1000 Days Sober Podcast

Did you know that alcohol is a proven carcinogen linked to multiple types of cancer, yet most people barely talk about it? In this episode, I break down the hidden health risks of alcohol, why warnings about alcohol and cancer often fall on deaf ears, and how institutionalism keeps the Liquid Lie alive.   I also share a personal reflection on turning 50, the shocking truth behind government health messaging, and why people rarely quit drinking for health reasons alone. But today, let's flip that narrative. Your health matters. Your future matters. And living alcohol-free as fuck is the best decision you'll ever make.   In this episode, we cover: ✅ Why health risks (including cancer) aren't enough to make most people quit drinking. ✅ The NHS's contradictory messaging about alcohol vs. smoking. ✅ Alcohol's link to bowel, breast, throat, and liver cancer—and why it's not openly discussed. ✅ The power of institutionalism and how it reinforces alcohol reliance. ✅ How to shift your mindset and start making your health a priority—today.  

Parenting is one of life's greatest challenges, and navigating it while alcohol-reliant adds an even greater burden. That's why I'm thrilled to welcome Michele Maurer to the 1000 Days Sober Podcast.   Michele is a seasoned counsellor and relationship expert with over 30 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families. Based in Langley, British Columbia, she combines deep insights from Dr Gordon Neufeld's groundbreaking work on attachment and human development with her compassionate, client-centred approach. As a Parent Consultant and Faculty member of the renowned Neufeld Institute, Michele has made it her mission to transform relationships and foster meaningful connections.   In this episode, Michele shares her wisdom on: •Attachment theory and personal vs. depersonalized attachment •The cultural obsession with ‘independence' •Navigating differing parental styles with compassion •How both parents (or just one) can build attachment with their child •Processing regret, shame, and mistakes as a parent •The difference between feelings and emotions—and why it matters •The Window of Tolerance and emotional regulation •Why grief, sadness, and crying are vital for emotional health •What to do if you weren't raised with a healthy attachment •How to hold your child through emotional swings •The importance of play and why men need to cry, too   Michele's practical advice and profound insights make this episode a must-listen for parents, partners, and anyone looking to build deeper, more fulfilling relationships.   Want to learn more? •Work with Michele at ResilienceCFT.com. •Check out her free webinar, The Wisdom of Dependence, at neufeldinstitute.org.   #1000DaysSoberPodcast, #AttachmentTheory, #ParentingSupport, #EmotionalHealth, #RelationshipsMatter, #CompassionateParenting, #MentalHealth, #ParentingChallenges, #LeeDavyCoaching, #NeufeldInstitute, #STRIVEMethod   Much Love & STRIVE On! Lee

In this inspiring episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I'm joined by Bek Antonucci, a women's confidence coach and the host of Raw, Real, and Vulnerable. Bek's journey, resilience, and dedication to empowering women have always stood out to me since we connected through our Master Life Coaching training at the Elementum Coaching Institute. Her courage in sharing her most vulnerable moments is a powerful reminder of the strength that comes from owning your story.   We dive deep into the themes of self-awareness, reclaiming power, and breaking free from limiting beliefs. This episode is especially meaningful for women seeking confidence and authenticity in their lives.   In This Episode, We Talk About:   •Preparing For Your King •Seeing The World Through the Lens of Our Thoughts •Victim Consciousness •Pattern Interrupting •Being Your Biggest Cheerleader •The Relevancy Radar •Eating Disorders •Herpes •Shame •Bravery •Internal Boundaries and Sharing •How Women Hand Their Power Over •The Outside-In Game •SELF-Awareness •Making Radical Changes Quickly and Easily (or Not) •The Importance of Support Through Change •Why Alcohol is Rarely the Real Problem •Changing Friendships •The Core Need to Belong •When to Leave a Relationship •Honoring Your Truth •Advice for Women with Victim Mentality Money Stories   Tune in as Bek shares practical insights and hard-earned wisdom to help you reclaim your power and build confidence from the inside out.   Want More?   •Follow Bek on Instagram @BekAntonucci for more empowering content. •Check out her podcast, Raw, Real, and Vulnerable, for honest conversations about embracing vulnerability and building self-worth. •And don't miss our free book, The Liquid Lie Unveiled: Living Life Alcohol Free as Fuck!, available at STRIVEMethod.com.   Much Love & STRIVE On!   Lee

