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In this episode of the Transform Sales Podcast: Sales Software Review Series, Dave Menjura ☁, Marketplace Specialist at CloudTask, interviews Ruari Baker, Co-Founder and CEO at Allegrow, the #1 platform for inbox placement. Allegrow helps businesses optimize their sender reputation and inbox placement, ensuring that sales and marketing emails reach the priority inbox instead of the spam folder. Ruari shares how Allegrow enables revenue leaders to avoid spam filters, improve email engagement, and maintain high deliverability rates. By leveraging Allegrow's technology, sales teams can confidently scale their outreach while protecting their domain reputation. Ideal for sales and marketing professionals relying on email outreach, Allegrow is the perfect solution to enhance deliverability and boost response rates. Try Allegrow here: https://getcloudtask.com/Allegrow-5bf5e2 #transformsales #salessoftware #Allegrow #CloudTask

What's up everyone, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Ruari Baker, Co-Founder and CEO of Allegrow. Summary: Your fancy AI personalization messaging strategy doesn't mean anything if you don't also have a strategy for email deliverability. Ruari busts long-standing myths about HTML vs plain text, why open rates died with Apple's 2021 privacy changes, and why the spam complaints visible in your marketing platform represent a fraction of reality. You'll walk away with 3 deliverability tactics that will help you reach the inbox and stay there: implement multi-subdomains to isolate high-risk traffic, adopt contact risk scoring that transcends basic validation and start using Google Postmaster to see your actual reputation metrics. Escape the promo tab without sacrificing design, resurrect damaged domains, and find out why traditional seed testing is worthless. If you depend on email, this might be the best 40 minutes you'll spend this month. About RuariRuari started entrepreneurship early (at 18 years old) and joined a startup accelerator where he received mentorship from top tech founders in the UK as well as his first investmentHe co-founded Direct Software, a GDPR-first marketing automation solution where he gained a deep understanding of email deliverabilityToday, Ruari is Co-Founder and CEO of Allegrow, an email deliverability platform to help emails reach the primary inbox, not the spam folderPlain Text Emails Will Always Outperform HTML Emails When it Comes to Inbox PlacementThe HTML vs text email question hangs over every marketer's campaign planning session like a dark cloud. Ruari slices through this persistent debate with razor-sharp clarity. Context dictates winners here, not blanket rules. For outbound sales, plain text creates an authenticity that HTML instantly kills. Think about it—you craft personal emails without fancy formatting. The second your recipient spots that polished design, their brain categorizes your message as "marketing material," and your personalization efforts crumble.> “You can't just simply say 'always plain text, that's better.' The reality is there are still good business reasons for using Rich HTML, and that's why it is such a popular way to send emails from a marketing perspective.”Email providers have learned to associate complex formatting with promotional content that users often ignore. Your deliverability suffers accordingly. Yet HTML emails persist for good reason:Large subscriber lists benefit from HTML's clickthrough tracking capabilitiesE-commerce companies generate higher engagement when customers see products directlyVisual brands communicate their identity more effectively through designed templatesData-heavy messages become more scannable with proper formatting and hierarchyThe winning strategy lives somewhere in the messy middle. "If you're using HTML for legitimate marketing emails to an opted-in list, implement these practices to maintain deliverability," Ruari advises. Clean your entire list monthly—remove invalid contacts, keep bounce rates low, and eliminate potential spam trap subscriptions. This simple 30-day hygiene ritual dramatically improves your sender reputation with both ESPs and inbox systems.HTML devotees should strategically incorporate plain text messages at key points in the subscriber journey. These unadorned