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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In this podcast, we discuss mystical works of literature, primarily Taoist text, and how they relate to alcohol recovery. Taoist Philosophy can be an excellent tool for embracing the idea of a “Higher Power.” Nature offers all of the examples necessary for a concept of a source of all life, much different but yet very similar in many ways to more traditional religious thinking. Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching; https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/se ...
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It's about life: addiction, recovery, and second chances. Each week comedians Greg Baldwin and Jimmy Shin talk to celebrities and normal folk about their second chance in life. Heroic, inspiring, often comedic true-life stories from the people who are living them.
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I help people understand themselves better, make sense of their feelings, and learn from resentments and disappointments by using a heart-centered and holistic approach. We all want to live an authentic and fulfilling life...sometimes we just need a little help. Two of our most basic needs are to be connected and to feel loved. Without these, we feel a lack of purpose and isolated. When we feel alone, disconnected and insecure, we’re filled with negative thoughts and feelings of guilt and sh ...
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How to Find Possibility: Stop Labeling Yourself and Start Choosing Your Future With Coach Jason & Mentor T.J. Woodward
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35:18Do you feel defined by your unhealthy relationship with alcohol or a past setback? You are not your history, your thoughts, or your labels. In this powerful, consciousness-expanding discussion, host Jason Lachance welcomes mentor T.J. Woodward to explore how to move from a mindset of pathology to one of possibility. Learn how your natural curiosity…
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The Blind Spot: Why Loved Ones Can't See Your Alcohol-Free Transformation With Coach Jason & Coach Matt
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16:16Are you confused by why your loved ones aren't celebrating your alcohol-free progress? You are making massive changes internally, but they may only be seeing the external "pattern" of your past. This episode tackles the Blind Spot of Self-Perception. Coaches Jason and Matt explain why your partner, family, or friends may still struggle to trust you…
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The Number One Reason People Drift Back to Drinking (and How to Stop the Slide) With Coach Matt & Coach Jason
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Mind-Heart Alignment: The Core Strength You Need to Live Alcohol-Free With Coach Jason and Coach David
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18:17Do you feel like you're fighting yourself in the journey toward an alcohol-free life? Your heart knows you want a change, but your mind feels stuck. Coaches Jason and David discuss the importance of Mind-Heart Alignment, a practice that moves you past fear and emotional chaos. They explain why building a strong internal core and adopting small, con…
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The Identity Shift: How to Shed Your Drinking Persona and Find True Power With Coach Jason & Coach David
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23:26Do you feel a vacancy of identity after taking alcohol out of your life? When you shed your drinking habits, the old persona, the "fun guy" or the "good time gal", can leave a void. In this insightful episode, Coaches Jason and David discuss the importance of confronting these prevailing assumptions that anchor you to your past self. They explain h…
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Empty Nest, Full Life: Your Chance to Reinvent Without Alcohol - Victoria English
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17:32Do you feel a mix of excitement and unease as your last child leaves home? You're not alone. In the final episode of her parenting series, Coach Victoria English tackles the emotional landscape of the empty nest. She explains why this significant identity shift can lead many to drink more and highlights the health risks associated with midlife alco…
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Am I approaching life's situations from a place of fear or Love? “When a hideous man becomes a father And a son is born to him In the middle of the night He trembles and lights a lamp And runs to look in anguish On that child’s face To see whom he resembles.” — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 77 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Her…
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Adult-to-Adult: Why Your Alcohol-Free Choice is a Legacy for Your College-Bound Child - Victoria English
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21:17Do you feel like your role as a parent is changing now that your child is in college? In this powerful follow-up to "The Vanishing Window," Coach Victoria English shares her personal experience of navigating the college years as a mother who was still in the cycle of drinking. Learn why your child is still watching you and how you are modeling thei…
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High School, College, Empty Nest: Why Alcohol Doesn’t Belong in Any Season of Parenting - Victoria English
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22:35Do you ever feel like you're not fully present with your kids? In this poignant episode, Head Coach Victoria English shares her personal story of parenting her four children and the profound difference between being a parent who drinks and a parent who lives an alcohol-free life. She introduces the concept of the "vanishing window", the finite amou…
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Should You Do Moderation? Or Quit Entirely? With James Swanwick
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19:24Feeling stuck in the stop-start cycle, wondering if you should try moderation or quit entirely? In this powerful episode, host James Swanwick argues why moderation is a myth for high-achievers. He challenges the notion that alcohol is a "special occasion" reward and explains how this belief keeps you from living a full, outstanding life. Discover h…
