funny how one phrase or idea pops up over and over again - must mean something mustn't it?JOIN MY EMAIL CLUB HE...
42. Do I need a hobby now I'm sober?
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So, you've got time in your life now your not drinking - are you ready to choose a physical challenge or something a bit more creative?JOIN MY EMAIL C...
41. Beyond Dry January
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What did you learn during your version of Dry January? I hope it was something useful and what's next for you?JOIN MY EMAIL CLUB HEREBook a space in ...
40. There's a hole in my sidewalk
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Portia Nelson was an american singer, songwriter, actress and author. There's a hole in my sidewalk was one of her poems (also known as Autobiography...
39. How's Dry January going for you?
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a calm sense of knowing that you will achieve your alcohol free month or are you doubting yourself? Is a reset the best way of looking at...
38. Things you'll never hear me say (Part 1) "If I can do it, anyone can"
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nope, not part of my vocabulary when it comes to drinking less or choosing alcohol free.JOIN MY EMAIL CLUB HEREBook a space in my Zoom Diary to discus...
37. Can we talk about Dry January?
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yes... there are good things about it but also not so good!! Listen in and I'll let you know my thoughts!JOIN MY EMAIL CLUB HEREBook a space in my Zo...
36. New Year Resolutions are not for me!
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nope... I will not be making that list of shizzle to 'improve' myself thanks!JOIN MY EMAIL CLUB HEREBook a space in my Zoom Diary to discuss 1:1 coach...
35. (Christmas day deep breath) It's OK
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Long, deep, slow breath in and long, slow, deep breath out. You're OK, everything's OK, I believe in you 💖JOIN MY EMAIL CLUB HEREBook a space in my...
34. Today is just one day
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Go with it - minutes turn into hours, the clock will tick, the light will fade, we'll go to sleep. we'll wake again on the other side of this one day....
33. Is connection the opposite of addiction?
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Johann Hari - check out his Ted Talk for the love of all that's holy!https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addicti...
32. Fabulous Festivities
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can you have sober Christmas nights out that feel fun, engaging and celebratory?Listen in - I'll share my six tips that will see you through Decem...
31. What you say really matters - choose carefully!
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The words we use to ourselves and to other people about ourselves and our intentions really matter. We are programmed to believe the words running th...
30. Own your behaviour
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hmmm... well not always comfortable - but owning my behaviour around alcohol has been a revelation for me in recent times - could it help you?JOIN MY ...
29. Alcohol Awareness Week - Alcohol and relationships
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ah yes... that heady mix! How many of your relationships does alcohol positively impact? For me - it wasn't many. The most important relationship i...
28. Fixed mindset vs Growth mindset
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How you think will affect what you get.Have you ever tried using the magic little word 'yet' at the end of a sentence? eg "I can't do this, yet." It...
27. The liminal space
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the place of stuckness, it's the messy middle, it's the walking through treacle.... or it's EXACTLY where you're supposed to be ... let's rename ...
26. Do I have to do this sober thing forever?
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Answer: NoResult: Shortest podcast episode ever... or is there a better question with a better answer?JOIN MY EMAIL CLUB HEREBook a space in my Zoom D...
25. Alcohol and self-judgement
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oh I used to be such a div when I was drunk and I COULDN'T ever understand why people would choose not to drink at a party.All that's changed now and ...
24. I'm Alcohol Free but my partner isn't
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I stopped drinking in 2019 and thought my husband would notice how radiant I looked, how happy I was, what an amazing example I was setting for our ki...
23. Finding joy in my alcohol-free world
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Getting further and further away from my last drink helps me to see that my anxiety has subsided significantly and other high vibe feelings are total...
22. Grey Area Drinker - This was me, is it you?
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm not really one for a label, a title or a neat little box... BUT when I look back at my old drinking habits.... Grey Area Drinker? Yes! This was m...
21. People pleasing and alcohol
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saying 'Yes' when other people offer you an alcoholic drink when you don't want one is just one of the many ways I used to people please. I didn't wa...
20. Are you making this more complicated than it needs to be?
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ultimately, 3 things made my alcohol-free life experiment easier rather than harder:Believe in myselfHaving one goal (not to have an alcoholic drink)A...
19. New season, new beginnings
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do new seasons and new beginnings fill your heart with joy? I love the joyful feeling of change and choosing something new and exciting - what's your...
18. Why I drank when my children were small
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Overdrinking on a Friday night became a habit and I wasn't sure how it became such a fixture in my life... I felt I NEEDED to celebrate the end of the...
17. Alcohol and the summer holidays - How can you make better choices?
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I used to change up my drinking routine in the summer (and what I mean is I drank more alcohol, more often, over longer periods of time)!I said I was ...
16. Giving and receiving alcohol as a gift
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Turns out there are other presents available other than a bottle of wine for a birthday, thank you or other celebration - who already knew and who nee...
15. Making new friends in your 40s
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I thought I had all the friends I needed... from school, university, colleagues, other Mums and family. Turns out that you need friends to share new ...
14. The financial cost of alcohol
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Honestly? How much do you spend on alcohol and not just the booze itself but the associated costs; taxis, accidental online shopping, hangover breakf...
13. Feeling your feelings when you're alcohol free
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So many of us use alcohol to numb ourselves, we get overwhelmed, we're angry, sad, fearful, guilty or frustrated and a G and T makes all of these feel...
12. How can you get comfortable socialising alcohol free?
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I was afraid of socialising sober, I thought I wouldn’t have anything to talk about, the conversation would lull, there’d be no raucous laughter ...
11. What could you drink instead of alcohol?
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you decide to go alcohol free is it better to only drink water? What are the alternatives?JOIN MY EMAIL CLUB HEREBook a space in my Zoom Diary to ...
10. Lea from @glowsober and Sarah chat - what does life feel like on 'the other side' of your hangover?
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lea and Sarah have got to know each other since choosing to live alcohol free lives. Lea tells some of her story and shares her inspiration for her A...
9. Alcohol - It’s all about what you gain not what you give up
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The list of what you gain when you choose to drink less or go alcohol free is long ... here are a few of Sarah's favourites!JOIN MY EMAIL CLUB HEREBoo...
8. We're human beings not human doings!
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Overwhelm.... mainly driven by doing... too... much. A glass of wine temporarily helped me to escape overwhelm but I needed a better coping tool. E...
7. Escaping negative emotions and alcohol
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How are you really feeling in that moment when you think you'd like a glass of wine? Have you stopped and noticed the feeling? If it's a negative em...
6. What if my alcohol free life is difficult and miserable?
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
... and what if it isn't? What if your alcohol free life is joyful and positive? What tools can you use to get started on a successful first few wee...
5. Drink Less or Alcohol Free?
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A hard stop, moderating your intake or drinking less as a gateway to going alcohol free? What sounds good to you and what did I do? Listen in to fin...
4. Who do you tell when you choose to drink less or go alcohol free?
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps it's useful to tell some people and about your choice to go alcohol free. I did tell some people and didn't tell others... find out more by l...
3. Why language is so important when choosing your drink less or alcohol-free goal
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I didn't want to have a goal or challenge - too much strive or endurance involved in that. What would be better?JOIN MY EMAIL CLUB HEREBook a space i...
2. What does your Drink Less goal look like?
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know how long your Drink Less or Alcohol Free goal should be for? Is it One Day At A Time, a week, a month or *gasp* a year?? Listen in a...
1. Your reasons for choosing to drink less
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's really important for your success to get clear on the reasons why you'd like to drink less or go alcohol free - here are my top tips for getting ...