Chris Branch is an osteopath by profession, a successful business owner, a charismatic speaker, a family man, a philosopher, and a keen meditator. He is passionate about personal development and life philosophy, and this comes across instantly when you hear him speak.

 

 ⁣This is an episode for “sober curious” people, the ones who are starting to take a closer look at the role alcohol plays in their life, and those who are curious about the reasons fueling their desire to drink alcohol.

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 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:⁣

 * Are you sober curious?

 * The 2 types of people in regards to drinking alcohol

 * But is there any fun when you don’t drink?

 * The benefits of going alcohol-free for a period of time

 * The two voices in our head: the primal brain and the higher mind

 * Writing a day off and not being in control

 

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 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲:

“Pay attention to your mind when you feel like you want to drink. There'll be two voices: one voice is the primal tribal voice that wants you to fit in, and then there's a higher mind going, I don't really want to feel bad tomorrow. “

-Chris Branch

 

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 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:⁣

Chris’ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisBranch

 

 Books and blogs mentioned in the conversation:

 *Wait But Why - Tim Urban

*Atomic Habits - James Clear

*The Easy Way to Control Alcohol - Allen Carr

*Why We Sleep - Matthew Walker

 

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 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁:⁣

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