Last Drinks

Last Drinks is proudly sponsored by Buds and Beads, sparkling tea. Order yours now www.budsandbeads.com.auUse the code LASTDRINKS20 for a 20% discount.It's time to push pause on the poddy, find out why in this final epiosde (for now). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last Drinks is proudly sponsored by Buds and Beads, sparkling tea. Order yours now www.budsandbeads.com.auUse the code LASTDRINKS20 for a 20% discount.In this episode of Lat Drinks, Maz speaks with Reiki teachers Xavier and Chel King about their craft and upcoming appearance at the Aussie health and wellbing Viva Festival in March 2024. All the details about Viva Festival you can find here. https://vivafestival.com.au/Chel King: Transpersonal Art Therapist & Usui Reiki Master TeacherXavier King: Transpersonal Clinical Hypnotherapist & Usui Reiki Master TeacherReiki and Meditation with Xavier and Chel KingExperience the magic of energy healing with Chel and Xavier King at the Viva Festival! Their Reiki Workshop will guide you through a transformative journey, uncovering the secrets of this ancient practice to bring peace, strength, and tranquility into your life. Say goodbye to stress and anxiety, and hello to a renewed sense of calm and inner power. Join them for an unforgettable session that goes beyond regular meditation, revealing the limitless possibilities of Reiki. Everyone's welcome, no prior experience needed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last Drinks is proudly sponsored by Buds and Beads, sparkling tea. Order yours now www.budsandbeads.com.auUse the code LASTDRINKS20 for a 20% discount.Ash Grunwald is a celebrated Aussie musician who's been on stage on a tour bus and playing his guitar to audiences for his entire adult life. But six years ago he decided to stop drinking. Hear why Ash had his last drink and how it impacted his creativity and musicianship. (Spoiler: it was a GOOD thing!)SummaryIn this conversation, Ash Grunwald shares insights on quitting and the benefits it brings. He emphasizes the importance of getting into self-discovery and proving to oneself the positive outcomes of quitting. Ash also discusses the value of always being teachable and learning as a way to avoid stagnation. He highlights how learning new things brings vitality into life. Overall, the conversation encourages a mindset of growth and continuous improvement.TakeawaysQuitting can be made easier by engaging in self-discovery and proving the benefits of quitting to oneself.Remaining teachable and adopting a beginner's mindset can lead to personal growth and prevent stagnation.Learning new things brings vitality and a sense of fulfillment to life.Embracing quitting as an opportunity for positive change can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.Chapters00:00Making Quitting Easier33:18Discovering the Benefits of Quitting34:03Always Be Teachable34:51Learning Brings Vitality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last Drinks is proudly sponsored by Buds and Beads, sparkling tea. Order yours now www.budsandbeads.com.auUse the code LASTDRINKS20 for a 20% discount.In this conversation, Maz and Fiona Redding discuss the importance of letting go of identity and embracing change. They explore the concept that the thing we think is the problem is not the real problem, but rather a manifestation of our thoughts and beliefs. Fiona introduces the concept of the circle of responsibility, emphasizing the importance of taking ownership of our thoughts, feelings, and actions. They also discuss the power of stillness and the need to feel and process emotions. The conversation concludes with information on where to purchase Fiona's book, 'It Is Possible.' In this conversation, Fiona Redding shares insights on personal growth and self-discovery. She emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, practicing mindfulness, and overcoming self-doubt. Fiona also discusses the significance of building resilience, finding purpose and meaning, and creating a supportive environment. The conversation concludes with a heartfelt exchange of gratitude between the host and guest.TakeawaysLetting go of identity and embracing change is essential for personal growth.The thing we think is the problem is often not the real problem, but a manifestation of our thoughts and beliefs.Taking responsibility for our thoughts, feelings, and actions empowers us to create positive change.Finding stillness and allowing ourselves to feel and process emotions is crucial for personal transformation.Chapters00:00Introduction and Fiona's Last Book01:01Letting Go of Identity03:10The Thing is Not the Thing04:23The Circle of Responsibility06:28Choosing How to Respond07:22Understanding Others' Behavior08:25Shifting Perspectives and Boundaries10:47Taking Responsibility for Your Life11:23Accepting the Present Moment14:07Letting Go of Past Trauma15:13Choosing to Be Present16:20The Process of Letting Go17:05Shedding Layers and Expectations19:09Internal Transformation20:23Embracing Stillness and Beingness23:02Moving from Extrinsic to Intrinsic Motivation24:16Experiencing Fulfillment in the Present26:00Feeling Your Way Through Pain28:24Finding Stillness and Letting Go29:17The Importance of Feeling and Processing Emotions32:05Balancing Thinking and Feeling34:31Where to Buy Fiona's Book05:00The Importance of Self-Reflection10:00Practicing Mindfulness15:00Overcoming Self-Doubt20:00Building Resilience25:00Finding Purpose and Meaning30:00Creating a Supportive Environment35:00Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last Drinks is proudly sponsored by Buds and Beads, sparkling tea. Order yours now www.budsandbeads.com.auUse the code LASTDRINKS20 for a 20% discount.After “coming out” as sober several years ago, or as Lisa calls it “Sober Serious”, Lisa's been overwhelmed with support for her alcohol-free lifestyle. Lisa is regularly asked many questions about a life “sans alcohol”, and she embraces the interest with a passion that enables her to authentically demonstrate that her rockbottom has made her a rockstar! As the face of “CHOOSE YOUR SOBER”, a term which she coined to highlight that sobriety is a