Stop drinking alcohol—that’s the decision Jonathan Maynard made when he realized his leadership, health, and mindset were at odds with what he was tolerating in his life. In this vulnerable episode of The Forge House, he shares what actually changed when he let go of something that didn’t serve his future.
No rock bottom. No lecture. Just one business owner getting honest about what was holding him back. Back from energy, to mental clarity, to real self-leadership. If you’ve ever felt like your “off switch” is the very thing stealing your edge, this conversation is your mirror moment.
Discover how Jonathan’s journey to better fitness and tracking macros led to more aligned decisions in both business and life. Hear how quitting alcohol gave him the boldness to lead without the internal contradiction, and why it’s not about judging anyone else’s path, but finally honoring your own.
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Why I Stopped Drinking Alcohol Jonathan shares the real reason he made the decision to quit drinking—not because he had to, but because he was ready to stop numbing and start building.
Alcohol and Business Culture A look at the social norms around drinking in business events, conferences, and everyday settings, and why it’s so easy to stay stuck in that loop.
The Power of Fitness and Data Jonathan discusses how macro tracking for fitness helped him become radically honest with his habits, revealing where alcohol didn’t serve him anymore.
You Don’t Have to Quit—But You Can Get Honest Jonathan invites listeners into their own moment of honesty. Not to quit, but to stop pretending they're fine when they know they’re not. It's all about self-awareness.
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