Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

Coaches David and Matt explore one of the most critical, and overlooked, factors in sustaining an alcohol-free life: your environment. From rearranging your home and changing routines to managing social settings and reshaping your internal dialogue, this episode unpacks how small environmental shifts lead to massive behavioral change.

Learn why willpower alone isn’t enough, how to create powerful...

Looking for simple ways to rewire your brain for an alcohol-free life? Coaches Jason and Matt share practical "brain training" hacks that go beyond just talk. 

You’re the man people rely on, strong, successful, always in control. But alcohol? It’s quietly stealing your presence, your edge, and the respect you’ve worked so hard to earn.

This is a woman’s message to men who drink too much. An invitation to come home to the man your family admires. The one your kids trust. The one your wife misses.

You don’t need to hit rock bottom to make a change. You just need...

In today's impactful episode, Coach Matt and Coach Jason dive deep into the intriguing topic of the "Dry Drunk" phenomenon, individuals who give up alcohol but don't address the root causes behind their drinking habits. Together, Matt and Jason share powerful personal insights, unpack the misconceptions around coping mechanisms, and highlight the vital steps you must take to move from white-knuckling sobriety into truly thriving as...

Tired of thinking about drinking? If you’re constantly trying to “drink less” but still feel stuck, this episode explains why moderation is mentally exhausting, and what neuroscience says to do instead.

We’ll cover:
        •        Why “just one” keeps you in the loop.
        •        The brain science behind craving and decision fatigue.
        •        How a 90-day break resets your system, and your peace.

If moderation worked...

Ever feel like you're losing the daily battle against willpower? You're not alone. Coach Matt explains why your environment, not your discipline, is the true key to alcohol-free success.

Drawing on principles from the bestselling book, Atomic Habits, Matt shares how to consciously design your surroundings to work for you, not against you.

Learn practical strategies, from removing triggers in your home to changing your daily routes,...

Why do so many people drift away from their alcohol-free goals? Coach Matt argues it's often the lack of consistent routines.

In this episode, he provides a science-backed guide to building the morning and evening routines that act as powerful anchors for your new life.

Learn why starting small is the key to creating habits that stick, how routines reduce decision fatigue, and the specific actions you can take to rewire your brain ...

Summer parties and barbecues can feel intimidating when you're not drinking.

In this episode of the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Podcast, Matt and Jason open up about navigating seasonal triggers, lingering alcohol cravings, even years into being alcohol-free, and the powerful tools that keep them grounded.

Discover how controlling your breath, posture, words, and focus can help you stay resilient, emotionally balanced, and connected to your alcohol-free path.

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You wouldn’t invest in a stock with declining returns, mounting risks, and fake rewards, so why keep pouring into alcohol? This episode unpacks the hidden costs of drinking through the lens of value, logic, and self-trust.

Discover why high-achieving professionals stay stuck in a losing game, and how to start making deposits into something that actually grows: your clarity, confidence, health, and peace. If alcohol is a failing sto...

Do you feel stuck, knowing you want to change your relationship with alcohol but waiting for the “perfect time”? In this episode, Coach Victoria English uses the powerful metaphor to explain why you might be frozen in the “almost phase”.

She reveals how the mental exhaustion of debating your drinking and the myth of “being ready” can keep yo...

In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt explain how this simple mental practice can help you build the alcohol-free life you want.

In this episode, Coach Teri Patterson sits down with Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach Sally Magee to explore how identifying and embracing your natural talents can support and strengthen your alcohol-free lifestyle. They discuss the Clifton Strengths assessment, the value of focusing on what you do well, and how leaning into your strengths builds confidence, clarity, and momentum on the path to freedom fr...

What happens when your actions don’t match your values? In this episode, we talk about cognitive dissonance, the mental stress that comes from doing one thing while believing another. You’ll hear a personal story about how this conflict can lead to habits that feel hard to break.

If you're thinking about a change or just want to understand why some habits stick, ...

Ever wonder what's really behind those perfect summer alcohol ads? This episode, Coach Victoria disrupts the biggest lie sold by alcohol companies: that their drinks create your happiness and an "effortless summer vibe."  Prepare to see things differently as Victoria challenges you to imagine those glossy beach ads selling another risky product, would they still seem so harmless?  It's a bold invitation to question what's truly bei...

Do you ever wish you could handle tough feelings without needing to escape them? Coach Victoria shares her own story of facing emotional pain after using alcohol as an "emotional anesthetic". Many of us try to numb feelings from stress, grief, or old hurts with drinks. Victoria talks openly about why it’s so scary to meet these feelings when we choose to live alcohol-free, and the "emotional weight"  many people carry.

But there's ...

Do your inner stories hold you back? Jason and Matt, coaches at Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, talk about these powerful hidden stories. Often, these stories shape our lives without us even knowing it. They look at how we might see ourselves in unhelpful ways, like a Villain, a Victim, or as Helpless. Learn how these inner thoughts can really affect our lives, especially our relationship with alcohol and our happiness. 

You can find simpl...

Ever wondered if you could truly change your relationship with drinks and unlock a more vibrant life? Hear Dan Hall's powerful story, an AFL 90-day program graduate who went from decades of habitual drinking, a pattern that intensified during COVID, to a life he never imagined. After a pivotal “bad experience”  and initial skepticism about the program's high success claims, Dan committed to the 90-day journey. This episode delves i...

Damon opens up about the toll alcohol took on his health, relationships, and self-worth, and how he turned it all around. In this powerful conversation with Coach Matt, Damon shares the moment he knew things had to change, the fears he faced, and the tools that helped him rebuild his life alcohol-free.

From reconnecting with his kids to reclaiming his physical and emotional well-being, Damon’s story is proof that transformation is ...