spectrum, this highly sought after speaker, sober coach, health & fitness consultant, columnist and founder of SOBEROBICS, Lisa G loves sharing her real life stories and happiness hacks of inspiration, connection, and overcoming self-doubt through enhanced self-love, self-belief and self-worth. She's especially passionate about inspiring and empowering women to increase the awareness of their relationship with alcohol and to stop viewing it through the lens of a “magic fix-all elixir.”Lisa calls herself a “Choose Chick” as she believes choice is a super power we all have but forget to use - we are all just one choice away from a more amazing life and she chooses life every day with passion, purpose, love, laughter and sensational sobriety. Lisa is adamant that happy is a verb rather than a noun, and she “does happy” every day, and encourages everyone to “do happy” daily.She is the founder, owner and Managing Director of “Lisa G” a bespoke health, fitness and wellness consultancy based in Sydney where she inspires clients to develop resiliency and self-esteem, muscle and movement, health and happiness, fitness and fun, and live as a limitless version of themselves with a sober curious awareness. Lisa has also established a Youtube Channel (100 Days to Happy Healthy and Hot) inspiring hundreds of men and women to find fitness in their homes, thus amplifying her message that muscle and movement are magic, and for everyone!Lisa holds a Bachelor of Sports Science degree from the University of NSW. “We all have the inherent power to change and improve ourselves but sometimes it takes belief in someone else, and seeing their story from broken to brilliant, to bring that power to the surface. I've lived in the hopeless despair of active addiction, where my self esteem, self love and self worth were non-existent. Where I thought a life without alcohol was not only abhorrent, but impossible. Now I live a vital and sober life full of clarity, freedom, joy, connection and fun. I DO HAPPY authentically every day. And I believe that we all have the ability to live this way. In fact, it's not just an ability, it's a choice and a privilege, and one that I have phenomenal gratitude and appreciation for every day. If you are suffering, not living an optimal life and think there is no way out and the situation is hopeless don't despair! You don't have to go to the depths that I did. The choice of change is available to EVERYONE! If you're on the wrong path and need to “course correct”, all it takes is a little bit of willingness, honesty and commitment and the life of your dreams will be yours today and forever” (Lisa G) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this conversation, Maz and Chris Raine discuss the connection between emotions and physical manifestations, Chris Raine's relationship with alcohol, his journey of self-acceptance, and his studies at Harvard. They also explore the topic of drug policy and the use of psychedelics.Emotions can manifest in physical symptoms and ailments.One's relationship with alcohol can be complex and ever-evolving.Accepting and embracing all parts of oneself is an ongoing journey.Studying drug policy and exploring the use of psychedelics can provide insights into the choices we make and their impact on our well-being.Chapters00:00The Connection Between Emotions and Physical Manifestations02:14Introduction and Chris Raine's Last Drink06:05Chris Raine's Relationship with Alcohol10:34Exploring Different Approaches to Alcohol14:41Understanding and Accepting All Parts of Oneself19:47Chris Raine's Journey of Self-Acceptance23:49Chris Raine's Studies at Harvard26:44Exploring Drug Policy and Psychoactive Molecules27:33The Fascination and Challenges of Psychedelics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr.Brooke Scheller is New Yorks #1 Sober Nutritioniast, she has a new book out How To Eat to Change How You Drink and IT's BRILLIANT! You can get it anywhere you get books. In this podcast episide Brooke and Maz talk about Brooke's last drink, the writing process and who it was that called out her drinking behaviour which helped her made the decision to stop drinking.Show NotesDr. Brooke's book can be purchased from various retailers, including Amazon.Recording the audio book was a tiring but rewarding process.Reading the book out loud helped Dr. Brooke identify areas for improvement.Dr. Brooke's website offers online programs focused on nutrition and wellness for an alcohol-free lifestyle.Chapters00:00Where to Get the Book40:04Recording the Audio Book41:05The Process of Reading the Book Out Loud41:47Dr. Brooke's Website and Programs41:57Conclusion and Future Conversations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danni Carr, founder of the How I Quit Alcohol Podcast and Ash Grunwald, much loved Australian Blues Musician are a husband and wife duo with a passion for self improvement and self preservation.After years of touring and partying the excessive binges started to take their toll and the two decided enough was enough.When a good friend said she was going to take a 12 month break from drinking, these two didn't hesitate in joining in.That was in Jan 2017 and what started as a 12 month commitment has lead to a life of awesome sobriety. More confident, more driven - Danni and Ash have never looked back.Danni now has a hugely successful podcast called How I Quit Alcohol, in 2022 completed the year long Professional Compassionate Inquiry Training with Dr Gabor Mate, she has also studied Neuro Linguistic Programming for coaching, CBT for coaching . Danni is a certified life coach and is currently writing a book with Ash about alcohol. They are both passionate about helping other people break the cycle with alcohol and rebuilding confidence to start a new life from the inside out.In 2023 Danni received accreditation as a Breath work and Meditation teacher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Written and directed by Heath Davis, “Christmess” marks the big screen debut of acclaimed alternative rock band Middle Kids' Hannah Joy, while the film also stars Steve Le Marquand (“Last Train to Freo”) and Darren Gilshenan (“No Activity”).Le Marquand plays the role of a once famous actor who has been reduced by alcohol addiction to performing as Santa Claus in a mall. After accidentally meeting his estranged daughter (Nicole Pastor), he seeks help from his sponsor (Gilshenan) and a sharp-tongued musician in recovery (Joy) in order to win his daughter's forgiveness in time for the festive season.