How to Save Your Marriage with Nate & Kaley Klemp | The 80/80 Marriage   In this episode of The 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I'm joined by Nate and Kaley Klemp, co-authors of the groundbreaking book The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Marriage. Nate and Kaley dive deep into their revolutionary approach to marriage that shifts the outdated 80/20 and 50/50 relationship models, which often lead to resentment and power struggles, to an 80/80 model focused on radical generosity, mutual support, and shared success.   We explore everything from societal conditioning and power dynamics to daily habits that can transform even the most challenging relationships. If you're struggling with power imbalances, fairness, or communication in your relationship, this episode will guide you toward a more conscious, connected, and thriving partnership.   Key Takeaways:   - 06:03 – Nate breaks down the flaws in the 80/20 model that often leads to over- and under-contributors. - 06:56 – Kaley explains why the 50/50 model doesn't foster true partnership. - 08:22 – Nate introduces the 80/80 model and its power to reshape marriage dynamics. - 10:32 – Kaley discusses societal conditioning and how it influences our approach to relationships. - 12:48 – The importance of focusing on “micro moments” to create lasting positive change. - 15:49 – Discover the three essential ingredients for a successful 80/80 relationship. - 18:04 – We unpack the root causes of resentment and how to overcome them. - 21:32 – Power struggles in marriage: why they happen and how to handle them. - 24:42 – Nate shares insights on 'relationship jujitsu,' the art of diffusing conflict without giving up your voice. - 29:40 – Radical generosity: the heart of the 80/80 marriage. - 40:22 – The daily check-in: a simple but powerful practice to reconnect with your partner. - 54:59 – We discuss alcoholism, fairness, and how external factors can impact marriage dynamics. - 1:00:33 – Working on your relationship: establishing non-negotiables and creating a marriage that thrives.   Nate & Kaley Klemp's Bios:   Nate and Kaley Klemp are the co-authors of *The 80/80 Marriage*, a New York Times Editors' Choice book that is transforming how couples approach their relationships. Nate holds a PhD from Princeton and is also the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller *Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing*. Kaley is a leading expert in leadership development, small-group dynamics, and coauthor of the Amazon bestseller *The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership*. Together, they bring years of experience in human behavior, philosophy, and leadership to reshape the modern marriage.   Learn more about Nate and Kaley and their work on the 80/80 Marriage.   STRIVE and the SELF-Led Life, AFAF:   At STRIVE, we believe that living a SELF-led life, AFAF, is the foundation of any thriving relationship. The work we do in helping individuals break free from the Liquid Lie and manage their PARTS leads to deeper self-awareness, healing, and growth. Strengthening our relationships is critical to leading a conscious, connected, and alcohol-free life. Through STRIVE, we provide the tools and support necessary to navigate the complexities of personal growth while improving the relationships that matter most.   Explore the STRIVE Method and learn how you can live a SELF-led life, AFAF, today.    #MarriageAdvice #8080Marriage #RelationshipGoals #NateAndKaleyKlemp #HowToSaveYourMarriage #PodcastInterview #MarriageHelp #SelfLedLife #AFAMLifestyle #RelationshipJujitsu #RadicalGenerosity #MarriagePowerStruggles #AlcoholFreeLife #StriveMethod #SelfDevelopment

In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, Lee Davy sits down with Dylan Weisman, a High Stakes PLO player and Executive Performance Coach.

In this compelling episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, host Lee Davy sits down with Marc Convey, a resilience expert, motivational speaker, and storyteller, to explore the profound journey of transforming pain into purpose. Marc Convey's life story is one of resilience, recovery, and personal growth—a narrative that has been shaped by a harrowing near-death experience that changed the course of his life forever.   Marc Convey is not just a survivor; he is a thriver who has turned adversity into a powerful force for good. In this episode, Marc opens up about the transformative accident that led him to discover the deep connections between personal hardship and the strength of the human spirit. His insights into recovery and the process of finding meaning in life's challenges offer listeners a unique perspective on how to navigate their own struggles.   Listeners will be captivated by Marc's ability to weave his experiences into a story that is both inspiring and actionable. As a motivational speaker, Marc has shared his journey on stages around the world, and now, through his Substack, “MakingAMarc,” he continues to inspire a global audience with his reflections on resilience, purpose, and personal growth.   Tune in to the 1000 Days Sober Podcast as Marc Convey and Lee Davy delve into the essential elements of resilience, the importance of sharing our truths, and how we can all transform our pain into a powerful purpose. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand how to turn life's challenges into opportunities for growth and meaning.   #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #MotivationalSpeaker #TransformingPainIntoPurpose #OvercomingAdversity #MarcConvey #RecoveryJourney #StrengthOfTheHumanSpirit #Inspiration #MakingAMarc #PodcastEpisode #SelfImprovement #LifeTransformation #MentalHealth #ThrivingNotSurviving #1000dayssoberpodcast   —   Thanks for watching!   Join My Email list: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/subscribe   Check out the 1000 Days Sober Podcast on my channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0q-vkq7Ap2G36fxGYC6p0dLACGsV_SUy   Watch my short series on Why You Drink Alcohol - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0q-vkq7Ap2GATnkCrgaAMsj1ERYwdZqm   Learn more on how to become alcohol-free-as-f**k (AFAF) and live a SELF-led life at STRIVE - https://www.thestrivemethod.com/   Check out my new book - Nurturing Resiliance: How to Guide Children Through the Digital Age - https://www.thestrivemethod.com/Nurturing-Resilience   — Lee Davy is a father, husband, son, friend, master life coach, leader, friend, brother and is the Founder of STRIVE, LeeDavyCoaching and the host of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast. Lee began helping people to become alcohol-free-as-f**k (AFAF) and to live a SELF-led life after overcoming addictions to cigarettes, alcohol, gambling and pornography. He does this through his famed STRIVE Method, a quest-based system that helps people embody what it means to live more consciously. He is also a Master Life Coach, trained by the Elementum Coaching Institute, mentored by Preston Smiles, Alexi Panos, Christine Hassler and Stefanos Sifandos.   In addition to STRIVE and LeeDavyCoaching, Lee is also an interviewer, writer, TV producer, content creator and documentary film maker with the Triton Poker Series. He is also the host of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast where he has interviewed Norm MacDonald, Gary John Bishop, Gay & Katie Hendricks, Jack Canfield, Neale Donald Walsch, Bruce Buffer and many more.  

