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Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

James Swanwick

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Helping high performers feel & perform better by reducing or quitting alcohol. Maybe you're considering quitting alcohol and going completely sober. Or maybe you wish to change your relationship with alcohol and stop drinking. Maybe you wish to do moderation. Whichever way you choose, this podcast will give you the process to succeed. Alcohol-Free Lifestyle is for high performers, including entrepreneurs, executives, investors, athletes, and top professionals.
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Jessica Jeboult is a Sober Girl. From health and fitness to relationships, dating and even sober sex. This hilariously witty and modern approach to an otherwise daunting subject is sure to give you some solid tips and tricks to changing your relationship with alcohol.
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Sandra Vergara, actress, luxury real estate agent, and newest face of Selling Sunset, shares about the moment she realized drinking was lowering her energy and blocking the life she was trying to grow into. Sandra opens up about her sobriety journey, her emotional patterns, and how discovering Kabbalah became the spiritual framework that helped her…
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Quitting drinking is just the start, the real magic lies in celebrating the life you gain! In this motivational episode, Coach Jason breaks down the four key areas where you need to look for and celebrate wins: Health, Emotional, Relationship, and Lifestyle. Learn how reclaiming time, money, and mental clarity reinforces your positive momentum with…
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How do you prevent a personal catastrophe? Learn the Petrov Principle, named after the Soviet officer who saved the world by pausing and questioning the data during a false nuclear alarm. This episode draws a powerful parallel to your alcohol-free life: your nervous system's cravings are often a "false alarm". Discover actionable strategies like bo…
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The drinking stopped, but the question remains: "I'm alcohol-free... now what?". This episode tackles the overwhelming sense of suddenly having abundant free time and energy . Coaches Matt and Jason share powerful strategies for replacing old drinking rituals by embracing childlike exploration. Learn why pursuing hobbies like Lego, music, or puzzle…
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We explore the quiet signs your body, mind, and mood are giving you, the self-doubt that creeps in when others minimize your experience, and how to rebuild trust in your own intuition. From “gray-area drinking” to subtle burnout, this episode helps you tune out the noise and tune into yourself. Coach Lisa and Coach Susan dive into how to recognize …
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Join us in celebrating Coach Teri Patterson's 10th Alcohol-Free Anniversary! In this candid interview, Terri shares her inspiring origin story of deciding to quit for good before the "sober curious" movement even had a name . Discover the counter-intuitive first steps she took, including walking her dog multiple times a night to disrupt her evening…
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Is your head and heart constantly fighting over your decisions? That inner discord leads to chasing short-term hits instead of long-term purpose. In this foundational episode, Coaches Jason and Matt share 5 simple, neuroscience-backed techniques to achieve inner cohesion. Learn how practices like heart-centered breathing and "two-sided" journaling …
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This episode breaks down the three phases of the Hero's Journey, a narrative structure found everywhere from Star Wars to The Matrix and maps it onto your alcohol-free transformation. Coaches Matt and Jason explain how the emotional "Dark Night of the Soul" phase (the period of boredom or plateau) is actually the biggest opportunity for true growth…
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In this empowering episode, discover essential techniques to overcome cravings, avoid boredom, and socialize confidently without alcohol. Key Highlights: Learn about the #1 mistake 99% of women make that keeps them returning to drinking. One simple actionable step can curb your drinking before it even begins. Explore the combination of strategies t…
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Tired of willpower failing you? Science shows that intentionally building new habits is the key to lasting change. In this "rapid fire" and actionable episode, Coaches Jason and Matt break down five simple, neuroscience-backed strategies to rewire your brain for an alcohol-free life. Discover how engaging in novel, challenging activities, from lear…
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Do you feel stuck in the cycle of telling yourself you need to change, but not knowing how to make the final break? A threshold moment is that powerful point of no return that shifts everything. In this candid discussion, Coaches Matt and Jason share their personal threshold stories, revealing how they moved past simply visualizing a bleak future t…
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Are you rushing through life's best moments to get to your next drink? Member Devon Mickey shares his journey of retiring his decades-long identity as the "party guy" after facing a massive life transition. Learn how the powerful tool of reframing alcohol as "poison" helped him rewire his brain through neuroplasticity. Devon shows why investing in …
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Mom guilt is one of the biggest struggles women face when changing their relationship with alcohol. In this episode, I sit down with Coach Lisa from A Sober Girls Guide Membership to unpack how guilt shows up for moms in sobriety, and more importantly, how to overcome it. Lisa shares her own experiences as a mom navigating sobriety and gives practi…
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Do you view your journey as a straight line, leaving you unprepared for inevitable shifts? The truth is, your path has seasons, just like nature. In this enriching discussion, Coach Matt and conscious leadership coach Jeff Lester use the seasonal framework to explain the natural cycles of growth and rest in an alcohol-free life . Learn how to avoid…
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Is your active, yang lifestyle leading to burnout, causing you to seek escape or numb? High-achievers often struggle to find balance, but the answer may be stillness. In this transformative discussion, Coach Matt and conscious leadership coach Jeff Lester introduce the profound power of Yin Yoga. Learn how this deep, internal practice teaches you t…
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Do you mistakenly believe that simply drinking less will restore your focus and energy? Coach Teri Patterson explains why sustained non-drinking is essential for genuine transformation. This episode dives into the compelling neuroscience, detailing the weekly chemical and neurological changes, from the critical GABA-Glutamate reset in week one to t…
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Why do women with ADHD struggle to quit drinking? Jessica sits down with Jennifer, Rebel Without a Drink, to explore how understanding your brain changes everything about sobriety. If you’ve ever wondered why your brain won’t slow down, why you can’t “just have one,” or why quitting drinking feels like a full-time job, this episode is for you. Toge…