“Christmess” is produced by Daniel Fenech, Cindy Pritchard and Matthew McCracken. It is financed through crowd funding and the support of unnamed partners. Distribution will be handled by Bonsai Films.Production started on the light-hearted drama in Greater Sydney earlier this year. Le Marquand has starred in three of Davis' previous films “Book Week”, “Broke”, and “Locusts”. In addition to acting, Joy contributes original music to the film and also covers a famous Christmas song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13YARN - 13 92 7613YARN [Thirteen YARN] is the first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. We offer a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter who can provide crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 13YARN empowers our community with the opportunity to yarn without judgement and provide a culturally safe space to speak about their needs, worries or concerns.If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.Instagram - @tiarnawakley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bit about Vari.. I'm a Scottish Australian - originally from Glasgow, and I've called Australia home since 2007. Currently, I live on the Mornington Peninsula with my two sons and our adorable dog, Stella.In 2018, I made the courageous and life-changing decision to give up alcohol - this has reoriented my life in the most magical of ways.Through all my work, my intention is to create connection - to empower people to recognise that courage often lies within the smallest and gentlest actions. I firmly believe in our inherent creativity and capabilities. It's an honour to guide folks to embrace their potential and live a life fuelled by courage and grounded in authenticity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A litte bit about Gerogia Irvine, my guest on this episode. In her own words.... I am a wife to an amazing man and my biggest cheerleader, Jamie, mum to an awesome, crazy and super fun son, Ryder and a beautiful, strong, calming daughter, Rio. They inspire me to be the best version I could possibly be. I have been on this rollercoaster of a thing called life for 40 plus years now, and here I am, living out my dreams of Health and Wellness Coaching, Sobriety coaching, and a touch of personal styling services thrown in there too. I continue to learn and grow through self-development and my own behaviours and choices, which allow me to show up as the best version of myself each day. It's a pretty cool feeling. My coaching success comes from not only my official training but also my own life experiences of behavioural change around sobriety, weight loss, nutrition, exercise, gratitude, and boundary setting. I also take great pride in setting a relaxed vibe for my clients while keeping it professional, treating each person as unique, holding a non-judgemental space, and most of all, my strong passion to empower women to “rock it”, one choice at a time.My other passion is getting my butt up early to exercise every day and to watch the sunrise, I treat this as my non-negotiable therapy sesh. I find it gives me a huge confidence boost and makes me a calmer, energetic and happier mum and wife. My other love is summertime on the river with my beautiful family and friends skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and most importantly, finishing off the day with a very cool ritual of chats over some yummy cheese, sweet treats, kombucha………and maybe even some hot fries too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bit about VIA Drinks. via (n.)-from Latin meaning"way, road, path, channel"Our journey began on the sidelines of a soccer field, where we bonded over our shared vision for life and health, and our passion for female empowerment. As we witnessed the cultural shift in drinking habits and felt the waves throughout our community and friendship circles, we knew that it was time to mix it up and get to work on a new generation of sophisticated and enjoyable functional beverages!We embrace a fun, balanced approach to wellness. No preaching or strict rules here, just a lush, healthy lifestyle. We admire those who strive for self-improvement and explore new paths.Together with our supportive community of like-minded women, we created VIA as a celebratory alternative to alcohol that allows connection and fun with only a positive effect on physical as well as mental wellbeing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is a hustle-preneur? Hustler-preneur(noun) A #girlboss who organises and manages one or more enterprises with initiative, class and lipstick.Just reading Yasmin's CV is overhwleming for an introvert like myself, she is a gogetter. I'll let her tell you a little bit about what she does and then listen to our chat where she tells me exactly how many drinks she has consumed as a adult.Yamins says:As a small business owner, I understand that most small business owners couldn't afford to set up shop in a major shopping centre, so I created a platform for these entrepreneurs to split the costs. The Market Hub Perth is a pop up shop that stocks locally owned and operated products. Vendors pay for their portion of space which covers staff fees too. And the best part about it, they keep 100% of their sales ingraining the mentality of #suportlocal.In this chat we talk about soul alignment (yep, we go there), going against the grain and we wear busy as a badge of honour. ​And because I wasn't busy enough, my husband and I have invested in KMD Books, a publishing house based in Perth dedicated to supporting aspiring authors and thought leaders. I then developed the children's book division - Little K Books. ​I teamed up with my sister and high school friend to open We Gather Studio - a wellness centre offering a variety of services to support feminine energy through creativity, spirituality, movement and motherhood. Within this space I operate a 3D baby ultrasound clinic called The Bub Society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

