How I quit alcohol

165. A craving or a relapse is not a failure but can facilitate lasting change with Dr Luke Sniewski

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Once again, I catch up with incredible Dr Luke Sniewski in this episode we chat about the freedom and life changing power of radical self acceptance.W...

164. When alcohol steals your authenticity with Samuel Phillip Cooper

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with New Zealand based musician Sam Cooper. Sam is 28 years old and at the time of recording has been 17 months sober. Sam,...

163. From hiding to thriving with Casey Davidson

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with Casey Davidson a life and sober coach and host of the Hello Someday Podcast who runs programs from Seattle in Washing...

162. Managing sobriety in the corporate world with Kate Morrison

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with HIQA Grad, Kate Morrison. We chat about her life in sobriety in the corporate world and how she navigates sobriety in ...

161. Schema Therapy and taking forward steps towards healing with Ben Schiller

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with my good friend and clinical psychology registrar Ben Schiller. Ben and I talk more about his own recove...

160. When academia meets the woo woo and doing the soul work with Áine Aventin

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with one of the HIQA Grads from Ireland, Aine Aventin. We chat about her own journey with alcohol, sobriety and extending ...

159. Getting honest and getting vulnerable with Meg Doherty

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with country music singer Meg Doherty we chat about the lies some of us tell ourselves and others when our drinking has got...

158. Noticing the benefits at 9 months in with Mandy Nolan

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with comedian Mandy Nolan to check in with her on her progress on her 12 month sober challenge. At the time of recording Ma...

157. Somatic healing with psychotherapist Nikki Lucas

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with incredible Psychotherapist and mind-body eating coach, Nicki Lucas. We chat about the importance of listening to the mess...

156. How sobriety can save your relationship with Lissy Elliott

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with Adelaide artist Lissy Elliott. Lissie's relationship with alcohol began impacting her relationship with her wife after...

155. Living with ADHD and staying sober with coach Emma Gilmour

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with Emma Gilmour. Emma is a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, This Naked Mind and Gray Area Drinking Coach, living in...

154. Healing from the chaos and carnage with Ash Butters

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with Ash Butters, host of the Behind The Smile Podcast, she is a Yoga & Meditation Teacher and has been Sober since 20...

153. Being able to see life more clearly, early sobriety and digging in with Fiona McIntyre

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with Fiona McIntyre who has just finished the HIQA 6 week challenge. We talk about changing your life by doing the work. ...

152. Rejecting the stereotypes of St Patricks Day and reclaiming her culture with Irish musician Áine Tyrrell.

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aine Tyrrell is a fierce Irish woman, a musician, a mum, a daughter who is passionate about reclaiming her Irish culture. Her Irish culture which does...

151. From near death to forgiveness, love and redemption with Michael Rowcroft

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At 22 years of age, Michael Rowcroft is running to pay back to the orgnisation that helped to change his life. In 2021 ago Michael was homeless, addic...

150. From 3 bottles of wine a day, to freedom and teaching people how to talk to kids about alcohol with Isabella Ferguson

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A must listen to for all parents of teenagers. In this episode I catch up with coach Isabella Furgeson. Growing up in Canberra in the 80's. Isabella ...

149. Feeling ok on the inside with Mark Purser

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with my good mate and mentor Mark Purser. We chat about how as humans all we want to do is feel ok on the inside and when w...

148. Brave steps forward and changing the family dynamic with Elise Kermeen

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you go about changing when you come from a family are big drinkers, not just your family but your partner's family? This can be a challenge tha...

147. When relief turns to ruin with Trish Schor

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with beautiful Trish Schor. Aa a shy teenager in South Africa to a young career woman in London to finally setting on the Gold ...

146. The colourful life of sobriety with Calamity Tash

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with the very colourful Calamity Tash from Adelaide. Tash gave away alcohol at the age of 25 years old, after years of habi...

145. The undeniable life changing freedom of waking up without shame and regret with Lisa from Sydney

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How many times do we have to wake up hating ourselves? Feeling incongruent, out of alignment with our values, ashamed, worried, embarrassed, your body...

144. Mindfulness and awareness changes everything with Mark Purser

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with the the most unyogi of yogis, Mark Purser. We chat about his own recovery and how mindfulness changed everything for h...

143. Get out of your mind and into your body with Dr Luke Sniewski

14 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I was honoured to catch up with Dr Luke Sniewski. Luke is a Wellbeing Coach and Somatic Therapist, he was also the facilitator in Dr G...

142. Confidence, self love and clarity with Nat from Newcastle

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with one of the HIQA grads, Nat from Newcastle. Nat went from binge drinking to daily drinking as a way of coping with post...