In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, we dive into your questions on selfishness and boundaries. Is setting boundaries in relationships selfish? How can you maintain healthy boundaries without feeling guilty? Tune in as I tackle these challenging questions and provide actionable advice for your personal growth journey.   Topics Covered - The fine line between self-care and selfishness. - How to set and maintain healthy boundaries in all areas of life. - Real-life Q&A from our listeners on selfishness and boundary-setting. Join the conversation and learn how to navigate these complex topics in your sobriety and self-development journey. Check out my new FREE ebook - Nurturing Children: Guiding Your Child Through the Challenges of the Digital Age: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/Nurtu...   If you're interested in becoming AFAF (Alcohol-Free-As-F**k), I have a book that details my method: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/book   If you want to learn how to live a SELF-Led life find out more about our community and group coaching program, STRIVE: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/   If you want 1-1 coaching with Lee Davy, WhatsApp him on +447537896829.   — Thanks for watching!  

Internal Family Systems For Children With Lisa Spiegel | LeeDavyCoaching   Today's guest on the 1000 Days Sober Podcast is Lisa Spiegel.   Lisa Spiegel has been a psychotherapist for 40 years. She is the co-founder of Soho Parenting, the first parenting/psychotherapy center in New York City. Lisa has her BA from Vassar College and her Master's in Developmental Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University.    Lisa is trained in EMDR, Life Force Yoga for therapists, and is a certified IFS therapist. She has provided parent guidance and psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults in her practice as well as at many New York City preschools. She teaches IFS to therapists around the world.    She is the author of two books, A Mothers' Circle and Internal Family Systems Therapy with Children. She lives in New York City with her husband and has two adult daughters and four grandchildren.   I invited Lisa on the show after reading her book “Internal Family Systems With Children.” Parenting is so hard, and the Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a great framework for parents and children alike to make sense of the complexity of the human condition. Not only is it a great book on the topic of IFS and children, but it contains the best explanations of the IFS model I have found in any IFS books.   In this episode we cover:   What is IFS What IFS teaches us On parents being Parts activated On body awareness On self-awareness & presence On the importance of repair On self-compassion On the inner critic On childhood sexual abuse On the complexity of the human condition On the value of curiosity The incredible challenges of parenting   Hope you enjoy!   Lee   If you want to learn more about Lisa Spiegel you can reach out to her at lisa@sohoparenting.com   You can buy her book on Amazon.   Check out my new FREE ebook - Nurturing Children: Guiding Your Child Through the Challenges of the Digital Age: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/Nurtu...   If you're interested in becoming AFAF (Alcohol-Free-As-F**k), I have a book that details my method: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/book   If you want to learn how to live a SELF-Led life find out more about our community and group coaching program, STRIVE: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/   If you want 1-1 coaching with Lee Davy, WhatsApp him on +447537896829.   — Thanks for watching!  

