How I quit alcohol
Episodes
63. Seeking and coming out the other side update with Amanda Swart
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I catch up with Amanda Swart who initially shared her story back in January when she was at 90 days sober. Amanda was one of my very...
62. Mind hacking for life changing sobriety with India Morris
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I catch up with India Morris who started sneaking alcohol at the age of eight. By the age of 13 she had already developed a strong d...
61. Using the power of the breath for massive change with Sam Brown
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this mid week bonus episode I chat with meditation and breath work teacher Sam Brown. Sam and I covered the life changing power of the bre...
61. 15 minute breath set and mini meditation with Sam Brown
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Brown takes us though a short breath set focusing on calming the nervous system and reliving stress followed by a mini mediation. Please do not d...
60. Feeling for the first time with Lindsay from Victoria
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with Lindsay from Victoria. Lindsay had a dangerous relationship with alcohol from the age of 14. Early in her 20's ...
59. You gotta feel it to heal it with Lyndal Hunt
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat yet again with my beautiful friend Lyndal Hunt. Lyndal is going strong and 11 and a half months sober after a brief relapse i...
58. Not a total trashbag but recognising the need to change with Kat Dunell
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with self professed "Grey Area Drinker", Kat Dunell. Kat is a fire fighter who lives in Geelong with her husband an...
57. Transformation through sobriety with Karl Savimaki
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with international Ruby coach Karl Savimaki. Karl had an on again, off again relationship with alcohol for years which cos...
56. Choosing yourself and the person you are destined to become with Chris King
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with builder Chris King. After years of using alcohol to "fit in" in his teen years , his relationship with alc...
55. Are your old labels holding you back? with Ash Grunwald
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ash and I chat about all things labels. We delve into a topic that I have recently discussed with my challenge group... Labels. ...
54. Being with what is with Ben Schiller
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode for Season 3 I catch up with therapist Ben Schiller. It was a jam packed episode that covered a lot of ground. We chat abou...
53. Finding peace with Tracey Cochrane
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After battles with anorexia, suffering trauma from sexual abuse and a very dangerous relationship with alcohol and suicide attempts, Tracey Cochrane i...
52. The power of seeing beyond yourself - midweek check in with Lyndal Hunt
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lyndal and I caught up for a little mid week mini pod catch up to see how she is going on her journey. Lyndal has been a guest on this podcast a few...
51. Back from the brink and the phone call that changed everything with Jimmy
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with Jimmy . Jimmy has chosen to stay semi anonymous on this episode as he shares his harrowing journey from binge drinking t...
50. Discovering authentic joy with Bianka Ismailvoski
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I catch up with Melbourne comedian Bianka Ismailvoski. Bianka has been sober for 2 years and is still relishing in all the positives...
49. Feeling your feelings and finding your sober mates with Sam Wilson
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with 27 year old Sam Wilson, the founder of Sober Mates, an educational community platform for young sober curious people t...
48. Taking the challenge with Tara McCarthy
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with Tara McCarthy a participant in the HIQA Jan 2021 3 month sober challenge. Tara and I talk about the benefits she has f...
47. Creating community and connection with Australia's first AF bar - Stu Henshall
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I was stoked to chat with Stu Henshall a co-owner of Australia's first Non-acoholic cocktail bar, Brunswick Aces. We recorded our chat and I...
46. From chronic anxiety to master of mind - Paul Eliseo
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with Paul Eliseo, trainer and master practitioner of NLP and Hypnosis, Lifestyle Coach and total mind master. As a teen ...
45. Healing emotional wounds with psychotherapist Jeannie O'Carroll
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with Jeannie O'Carroll, my friend and psychotherapist who specialises in trauma and couples therapy. Jeannie is no ...
44. The moment of change - with Juliet Lever
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I catch up with Juliet Lever. Juliette is an author, coach specialising in self development and training NLP (Neuro Linguistic Pro...
43. Starting a revolution. One woman's mission to change AF culture with Amy Armstrong
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with Amy Armstrong from Port Fairy, Victoria who at 10 months sober at the time of recording is on a mission to have more a...