141 - Settling into authenticity with Mandy Nolan

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the final episode of 2022 I catch up with comedian Mandy Nolan to catch up and see how she is going on her 12 month sobriety journey. She is now ...

140. Tips and tools from the HIQA grads group

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the HIQA grads group share their tips and tools for getting through Christmas parties, family functions, lonliness, missing your kids ...

139. We CAN do this with Adele from NSW

26 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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138. Messages From The Bottle - Lissie Turner

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the 15th of November 8 brave souls got together to share their alcohol story in front of a live audience.The final speaker of the night was my good...

137. Messages From The Bottle - Ash Grunwald

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the 15th of November 8 brave souls got together to share their alcohol story in front of a live audience.Next up was my hubby Ash Grunwald, who sha...

136. Messages From The Bottle - Danni Carr

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the 15th of November 8 brave souls got together to share their alcohol story in front of a live audience.Next up was me, Danni Carr out of my comfo...

135. Messages From The Bottle - Jamie Milne

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the 15th of November 8 brave souls got together to share their alcohol story in front of a live audience.Next up Jamie Milne shares a poem he wrote...

134 . Messages From The Bottle - Libby O'Donovan

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the 15th of November 8 brave souls got together to share their alcohol story in front of a live audience.4th speaker up on the night was the incred...

133 . Messages From The Bottle - Lyndal Hunt

22 Nov 2022

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On the 15th of November 8 brave souls got together to share their alcohol story in front of a live audience.The 3rd speaker on the night was my beauti...

132 . Messages From The Bottle - Victoria Vanstone

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the 15th of November 8 brave souls got together to share their alcohol story in front of a live audience. Second up was the wonderful Victoria Van...

131 . Messages From The Bottle - Michelle McDonald

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the 15th of November 8 brave souls got together to share their alcohol story in front of a live audience. First up on the night was Michelle McDon...

130. When the Sneaky Bitch comes calling with Jacinta from Sydney

19 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with Jacinta from Sydney. Growing up with an alcohol Mum, Jacinta knows too well the dangers of alcoholism, it's destructio...

129. Becoming the hero of your own story with Cooper Chapman

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with 28 year old,  pro- surfer, entrepreneur and founder of The Good Human Project and the The Good Human podcast, Cooper ...

128. From breakdown to breakthrough with Andrew from Victoria.

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew is a truck driver, Dad, Husband and a sober guy on a gentle journey of self discovery.  Growing up and not being sure how to express his emoti...

127. Embracing the fullness of life with Kate Fleming

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with HIQA graduate, Kate Fleming.  Kate has gone from daily drinking to now 9 months of sobriety at the time of recording....

126. YOGA NIDRA with Mark Purser

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Find yourself a quiet spot, make yourself a nest, as Mark Purser guides you through this beautiful Yoga Nidra practice.   Yoga Nidra is also known as...

125. Taking your own steps towards healing with Mark Purser

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am joined once again with yoga and meditation teacher, Mark Purser.  Mark and I talk about the how we can create our own healing with mindfulness a...

124. Holidaying sober in Bali and the challenges do get better with Tara McCarthy

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode HIQA Grad, Tara McCarthy reflects on her journey and the situations she thought would never be possible to do sober, how she is doing ...

123. The power of peri. Hormones, alcohol and you with Lissie Turner

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I pull in the big guns for this episode hormones that I know very little about.  I had a request from a listener to chat about alcohol and the effect...

122. Losing it all and finding recovery with founding member of Maroon 5, Ryan Dusick

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Ryan Dusick,  Ryan  is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, the founding drummer of the  band Maroon 5, a mental...

121. Finding freedom through forgiveness after a life of trauma with spirit medium Charmaine Wilson

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with spirit medium, Charmaine Wilson.  Charmaine is a gifted medium who I have had the pleasure of having a very accurate read...

120. Back in charge and taking the challenge with Mandy Nolan

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with comedian, author and self professed show off, Mandy Nolan.   Mandy delves into her deeply traumatic and violent child...

119. Sticking to a program for long term success with Lyndal Hunt

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with my friend and colleague Lyndal Hunt.  Lyndal is living proof of the importance of working a programme and how it is t...

118. Finding your centre and staying there - Soul Talk with Sam Brown

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks Soul Talk I catch up yet again with the beautiful Sam Brown, this week we talk about the importance finding your centre and staying ther...

117. Postnatal depression, creativity and alcohol with Beck Feiner

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with illustrator Beck Feiner.  We talk about  her struggle with post natal depression and how she used alcohol to ease those ...

116. Taking responsibility opens the door to freedom - Soul Talk with Sam Brown

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Soul Talk with Sam Brown we talk about taking responsibility, for your actions, owning when you have stuffed up, for you you treat yourself an...