360 has solidified himself as one of Australia's most iconic and beloved rappers since breaking onto the scene in the early-2010's. Speaking with Maz he candidly talks about his last drink and getting off over the counter drugs, what it was like for him in rehab, and 360 shares what he has learnt about himself through his sobriety. There are new rituals in sobreity, there is new music, there are insights and there is a desire 360 asks Maz for her thoughts.A beautiful way to reconnecy after circling around each other in the music industry for years, 360 is honest, real and humble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vanessa is a CEO who lives in the Hamptons and recounts her last night drinking, by reading througha drunken thext message exchange with a stranger. Talk about a wake up call! Vanessa Gordon is the CEO and Publisher of East End Taste Magazine, a digital publication based in the Hamptons. Vanessa is also the Founder and Host of the Hamptons Interactive Brunch, an annual summer event series in New York. She holds a Masters degree in Education from New York University. She lives in the Hamptons with her family. Websites: https://www.vanessapgordon.com & https://www.eastendtastemagazine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here is Episode One of the newly launched Booze Break If you want to find out what type of drinker you are, take the quiz!https://myboozebreak.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the OctSOBER files, I speak to a Nueorscientist about what alcohol does to your brain. We get down to the microscopic level of how thoughts are created, how new thoughts can form and how that can change your behaviour. It's a fascinating chat that will hopefully help you understand your brain a bit better and how we can look after them!For more information about Dr. Ineka you can check out https://www.dynamicthought.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OCTSOBER FILES Episode 2How to manage anxiety without alcohol. Maz chats to aurthor and anxiety coach Georgie Collinson about how alcohol impacts anxiety and how to cope with anxious feelings without alcohol. You can get a copy of Georgie's book The Anxiety Reset Method here: https://georgiecollinson.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this month of OCTOBER, Maz has curated an OCTOBER Files OCT-SOBER SPECIAL and put together a complete month of content for anyone thinking about drinking less.Kicking it off is Maz's chat with Jess Rowe on The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show which answers the BIG question, how do I know if I need to take a break form drinking?Coming up over this next month Maz will release the best bits of her conversations with poeple who are professional sobriety coaches to help you have the alcohol re-frame you need this October.TAKE THE QUIZ: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/64e6ba9bf0b31e0014f50c9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maz & Lyndi have been working on a secret project and they can finally tell you all about it... it's OUT NOW! It's called Booze Break and you're gonna love it!Hear about why Lyndi decided to give up the booze and hear all about Booze Break! Head to myboozebreak.com to listen to the first Episode for FREE.Lyndi Cohen is an Australian TV dietitian and media nutritionist, who loves drowning out the wellness wankery with common sense and scientific data. She is the real deal guys! To find out more about Lyndi hit her up on the 'gram @nude_nutritionist or visit her website lyndicohen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Author Laura Lee Wright talks about her book Beyond Sober, if it was difficult to write and the biggest challenge she faced in her sobriety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Lee Wright is an Author and in this podcast conversation openly shares the background to her depenadane on alcohol, her upbringing and how it imprinted on her choice to drink, what she manage to ransack from her fridge on the last night she drank and the moment she knew, it was time to stop. Laura has a book 'Beyond Sober: You Put Down The Booze, Now What?' which is available here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Beyond-Sober-Down-Booze-What/dp/1958889512 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since first performing stand-up in 2012, Aidan Jones has sold out runs in the Edinburgh Fringe, Perth Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, and Melbourne Comedy Festival.He is also a regular at comedy clubs all around Europe, the UK, Asia and Australia - his hilarious and honest storytelling is quickly earning him an exciting reputation, with the West Australian in 2020 calling him, "one of the most clever young minds on the Aussie comedy circuit.'Taking serious, personal topics and effortlessly turning them into jokes is a skill many comedians would kill for, and Taco has it in spades.' X-Press Magazine'An effortless and vulnerable charm seldom seen on the stand-up stage, even from the most famous comic minds.' The MusicYou can find out more about Aidan by visiting his website https://www.aidanjonescomedy.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan Howle is a video producer, a Dad and shares why he gave up alcohol. Alan is making it easier for blokes to be honest about their relationship with alcohol and waves the sobreity flag proudly in his own life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A chance reccommendation from a friend led to this business coaches last drink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria Vanstone joins Maz again to talk about her live show in September, and her big tips on being the sober one in the room. Vic is honest, candid and so insightful. tickets for the Sober Awkward live show can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sober-awkward-live-in-sydney-tickets-645650597317?