You don’t need to hit rock bottom to be stuck.

In fact, some of the hardest people to help—the ones who stall the longest, question themselves the most, and carry their suffering in silence—are the ones who are “pretty good” at life.

In this Coach’s Corner episode, Lee shares real stories from STRIVERS who’ve mastered survival but haven’t yet chosen transformation. They’re not in hell, but they’re not in heaven either. They’re stuck in the purgatory of “not that bad.”

You’ll meet James, a successful man who’s done everything right—except decide what he really wants. And Lee reflects on his own journey through comfort, status, and poker fame… and the hidden cost of never making a true choice.

If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’m doing okay… I don’t need to change,” this episode is your wake-up call.

🎯 The absence of catastrophe doesn’t mean the presence of peace.

🧱 Ambivalence is resistance dressed in comfort.

🔥 “Not that bad” might be your biggest obstacle to becoming who you’re meant to be.

🧭 Clarity starts when you stop justifying a life you don’t love.

Rate and review the show if this one hit home—and if you’re done with dabbling and ready to decide, email Lee at [email protected] with the words “I’m ready.”

Much love, and STRIVE on.

For 20 years, I thought I’d die a railway man. Not because I loved the job—but because I was too numb to dream of anything else.

In today’s episode, I take you back to the days when alcohol convinced me to play it safe. To stay small. To stick to the script society handed me.

But once I became alcohol-free as fuck, the path I thought was permanent? It cracked wide open.

Poker player. Podcast host. Filmmaker. Coach.

All of those versions of me were buried under the identity of “railway man.” And they only came to life when I stopped drinking.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a story that isn’t yours… this one’s for you.

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We’ve been told that booze brings us closer. That bonding with mates means beers, bars, and banter. But what if that was never true?

In this powerful episode, Lee peels back the layers of masculine connection and reveals how alcohol is a mask—not a bridge. From footy matches to pub pool nights, he shares his own journey of discovering that real friendship begins when the pints disappear and the truth is allowed in.

If you’ve ever wondered why your relationships feel hollow without a drink in your hand, this one’s for you.

Let’s unlearn the Liquid Lie—and start building real brotherhood.

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If a pint of Guinness causes cancer, wouldn’t you want to know?

Ireland passed a law in 2018 requiring all alcohol bottles to carry health warnings by 2026—truths like “Alcohol causes cancer.” But under pressure from U.S. trade threats, they’ve decided to delay until 2029. Why? To protect whiskey exports.

This episode isn’t about policy—it’s about how deep the Liquid Lie runs. When governments choose silence over science, it’s not just disappointing. It’s deadly.

Let’s unpack why alcohol still gets a free pass—and what choosing a SELF-led life really means in a world built to keep you drinking.

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If I handed you a magic button that could erase alcohol from your life forever… would you press it?

Most people say yes—until they realise what they’re losing.

In today’s Book Highlight episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I explore a quote from Spiritual Millionaire by Preston Smiles that challenges our assumptions about alcohol and safety. This one’s all about the payoff—the hidden reason you haven’t let go, even though alcohol is wrecking your life.

Because quitting isn’t about willpower.

It’s about honesty.

You’ll learn how to uncover the real reason you’re stuck, how to use the “Magic Button” technique from CBT, and why your PARTS would rather protect you than free you. This one will hit a nerve—and that’s exactly the point.

Let’s get radically honest together.

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You’re lying beside someone you love—but it feels like you’re on different planets.

For STRIVERS, touch isn’t just about sex. It’s about being seen. And sometimes, the deeper hunger is for intimacy, presence, and validation—not another glass of wine to soften the rejection.

In today’s episode, I share a raw personal story about how alcohol, pestering, and resentment nearly cost me real connection—and how choosing SELF over pressure transformed my marriage.

Whether you’re single and craving touch, or in a relationship where sex feels transactional, this episode offers a radical reframe: intimacy starts within.

And alcohol? It was never the answer.

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Is the chaos of the world hijacking your nervous system?

In this powerful episode, Lee Davy breaks down the invisible weight of fear, doom-scrolling, and global anxiety—and how it keeps us drinking. He shares how a single quote cracked open a deeper truth: “You can be aware, but not interested.”

Through the lens of Internal Family Systems and the STRIVE Method, you’ll learn how fear can knock you out of your SELF—and how to find your way back to presence, power, and peace.

If you’ve ever poured a drink to drown out the headlines… this one’s for you.

Listen in and reclaim your window of tolerance.

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You’re the “nice one.” The “helpful one.” The one who never rocks the boat.

But here’s the truth: every time you say yes out of fear, you abandon yourself.

In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I explore the invisible cost of people-pleasing—especially when alcohol is involved. From parenting moments with my daughter Zia to money conversations with my wife Liza, I reveal how my fear of conflict used to rule my life—and how I reclaimed my voice by learning to say no with love.

This isn’t about being selfish. It’s about restoring your integrity.

It’s about dropping the fear-driven yes… and choosing a boundary from SELF.

You’ll learn the difference between conscious kindness and covert self-betrayal, and why honouring your truth—especially in social settings—is one of the most courageous things you can do.

If you’ve ever poured a drink you didn’t want, stayed at a party you didn’t enjoy, or said yes just to avoid being judged… this one’s for you.

Much love—and STRIVE on!

Lee

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When Thad Wong moved in with his future wife, his secret relationship with alcohol was exposed—and everything changed.

In this deeply reflective conversation, Thad shares how he went from numbing the pain of “not being enough” with alcohol and marijuana to building a life of spiritual connection and embodied strength through internal martial arts and the 12 steps.

We dive into the heart of wu wei, the Chinese concept of effortless action, and how Thad’s practice of qigong and Bagua Zhang helped him shift from doing to being. He opens up about surrender, rebuilding trust, and why healing requires facing your inner dragons—not just quitting alcohol.

If you’re stuck in the loop of overachieving, overthinking, or overdrinking—this one’s for you.

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Visit Thad’s world: www.martialwellness.net

Follow him on Instagram: @martialwellness

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You wake up with a pounding head, your stomach in revolt, your Sunday in ruins—and you call it normal. But what if your hangover isn’t a side effect… but the entire point?

In today’s episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I pull back the curtain on the madness we’ve normalised: choosing to poison ourselves for a memory we barely remember, then laughing about it like it’s some kind of badge of honour. From Stereophonics gigs to vomit-streaked bedsheets, I share a personal story of what it means to wake up to the Liquid Lie—and what freedom really looks like.

If you’ve ever planned your weekend around being sick, this one’s for you.

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