Today's guest on the 1000 Days Sober Podcast is Valerie Vazquez.   Valerie is an ordained energy healer and minister living on a beautiful farm in Hawaii. Passionate about holistic wellness and spiritual growth, Valerie combines her deep connection to nature with her healing practices. Alongside her daughter, she co-hosts the podcast "Spiralling Together: A Mother-Daughter Healing Journey," where they share their insights and experiences on the path to healing and self-discovery.    I invited Valerie on the show after seeing her going deep with her 22-year-old daughter Chloe on their podcast. It's unusual to find a mother-daughter partnership talking so openly about their relationship in public. Valerie was also alcohol reliant at one time, and I was interested in her viewpoint on parenting unconsciously versus consciously.   Hope you enjoy!   Check out my new FREE ebook - Nurturing Children: Guiding Your Child Through the Challenges of the Digital Age: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/Nurturing-Resilience   If you're interested in becoming AFAF (Alcohol-Free-As-F**k), I have a book that details my method: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/book   If you want to learn how to live a SELF-Led life find out more about our community and group coaching program, STRIVE: https://www.thestrivemethod.com/   If you want 1-1 coaching with Lee Davy, WhatsApp him on +447537896829.   If you want to learn more about Valerie Vazquez: https://linktr.ee/valerie.vazquez   — Thanks for watching!  

In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober podcast, host Lee Davy returns after a hiatus to discuss the profound journey of conscious parenting and living a self-led life. Lee delves into the concept of the "inside-out" versus "outside-in" game, a theory introduced by Dr. Michael Beckwith, and how it applies to everyday interactions, particularly with children. Lee shares personal anecdotes about his struggles and triumphs in building a stronger connection with his daughter, Zia. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, responsibility, and the role of internal parts in shaping our responses to external challenges. The episode also explores how living consciously can help parents not only quit alcohol but also lead more fulfilling lives. Listeners will gain insights into practical strategies for improving relationships with their children and themselves, including the significance of presence, curiosity, rupture and repair, and maintaining integrity. Lee offers guidance on navigating the complexities of parenting while fostering a nurturing environment for both external and internal "children." Join Lee as he outlines nine core principles that have helped him succeed in his parenting project and learn how these principles can be applied to live a more conscious, self-led life.

Our incredible guest today is Celeste Yvonne—a sober mom advocate, certified recovery coach, and accomplished writer. With her work featured in the Washington Post, Good Morning America, Today Show, and many more, Celeste brings an extensive 20-year career in communications into the sober mom sphere. She's also a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad and a resident of Reno, Nevada, where she lives with her husband and two children.

Welcome to Episode 3 of The AFAF Shift! This poignant episode dives deep into the turbulent waters of adolescence—a time fraught with identity crises, unrequited love, and the insidious onset of alcohol reliance. Through the lens of Erik Erikson's psychosocial stages, host Lee Davy revisits his teenage years to unravel the 'Liquid Lie' society often tells us, where alcohol becomes a damaging rite of passage. Tune in for a captivating blend of personal storytelling and psychological insight that reveals how these formative years set the stage for later relationship dynamics, addictive behaviours, and the perpetual quest for external validation. Lee also opens up about his transformational journey and offers actionable steps for developing a more conscious, SELF-led life. Don't miss this episode; it promises to be as impactful as it is revealing. See you on the other side of the 'AFAF Shift'!   If you liked this episode and the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, please rate and review our show. 

Janey Lee Grace is an Amazon No 1 Best-selling author, speaker, and was co-presenter on the UK's biggest radio show, BBC Radio 2's  Steve Wright in the Afternoon for 24 years. Formerly she was a backing singer with Wham! Kim Wilde and Boy George, had her own number 8 chart hit as Cola Boy with 7 Ways to Love. Janey has written five books on Holistic living including the number One Amazon best seller Imperfectly Natural Woman and her latest book is Happy Healthy Sober – Ditch the booze and take control of your life which encourages everyone to look again at their relationship with alcohol. After ditching the booze Janey launched a podcast ‘Alcohol Free Life' focusing on sober self-care, she gave a TEDx talk Sobriety Rocks- Who Knew!  and runs The Sober Club, a platform offering a non-judgemental community for people who are committed to sobriety and want to ‘upscale' their life without the booze and focus on health and wellbeing. Janey is passionate about encouraging people to ditch the chemicals, focus on great nutrition, selfcare, and finding their purpose as she found for herself that quitting the booze was the missing link in the ‘holistic living' picture. She also offers coaching and is trained in EFT, Matrix Re-imprinting and NLP.  Janey is married with 4 children and lives in Hertfordshire but longs to be by the sea. Links www.thesoberclub.com www.janeyleegrace.com www.imperfectlynatural.com To Support Our Producer, Stan Who is Fighting a War in His Homeland of Ukraine https://u24.gov.ua/ To Join STRIVE For Free For One Month https://discord.gg/wUwfUFXT  