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriela Flax is my guest this week on Last Drinks, and her last drink was a doozy. You can follow Gabriela on IG @notapplicabledrinksWe talk about data points, redemption, besties and that first class flight that changed the course of her life! Plus some news from Last Drinks HQ! Check out www.mazcompton.com for a sneak peak.And we are on Tik Tok @lastdrinks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacinta and Maz are pretty sure they know each other, and what they bond over in this podcast chat surprised both of them.This episode of Last Drinks is dedicated in loving memory to the life and legacy of Tim Brown.Jacinta Tynan is a journalist, columnist, author and mother to two young sons. She is one of Australia's most well known journalists and news presenters reporting and presenting for ABC TV and Sky News. She's been a regular columnist with Sunday Life Magazine (9) and Body+Soul (News Ltd) and contributes to various publications including Stellar and Escape. Jacinta has published five books, her most recent: The Single Mother's Social Club - Inspiration and advice on embracing single parenthood (Murdoch Books). With a diploma in Positive Mental Health, Jacinta also works as a life coach, supporting women to find their purpose. She recently founded The Spiritual Book Club interviewing authors like Gabby Bernstein and Deepak Chopra to share their works and wisdom with subscribers. Passionate about social causes, Jacinta is an Ambassador forThe Warrior Woman Foundation and Raise Foundation providing in-school mentoring to high school kids across the country. www.jacintatynan.comhttps://www.thespiritualbookclub.cominstagram: @jacintatynan@thespiritualbookclubofficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was the year 2000, out of 4000 entrants, just two finalists were selcted in the finals for The Coolest Job In The World, to travel the world and host TV shows for ESPN. Jules Lund and Maz Compton. The final two. Guess who got the job.... JULES LUND! It would be another 4 years until Maz got her big break on TV and by then Jules was hosting Getaway and really smashing his career goals. It would appear though, that both Maz & Jules had another thing in common, which until today they haven't spoken about, and that's a problematic relationship with alcohol.Jules opens up about his sobreity for the first time, and Maz managed to not make one joke about Jules hosting Hole In The Wall! This pair of TV and radio gems sit down and get personal about alcohol, the industry and what sobreity means to each of them. Jules is super honest about the boundaries he put around his drinking over the years until finally calling Last Drinks, how sustainable his sobriety is and what he might do after a year booze-free. Jules hosts a drive time show Start-Up Nation on Disrupt Radio, you can tune in here https://www.disrupt.radio/programs/startup-nationReach out to Jules on IG if you would like to feature on his show @juleslund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle is a life coach, sobriety coach & sobriety mentor. But before that she was a drinker.....After a long and very toxic relationship with alcohol, lots of day ones and so many never agains Michelle turned her life around, signed up for a 90 challenge and has never looked back. Michelle has been living a life free of alcohol since 01 October 2021. Michelle has openly shared the story of her sobriety, supporting and guiding others on their journey. Michelle is proud of it all...the good, the bad, the healing, the growth and the person she has become.Michelle has been a guest on a number of podcasts and in November 2022 appeared as part of an ensemble cast in the live show 'Message from the Bottle'.Reachout to Michelle via Instagram @thesoberconnection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Annie McCubbinAnnie is an author and thought leader, committed to elevating the quality of critical thinking in business and in life. After an early career leading a successful retail operation, Annie trained as an actor, and won major roles in theatre and television. During the 90's and early 2000's she appeared on most Australian TV dramas A Country Practice, Mother and Son, Murder Call, Water Rats and Love is a Four-Letter Word, and on stage playing some great Shakespearian roles. She directed and performed in the Sydney and Northern Australian seasons of Mum's the Word.Founding COUP with David in 2001, Annie trains, coaches, writes, directs and occasionally performs in corporate dramas, delivered live or via video.For the past 20 years Annie has worked with management teams and executives across ASX-listed companies, private businesses, industry associations and women's business groups to help people develop personal strategies to grow in power, impact, and influence.Her unique expertise peels back the layers of conventional corporate speak and opaque corporate cultures and, more importantly helps people make practical sense of their daily dramas. Her focus is on illuminating how flaws in our thinking can make people susceptible to poor decision-making and exploitation. She manages this without a single inspirational poster, scented candle or retreat in sight.Her first book, “Why Smart Women Make Bad Decisions” was published in June 2021 and was received with critical acclaim. It won the Best Audiobook at the 2022 Australian Business Book Awards.Her next book, “Why Smart Women Buy the Lies' arrived on bookshelves in May 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a COLLAB EPISODE! From the Central Coast, NSW to Conneticut, USA Last Drinks x Sober Friends Pod get together for a collaboration! Matt Jerr is the host of the Sober Friends Podcast. He has been sober since March 21, 2014. Matt grew up in an alcoholic home with a father who drank a jug of Gallo daily and physically abused his mother. His stepfather drank to excess and was emotionally abusive. Matt swore he would never be like that and would never drink but found that booze solved all his problems around shyness and insecurity. His next goal was never to drink to the point where he did so alcoholically; he could never be like his dad. He