communications slip past promotion folder algorithms, landing you in the primary inbox. This placement success creates a virtuous cycle, improving future message placement—even for your HTML campaigns. You must also implement a sunset policy for engagement maintenance. When subscribers show zero activity over your predetermined period, place them into a final-attempt workflow. No response? Remove them proactively. This keeps your engagement metrics healthy, the exact data points email providers scrutinize when judging your sending quality."I once worked with an e-commerce client who switched half their abandoned cart emails to plain text," Ruari shares. "Their revenue per email jumped 22% because more messages reached the primary inbox." The results speak volumes about matching format to objective rather than defaulting to what looks prettiest in your marketing dashboard.Key takeaway: Match email format to specific objectives. Use plain text for sales outreach and relationship-building. Deploy HTML strategically for e-commerce and visual campaigns. Maintain ruthless list hygiene by removing invalid contacts monthly, sending occasional plain text messages regardless of your primary format, and cutting unengaged subscribers after final reactivation attempts. Your deliverability—and ultimately your results—depend on this discipline.Create a Sunset Policy Based on Your Specific Industry Engagement PatternsYour email list contains a ticking time bomb of disengaged contacts that silently damage your sender reputation with every campaign. When asked about the right timeframe for removing inactive subscribers, Ruari offers a refreshingly nuanced take that shatters the "six-month rule" most marketers blindly follow. The optimal sunset policy timing depends entirely on your industry and baseline engagement metrics. Smart marketers look to identify and remove the bottom quartile or decile of subscribers based on engagement patterns specific to their audience.High-engagement industries demand different standards than low-engagement sectors. Imagine running email marketing for a compliance software company—a field few people find "sexy." Your engagement metrics naturally run lower than consumer brands, but those rare engagement spikes matter tremendously. When someone suddenly engages with your SOC 2 audit content after months of silence, that signals a critical buying window. Cutting them off after six months of inactivity would sacrifice valuable revenue opportunities unique to your industry cycle.You must establish internal benchmarks that reflect your specific business reality. Study your engagement patterns over 12-18 months. Look for natural dropoff points. Analyze which inactive subscribers eventually reactivate and what triggers that behavior. Create segments based on these findings, then craft sunset workflows that reflect the actual customer journey in your space. For some businesses, 90 days makes sense. For others, 12 months barely captures their sales cycle.> “At least having some sunset policy in place would already put you leaps and bounds ahead of the majority of your peers.”The mere existence of a sunset policy puts you "leaps and bounds ahead of the majority of your peers," Ruari points out. Most marketers obsessively protect their list size, treating subscriber counts as a vanity metric rather than focusing on engagement quality. They hoard inactive emails like digital dragons, destroying deliverability in the process. Your sunset policy doesn't need to be perfect—it simply needs to exist and run consistently. Start by removing obvious dead weight: bounced addresses, spam complaints, and truly inactive accounts. Then refine your approach as you gather more data about your specific audience patterns.Key takeaway: Create a sunset policy based on your specific industry engagement patterns rather than arbitrary timeframes. Identify your bottom-performing subscriber segment (by quartile or decile) and implement an automated workflow to either re-engage or remove them. Even an imperfect sunset policy executed consistently will dramatically improve your deliverability metrics and campaign effectiveness compared to never removing inactive subscribers.How to Escape Google Promotions Tab Prison Without Sacrificing DesignYou send a gorgeous HTML email campai...