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The Digital Scrub: How to Clear Your Phone & Mind for an Alcohol-Free Life With Coach Jason & Coach Matt
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16:31Feeling stuck in a cycle of mindless scrolling and online distractions? You're not alone. In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt introduce the "Digital Scrub," a powerful practice for creating a healthier relationship with technology. They reveal how online habits can become a new way to numb yourself and share science-backed reasons why our brain…
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Tao Te Ching Verse 67 – The Three Treasures
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39:07“I just have three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion.” — Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching, Verse 67 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:67 You can download a free PDF of the most current versi…
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The Inner Critic: Why That Voice in Your Head Isn't You With Coach Matt & Coach Jason
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17:53Ever feel like a nagging voice in your head is holding you back? That's the inner critic. In this episode, Coaches Matt and Jason explore how to quiet that self-doubting voice and find true freedom. They break down the different ways the inner critic shows up, from the backseat driver to the overbearing parent, and explain the neuroscience behind t…
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Awareness, Awareness, Awareness: The Three Keys to Your Alcohol-Free Journey With Coach Jason and Coach Matt
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15:53Feeling stuck or unsure how to navigate new challenges without drinking? On your alcohol-free journey, awareness is everything. In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt discuss how tuning into your mind, body, and emotions is a powerful tool to manage uncomfortable moments and avoid unhelpful distractions, like mindlessly scrolling through your phon…
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Why Hitting a Plateau Is The Secret to Your Alcohol-Free Success With Coach Matt & Coach Jason
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17:38Feeling stuck on your alcohol-free path? The "pink cloud" has faded, and now you’re left feeling flat. This episode is for you. Coaches Matt and Jason discuss why hitting a plateau is a natural, even necessary, part of your journey to living an alcohol-free life. They share how this period is an opportunity for a powerful reset, a chance to refine …
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Drinking Less: Why America’s Glass Is Half Empty With Coach Teri
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18:19Do you ever feel like you're the only person not drinking? In this episode, Coach Terry Patterson shares new Gallup poll data revealing a historic decline in U.S. alcohol consumption and a major shift in cultural beliefs about its health benefits. Learn why society is catching up with what science has long known: that no amount of alcohol is truly …
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The Relief Trap: Why Your Brain Chooses Alcohol and How to Find Real Peace - Victoria English
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28:52Are you pouring a drink to find a moment of peace, only to wake up feeling worse? Head Coach Victoria English explains the neuroscience behind why your brain seeks alcohol for "relief" from stress, pressure, and overstimulation. She details how alcohol's initial effect of boosting calming neurotransmitters and suppressing excitatory ones creates a …
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Chuang Tzu – When Life was Full There Was No History
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55:25“…They lived freely together giving and taking, and did not know that they were generous.” — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 76 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a …
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The Justification Trap: How to Break Free From the Excuses That Keep You Drinking With Coach Matt
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18:25Do you find yourself making excuses for drinking, even when you know it's not serving you? This episode explores the neuroscience and psychology behind these powerful justifications. Coach Matt breaks down the cognitive biases and social pressures that reinforce the belief that drinking is okay, even when it's causing harm. Learn how the brain's re…
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How to Find Calm & Clarity with Heart Resonance Breathing With Coach Matt
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19:07Are you constantly feeling stressed and anxious? In this episode, Coach Matt reveals his favorite daily practice: heart resonance breathing. He explains how this powerful technique goes beyond simple relaxation to sync your heart, brain, and nervous system, lowering blood pressure and boosting emotional regulation. Learn how this six-second inhale …
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“…fall into Unbeginning.” — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 75 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download a free PDF of the most current version of Powerless But Not Helples…
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The Ultimate Stress Reliever: Using Box Breathing to Find Calm With Coach Matt
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16:22Feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety? In this episode, Coach Matt introduces you to the power of breathwork as a tool to navigate the pressure of a high-achieving lifestyle. He shares the simple, yet profound, technique of box breathing, a four-second inhale, hold, exhale, and hold that you can use anytime, anywhere to instantly downshift your…
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Love Without Liquor: How Quitting Alcohol Saved Our Relationship - Shannon McLin and Scott Lepper
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41:29In this powerful couples’ episode, Shannon McLin and her boyfriend Scott Lepper open up about how alcohol was silently eroding their connection - and how quitting together transformed their relationship. From defensiveness and distance to trust and deep emotional presence, their story reveals the power of healing without sedation. If you're navigat…