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Are you letting old habits of people-pleasing and self-sacrifice derail your new path? That avoidance technique is a direct path to the drift and a return to unhelpful patterns. This episode exposes the fading effect bias and how to counter it by reframing self-care as a powerful necessity, not a selfish act. Coach Matt shows you how to protect you…
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Do you feel defined by decades of struggling with alcohol? For high-achievers, the struggle often comes with profound guilt and shame. In this candid interview, Coach Matt speaks with member Gary, who shares his raw story of a near-fatal health scare (a TIA) and how he finally found a powerful path forward. Discover how a deep dive into neuroscienc…
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Are you caught in the loop of feeling like life happens to you instead of for you? That's the core of the victim mentality, and it's fueled by old patterns. In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt share how to consciously change your lens by replacing scarcity thinking and helplessness with an identity rooted in your true core values. Learn how to …
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In this deeply personal solo episode, I take you through the real, raw, and radically honest story of my 8-year journey without alcohol. From blackout nights in LA as the girl paid to party, to becoming the founder of A Sober Girl’s Guide, this episode is not a highlight reel. It’s the truth. You'll find yourself in this story if you’re starting, s…
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Ever feel drawn to certain people or environments without knowing why? It's not magic, it's resonance. In this neuroscience-focused episode, Coaches Matt and Jason explain how your mirror neurons and amygdala are constantly working to sync your nervous system with the people around you. Discover why this process, called co-regulation, makes choosin…
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Do you feel defined by your unhealthy relationship with alcohol or a past setback? You are not your history, your thoughts, or your labels. In this powerful, consciousness-expanding discussion, host Jason Lachance welcomes mentor T.J. Woodward to explore how to move from a mindset of pathology to one of possibility. Learn how your natural curiosity…
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Are you confused by why your loved ones aren't celebrating your alcohol-free progress? You are making massive changes internally, but they may only be seeing the external "pattern" of your past. This episode tackles the Blind Spot of Self-Perception. Coaches Jason and Matt explain why your partner, family, or friends may still struggle to trust you…
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Do you find yourself gradually slipping back into old, unhelpful patterns? The number one reason people return to drinking isn't a single crisis, it's drift. In this episode, Coaches Matt and Jason explain how this slow loss of momentum, skipping coaching calls or journaling "conditionally", can be highly dangerous. They dive into the neuroscience …
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Do you feel like you're fighting yourself in the journey toward an alcohol-free life? Your heart knows you want a change, but your mind feels stuck. Coaches Jason and David discuss the importance of Mind-Heart Alignment, a practice that moves you past fear and emotional chaos. They explain why building a strong internal core and adopting small, con…
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Do you feel a vacancy of identity after taking alcohol out of your life? When you shed your drinking habits, the old persona, the "fun guy" or the "good time gal", can leave a void. In this insightful episode, Coaches Jason and David discuss the importance of confronting these prevailing assumptions that anchor you to your past self. They explain h…
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Kick-start your alcohol-free journey with a Big, Badass Sober Girl October! Jessica shares what it really feels like to start. The nerves, the cravings, the awkward first weeks, and how that discomfort turns into confidence, energy, and self-trust. Learn how to prepare, handle triggers, and celebrate your wins, plus get the details on our Sober Oct…
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Do you feel a mix of excitement and unease as your last child leaves home? You're not alone. In the final episode of her parenting series, Coach Victoria English tackles the emotional landscape of the empty nest. She explains why this significant identity shift can lead many to drink more and highlights the health risks associated with midlife alco…
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Do you feel like your role as a parent is changing now that your child is in college? In this powerful follow-up to "The Vanishing Window," Coach Victoria English shares her personal experience of navigating the college years as a mother who was still in the cycle of drinking. Learn why your child is still watching you and how you are modeling thei…
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Do you ever feel like you're not fully present with your kids? In this poignant episode, Head Coach Victoria English shares her personal story of parenting her four children and the profound difference between being a parent who drinks and a parent who lives an alcohol-free life. She introduces the concept of the "vanishing window", the finite amou…
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Feeling stuck in the stop-start cycle, wondering if you should try moderation or quit entirely? In this powerful episode, host James Swanwick argues why moderation is a myth for high-achievers. He challenges the notion that alcohol is a "special occasion" reward and explains how this belief keeps you from living a full, outstanding life. Discover h…
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Today’s wellness industry has become way too extreme. Who really has time to keep up with the latest trends and overpriced gadgets just to relax? In this episode, I sit down with Nidhi Pandya, third-generation Ayurvedic practitioner and creator of the Inner Climate Method. Together, we explore why the modern wellness world feels so complicated, ove…
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Feeling stuck in a cycle of mindless scrolling and online distractions? You're not alone. In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt introduce the "Digital Scrub," a powerful practice for creating a healthier relationship with technology. They reveal how online habits can become a new way to numb yourself and share science-backed reasons why our brain…
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Ever feel like a nagging voice in your head is holding you back? That's the inner critic. In this episode, Coaches Matt and Jason explore how to quiet that self-doubting voice and find true freedom. They break down the different ways the inner critic shows up, from the backseat driver to the overbearing parent, and explain the neuroscience behind t…
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Feeling stuck or unsure how to navigate new challenges without drinking? On your alcohol-free journey, awareness is everything. In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt discuss how tuning into your mind, body, and emotions is a powerful tool to manage uncomfortable moments and avoid unhelpful distractions, like mindlessly scrolling through your phon…
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From people pleasing to high-stakes tech jobs, to breaking it all down to build it up again. Corrina Dunne shows us that transformation isn’t linear, but the willingness to start over is what creates real strength. We dive into how fitness and sobriety go hand in hand and why movement isn’t just about shaping your body, but reshaping your relations…
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