could control his drinking but never enjoyed it. He would be considered a gray area drinker as he never got a DUI or got in trouble with the law. Matt has a family, wife, and three kids who have never seen him drink. He lives outside of Hartford, CT in the United States Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Last Drinks, Maz talks to a relationship expert, Alina Rose about dating, drinking, and alcohol and the bedroom. Can you be in a relationship with someone who drinks if you don't? How to date and be sober, plus why alcohol and intimacy are so connected in our society and how eliminating alcohol can improve your sex life.Alina Rose is a relationship mentor and communication epert, she helps people! Alina uses her behavioural science background and communication skills to inspire women to live rich, abundant lives, in and out of the bedroom. She helps women access ancient feminine practices and sacred ways to transform their personal lives and encourage them to use a renewed sense of confidence to take on the world.A certified Life Coach and Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming + Hypnotherapy, as well as practitioner of EFT, personal branding and guided meditation, Berdi realised that the self-discovery journey is incomplete without engaging with art, history and philosophy for their subconscious connotations to the human subconscious Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Last Drinks Maz chats with her former MTV producer Ant. From boat parties to the MTV Awards Maz and Ant worked together in the MTV hey-day and Maz never knew Ant was sober! You'll hear why Ant can't drink alcohol, how people have reacted to that over the years, and the truth about what it's like to call time on your dream job.There are also some great Jason Dundas stories in this episode, so enjoy!Antony Yee is a Film & Television director, writer, producer and editor with over 25 years industry experience. He has worked on &/or created TV shows for the Seven Network, MTV & SBS. He has also been a lead (or senior) creative on multiple advertising campaigns for Foxtel for well over a decade. These days you can find him delving and indulging in the world of motion capture and CGI animation; a sandbox he has been dying to play in for years. Plus, he is also a founding member of the award-winning online comedy group Bullet Pudding. For a quarter of a century, Antony has operated in an industry renown for the credo “work hard, play harder”, and he has always achieved the first half of that statement without ever over indulging in the second. Because he can't. For it is one thing choosing not to drink. But when you actually don't even have that – a choice – what can you do? For Antony, that question has no easy answers. But they're there… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this chat with the founder of Yes You Can Drinks, Maz & Tyler chat about the non alcohol drinks space, and how switching can be a good step towards sobriety. Switching is the idea that you can have one alcoholic drink, and then switch to a non alcohol drink. Althought Maz is all about being 100% sober, the non-alcohol drinks space offers a great solution for anyone who wants to start their sober curiosity by cutting back.Aussie Olympian Tyler and his pregnant partner Soph created Yes You Can Drinks to give you a choice. A choice to enjoy those nights out with your mates, without (or even with just a little less) booze. A choice to reward yourself with your favourite drinks, without the inevitable slow start the next day. We are not the enemy of alcohol - we've had our fair share of big nights too! Yes You Can just provides the perfect option for the early riser, designated driver and the morning exerciser.Hear how Tyler and his partner came up with the idea of their non alc drinks range and what it took to create a playful and fun brand that sits in one of the biggest growth markets for consumers.Can you get some non-alc drinks for yourself, Yes You Can! Check out the full range here: https://yesyoucandrinks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, Menopause Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact of alcohol on mental health, wellbeing and happiness to global audiences. She specifically works with women in midlife who have begun to develop a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol and are seeking change, support and freedom in this next stage of their lives. Sarah has successfully supported thousands of women to achieve this and is a passionate ambassador for women's health.On this episode of Last Drinks, Maz talk to sobriety advocate and alcohol coach Sarah Rusbatch about why women are effected by alcohol more than men. Sarah shares some insightful (and kind of hectic) stats on women drinkers in Australia and drops the bombshell that Australian is (officially) the booziest nation in the world. So with so many people struggling with their relationship with alcohol, Maz & Sarah unpacks the physiology of why women can't handle alcohol well especially in mid-life and how taking a month off, to reset the baselines and explore sobriety is a good idea on many levels.If you think you might drink a bot too much, or a lot too much, maybe signing up for a Alcohol Free Challenge is a good idea, where you'll receive dedicated coaching, support and practical tools on how to explore sobriety in a safe sharing space.You can sign up for Sarah's next challenge here: https://sarahrusbatch.com/30day-af-program/#joinYou can order Maz's book here: https://www.mazcompton.com/book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Last Drinks, Maz talks to @oliviaarezzolo - Australia's number one Sleep Expert - about how alcohol impacts our sleep, what we can do to get a good nights sleep instead of have a few wines before bed, why alcohol isn't a good idea before bed and how to get back to sleep if you wake in the night.Olivia shares her super effective 4 step system of exactly what to do if you wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep.A must listen for anyone who had being laying in bed with their mind overthinking and keeping them awake and for