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The Sleep Solution: A 10-Minute Breathwork Exercise to Fall Asleep Naturally With Coach Matt
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17:27Struggling with sleep? In this special episode, Coach Matt guides you through a powerful, 10-minute breathwork exercise specifically designed to help you fall and stay asleep naturally . Learn the simple 4-8-8 breathing technique that stimulates the vagus nerve and shifts your body into a state of deep relaxation. This practice helps you address th…
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The Self-Betrayal Cycle: How To Rebuild Trust With Your Brain - Victoria English
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18:24Have you ever said, "This is my last drink," only to find yourself drinking again? In this powerful episode, Coach Victoria English unpacks the neuroscience of this cycle of broken promises. She explains how this repetition trains your brain to expect self-betrayal, weakening the prefrontal cortex and leading to a quiet erosion of your identity. Bu…
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“Acceptability is a matter of logic: if you do not pursue what is acceptable when you see it, and do not flee what is unacceptable when you see it, acceptability and unacceptability are to each other as left to right, as outside to inside.” — Thomas Cleary, Wen-Tzu, Verse 116 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online versio…
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The Boredom Myth: How To Find Real Engagement In An Alcohol-Free Life With Coach Matt & Coach Jason
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16:15Are you worried about life being dull without alcohol? In this episode, coaches Matt and Jason tackle the "boredom myth" and explain its connection to the brain's reward system. They discuss how chronic boredom is often a sign that your brain is craving meaningful engagement, not a substance. Learn practical ways to re-engage with your five senses,…
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Alcohol-Free for 3 Years: The Secret Superpower High Achievers Don't Talk About
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51:02Shannon McLin, a high-powered appellate lawyer from Florida, shares the emotional story of how one painful argument and an alarming oura ring reading became her turning point. In this deeply personal episode, she reflects on raising her kids in a culture of drinking, the guilt she carried, and how Project 90 gave her the tools to finally break free…
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The Illusion Of Joy: How To Find Real Happiness Without Alcohol With Coach Jason & Coach Matt
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15:53Are you using alcohol to enhance a good time or cope with stress? It's easy to fall into the trap of believing that drinking brings joy, but coaches Jason and Matt reveal how this is a dangerous illusion . They dive into the neuroscience of how alcohol hijacks your brain's reward system, creating a powerful but false sense of pleasure. You'll learn…
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“Strange indeed: Nothingness who was not sent, who did not work to find it, had the night-colored Pearl!” — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 74 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You …
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Reframing Loneliness in an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle: A Guide to Reconnecting on Your Journey - Coach Matt and Coach Jason
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19:52What often begins as a social lubricant can lead to a cycle of isolation, a feeling that can intensify on an alcohol-free journey. Coaches Matt and Jason explore the neuroscience behind why loneliness can feel like physical pain and create a feedback loop that makes it hard to break. They share a powerful reframe, shifting the perspective from pain…
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Why You Still Want to Drink (Even When You Don't Like It) With Coach Jason & Coach Matt
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16:25Have you ever found yourself in a specific situation, a concert, a holiday, or a family visit and experienced an intense, unexpected urge to drink? This episode dives into the neuroscience behind this phenomenon, known as "incentive salience" . Coaches Jason and Matt explain how your brain's reward system creates subconscious associations with peop…
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From Awkward to Confident: How to Turn Down a Drink with Coach Teri & Coach Matt
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18:07Does the thought of turning down a drink fill you with anxiety? You're not alone. Coaches Teri and Matt break down the evolution of saying "no" to alcohol, from the awkward uncertainty of the early days to the empowered confidence that comes with time. They share practical scripts, personal stories, and powerful tools like the "because" statement t…
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“That which is not, goes his way. That which moves is what he stands on. Great is small for him, long is short for him, and all his distances are near.” — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 73 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/d…
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Alcohol's Generational Divide: What We Can Learn From Gen Z with Coach Matt and Coach Terry
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16:54Why is Gen Z spending over $20 billion less on alcohol annually than previous generations? Coaches Matt and Terry explore this significant generational divide and what it means for the future of drinking culture. They discuss how the rise of the alcohol-free lifestyle as a mainstream health trend, coupled with a more honest conversation about alcoh…
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The Hangover Isn’t Just Physical, It’s Emotional - Victoria English
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27:16In this powerful episode, head coach Victoria English of the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle’s Project 90 breaks down the neuroscience behind what’s really happening in your brain and body after drinking. From dopamine crashes to cortisol rebounds, GABA disruption to sleepless nights, this isn’t about willpower, it’s about chemistry. Download my FREE guide:…
