In this episode I catch up sobriety and co-dependacy coach, Drew Wild. In this episode we hear about Drew's on personal story with addiction and his healing as well as his work with clients.

We talked about the effects of preverbal trauma, and how in utero our developing nervous systems our shaped by our mothers nervous system.

How our core beliefs can create coping mechanisms that work at the time but eventually become maladaptive.

How many of us are just filing the void with alcohol or other coping mechanisms to numb our pain.

To join the online addiction collective summit go to

https://theaddictioncollective.com

To connect with Drew go to

https://www.litsrecovery.com/

Or on Insta @drew_wild

To book a Compassionate Inquiry or coaching session, or to find out next challenge or retreats with Danni please go to.

www.iquitalcohol.com.au

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In this episode, I catch up with with Sunshine Coast musician Andrea Kirwin, who is navigating the early stages of her sobriety journey and already experiencing the positive changes that come with a life without alcohol. Andrea shares her decision to quit after an ADHD diagnosis, highlighting her realisation of using alcohol as a means to self-medicate undiagnosed ADHD symptoms. She delves into the coping mechanism of using alcohol to calm her nervous system. Andrea has had so many benefits from not drinking even from minimal alcohol consumption. As a touring musician embracing sobriety, Andrea sheds light on how removing alcohol has positively impacted her relationships, both with her wife and in her professional endeavours.

For more on Andrea or to touch base with her go to

Website:     www.andreakirwin.com

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/andreakirwin

Patreon:      www.patreon.com/andreakirwin

For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

www.iquitalcohol.com.au

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In this mini solocast, I'm diving into the stress and its ties to addiction and relapse.

I chat about the importance of pinpointing life stressors and figure out how to cut them down or remove them.

Explore the impact of alcohol and stress on your brain.

Working on changing your approach to stress; it's a game-changer for recovery.

Discover practical tools: journaling, rewriting your mental script, and creating space through awareness.

Consistent good practices. They're the key to keeping stress in check and maintaining sobriety.

For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge or retreat go to

www.iquitalcohol.com.au

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Asking ourselves what am I really craving can be a game changer. In this solocast I look into the deeper questions around our craving and what might really be happening for us when we are craving.

I talk about how my cravings were actually a longing for love and acceptance. When we look at these questions and get some understanding around them we can get to know ourselves a lot better.

I talk about emotional cravings versus physical cravings and I offer some journal prompts that might be able to help you unpack or work through what might be driving the cravings.

For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

www.iquitalcohol.com.au

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In this episode, I catch up musician and producer Garrett Kato. Hailing from Vancouver, Garrett shares his journey of navigating through various social circles during his upbringing, and the challenges he faced in finding his place. Garrett talks about the impact of his parents' separation during his formative years, revealing the deep-seated emotions of not feeling good enough and the ensuing sense of instability.

We chat about the myth of needing to use substances to create music and how he had to mourn the loss of who he thought he was and accepting himself .

Check Garrett music out on youtube here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgxNu8fBrgw

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4S3VOqqGguEZu3vbJMig4t?si=MylAkMY3QMyBP1DSA9bFZA

Insta @garrettkato

For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

www.iquitalcohol.com.au

Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol 

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If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. 

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How do you find comfort when your nervous system is in distress? Explore the drawbacks of numbing or distraction in this solo minicast.

Discover cues signaling the need for self-soothing exercises and understand that cravings often indicate an underlying issue.

When beyond our window of tolerance, the instinct to seek rapid comfort arises naturally. Tune in as I discuss the self-soothing techniques I employ for swift regulation and comfort in this episode rather than reaching for externals which often have negative impacts.

Using these techniques can help you become your own best friend, your best advocate, or finding your own ways in which you can soothe yourself.

For private coaching, compassionate inquiry or retreats please go to

www.iquitalcohol.com.au

Insta @howiquitalcohol

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In this episode I catch up with Australian Idol winner Kate DeAraugo about her podcast Why Do I Feel This Way and her incredible journey into 6 years sobriety.

We talk about how Kate keeps herself sober and the importance of protecting her sobriety.

How fear can keep you stuck and how honesty can keep us sober.

How losing her Mum through a tragic accident was the toughest thing she has been through in her sobriety.

Kate went to rehab for drug and alcohol addiction and is in the 12 step program and is slowly stepping back into the music scene.

The books I mentioned in this episode are:

Byron Katie's four questions from her book - Loving What Is.

Thích Nhất Hạnh - Fear

For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

www.iquitalcohol.com.au

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In this solo minisode for the New Year, I am celebrating 6 years of sobriety, and creating the life that you want.

How do we create the life we want? I share in this episode some of the journaling prompts I use personally that help give me direction. Some of these I use on a daily basis.

I hope this episode is helpful for anyone needing some direction.

This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery. To check them out go to 

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For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

www.iquitalcohol.com.au

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In this episode I catch up with Lyndal Hunt. We talk about all the massive emotions that can show up time of year and how we can deal with them.

We answer some questions that were sent through for us to work through.

We talk about journaling practices what can help support us through challenging times. Checking in with your body.

Dealing with triggering emotions like rejection, loneliness, grief, change in family dynamics, maintaining boundaries and the sheer amount of alcohol everywhere we turn.

If you are struggling and need support please reach out to lifeline 131114 or Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

Lyndal can be contacted via instagram @thesobrietygym

For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

www.iquitalcohol.com.au

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In this episode Ash and I chat about recruiting your inner coach or inner caring committee to help through tough times. How journaling with your inner coach or caring committee can give you some space from your thoughts. We talk about how we all have so much innate wisdom within us it's just a matter of getting some distance from your thoughts to access that wisdom. We have so much information these days, the hard bit accessing what we have learned and putting it into practice. We also talk about Getting control of the self talk.

In this episode, Ash and I delve into the topic of harnessing your inner coach or nurturing committee to navigate tough times. We chat about the benefits of journaling alongside these inner guides as a means to create distance from your thoughts. We talk about the abundance of innate wisdom we all possess and the importance of gaining perspective to tap into this internal knowledge. With the vast amount of information available today, that challenge of accessing our learned wisdom and applying it effectively is something we all face. We also discuss strategies for managing and controlling self-talk and staying committed to not drinking.

The book I refer to is Neurodharma Of Love by Rick Hanson.

For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to

www.iquitalcohol.com.au

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If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol. 

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