Ruari Fairbairns is a Biritsh entrepreneur and advocate for cutting back on alcohol. After a decade living London's corporate lifestyle, Ruari shares the damaging impacts alcohol can have on your body and mind; and how saying no can change your life. This is the eventful life of Mr Ruari FairbairnsYouTube: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: @DodgeWoodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Spectator Out Loud: Fraser Nelson reflects on a historic week for The Spectator (1:15); David Whitehouse examines the toughest problem in mathematics (6:33); Imogen Yates reports on the booming health tech industry (13:54); Sean McGlynn reviews Dan Jones's book Henry V: the astonishing rise of England's greatest warrior king (20:24); and Ruari Clark provides his notes on rollies (26:18).    Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons.

On this week's Spectator Out Loud: Fraser Nelson reflects on a historic week for The Spectator (1:15); David Whitehouse examines the toughest problem in mathematics (6:33); Imogen Yates reports on the booming health tech industry (13:54); Sean McGlynn reviews Dan Jones's book Henry V: the astonishing rise of England's greatest warrior king (20:24); and Ruari Clark provides his notes on rollies (26:18).    Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons.

Meet Ruari Fairbairns. His WHY.os is Contribute - Simplify - Mastery.In this episode of Beyond Your WHY, Rory Fairbairns joins Dr. Gary Sanchez to talk about his personal and professional journey. Rory is the founder of One Year No Beer, an initiative that has helped thousands of people rethink their relationship with alcohol. His experience as a top oil broker in London and his own struggles with alcohol make him a powerful advocate for living a life free of unhealthy habits.Here are three key takeaways from this episode:How taking a break from alcohol can boost your energy, productivity, and happiness.The surprising link between alcohol, stress, and success in high-pressure careers.Why you don't need to hit rock bottom to make positive changes in your life.Listen now to discover how Rory made life-changing decisions that led to a healthier, happier future.Connect with Ruari:Website URL:https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/ LinkedIn URL:OYNB: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/oynbRUARI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruarifairbairns/ Facebook and/or Instagram URL:OYNB: https://www.instagram.com/oynb/RUARI: https://www.instagram.com/rfairbairns/FACEBOOK OYNB: https://www.facebook.com/OneyearnobeerFACEBOOK RUARI: https://www.facebook.com/rfairbairns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's conversation is with Ruari Fairbairns. Ruari is the co-founder of One Year No Beer, podcast host and Ted-X Speaker.  Having built a successful career as an oil broker, Ruari went on a journey to redefine his relationship with alcohol and has gone onto build and inspire a movement that empowers others and challenge society's perceptions about alcohol. Expect to learn the potential cost alcohol can have on health, productivity, and relationships, the deep rooted societal impact of alcohol, the power forces, traditions and advertising spend which engrains it into so much of our lives, and why you don't have to conform. Ruari offers insights into his journey of breaking free from alcohol, emphasising the benefits on mental clarity, physical health, and personal success. Like any time I've discussed a conscious reframing of alcohol and elective sobriety on the podcast, this episode does not necessarily address those impacted by Alcohol Use Disorder or an addiction to the substance. Today's conversation is primarily focused on seeing where alcohol is holding uni back from your potential and seeing what you could unlock. Ruari shares some amazing data that just 6% of people want to give up alcohol completely, but the vast majority of the remainder surveyed do want to reduce their intake and reassess their relationship. I know this episode can help you do that. Today's episode is sponsored and supported by Hussle. Hussle is the way to get access to 1000s of UK gyms, pools and spas with one simple membership. I've been a Hussle user since 2014 when my first graduate sales job took me down to Manchester, Leeds, Norwich and beyond. It enables me to access gyms wherever I am with work or socially as well as get access to specific facilities like saunas and spas. Hussle is, of course, available to individuals, but what is really exciting is that companies can now partner with Hussle to give their staff members fitness access as an employee benefit. Anyone who listens to a podcast like this one knows that making it easier to exercise and access facilities is a great way to boost employee physical, mental and financial wellbeing. If you're an HR professional, wellbeing specialist or small business leader, visit Hussle for companies: https://bit.ly/4d5SIn7 Or if you're an employee, wishing your company would offer this benefit, visit Hussle for employees: https://bit.ly/3X8b6po Both are linked in today's show notes for you. Connect with Ruari: Website: https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/ Insta : https://www.instagram.com/rfairbairns/ Connect with Col: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro⁠⁠⁠ Email List - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambro⁠⁠⁠ Patreon - www.patreon.com/colcampbell

In this week's episode, let's get tapping!I'm excited to introduce my very special guest, Brad Yates. Brad joins me on the mic to talk about Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as Tapping. We talked about its history, the benefits of tapping, and how it has helped a lot of people all over the world overcome their limiting beliefs and self-sabotage.In the episode, I also asked Brad to demonstrate tapping with me, and I got to experience it for the first time. Listen to the full episode to find out how tapping affected my day…ABOUT OUR GUESTBrad Yates is known internationally for his creative and often humorous use of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as Tapping. Brad is the author of the best-selling children's book "The Wizard's Wish," the co-author of the best-seller "Freedom at Your Fingertips," and a featured expert in the film “The Tapping Solution.” He has also been a presenter at a number of events, including Jack Canfield's Breakthrough to Success, has done teleseminars with “The Secret” stars Bob Doyle and Dr. Joe Vitale, and has been heard internationally on a number of internet radio talk shows.  Brad also has over 1000 videos on YouTube, that have been viewed over 49 million times.  Learn more about Ruari and his work here: www.tapwithbrad.comABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