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Episode 1 - Before Day One: The Roots of My Struggle   In this premiere episode of "The AFAF Shift: Unearthing My Past to Build a SELF-led Future, " host Lee Davy takes listeners on a deep and intimate journey back to his beginnings - from before he was born.   In this episode, you'll discover   1. The traumatic circumstances of Lee's birth and how the feelings of fear, confusion, shame, guilt, and abandonment experienced by his young mother imprinted on him before he ever took his first breath.   2. How our physiological makeup can be shaped by trauma even before birth.   3. The struggles Lee faced as a half-Chinese child in a predominantly white community, the feeling of always being different, and the pressures that led him to seek refuge and acceptance in alcohol.   4. A brief glimpse into Lee's early childhood years, living with his grandparents and mother's siblings, and the significant change when his mother met the man Lee would know as his father.   5. The concept of the 'window of tolerance' and how trauma can lead to challenges in maintaining it.   Key quotes from the episode   - "Trauma doesn't need you to be aware or conscious to set its roots in you. It can develop in your physiology before you even enter this world." - "Being half-Chinese in a predominantly white community, I felt the sting of difference, the longing to belong." - "The intense reactions I had when interacting with other children were signposts. Signposts pointing to a trauma that started before birth and resurfaced throughout my life."   Links mentioned in this episode   - The STRIVE Community - Join our supportive community where we strive to live a SELF-led life together.   Stay tuned for our next episode as we delve deeper into Lee's journey, experiences, and path towards healing and sobriety. 

Oli Hollis is an HPD-accredited Clinical Hypnotist and a registered Physiotherapist with the HCPC. His speciality is managing pain, particularly in conditions like fibromyalgia, employing years of expertise. Oli also uses hypnosis as a remarkable tool to aid in managing diabetes through dietary changes, promote weight loss for those facing orthopaedic surgeries, and encourage healthier lifestyle choices.   Beyond physical health, Oli assists individuals in overcoming addictions, such as smoking and excessive drinking. His work doesn't stop there. He addresses various anxiety-related issues, helping people conquer everything from stage fright to specific phobias. For general anxiety cases, Oli uniquely combines the principles of psychology and hypnotherapy; if the situation calls for it, he collaborates with doctors and clinical psychologists.    Oli is also a STRIVER who recently celebrated 1000 days AFAF, so I asked him to come onto the show.    If you want to hire Oli, here is how to do so.   If you have difficulties with your alcohol cravings or are worried about facing them, download our free mini course - The Crush Your Alcohol Cravings Cheat Code.   Follow this little hyperlink to learn more about STRIVE and the STRIVE Method.

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Amanda Evans is a Master Life Coach (meets Mary Poppins), Family Play-Based Somatic Healer, Best-Selling Author & Speaker.    She coaches conscious and caring parents who are triggered by their child's tantrums, big emotions, and disempowering labels/diagnoses to parent them with greater ease, connection, presence, and PLAY!   Amanda is a dog mama and a lover of little humans and the little moments (that really are the BIG ones!).   In this podcast, Amanda Evans joins the STRIVE community for a Q&A on all things parenting.    Amanda's website    Book a connection call with Amanda.    Information on her Playful Sensitive Child digital course: 

Sonia is the founder of EverBlume, which provides small group recovery meetings where members are matched into groups based on what they are struggling with. The goal is for members to find connection through conversation, and get meaningful support and feedback from each other. Sonia is an orthodontist who built and sold a successful multi-location practice in 2016 and got sober in 2017. Since then, she become a recovery coach and has dedicated her life to making a difference with social impact investing, and volunteering with the incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, and victims of sex trafficking. And now, she hopes to create her biggest impact by leveraging the power of peer support to create community for those on their recovery journey.    https://www.joineverblume.com/

Rachelle Luv Raku is a Consciousness Coach dedicated to helping Overwhelmed Parents Unlock the Power of their Intuition while being Conscious Leaders and Role Models to their children. Here is her Instagram page. For more information on The STRIVE Method.

In this week's podcast episode, Lee Davy shares a presentation that takes a fresh look at constraints, perfect for people who slip into victim consciousness and see blocks and obstacles wherever they look. 