42. New found joys through sobriety with Kate Morrison
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with one of the members of my 3 month sober challenge, Kate Morrison. Kate signed up for the challenge in the midst of some...
41. Getting Untoxicated and the art of being sober and social with Faye Lawrence
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with the founder of sober social group Untoxicated, Faye Lawrence. Faye faced her own decades long battle with alcohol endin...
40. Healing the mother wound with Tish Banks.
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with the wonderful Tish Banks who has gone through deep healing and recreation of herself. Having grown up with much traum...
39. Losing friends and finding your tribe, the challenges and the joys of sobriety with Channy Vallay
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with owner of DV Nutrition and wellness coach, Chantelle Vallay. Fed up with her binge drinking lifestyle and wanting to pu...
38. The psychology of alcohol dependency with therapist Ben Schiller
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stoked to have Ben Schiller back in the studio to talk about the psychology behind alcohol dependency. Ben and I discuss whether or not all alcohol...
37. Becoming a better man with Greg Jennings the Booze Free Dad
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with Melbourne father of two, Greg Jennings @boozefreedad who at the time of recording is 14 months in to his sobriety. V...
36. Finding your purpose and freeing yourself with Brad Hay
27 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with Ayurveda specialist and tantric yoga teacher, Brad Hay about his very intense journey with drugs and alcohol. Havin...
35. Wine, beer, cough medicine...anything. From shame to self love and acceptance with Lisa Locks.
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with family friend Lisa Locks. Lisa is a hairdresser, now self published author and advocate of self love in her 7 years of s...
34. Relapse - How to prevent it and lessons learned with Lyndal Hunt
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I catch up with Lyndal to talk relapse. Lyndal is no stranger to the dreaded relapse and the lessons that come with it. We chat ab...
33. Finding freedom and empowerment in the face of trauma with Bec Prosser.
06 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with my friend Bec Prosser. Bec is school teacher, wife, mum of 2 boys, surfer who is 12 months sober. Bec has faced s...
32. Digging deep and detaching from your thoughts with Ash Grunwald.
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever started a challenge or made a New Years resolution and a few weeks in lost your mojo and then abandoned ship? In this episode Ash and ...
31. Sticking to your New Years Resolutions with Ash Grunwald.
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Jan 1st 2021 and Ash and I our little Club Sober group have been AF for 3 years as of today. Looking back I can't even believe how mu...
30. Early days, big transformations with Amanda Swart
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with one of my coaching clients Amanda Swart. Amanda is 90 days in to her sobriety (time of publishing) and has already had ...
29. From modelling alongside Elle Macpherson to living in the sand dunes, this is one hell of a journey with Derham Tutton.
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This guest has lived a life. Derham "Norsca Love God" "Tutty" Tutton is probably one of the best story tellers I have ever co...
28. Finding your courage with Ange Adams
12 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with Ange Adams about her journey with alcohol. Ange was a very big binge drinker and party girl and at the top of her field ...
27. Strategies and tools to deal with triggers over the Christmas period with Ash Grunwald
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Following the webinar I hosted last week about triggers over the Christmas period and how to handle them, Ash and I further expand on the discussion...
27. Sobriety is the highest form of self love with "Braveheart" - Michelle Sutherland.
28 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with entrepreneur Michelle Sutherland, a Scottish born now Aussie (Scozzie) who has been alcohol free for almost four years...
26. Battling a private hell in the public eye with comedian Fiona O'loughlin
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with much loved Australian comedian and author Fiona O'loughlin. Fiona has had quite a public battle with alcohol and ha...
25. Abandoning yourself with Victoria Vanstone
14 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with author Victoria Vanstone about her journey with alcohol. For Victoria the transition from party girl to motherhood di...
24. Tiny habits and the three pillars of gratitude with Ash Grunwald
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with my hubby and sober buddy, Ash Grunwald about creating tiny habits that set you up for success, the three pillars of grat...
23. From fine wines to metho with Lauren Linnane
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this heart wrenching episode I chat with Lauren Linanne, who I know from my Theatre Group. Lauren bravely shared with me her story. One of comp...
