Welcome to my second podcast, where I discuss with James Swanwick on how to transform your life by becoming alcohol-free. James Swanwick is a speaker, journalist, and former ESPN SportsCenter anchor and Hollywood correspondent, creator of blue-light blocking glasses Swannies by Swanwick Sleep and now most recognized as an entrepreneur who helps casual drinkers reduce or quit alcohol with his programs 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge and Project 90.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:34) Introducing James Swanwick

(01:30) Living in Colombia

(03:08) James' past experience with alcohol

(05:05) 30-day break from alcohol

(05:58) Celebrating 1 year of being alcohol-free

(06:33) Becoming the ESPN SportsCenter anchor

(07:30) Going out to Hollywood parties alcohol-free

(09:52) People think I'm still drinking alcohol

(10:13) Being self-conscious about not drinking

(12:10) What to say to others when you're not drinking

(12:24) Friends encouraging you to drink

(14:00) Old beliefs about alcohol

(16:01) Old drinking buddies

(18:02) Dealing with stress without alcohol

(19:46) Healthy habits & daily routine

(21:50) Alcohol cravings

(25:10) First sip of beer

(25:43) Most important daily practice when you quit alcohol

(26:57) Avoiding mobile phone when you wake up

(29:20) James Swanwick alcohol-free programs

(32:36) Being alcohol-free makes you better looking

(33:35) Being scared of what others think when quitting alcohol

(34:30) Social conditioning of drinking

(34:52) The illusion of alcohol

(36:26) How to optimize sleep

(41:48) Current struggles and challenges

(45:08) Childhood trauma

(48:16) Best thing about getting older

(49:14) Satisfaction vs happiness

(52:25) James' advice to his 28-year old self