Victoria Vanstone lives on The Sunshine Coast in Australia with three children, a dog and a very patient husband. She is originally from the UK and has been writing about motherhood and her zig zaggy journey to sobriety for two years. Victoria started writing on the exact day she quit drinking alcohol. It became her outlet and distraction from peering in the fridge at cold bottles of wine. She found letting out all of her fuckupery on her blog and in her upcoming book has helped solidify her sobriety and led her to understand herself and her destructive habits.   You can read Victoria's blog posts at drunkmummysobermummy.com   She also co-hosts the Sober Awkward podcast with her excellent friend Hamish.   And.   She is the founder of the Cuppa Community, which is a sobriety social network.   In this episode, we discuss all things motherhood, pregnancy and alcohol.   If you find this episode of value, please rate and review it.   Much love.   Lee

Ken Makimsy Middleton is the editor of a Medium Publication named AINYF; Alcohol is NOT Your Friend. It's a publication focused on science-based strategies to help individuals change their relationship with alcohol and create the best version of themselves.    Ken coined the term alcohol-consciousness to represent his belief that one should not have to hit rock bottom or have a "problem" with alcohol to quit drinking. Instead, it's something that people should consider to live a more holistic and healthy lifestyle.   He's currently in the middle of a book project on the topic titled Bamboozled - How Alcohol Makes Fools of Us All, and we talk about some of his concepts from that book in this episode.   Topics covered in this episode include:   - Educating children on alcohol - The role that Hollywood plays in the ubiquitous nature of alcohol - Perception of value versus reality - The importance of drinking consciously and quitting consciously. - Filling the white space - Exercise - Diet - How alcohol plays a role in the mid-life crisis/awakening - How it's never too late to quit  

The decision to be someone who doesn't drink alcohol and live more consciously is a complicated affair riddled with hope, fear and anxiety. In this monologue, Lee Davy shares his view to help you answer the question - Am I On The Right Path?

Dr Carolyn Elliott is the author of "Existential Kink": A handbook of life-altering magic and cult-favourite creativity book, "Awaken Your Genius". She runs a 7-figure online business specializing in helping people achieve dramatic positive change in their lives through shadow integration practices and applied occult philosophy.   Carolyn is known for her uncanny and uncomfortable ability to trick really smart, high-achieving magical people into doing what they actually want to do. She's the teacher of life-altering online courses, including WEALTH: the alchemical community where leaders come into their full power.   You can find Carolyn on Facebook & Instagram.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Carolyn-Elliott-PhD-367818316599523/ Instagram: carolynelliott_   And her website is http://carolyngraceelliott.com/.

In this week's episode, Lee Davy talks about the role that status has in our challenge to become someone that doesn't drink alcohol. It's a complicated and deep topic, but essentially, don't underestimate the power desiring external approval has on our decision to remain a drinker when our innate wisdom advises us to stop.    If you have any questions or feedback on this, episode contact Lee at thestrivemethod@gmail.com

This week's guest is Anna Welch.    Anna, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been a STRIVER for almost five years, and I invited her onto the show to share her journey. Since joining STRIVE, Anna has learned to be someone who doesn't drink alcohol and to live more consciously. She is a leader within the STRIVE community, at her place of work, and, of course, in her home in her role as wife and mother.    In this episode, we talk about the difficulty in joining communities like STRIVE because of the shame associated with having alcohol dependency, what ‘doing the work' looks like for Anna and her relationship with God.   You'll find the 1000 Days Sober Podcast on all the major platforms. The video of the conversation is available here.    If you found this episode useful or want to send some love to Anna, respond below via DM or email to thestrivemethod@gmail.com. If you want to learn more about the work we do at STRIVE, then use the same routes, and we will respond ASAP.   

Do you feel like a loser or a winner?   Do you have a fixed or growth mindset?   Are you optimistic or pessimistic?   Do you find yourselves blaming people, the world, politicians, and God for the results you're getting in life?   If you answered YES to any of these questions, then (a) you're not alone, (b) you're human, and (c) STRIVE has your back in today's podcast.   At STRIVE, we help you become someone that doesn't drink alcohol and live consciously through a triangulation of education, philosophy and community.    A crucial aspect of our philosophy is you can make the process of unearthing your innate wisdom FUN! We help you do this through our quest process, and in today's process, I share our ‘Winner Winner Chicken Dinner Quest.'   What results could you manifest if you were to celebrate five daily wins for the next 30 days?   Watch the video via our YouTube Channel.   Join our email list for more help, guidance and love in your journey to be someone who doesn't drink alcohol and live more consciously.    Strive on!   Lee   PS: The team at STRIVE would like to gift you our book 'Control Alcohol For 30-Days So It Doesn't Control You For The Next 30-Years,' and a hamper full of bonuses. To take advantage of this offer, click on this link and use the promo code STRIVERCHRISTMAS. Feel free to send this link to anyone who may benefit from it. The offer ends on December 26th. 

Are you living your life by default or by design? This powerful question is the topic of today's podcast. Let me know what lands for you at thestrivemethod@gmail.com. Strive on!

Entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author Jason Portnoy began his career at PayPal, working closely with technology icons like Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Max Levchin, and Reid Hoffman.    He served as the first Chief Financial Officer of Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) and later founded Oakhouse Partners, a top-performing venture capital firm.    Jason is sought after as a trusted advisor to technology company CEOs and has spoken on topics ranging from executive leadership to the intersections of technology and humanity.    He holds engineering degrees from Stanford University (MS) and the University of Colorado (BS). He currently lives in Park City, Utah, with his wife, two children, and their family dog.   I invited Jason onto the show to talk about his addiction to pornography and sex, two of the most often shunned topics of conversation in our daily lives.    Jason is the author of the book “Silicon Valley Porn Star.”    From modest roots in the suburbs of New Jersey, Jason Portnoy followed a script carefully crafted by society. He found himself in the middle of the PayPal Mafia, launched into a Silicon Valley career of wealth and prestige he never dreamed of. Stock options, flashy cars, a fantastic family.    On the outside, his life looked perfect, but unhealed traumas from his past left him tortured, descending into a dark world of pornography and sex that eventually pushed him to the edge.    In Silicon Valley Porn Star, Jason willingly shares his transformation from a life of extramarital affairs and superficial excess to one of the chosen values and renewed relationships.    His journey sheds light on a crisis of masculinity in our modern world, where quests for unlimited power and success are gateways to addiction, dependency, and unhinged behaviour. No matter your profession or position, Jason's story will inspire you to look within and find your path toward success, fulfilment, and becoming the man you truly want to be.   Here is Jason's website    Learn more about the STRIVE Method.

Molly Desch has a degree in Psychology, is a certified coach and has years of experience dealing with alcohol. She helps working moms struggling with drinking culture activate and materialise their inherent abilities to free themselves from alcohol so they can take back control of their life, rediscover their authentic selves with renewed energy, confidence, and pride in themselves, and rebuild relationships with loved ones. You can contact Molly at https://asyouarelifecoaching.com/. You can learn more about The STRIVE Method in our incredible book The STRIVE Method: Control Alcohol For 30-Days Before it Controls You For The Next 30-Years' —---- > https://www.thestrivemethod.com/.

A problem in the STRIVE community is how to operate above the line when the trifecta of marriage/parenting/business clashes. Each of these areas can provide unique challenges that can bleed into one another, dragging you below the line into victim consciousness and triggering you to drink. In this episode, Lee Davy introduces the tool of  ‘transitioning' to help you improve in this vital area.    STRIVE is a community and educational platform that helps you live more consciously after becoming someone who doesn't drink alcohol.    The 1000 Days Sober Podcast is available across all major podcast platforms.   www.thestrivemethod.com thestrivemethod@gmail.com

At STRIVE, we help people who don't drink alcohol to live consciously. A tool we use is to consider our actions through the lens of parallel growth. Put simply, what is it about this moment that contains elements of development we can use in other areas of our lives?    An example is running.    If you were to run today, what is it about the act of running, how you feel while running, what thoughts come to mind, your environment, and the weather that you can transfer into another area of your life, such as your continuing and ever-evolving sobriety?   Here are nine parallels between running and being someone who doesn't drink alcohol.   Strive on!   To take advantage of our Magic Mind offer, go to https://www.magicmind.co/sober, and use the discount code SOBER20 to get 40% off your subscription for the next 10 days.

Joi Andreoli is a licensed marriage and family therapist with decades of sobriety and the author of the Recovery Cycle: A Practical Guide to Loving Your Sober Life: Joie calls her book a timeless navigation tool that guides readers to explore and design a new life with freedom and limitless expansion, and we cover some of the main concepts of her book in this conversation, including the power of ritualisation, the necessity of taking action and navigating triggers and cravings.   You can learn more about Joi's work and purchase her book at www.communicatewithjoi.com.   Follow her on Instagram @joiandreoli  

Matt Gardiner is a passionate and empathetic Recovery Coach & Life Coach who has helped numerous people get out of their 'stuck stories' and move towards the life of their dreams. He focuses on changing the language & words and the stories you've been attaching to the events in your life. Better words + better breathing = better life. Matt's vision of Recovery includes an active and healthy lifestyle that includes planning for deliberate, relaxing downtime for self-care and healing. Matt is also a gifted musician and Sound Therapist, which compliments his work as a Coach. 'Beyond Recovery' is a podcast hosted by Matt, where guests come on to share their journeys to and through, Recovery www.recoveryroadmap.me @recoveryroadmap.me (IG & TikTok) @mattgardinerLIVE (Facebook & YouTube) lhttps://linktr.ee/mattgardiner555

Kay Allison was a Senior Vice President at a global ad agency and a single mom as her drinking escalated to the point that she went alcohol-free.   Kay has helped hundreds of women stop the drinking spiral and live wildly successful and satisfying lives substance-free using her Juicy AF program.   Kay is an executive coach. A clairvoyant. And a minister.  She's been an adjunct professor at Northwestern University. She's an author of two books, including Juicy AF (alcohol-free): Stop the Drinking Spiral. Unleash Your Future, which will be published in January 2023.   A year after going alcohol-free, she launched her first company, The Energy Infuser, an agency that helped Fortune 200 companies create new $100 million products and businesses. Together, those clients generated $2 billion in annual revenue. She started The Energy Annex, a modern focus group facility that won World's Best Facility 17 years running. She co-founded Farm&Oven Snacks, a natural food company, and sold it four years later.   She lives in a pine forest, meditates by a waterfall every morning and loves her family.   She truly lives a Juicy AF life.  