everyone who knocks themselves out with a glass of wine just to get your head on the pillow.ANNOUNCEMENT: You are invited to SUNDAY BRUNCH @ Chin Chin in Sydney, if you want to come and learn how to socilaise sober click here: https://events.humanitix.com/brunch-club-empowering-you-to-socialise-sober Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get out the Kleenex, this episode is a tear jerker!On the anniversary of Maz's Dad passing away, Kate and Maz get real about grief and how to manage it well and without alcohol. The Life List: Master Every Moment and Live an Audacious Life is your guide to designing the next magnificent part of your life, starting today. An energising, honest, at times hilarious and at times devastating call to action, this is a transformational, life-is-for-living handbook. And it belongs in the hands of every woman who yearns to do something more spectacular!After turning 50, losing her former life partner to cancer and seeing her kids move on as young adults, Kate Christie was faced with the fact that life is too short. And it was time to do something about it. So Kate created the concept of a “life list”: A list of everything she wanted to do and be while she was still young enough to enjoy it. A list of abundant, joyful new discoveries and opportunities. Using her unique framework to inspire not only big goals but also real action, Kate shows you exactly how to design and implement your own life list. Why? Because it's your turn. You are energetic, confident, comfortable in your skin, successful and ready for more. This is not a crisis: it's a catalyst.With The Life List, you'll learn how to:Find a new perspective, identify what matters most and celebrate with gratitudeSet and smash incredible, life-changing goalsEmbrace life's endless possibilities while you're still youngMaster every moment, with simple steps for living in the now and planning your futureCreate and manifest momentous experiences in your everyday life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO HEAR THIS PODCAST! How do you talk to your kids about alcohol? This is how, listen to Isabella Ferguson who is brilliant when it comes to talking to our kids about alcohol. This chat had practical tools, conversation starters for the alcohol chat with your kids. If you drink or if you don't, have a connection with our kids is the first step in making the conversation about alcohol in our society and their lives something we can have openly and without shame. If the idea of this chat with your kids makes you feel uncomfortable, that's ok, maybe it's a jump off point for you to reassess the role alcohol plays in your life and within your relationships.If you are a parent, listen to this podcast episode and share it with your parenting village. You can find further resources at www. isabellaferguson.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this exclusive podcast episode Maz rehearses for the audio book recording of Last Drinks: How To Drink Less & Be Your Best by sharing the first bit of her book with her podcast audience. A sneak peak into what you can expect from the book when it's released on June 28th. Maz tells you about what's in the book, and reads out loud for the very first time the Introduction to her book!! It's your introduction to the sober curious handbook of 2023.You can pre-order a copy of Last Drinks from www.mazcompton.com Now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling anxious? Do you drink to dissipate those feelings of anxiety? Yeah, I did that too. If you have anxiety, and no other way to manage than alcohol, you're not alone, that was me in 2014! In this in depth conversation Maz chats to an anxiety expert, Georgie Collinson, author of The Anxiety Reset Method, to unpack what anxiety is, how we can cope with anxiety without alcohol and why drinking can make it worse, even though sometimes alcohol can seem to ease anxiety. Find out some practical tools you can use to manage anxietyHear what Maz started doing to help her feel more calm Understand how alcohol increases our anxietyFind out what an expert suggests you do if you are feeling anxious.Super practical and a must listen for anyone who feels a bit anxious, with or without alcohol. You can buy Georgie's book by visiting: https://georgiecollinson.com/About Georgie: Qualified nutritionist and naturopath hypnotherapist and anxiety mindset coach Georgie Collinson will guide you to towards building unstoppable self-belief deep self-love and unshakeable inner confidence - step by step over the course of 12 weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mel Watkins, after a turbulent and chaotic alcohol and drug addiction, decided to have her Last Drinks and then had her Last Drink again. In this very honest conversation, Maz & Mel unpack what happens when you go sober, and then have a 'slip up'? How do you manage a set back, what to look out for to safeguard against a future fall as well as what it's like to curate and attend events, as a sober person.Mel Watkins is an Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) Therapist - offering relatable therapy specialising in addiction, who co-founded the sober events community - It's not me it's booze Through her lived experience in her own recovery Mel understands the importance of having the opportunities to connect and feel empowered without booze. She is also the co-host of the podcast WTF was she thinking.You can find Mel on Instagram @itsnotmeitsbooze and @melwatkinstherapy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brooke Scheller, DCN, CNS is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, a nationally recognized health expert, and the founder of Functional Sobriety, a nutrition-based program for alcohol reduction.After finding freedom from alcohol in 2021, Dr. Brooke took her experience in sobriety and applied her expertise in nutrition and functional medicine to help others change their relationship with alcohol. After working with executives, celebrities, and other successful clients, she recognized a glaring gap in the wellness space: overconsumption of alcohol. Her approach results in improved brain health, mood, energy, focus, gut health and hormone balance.Her launch of Functional Sobriety led to the development of her online community, the Functional Sobriety Network and several online programs with members across the globe. As a motivational speaker, Dr. Brooke helps to spread the word about functional nutrition, alcohol-free wellness and the power of sobriety.Follow Dr. Brooke on Instagram @drbrookescheller. Learn more at functionalsobriety.