Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

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.

Episodes

October 31, 2025 17 mins

Do you feel stuck in the cycle of telling yourself you need to change, but not knowing how to make the final break?

A threshold moment is that powerful point of no return that shifts everything.

In this candid discussion, Coaches Matt and Jason share their personal thr...

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Are you rushing through life's best moments to get to your next drink?

Member Devon Mickey shares his journey of retiring his decades-long identity as the "party guy" after facing a massive life transition.

Learn how the powerful tool of reframing alcohol as "poison" helped him rewire his brain through Read more

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Do you view your journey as a straight line, leaving you unprepared for inevitable shifts? The truth is, your path has seasons, just like nature.

In this enriching discussion, Coach Matt and conscious leadership coach Jeff Lester use the seasonal framework to explain the natural cycles of growth and rest in an alcohol-f...

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Is your active, yang lifestyle leading to burnout, causing you to seek escape or numb?

High-achievers often struggle to find balance, but the answer may be stillness. 

In this transformative discussion, Coach Matt and conscious leadership coach Jeff Lester ...

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Do you mistakenly believe that simply drinking less will restore your focus and energy?

Coach Teri Patterson explains why sustained non-drinking is essential for genuine transformation.

This episode dives into the compelling neuroscience, detailing the weekly chemical and neurological changes, from the critical GABA-Glutamate reset in week one to the measurable neurogenesis (new brain cells...

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Are you letting old habits of people-pleasing and self-sacrifice derail your new path?

That avoidance technique is a direct path to the drift and a return to unhelpful patterns.

This episode exposes the fading effect bias and how to counter it by reframing self-care as a powerful necessity, not a selfish act.

Coach Matt shows you how to protect your non-negotiable routines and...

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Do you feel defined by decades of struggling with alcohol?

For high-achievers, the struggle often comes with profound guilt and shame.

In this candid interview, Coach Matt speaks with member Gary, who shares his raw story of a near-fatal health scare (a TIA) and how he finally found a powerful path forward. 

Discover how a deep dive into neuroscience removed his guilt and...

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Are you caught in the loop of feeling like life happens to you instead of for you?

That's the core of the victim mentality, and it's fueled by old patterns.

In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt share how to consciously change your lens by replacing scarcity thinking and helplessness with an identity rooted in your true core values.

Learn how to boil down your most empowering traits, like abundance, health, and service into a pow...

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Ever feel drawn to certain people or environments without knowing why?

 It's not magic, it's resonance.

In this neuroscience-focused episode, Coaches Matt and Jason explain how your mirror neurons and amygdala are constantly working to sync your nervous system with the people around you.

Discover why this process, called co-regulation, makes choosing your inner circle a critical part of your alcohol-free path.

Learn how the po...

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Do 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 and focus on personal choice are the keys ...

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Are 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 your transformation and how this...

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Do you find yourself gradually slipping back into old, unhelpful patterns?

 The number one reason people return to drinking isn't a single crisis, it's drift.

In this episode, Coaches Matt and Jason explain how this slow loss of momentum, skipping coaching calls or journaling "conditionally", can be highly dangerous.

They dive into the neuroscience of habit, explaining why your old 15-year habit is still much stronger than a n...

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Do 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, consistent habits are crucial for sustainable success, likening it to building physical ...

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Do 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 how to separate your current identity from old stories of guilt and shame, leveraging ...

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Do 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 ...

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Do 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 their blueprint for adulthood, even from a distance.

You'll discover how your choice to l...

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Do 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 amount of time we have with our children before they're grown.

You'll learn how alcohol e...

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Feeling 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 how alcohol robs you of presence with your children, adds unwanted body fat, and creat...

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Feeling stuck in a cycle of mindless scrolling and online distractions? You're not alone.

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Ever 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 these old patterns Read more

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