In a new series, Lee Davy shines the spotlight on members of the STRIVE family.  Michael, who hails from San Fransisco, joined STRIVE in 2018. He is a STRIVE Method alumni who recently celebrated 900-days as someone who doesn't drink alcohol. Michael is a STRIVE Support Coach and facilitates our weekly Zoom meetings. Mike is a fabulous writer, and you can read his philosophical musings at: http://michaelbojarski.substack.com/ http://arthursway.substack.com/ If you want to join Mike at STRIVE, head to www.thestrivemethod.com for further information.  

Hans Weygoldt is a Breathwork facilitator and life coach.  After working for his family business for 15 years and struggling with depression and anxiety, he discovered the power of breathwork.  The intensity of the first breastwork sessions, comparable to work with psychedelics, radically changed his life and gave him a new purpose. He quit his job to spend more time with his children while they were still young, exploring his consciousness and supporting others struggling with depression, anxiety and addiction. He now works as a breathwork facilitator to support people who want to make a radical change in their life, find more purpose and meaning and reclaim their power. You can connect with Hans through Facebook or his webpage.    

Nick Prefontaine is a Speaker, Founder and CEO of Common Goal a company that inspires and leads motivated people to their common goal.  Their Mission is to provide people with the support and tools to achieve their limitless potential.   Here is the link to download Nick's free guide on the STEP program.   https://nickprefontaine.com/   If you would like to join STRIVE and experience the STRIVE Method email Lee Davy at thestrivemethod@gmail.com      

By his 35th birthday, MIKE MICHALOWICZ had founded and sold two multi-million dollar companies. Confident that he had the formula to success, he became a small business angel investor...and proceeded to lose his entire fortune. Then he started again, driven to find better ways to grow healthy, strong companies. Mike has devoted his life to researching and delivering innovative, impactful entrepreneurial strategies to you. On a mission to serve you, he has created perennially top-selling books, including The Pumpkin Plan, Clockwork, Fix This Next, Get Different and Profit First, with over a million readers, remaining on Amazon's Best Seller list after eight years. Mike is a popular main stage keynote speaker on innovative entrepreneurial topics, speaking to thousands of audience members.

Another chapter of the excellent book "The STRIVE Method: Control Alcohol for 30-Days Before it Controls You" For The Next 30-Years, this time, Day 2, and a story about a hummingbird called Harry. You can buy the STRIVE Method Book, and receive $915 worth of free gifts, here. 

A reading of Day #1: Choice from The STRIVE Method book “Control Alcohol for 30-Days Before it Controls You For The Next 30-Years.”   Visit www.thestrivemethod@gmail.com to purchase a copy and receive free gifts valued at $915.   #TheSTRIVEMethod

Welcome to the latest episode of The 1000 Days Sober Podcast

Hello Strivers! Welcome to the latest episode of The 1000 Days Sober Podcast. Today I'm talking to Wendy Laban, who is a full-time mum to her, some would say, ridiculously large family, lives down by the sea in beautiful south Devon, loves long walks with her dog, running, wild swimming, and this self-development adventure she finds herself on since going alcohol-free four years ago.

Elise Becher is first and foremost a human who has been both fortunate enough and also sufficiently humbled by her life experience thus far to know that her primary mission is to live in the truest possible expression of herself and in robust gratitude for what is available in every moment, and to help others do the same.    In her professional life, she is now a Master Coach who specializes in personal and relational transformation.  She invites her clients to see her as a loving big sister who will always see the best in you, who fervently wants more for you, and who won't let you get away with the same old crap.  She sees her transition to helping couples use their relationships with each other as a crucible for personal growth in a way they never realized possible as the gateway to the most rewarding work she's ever done.     Elise is also a sexuality educator, a democratic parenting advocate and a pediatrician. She holds coaching certifications from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the Co-Active Training Institute, the Relationship School (TRS), and the Elementum Coaching Institute, where she was certified as a Master Coach for the first time and is now a faculty member. You can learn more about Elise's work at EliseBecher.com.