115. A clean slate with untoxicated Andrew Addie

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with Andrew Addie, CEO of the sober events organisation Untoxicated.  Through trauma, sexual assault, extreme alcohol addi...

114. Change your routine change your life - Soul Talk with Sam Brown

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Making the smallest changes to your daily habits can have a massive impact on your choices, your moods, your relationships and set  you up for succes...

113. What it means to be a booze free Dad - Fathers Day edition with Ash Grunwald and Greg Jennings.

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode my hubby Ash Grunwald is in the host seat interviewing Greg Jennings The Booze Free Dad.  They talk about what is mean to be a booze ...

112. The price of avoiding pain - Soul Talk with Sam Brown

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The beautiful Sam Brown and I are in the zoom room once again to dive deep into some juicy topics.  This week we chat about the avoidance of pain and...

111. Alcohol and the link to breast cancer with Kath Elliott

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with Kath Elliott, sober coach and breast cancer survivor.  We chat about the undeniable science that links alcohol to bre...

110. Becoming a master of change - Soul Talk with Lissie Turner

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's soul talk I recruited my good friend Lissie Turner, yoga therapist, ex triple J present Mel Bampton aka Mel In The Morning.  We talk abo...

109. Coming out sober with Luke Cooper

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Luke Cooper from WA who shares story  of  his battle with  alcohol and one that he is so proudly winning.  We talk abo...

108. Self love - Soul Talk with Sam Brown

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Deep diving with Sam Brown on all things self love.  Why it's so important, how to cultivate more of it,  what it means to have more of it and ...

107. How you can support your body through recovery with Jules Galloway

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with Naturopath Jules Galloway to talk about how to support your body through recovery.   Jules is an incredible healer an...

106. Embracing change - Soul Talk with Sam Brown

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My good friend Sam Brown breath, meditation and yoga facilitator and I will spend the next few Wednesday's covering some topics that are close to...

105. Doing life without alcohol with Matt from Perth

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with one of the HIQA Grads, Matt from Perth.  Matt has been sober for just over 12 months after joining the HIQA 3 month c...

104. Healing the mind body and spirt with Health Coach Janine from Alberta, Canada

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with my friend Janine from Alberta, Canada.  Janine has been sober for almost 12 months at the time of recording, she gave...

103. Living life on your own terms with James Van Cooper

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with musician James Van Cooper, James is 25 years old (at the time of recording) and is 6 years sober. We chat about his v...

102. 3.5 months into transformation with Michelle from Kinglake

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Michelle French from Kinglake who is early days in her sobriety.  We chat about her many attempts at giving up the booze....

101. Going steep and deep with surfing legend Tom Carroll

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What an honour it was to spend a couple of hours with Tom Carroll as he shared his story of his life through addiction.  Through childhood trauma, fi...

100. Why everyone is getting in ice baths and why you should too with Cathy Downing

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk to my mate and hot cold therapy coach Cathy Downing about the benefits of jumping in to a bath of icy cold water.  This is som...

99. From a litre of moonshine a day to finding healing with Ali from WA

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Ali from WA who is celebrating 12 months of sobriety.  for more resources go or to join the next HIQA challenge go towww....

98. Respecting yourself enough to change with Josh Cunningham from the Waifs

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I was so honoured to chat with Josh Cunningham, guitarist and song writer from Aussie band The Waifs. Josh quit drinking at 28 years ...

97. Becoming "good enough" with Mark Purser

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Back by popular demand, I welcome back founder of the Bamboo Yoga School,  yogi Mark Purser.  We chat about the tough choices we make along the way ...

96. Interrupting generational patterns and doing death without alcohol with Haile Halloran

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Haile Halloran founder of Paperbark Death Care.  We chat about changing the generational addiction that is passed down th...

95. Social anxiety, do I have it and what the hell do I do about it? with Ben Schiller

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us are driven to drink due to social anxiety, and often we don't even know we have it.  In today's mid week episode I caught up ...

94. The worst night of my life, saved my life with Steve Woollett

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with ex-boxer Steve Woollett who has been living sober for 14 years after an incident that changed his life.  Steve uses talki...

93. Seeing yourself as you really are with Patrick Kennedy

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with 29 year old Patrick Kennedy on the day of his 1 year of sobriety milestone.  I loved this chat, for such a young guy Patr...

92. I am so glad I don't have to drink anymore with Leonie from Sydney

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Leonie from Sydney who is 10 years sober at the time of recording.  We chat about how she quit, grieving your relationshi...

91. Supporting a loved one through sobriety with Andy Quin

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with Andy Quin, co-founder of Etch Sparkling.  Andy has been sober for some time now and she actually gave up drinking to ...