“There's a competitive drive and edge that you see in sport that is really important in business. And Teamwork. Dealing with individuals, knowing what helps make an individual tick is really important.”  For the final episode in this season of our VC feature, we're joined by Ruari Bell, Founding Partner at The Players Fund, the UK's first athlete-led firm, founded to empower the athlete community as investors.  The Players Fund brings together a collective of renowned athlete investors, including Ben Stokes, former 40 Minute Mentor guest Jessica Ennis-Hill, Jos Butler, Allyson Felix, Serge Gnabry and many more top athletes.  Ruari has had a fantastic career in entrepreneurship and investing and we'll dig into every part of it and his journey with The Players Fund in detail, in today's episode.  In these 40 minutes, you'll hear about... Episode chapters:  ➡️ Increasing diversity and inclusion in VC [03:00]  ➡️ Growing up in the Northeast of England [03:50]  ➡️ A love for sport [05:45]  ➡️ Transitioning out of professional sport [07:55]  ➡️ An entrepreneurial journey [10:50]  ➡️ Transferable skills from sport to business [17:40]  ➡️ The origin story of The Players Fund [20:15]  ➡️ What makes Founders stand out to him [28:00]  ➡️ Openness to feedback [29:30]  ➡️ Vision for the future [35:15]  ➡️ Building a business with family [38:00]  ⛳ Helpful links: ➡️ Follow Ruari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruaribell/  ➡️ Find out more about The Players fund: https://www.playersfund.vc/  ⭐Enjoyed this episode?⭐️ Keep up to date with all our latest episodes, by hitting the subscribe button on your favourite podcast platform. And for any feedback on what you enjoy the most and ideas on what we can do to make 40 Minute Mentor even better, please leave us a review on https://ratethispodcast.com/40mm  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we talk about stress, how it sometimes pushes us to be dependent on certain substances, and how that could possibly lead to addiction.My guest to help me talk about this topic is a former oil broker whose lifestyle pushed him to consume a lot of alcohol. He knew that something had to be done to fix this because it was starting to affect his personal life…Many people get into drinking because of the social aspect of it. Sadly, we still live in a world that makes us think that if you don't drink alcohol, you'll never really be part of the “fun group”. This is despite us knowing the damaging effects of alcohol on our health.Well, Ruari is on a mission to make us realize that alcohol is pulling you away from reaching your full potential in life…ABOUT OUR GUESTRuari Fairbairns is the Founder and CEO of OYNB. He is a leading figure in the health and well-being space known for his passionate advocacy for healthier living. Ruari has been instrumental in steering OYNB to the forefront of the alcohol-free movement, inspiring over 100,000 people worldwide to reassess their relationship with alcohol, and strive to become the best version of themselves.Learn more about Ruari and his work here: https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/ABOUT OUR HOSTKen Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/

Ruari said, "We have some moments that happen to us. We feel some emotions and then we're taught to pack down those emotions down. And those packed-down emotions are toxic, stay inside us, and cause all sorts of things. They cause addiction. They cause mental health issues. They cause illness and disease." This is an excerpt from a letter I'm sharing in this special bonus episode on Stress, Emotions, and Addiction. I'm not going to lie to you...this episode is a little different than the episodes you're used to getting from me. But it's an important one that I KNOW is worth sharing. Here is my truth... I work in weight loss. I work with women who overeat, women who overdrink, and women who overspend. I work with women who feel incomplete, who don't get everything done, or who feel like they're not living up to a certain standard. I get it. And although I'm not an expert in addiction, I think we'd all agree that in this day and age, we are all kind of addicted. We live in an age of constant gratification that 100% can fuel addiction. We're addicted to our phones and iPads, scrolling through TikTok and Instagram reels, the computer, the TV, and online shopping. We live in an Amazon Prime world where we can get anything we want immediately. We never have to wait. We never have to think about it. We can just push a button and get it. This constant access and instant gratification can numb us to our real emotions. The stress, the sadness, the loneliness – they all get packed down and hidden under the surface. But those emotions don't disappear. They fester and grow, leading to habits and addictions that can be destructive. I want to acknowledge that this is hard. It's hard to break free from these patterns, but it's not impossible. In this special episode, I share my insights on stress, emotions, and addiction. I hope it resonates with you and helps you understand that you're not alone in this journey. Let's start unpacking those emotions together and find healthier ways to cope. _______________ The Society ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bonnielefrak.com/self-made-society/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a call with Bonnie-    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/bonnielefrak/lets-talk-weight-loss-strategy?month=2024-02⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Bonnie in her FREE Group-  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/707942356603835⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Find out more on how to lose weight permanently- Website- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bonnielefrak.com⁠⁠

