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Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

James Swanwick
Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
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  • Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

    Attitude vs. Aptitude: Why Coachability is the Real Key to an Alcohol-Free Life With Coach Matt & Coach Jason

    20/02/2026 | 17 mins.
    Are you trying to "bulldog" your way to an alcohol-free life through sheer willpower? Coaches Matt and Jason reveal why attitude, not aptitude, determines your success.
    Discover the "Four Funny Blessings" of an alcohol-free lifestyle, including the "gift" of losing shallow drinking buddies and rediscovering childlike wonder at concerts and theme parks.
    Ā Learn how to overcome the trap of hyper-independence by embracing coachability and finding a mentor who has already "run the four-minute mile" of sobriety.
    This episode explores the Hero's Journey and the neuroscience of "Rosy Retrospection," giving you the tools to stop being a victim of your circumstances and start becoming the leader of your future.
    Ā 
    Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers:Ā https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast
    ā˜… - Learn more about Project 90:Ā www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90
    ā˜… - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol:Ā https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule
    ā˜… - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here:Ā https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear
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    Thoughts vs. Thinking: The Secret to Breaking the Rumination Loop in Your Alcohol-Free Life With Coach Matt

    18/02/2026 | 17 mins.
    Are your thoughts about alcohol driving you into a spiral of anxiety? Coach Matt reveals the critical difference between spontaneous thoughts and the active process of thinking.
    Learn how engaging with uncomfortable thoughts creates unnecessary suffering and activates the brain's Default Mode Network, leading to chronic rumination.
    Discover the neuroscience of "Rosy Retrospection" and why 90% of what we fear never actually occurs.
    This episode provides practical tools for mindful awareness and logical detachment, helping you realize that "thoughts are not facts" so you can navigate your alcohol-free journey with peace, clarity, and self-trust.
    Ā 
    Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers:Ā https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast
    ā˜… - Learn more about Project 90:Ā www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90
    ā˜… - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol:Ā https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule
    ā˜… - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here:Ā https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear
  • Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

    Why You Worry What Others Think and How to Reclaim Your Social Power With Coach Matt

    16/02/2026 | 17 mins.
    Is the fear of being "no fun" or "losing your edge" keeping you stuck in old habits? Coach Matt dives into the neuroscience of social connection, explaining how our "lizard brain" views exclusion as a threat to survival.
    Discover why your worry about other people's opinions is often based on false evidence appearing real (FEAR) and how to trade tribal conformity for decisive leadership. This episode reveals the "Power of One", the psychological effect where being the first to choose an alcohol-free life often empowers those around you to follow.
    Learn how to silence the noise, firm up your new identity, and live on your own terms with confidence and authenticity.
    Ā 
    Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers:Ā https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast
    ā˜… - Learn more about Project 90:Ā www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90
    ā˜… - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol:Ā https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule
    ā˜… - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here:Ā https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear
  • Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

    The 5-Minute Brain Rewire: A 3-Step Journaling Method to Process Stress and Build Resilience With Coach Matt

    13/02/2026 | 18 mins.
    Are "incomplete thoughts" and mental clutter keeping your brain in a loop of stress? Coach Matt reveals why your brain treats suppressed emotions as unfinished work and how a simple 5-minute journaling sequence can act as neurological repair.
    Discover the science of affect labeling, labeling emotions to discharge their power, and learn three specific methods to shift from an overwhelmed amygdala to a rational prefrontal cortex.
    This episode provides a structured toolkit to turn your recent challenges into empowering feedback, helping you build the neuroplasticity required for a high-performance, alcohol-free life.
    Ā 
    Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers:Ā https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast
    ā˜… - Learn more about Project 90:Ā www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90
    ā˜… - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol:Ā https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule
    ā˜… - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here:Ā https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear
  • Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

    The Alcohol-Free Short Fuse: Why Anger Surfaces and How to Use It as a Catalyst for Growth With Coach Matt

    11/02/2026 | 19 mins.
    Suddenly feeling a "short fuse" now that you've stopped drinking? Coach Matt reveals why anger is a common gateway emotion in the early alcohol-free days and how to navigate the neurological "glutamate rebound" that causes irritability .
    Discover why anger is often a self-protective mask for underlying grief or shame and how to distinguish between healthy, acute anger and a toxic angry state .
    Learn practicalĀ grounding techniques and boundary-setting strategies to transform your frustration into a powerful compass for identifying unmet needs and reclaiming your emotional freedom .
    Ā 
    Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers:Ā https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast
    ā˜… - Learn more about Project 90:Ā www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90
    ā˜… - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol:Ā https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule
    ā˜… - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here:Ā https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

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About Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

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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