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Re-entry: Why The Day After Matters Most with Coach Teri
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15:52You successfully navigated a big event alcohol-free, so why does a powerful craving suddenly hit the next day? Coach Terry Patterson calls this "The Re-entry Phase", the crucial period, after a party or vacation when your guard is down . She explains how the post-event dopamine crash can leave you vulnerable to unexpected urges, even when you felt …
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Resetting Your Brain’s Reward System After Alcohol with Coach Jason & Coach Matt
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17:15In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of the alcohol-free journey: your reward system. From dopamine crashes and sugar cravings to rediscovering real joy in nature, music, and connection, they break down what’s happening in your brain, and how to reset it. Learn why patience is essential, how to reconnec…
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“His glory is in knowing that all things come together in one, and life and death are equal.” — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 71 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972,1988,1996,2004/section:80 You can download…
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Remember Where You've Been & Where You Are Going with Coach Matt & Coach Jason
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16:57Coaches Matt and Jason return with a powerful, honest conversation about what it really takes to thrive in an alcohol-free life. This episode explores the importance of remembering where you came from, knowing where you're headed, and how to stay grounded in the present moment. From the emotional weight of reflection to the clarity gained through v…
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The Power of Rituals. What did our ancestors understand about Neuroscience? - with Coach David
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33:36In this deeply personal and thought-provoking solo episode, Coach David explores how ancient cultural rituals, candles, drumming, chanting, and more, aren’t just spiritual practices, but neurological tools for transformation. Drawing from his own life-changing experience living in Portugal and decades of studying neuroscience, David reveals how int…
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SMART Goals Framework for your Alcohol Free Journey with Coach Jason
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15:06In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt dive into the SMART goal-setting framework: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound, and how it can be a game changer in your alcohol-free journey. They share personal stories, practical tools, and the science behind building consistent habits that stick. Whether you're trying to improve yo…
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Chuang Tzu – Are the 8 Delights Running my Life?
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39:39“If men would stay as they really are, taking or leaving these eight delights would make no difference. But if they will not rest in their right state, the eight delights develop like malignant tumors. — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 71 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that …
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Remembering The Early Days of Alcohol-Free with Coach Matt
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19:27Coaches Matt and Jason take a reflective journey back to their early alcohol-free days, revealing what really happens, physically, mentally, and emotionally, in those crucial first few weeks. From anxiety, identity shifts, and nervous system chaos to the surprising power of simple routines and meaningful connection, this episode is a raw, honest lo…
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Heal Your Brain After Alcohol: A Guide to Nutrition & Gut Health with Coach David & Coach Matt
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27:03In this powerful episode, Coaches Matt and David explore the vital connection between nutrition, sleep, and brain healing in early alcohol-free living. Learn how alcohol impacts your brain’s ability to function and repair, why sleep and gut health are key to recovery, and which foods and simple strategies can help rewire your body and mind. David s…
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Beyond Instant Gratification: How to Rewire Your Brain for Alcohol-Free Rewards with Coach Matt & Coach Jason
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15:38Alcohol hijacks the brain’s reward system, trapping you in a cycle of instant gratification . So how do you break free? Coaches Jason and Matt explore the crucial skill of delayed gratification for a successful alcohol-free life. They discuss why it's okay to lean on sugar in the early days and share practical strategies for retraining your brain t…
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“Now the whole world is not enough reward for the ‘good,’ nor enough punishment for the ‘wicked.’ … How can they find time to be human?” — Thomas Merton, The Way of Chuang Tzu, Page 70 30 Tools to Stay Sober All Year Round! Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: https://ttc.tasuki.org/display:Year:1972…
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The Fading Effect: Why You Lose Motivation & How to Follow Through with Coach David
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26:33Ever started a new goal with intense motivation, only to find yourself drifting off a few weeks later? Coach David breaks down the psychological reason this happens, a phenomenon called the "Fading Effect Bias." He explains how the very act of deciding to change relieves the initial pressure that got you started, causing your momentum to evaporate.…
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Stop the Drift: Why Consistency is Key to an Alcohol-Free Life with Coach Matt & Coach Jason
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16:28In this episode, Coaches Matt and Jason unpack the true key to lasting change: consistency. From habit tracking and morning routines to navigating motivation slumps and staying on course after hitting alcohol-free milestones, they explore how small, daily actions reinforce your alcohol-free identity. Learn how to build guardrails that keep you from…
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