Ruari Fairbairns is the co-founder and CEO of One Year No Beer (OYNB), an initiative aimed at helping individuals reassess and transform their relationship with alcohol.Ruari started his career as an oil broker in London, where he experienced the detrimental effects of a heavy drinking culture. This personal struggle with alcohol led him to take a break from drinking, during which he experienced significant improvements in his health, productivity, and overall well-being. Motivated by these positive changes, he founded OYNB in 2015 to support others in making similar transformations.In this episode, we cover:The impact of alcohol on the brain and body, including its conversion to acetaldehyde.Study findings showing how even moderate alcohol consumption damages brain regions like the neocortex.Ruari Fairbairns' journey from ADHD and alcohol struggles to founding One Year No Beer.The role of meditation in behavior change and awareness creation.Managing social pressure and peer influence related to drinking.Health and productivity benefits of quitting alcohol, such as better sleep and mental clarity.Misinformation from the alcohol industry compared to tobacco industry practices.Addressing compulsive behavior through understanding trauma, stress, and lack of purpose.Future solutions like synthetic alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages.Sponsors for today's episode:Momentous - Use code NEURO to get up to 32% off your first subscription order - https://www.livemomentous.com/Apollo Neuro - Use code NEURO40 and get $40 off - https://apolloneuro.com/Inside Tracker - Use code LOUISA20 for 20% off - https://insidetracker.com/louisaSign up to The Neuro Athletics Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Connect with Ruari:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OneYearNoBeerMy Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_(00:00) Preview and Intro(01:47) Introducing Ruari Fairbairns(01:52) Why People Drink Alcohol(03:02) Ruari's Personal Journey(08:31) Meditation and Behavior Change(10:44) Social Pressure and Drinking(11:29) Health and Productivity Benefits of Quitting Alcohol(22:18) Peer Pressure and Societal Norms(31:13) Understanding Compulsive Behavior(35:24) Marketing and Misinformation from the Alcohol Industry(36:18) Alternative Solutions and Future Directions(46:49) Success Stories of Quitting Alcohol(52:10) Holistic Approach to Health(53:17) Conclusion and Contact InformationThe Neuro Athletics Newsletter Instagram: @louisanicola_Twitter : @louisanicola_YouTube: @Louisa NicolaThe Neuro Experience Podcast is proud to have hosted: Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Dr Layne Norton, Thomas DeLauer, Shawn Stevenson, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, Saad Alam, Uma Naidoo, Dr. Lanna Cheuck, Angela Lee Pucci, Jillian Turecki, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, Dr. Darren Candow, Dr. Sue Varma, Evy Poumpouras, Dr Casey Means, Renee Deehan, Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Charles Brenner.

Have you ever had a whispering voice in the back of your mind *alcohol is holding you back*?Maybe the amount you consume on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis contributes to your answer. Like, hey, I'm a mom, and I need my one glass of wine at the end of the week.Okay, fair enough, but what if I told you that even that habit shows alcohol is holding you back?“Oognah…. I'm not pouring whiskey into my coffee. I'm fine.” Right. Maybe you are *fine*, but don't you want to be better than fine? The best version of yourself, even? You are going to love this conversation with Ruari Fairbairns, a former oil broker and professional partier, who created One Year No Beer.Ruari's entire life changed when he took a break from alcohol. In his own words, he became fitter, faster, healthier, a better dad, and a better husband. And he wasn't tossing them back first thing in the morning either.So what gives? Why is alcohol holding you back? Ruari explains the science behind alcohol's effect on the body and mind and how it actually worsens the things you use it for. Stress? Worse with alcohol? Depression? Worse.  Self confidence? Worse. And other things too… It's likely your struggles with weight and health problems are directly contributed to by alcohol use, even in small amounts.In his programs One Year No Beer and Complete Control, he rebukes the idea of abstinence as the solution, and dives into the underlying causes of compulsive behavior to help people mitigate stress and control their alcohol use.You don't have to get sober (I know that feels like a bad word), and you don't have to be the boring anti-social person. Just start simple. Drink less. Take control of your alcohol use. It could turn your whole life around. What's Inside:One Year No Beer, a challenge to take a break from alcohol.Is alcohol actually making your stress worse?Who is the victim of the highest rate of peer pressure to drink?How can a break from alcohol impact your health and daily life?WOAH. You can feel the heart from Ruari in this episode. Did this one strike a chord? What steps are you going to take to drink less? Let me know on Insta!Mentioned In This Episode:One Year No BeerRuari Fairbairns on InstagramOne Year No Beer (@oynb) on InstagramPodcast | Alcohol-Free Insights | One Year No BeerTransform Your Body & Habits In 28 Days.  Guaranteed.Fit Feels Good (@oonaghduncan) on Instagraminfo@fitfeelsgood.com 