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here is the audio of the conversation Maz had with the wonderful Tori of The Peaches Podcast.Tori is sober (not by choice, she's pregnant) and admits she loves a wine when she isn't with child, so this conversation, led by Tori for her podcast, was super interesting as Tori articulates what a lot of sober curious people would be thinking. It's Maz's story, a candid conversation between someone who is sober and someone who has lots of important and smart questions about sobriety and offers an insight into sobriety through a different lens this week. Maz is the guest. Tori is the host and the conversation is real, honest and engaging.You can check out Tori's podcast at www.peachespilates.com.au and find a class in her Pilates empire as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy is a Certified Life & Sobriety Coach and the Founder of Thrivalist, an online community for sober-curious women. Lucy works with busy, over-stressed women, helping them to reach their full potential, overcome addictive behaviours and navigate their way out of being ‘stuck'. Thrivalist empowers women worldwide of all ages and backgrounds to find freedom from alcohol, step into their incredible power, and reignite their lives. The online community with evidence-based courses help women to change their relationship with alcohol through education, connection, coaching and counselling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mel Moss and Maz used to kick around together at Maz's gym, F45 Avalon.Mel Moss is a female entrepreneur and partner of VIA Drinks, a brand of Functional Non-Alcoholic Adaptogenic Cocktails. Mel stopped drinking Mothers Day 2021 and hasn't looked back! She works with her best friends and founders of VIA Sarah and Kiersten on their mission to offer an alternative to alcohol that allows connection and fun with only a positive effect on physical as well as mental well being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruth Cooper-Dickson lives in the UK and used to drink a lot when she went out. Networking in the corporate world was always easier with a few drinks under her belt, but her passion for running marathons kept her drinking somewhat in check. It was back to back events which involved her emptying out her purse to a complete stranger that had Ruth asking the question, 'should I give up drinking?' So she did. And since then it hasn't been a straight forward path but Ruth has discovered more effective coping tools to deal with the big life stuff, she also just ran a personal best marathon too.If you are a side hustle chaser or corporate high flyer, Ruth's story will inspire you to do the hustle hangover free.An award-winning positive psychology practitioner and trauma-informed accredited coach, Ruth founded global Mental Wealth consultancy CHAMPS in 2015 and has since worked with a multitude of internationally renowned brands. With a firm belief that corporate wellbeing services are only as effective as the culture in which they are delivered, Ruth designs and delivers programmes helping clients on their journey of positive organisational changeRuth shares her lived experience of anxiety disorders, trauma, ADHD, and her sober life. She is patron of the UK charity No Panic, runs two other coaching brands and holds an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology. Currently Ruth is writing her research into coaching and post-traumatic growth of which she is extremely passionate about. www.ruthcooperdickson.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Goff was once one of Australia's highest-paid escorts. Under the pseudonym Samantha X, she appeared on TV regularly, wrote two best-selling books and even started her own escort agency.For eight years, she was at the top of her industry - Although there were plenty of highs during her career in sex work, there were also some lows. And for Amanda, those lows often revolved around alcohol.For a long time, Amanda's life as a single mum and high-profile escort was "becoming unmanageable", turning to alcohol as an "emotional painkiller".In early 2019, Amanda chose to give up alcohol. And then 18 months ago, she received a life-changing bipolar disorder diagnosis. Now being sober and on stable medication, Amanda says she now feels able to discover her 'true self'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Agnew is a scientist, was on The Bachelor and stopped drinking after his mental health took a turn. In this l o n g conversation Matt talks about his decision to go sober, how his public life effected his personal happiness, when he had his last drink and how sobriety during lock down was a good choice for him personally. Despite having, as Matt says 'a few slip ups' Matt has stayed the sober path and finds it's compounded benefits are a positive driver to keep exploring sobriety.Matt talks about socializing without alcohol, how to he got back on track after a slip-up, and what he discovered in sobriety that surprised him.Matt Agnew has shared his enthusiasm for science through several radio spots, invited science talks and a wildly successful show at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and various science fairs and conferences. With a PhD in astrophysics, a background in engineering, and a Masters in artificial intelligence, Matt has a breadth of knowledge he's dying to talk about! Space and robots, anyone?His first book was published in November 2022 tilted “Dr Matt's Guide to Life In Space” (Allen & Unwin) and a second book is planned for release in summer 23/24.Matt was born in Adelaide, raised in Perth and is now living in Melbourne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.