22. Billy Otto life is the drug.
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of season one I interview the total legend Billy Otto. Billy is a music producer, mentor and amazing musician. He has liv...
21. Season finale with Ash Grunwald. Seeing beyond your past and creating a new future.
17 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the season finale Ash and I recap the season 1. We cover many of the topics in past episodes and the main take aways and the strategies that you...
20. Nathan Kaye forging your own path and our culture of alcoholism
10 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a veteran of the arts, Nathan Kaye is no stranger to the strong hold of drugs and alcohol. After years of starring in shows such as Home And Aw...
19. Is your drinking affecting your kids?
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this solocast I talk about alcohol and it's effect on our kids. Sometimes it can be really hard and really painful to take an honest look at...
18. Quitting alcohol in your 20's and the freedom to choose your path with Maxime Nicole
03 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At just 28 years of age, Maxime Nicole is an incredible inspiration for young people wanting to break free of the societal norms, ask the big ques...
17. From the top of your game to rock bottom with Jason Quin
26 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with Jason Quin, the creator of Etch Sparkling beverages. Jason saw a need to create a drink that adults could enjoy that was...
16. What are we so afraid of?
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this solocast I delve in to what holds us back in our life. You know that alcohol is not serving you. If you are a binge drinker, you are fully aw...
15. Keeping up with the boys with Peta Thompson
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I chat with Peta Thompson, a skydiving yoga instructor who after years of drinking to keep up with the boys has given up the booze. We t...
14 Cringe factor and shifting the blame to alcohol
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this monologue I cover some shared cringe factor moment. I asked for people to send in their most cringey or regretful moments caused by alcohol....
13. Can you meditate too much? Alcohol and co-dependancy with Lucy Slater
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with Lucy Slater who is in recovery for co-dependancy and alcohol abuse. Lucy has done some serious work on herself and conti...
12. My journey with alcohol, with guest presenter Lissie Turner.
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Lissie Turner (previous podcast guest) takes over the mic and interviews me (Danni) about my story and my journey with alcohol. For ...
11. Beyond quitting alcohol and daily habits for a new life with Ash Grunwald
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a great episode with Ash and myself recorded in our home studio. We focus on the first three fundamentals we use in our coaching to help peo...
10 . Changing belief patterns for lasting change with Shane Turner
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a beautiful conversation with Shane Tuner the Rock N Roll Yogi. Shane grew up on the Gold Coast, living hard and partying ...
9. Dealing with grief and the big stuff with Gabe Christmas.
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with a friend, Gabe Christmas. Gabe has been sober for over two years now after a life long battle with alcohol which start...
8. Tapping back in to your joy with therapist Ben Schiller
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with our good mate Ben Schiller who is a therapist at mental health facility. With a background in psychology and also in rec...
7. Dissolving patterns and filling the void with Lissie Turner
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with yoga therapist Lissie Turner who in her previous very high profile life as radio presenter for JJJ Mel In The Morning aka ...
6. Taking back your control with Tierney Hill
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with one of my nearest and dearest, Tierney Hill. Tierney was a binge drinker and is now 19 months sober (July 2020). We ...
5. From chronic binger to celebrity fitness trainer with Benny Owen
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Benny Owen who used to be the dude on stage with Ash Grunwald playing the car door. Today Benny is an outgoing and driv...
4. When bingeing takes a dangerous turn - Lyndal Hunt
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to one of my oldest friends who silently battled a serious alcohol addiction which saw her hospitalised and isolated. Lyndal&...
3. Mindset and getting on with it with Scott Owen
04 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I was so stoked to have another original member of the Club Sober group, Scotty Owen. Scott is that amazing bass player from The Living End, you...
2. Club Sober original Clare Rantall
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to Clare Rantall who was one of the original Club Sober crew that formed a pact to quite drinking for 12 months. Two and a h...
1. Quitting the booze with Ash Grunwald
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So very excited to launch this podcast and in my first episode I chat with my amazing hubby and sober buddy, Ash Grunwald. Ash and I made a pact ...