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth and AquaTru. Alcohol is often featured prominently in celebrations and social gatherings, fostering connections. However, we know that regular alcohol consumption can significantly affect both our physical and mental well-being. Our guest today is poised to explore society's relationship with alcohol, broaden our perspectives on the possibilities of a sober curious lifestyle, and show us what true connections can look like. Today, on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru and Ruari Fairbairns delve into the impact of regular alcohol consumption, its societal significance, and the transformative effects of prioritizing sobriety. Ruari candidly shares his journey with alcohol, childhood traumas, and the genesis of his subscription-based community. Tune in for insightful inspiration to reassess your relationship with alcohol and explore what lies beyond. Ruari Fairbairns is the founder and CEO of OYNB (One Year No Beer) and a leading figure in the health and well-being space. He was awarded Great British Entrepreneur of the Year for Scotland and Northern Ireland 2020, and OYNB was also named The Spectator's Economic Innovator of the Year in the UK. Known for his passionate advocacy for healthier living, Ruari has inspired over 100,000 people worldwide to reassess their relationship with alcohol and strive to become the best version of themselves.   In this episode, Dhru and Ruari dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Regular consumption of alcohol is holding you back (0:0006 / 0:00:006) What shows up when you go 28 days without alcohol (4:54 / 4:54) The need for connection and joining the tribe as a hindrance to stopping alcohol (10:00 / 8:37) Ruari's relationship to alcohol (16:00 / 14:46) Reasons people choose to numb out with alcohol (23:00 / 20:47) The types of individuals that Ruari coaches (31:30 / 28:11) High-functioning individuals who actively drink and what the goal should be (39:00 / 35:54) Ruari's childhood and the role of childhood traumas (48:00 / 44:12) What you can prioritize once the focus is off alcohol (1:04:00 / 1:00:53) The vital role of community (1:09:00 / 1:05:40) Adding in to crowd out bad habits (1:19:00 / 1:15:50) What you can make progress in when alcohol isn't the lead (1:28:00 / 1:24:45) Ruari's life-changing moments (1:33:00 / 1:29:16) Dhru's thoughts on alcohol (1:46:00 / 1:42:47) Also mentioned in this episode: One Year No Beer Instagram  One Year No Beer Podcast  Ruari's Episode with Rich Roll For more on Ruari, follow him on Twitter/X, Facebook, and Instagram. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code DHRUP. AquaTru is a countertop reverse osmosis purifier with a four-stage filtration system that removes 15x more contaminants than the bestselling water filters out there. Go to dhrupurohit.com/filter/ and get $100 off when you try AquaTru for yourself.

Join Pete Hunt on "The Privileged Man Podcast" for a compelling episode with Ruari Fairbairns, the innovator of the "One Year No Beer" challenge. In this enlightening session, Ruari recounts his own journey from an alcohol-laden lifestyle to spearheading a movement that challenges our national relationship with the bottle.With frankness and insight, Ruari addresses the significant toll alcohol takes on both personal health and societal well-being. He sheds light on the habitual cycle of alcohol use, where brief solace quickly gives way to increased stress and complicates life's challenges. The dialogue explores the underlying traumas that fuel compulsive behaviours and the crucial need to address these deep-rooted issues.Discussing the damage caused by suppressed emotions and the catharsis of emotional release, Ruari champions the vital role of equipping children with the skills to process their emotions constructively. His thoughts on self-regulation and achieving balance are punctuated by a personal anecdote of his inspiring encounter with Richard Branson, highlighting the transformative potential of a balanced life.This episode goes beyond mere abstinence from alcohol; it's a clarion call to revolutionise our engagements with it. Emphasising community, connection, and regaining control, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone questioning their drinking habits or seeking camaraderie on a sober journey. Tune in for a trove of personal revelations and societal insights with Ruari Fairbairns on "The Privileged Man Podcast."TakeawaysAlcohol is a toxic substance that has significant negative effects on health and society.There is a growing shift in attitudes towards alcohol, with an increasing demand for alcohol-free alternatives.Alcohol use often starts as a way to have fun and socialise, but it can quickly become a compulsion and negatively impact various areas of life.Trauma plays a significant role in driving compulsive behaviour and should be addressed in alcohol recovery. Unfelt emotions from childhood can become toxic if not addressed, leading to compulsive behaviour and various health issues.Releasing past emotions and understanding patterns can be transformative in changing our relationship with alcohol.Helping children feel their emotions is crucial for creating a healthier society.Control is a complex journey, and it is important to find a balance that works for each individual.For more information:Monumental - https://monumental.global/Take 2 Minutes To Understand Your Wheel of Life - https://insight.monumental.global/wheeloflife

