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The Truth About Alcohol (Why Quitting Feels So Hard)

Lee Davy
Sobriety
Parenting
Self-Awareness
Mental Health
Alcohol Reliance
Internal Family Systems
STRIVE Method
Inner Child Work
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Regulation
Cancer Risk
Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol
Generational Healing
Mindfulness
Personal Development
Self-Improvement
Vulnerability
80-80 Marriage
Health Awareness

Welcome to The Truth About Alcohol. I’m Lee Davy.

This podcast is for people who know something about their drinking doesn’t quite add up — and want to understand why stopping can feel so much harder than it should.

No labels. No judgement. No “rock bottom” stories required.

We talk about what alcohol really does to the body, brain, and nervous system, why cravings and rituals are so persistent... more

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Sunday never looks like a problem.

Football.

Pub.

Pints.

Laughing with your mates.

It feels like tribe.

It feels like belonging.

It feels earned.

And that’s why you never question it.

In this episode, we explore the quiet split that happens ... more

You don’t say, “Let’s get smashed.”

You say, “I’ll just have one.”

And that’s where the line moves.

In this episode, we look at the quiet negotiation that happens before the first drink — and why “just one” often isn’t discipline… it’s camouflage.... more

Six o’clock.

Nothing dramatic happened today.

No crisis.

No disaster.

And yet… your chest feels tight when you pull into the driveway.

In this episode, we explore the 6pm shift — that invisible transition between performance and presence — and w... more

When your child criticises you, it doesn’t just feel annoying.

It feels threatening.

In this episode, we explore why criticism from your son or daughter can trigger anger that feels instant, justified, and uncontrollable — and why the drink afterwa... more

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Danica Eakman
Sound bath practitioner and Reiki master
Independent Practitioner
Episode: How to Calm the Nervous System When Alcohol Is Calling
Lisa Katona Smith
Founder of Parallel Recovery and author of the book 'Parallel Recovery: A Guide For Those Who Love Someone Struggling With Substance Use Disorder'
Parallel Recovery
Episode: Parallel Recovery: You Don’t Have to Fix Them to Heal Yourself
Casey Stevens
Licensed psychotherapist, master certified consciousness coach, and clinical hypnotherapist
Episode: How to Heal Yourself Without Losing Your Relationship
James Swanwick
One of the true OGs in the alcohol-free world and an advocate for high achievers to quit drinking.
Alcohol Free Lifestyle and Project 90
Episode: James Swanwick: Why High Achievers Struggle With Alcohol (And How to Stop)
Keely Louise
A coach with a background in psychology and positive psychology helping women ditch the performance of people pleasing.
Episode: Who Am I Without Alcohol? Fun, Sex, and Fitting In Without the Booze
Roberto Pastori
Welsh Italian poet whose work explores loss, love, and identity.
Parthian Books
Episode: Why So Many Men Never Grow Up — and How Sobriety Forces You To
Sean Hemeon
Actor, writer, artist, and abstract painter exploring identity, spirituality, and recovery
Episode: Sean Hemeon: Growing Up Mormon, Coming Out Gay, and Getting Sober
Lindsey Van Wagner
Author of Spirit Vigilante
Spirit Vigilante
Episode: The Lost Years: How Alcohol, Shame, and Self-Discovery Shape Who We Become
Bryan Power
A man who turned the darkest chapters of his marriage into a masterclass in emotional healing and radical responsibility.
Episode: Attachment Theory: How It Saved Our Marriage After a Restraining Order

Host

Lee Davy
Host of conversations aimed at helping individuals understand their relationship with alcohol without judgement. Focuses on emotional and psychological aspects of drinking.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 174 ratings
  • Lee is so relatable!

    I love the flow of these conversations. Lee doesn’t sugarcoat addiction or recovery.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kalli0810
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing Content!

    This show is very helpful. It focuses on helping a lot of people to walk away from their drinking habits. Lee's insights and story give you the mindset and motivation to move on and have a better life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Norlando H. Cosico
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Alcohol

    I have just woken up with a hangover and my husband (who gave up drinking a year ago) has informed me what I said to him and it wasn’t very nice. So I came across your pod cast 37 and have decided as off now, I am stopping as everything you said is how I feel. There are so many things I want to do but don’t because I am frightened I will loose my friends and family etc. I will let you know how I get on thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laurie05060506
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • This really helps

    I would encourage anyone who is not happy with their relationship with alcohol to listen to these podcasts. There are loads of them. The author is straight talking honest and really get into the issues others just glance over. Well done Lee. Keep Striving.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michelle 456
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Helping YOU though!

    As someone who grew up with an addict, this podcast is essential for anyone who wants to better understand the pains of both living with addiction and living with an addict. Super powerful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crown Yourself
    United States6 years ago

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Some users report feeling overwhelmed by the personal anecdotes and sometimes self-centered focus of the host, but overall find value in the information shared.
Many find the content immensely helpful for reshaping their mindset regarding alcohol, stating it has inspired them to make positive changes.
Praise for the community aspect and additional resources provided through the host's platforms supports a sense of belonging for listeners.
Listeners appreciate the straight-talking, honest approach Lee takes towards addiction and recovery.

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How to Calm the Nervous System When Alcohol Is Calling
Q: How would a sound bath help someone struggling with addiction?
It helps by allowing individuals to practice mindfulness and calm their nervous systems, providing a space to understand and address the root causes of their addiction.
How to Calm the Nervous System When Alcohol Is Calling
Q: What is a soundbath?
A soundbath is a passive form of healing where participants lie down and relax, being 'bathed' in sounds created by bowls that help with stress and anxiety.
How to Heal Yourself Without Losing Your Relationship
Q: How did you ultimately transform from the void to the man?
I'm still in that process, but I've learned to slow down, take responsibility, and focus on my relationship and its growth.
How to Heal Yourself Without Losing Your Relationship
Q: What words of wisdom could you give to somebody who feels an eagerness to change somebody that they love?
Invite people, show them the path, let them know you love them, but ultimately you have to detach from the outcome as much as possible.
James Swanwick: Why High Achievers Struggle With Alcohol (And How to Stop)
Q: How would you describe your mission while you're on this earth?
My mission is to raise global awareness around an alcohol-free lifestyle and how that can just be amazing and beautiful and incredible for people.

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This podcast offers insightful discussions centered on the difficulties many individuals face when confronting their relationship with alcohol. By examining the psychological, emotional, and physiological factors behind cravings and drinking rituals, it aims to demystify the complex reasons why quitting alcohol can be particularly challenging. Each episode engages listeners in open and honest conversations, eschewing judgement and focusing on reducing shame associated with drinking habits. Topics include the impact of alcohol on the body and mind, along with strategies to navigate the emotional landscape related to addiction and recovery, making it a valuable resource for anyone striving to better understand their alcohol consumption and it... more

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