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March 26, 2025 40 mins

Most guys think one drink doesn’t matter. But what if it’s the reason you're waking up tired, losing focus, and stuck at 60%? 

In this episode, Ben sits down with James Swanwick to uncover the real cost of alcohol on performance, purpose, and masculinity. After 15+ years off alcohol, James breaks down what most high-performers can’t see… until it’s too late.

Inside this episode:

  • Why even “just a couple drinks” are costing you clarity, sleep, energy, and leadership.
  • The real cost of socially acceptable drinking (hint: it’s not the $20 bottle, it’s the $500k in lost opportunity).
  • The link between alcohol and emotional disconnection from your wife, kids, and mission.
  • What alcohol is really doing to your business performance and to your libido (and what it’s truly costing).
  • The identity shift men fear - and how to break free without relying on willpower.
  • What to do if your partner drinks and you're ready to change.

This isn’t about judgment. This episode will challenge your beliefs and offer a roadmap to something far more powerful: Clarity. Discipline. Energy. Freedom.



Connect with James

  • James Swanwick’s Book – “Clear”
    alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear
  • Project 90 Program
    alcoholfreelifestyle.com/project90
  • Follow James on Instagram
    @jamesswanwick

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