90. From out of control to thriving in sobriety with Lucy Quick.

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with Lucy Quick from Thrivalist.   We talk about how Lucy like so many of us "didn't have an off switch", ...

89. Seeking the divine with Mark Purser

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Mark Purser, yoga and meditation teacher and owner of Bamboo Yoga in Byron Bay.   We chat about his journey with alcohol ...

88. Chasing oblivion with Miles Bingham

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Miles Bingham aka @thesobertrekker about his 7 years of sobriety. We chat about his struggle with his mental health, how h...

87. Manifesting your full potential with Ash Grunwald

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with my hubby Ash Grunwald about his recent shows at Bluesfest and how it felt to be playing those as a sober person.  We also...

86. Mindful mocktails with Nat Batalia

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with Nat Batalia, founder of the Mindful Mocktail.  Nat and I chat about the how the adjustment from life pre-kids to moth...

85. Surviving the parenting blues in sobriety with Kate Morrison

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting can be pretty stressful, especially around the witching hour when you are trying to get it all done and the kids are driving you a bit nutty...

84. You are enough with Michelle from Brisbane

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with Michelle from Brisbane who is a graduate from our October 21 3 months sober challenge and a participant in the HIQA Gr...

83. Having a cuppa with Victoria Vanstone

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I had a midweek catch up with Victoria Vanstone blogger and podcaster aka Drunk Mummy Sober Mummy to chat about the new sober platform, Cuppa that  s...

82. My struggle became my strength with Jamie Milne

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with personal trainer, mindset, strength and conditioning coach, endurance athlete and Guinness world record holder Jamie Milne...

81. A positive mindset makes all the difference with Jaimi Faulkner

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with our pal and amazing musician Jaimi Faulkner.   It was great to catch up with this guy,  last time we caught up in th...

80. 100% commitment with Ash Grunwald

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Ash Grunwald and I chat about his temporary lapse in focus and how going back to basics with this daily practice like journalling and ...

79. Learning to be kinder to yourself with Sarah from Canberra

19 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Sarah from Canberra who was a participant in the HIQA October challenge.  Sarah's issues with alcohol started later ...

78. Tuning into the wisdom your nervous system with provisional psychologist Georgie Budini

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this jam packed episode I chat with provisional psychologist Georgie Budini who has had ten years experience working with drug and alcohol addictio...

75. An artists way to sobriety with Kelly Brouhaha

05 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with Australian musician Kelly Brouhaha,  seven months sober at the time of recording Kelly talks about the struggles with...

74. How rock bottom made me better with legendary musician Hat Fitz

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with legendary blues man Hat Fitz.  Fitzy had always been labelled a "wild man" in the Aussie blues scene,  he ...

72. Changing your self concept with Fi from Melbourne

11 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with Fi,  a neuroscientist from Melbourne who was also a participant in the HIQA Jan Challenge earlier this year.   Fi si...

73. Calling up your demons with actor Martin Dingle Wall

11 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with actor Martin Dingle Wall.   Marty is best known for his roles in Home And Away,  Underbelly and Upper Middle Bogan.  We...

71. Nothing but freedom with Michael from West Oz

04 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful episode I chat with Michael a stone mason from Western Australia.  Michael resonated with drinking at a very early age and from al...

70. Stepping off the rollercoaster with Katy Graczer

27 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I catch up with Katy @graczer who spent decades trying to fit the mould of a fun drinking  socialite.  That kind of lifestyle comes ...

69. Next level wisdom found in the uncomfortable with Ash Grunwald

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I am back in the studio with my sober buddy and hubby Ash Grunwald.  We respond to the question that is being thrown my way a lot whi...

68. Club Sober reunion!!!!!! Reflections and discoveries with Scott Owen, Ash Grunwald and Clare Rantall.

13 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Two hard drinking rock stars and their partners made a pact to do the unthinkable,  quit alcohol for 12 months.  What seemed like an impossibility b...

67. Surviving the curveballs with Kathryn Elliott

06 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the episode I chat with ex-binge drinker,  breast cancer survivor,  sober coach and business owner Kathryn Elliott.   In  2019 Kathryn decided ...

66. Becoming The Brave Kind with Christy Hughes

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with author Christy Hughes about her journey from binge drinking to sobriety,  becoming brave and finding her voice.   Her so...

65. Cleaning up the wreckage of the past with Luke Hutchinson

23 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Luke Hutchinson from Adelaide about his inspiring recovery from alcohol.  From a young age Luke used alcohol to numb his ...

64. When predators strike. One woman's story of regaining her control with Rachel Cotton

16 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with my high school friend Rachel Cotton.    Growing up in the small town of Castlemaine in Central Victoria where the drinki...