Ruari Fairbairns is co-founder of One Year No Beer, a subscription-based platform promoting an alcohol-free lifestyle with over 100,000 global members. Quickly, GET THIS EPISODE AND EVERY EPISODE EARLY BY SIGNING UP TO PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/developmentbydavid This episode explores the gradual transformation of society's relationship with alcohol, highlighting the need for heightened awareness of its negative impacts on mind and body. It delves into discussions on stress, trauma, ADHD, emotional sobriety, and the pivotal role of community in the transformative journey towards an alcohol-free lifestyle. The insights stem from Ruari's turbulent and emotionally challenging childhood on the Isle of Mull in Scotland whcih saw him attempt suicide as early as 14. Who would know a letter to Richard Branson, who he then later met in Barbados, would change and save his life. This episode dives deep on the effects on alchohol and what it does to our body in mind. We expose the risks of casual drinking and show that alchohol by no means results in stress management. We also talk about the sober curious lifestyle which acts as a far better way to to reap the rewards of a sober lifestyle without the need for abstinence. 94% of people surveyed want to have a better relationship with alcohol do not want to quit. So, how do we have a more booze conscious culture. What are some of the low hanging fruits to reeping a time rich life in a time poor economy. How can you have a better relationship with your family, body and mind. Join Ruari and I who will give you the tools you need.

Ruari and Lachlan discuss the impact of alcohol and the importance of changing one's relationship with it. They highlight the growing message about alcohol's negative effects and the need for a shift in the conversation.Follow Ruari:Instagram OYNB WebsiteJoin SMOV TODAY Support the showMy Online Course For High Performing Men:

Get caught up with all the college action! Theo breaks down multiple tournaments that happened over the past couple of weeks including the recent East Coast Invite! He is then joined by McGill Ultimate Team captains Calvin Coulbury and Ruari McEwan to talk about the tourney win, future plans and the USAU algorithm! To wrap things up, Theo discusses the upcoming C4UC tournament happening in Quebec!

Ruari Fairbairns is an entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and the co-founder of One Year No Beer, a global platform designed to challenge society's perceptions about alcohol and its impact on health, productivity, and relationships. With a successful career in oil brokering, Ruari's personal journey to overcome his struggle with alcohol has inspired a movement that helps others redefine their relationship with drinking.In this episode, we explore the deep-rooted influence of alcohol in society, from advertising and social norms to historical practices, and how these factors integrate alcohol into our daily lives. Ruari offers insights into his journey of breaking free from alcohol, emphasising the benefits on mental clarity, physical health, and personal success. We also dive into One Year No Beer's methods to help individuals manage or quit alcohol.If this video changed your perception of alcohol, please let me know in the comments!Ruari's LinkedIn: Ruari FairbairnsMy Socials:Instagram: Darrenlee.ksLinkedIn: Darren LeeTwitter: Darren_ks(00:00) Preview and Introduction(01:20) Why Is Quitting Alcohol Difficult For Most?(06:57) The Societal Pressures of Alcohol (12:54) How To Say No To Alcohol(16:28) How Alcohol Ads Manipulate Us(20:30) The Dark Side of The Alcohol Industry(25:16) The Reality of Drinking In Your 20s (32:15) What is “Complete Control” (36:08) Impact of Alcohol on Personal and Professional Life(43:15) Alcohol Quitting: Slow Progress, High Impact(48:47) Finding Purpose After Quitting(51:48) Occasional Drinking is Killing You Slowly(57:23) Using Psychedelics to Quit Alcohol?(01:03:53) The Benefits of The Carnivore Diet(01:06:35) Ruari's Nutrition and Supplement Stack Support the show

Alex sits down with 'One Year No Beer' co-founder Ruari Fairbairns to talk about the surprising relationship between ADHD and alcohol.Expect to learn: Why quitting alcohol in this day and age is so hard, how to speak to a friend who is drinking too much alcohol and how alcohol is holding you back without you knowing.Topics: 01:06 The surprising negative relationship between alcohol and ADHD07:38 When does alcohol become a problem?11:19 How would you approach a friend who drinks too much alcohol?12:48 How to NOT give in to peer pressure15:36 Why quitting alcohol is so hard27:02 Ruari's ADHD diagnosis 27:33 How ADHD shows up in your marriage29:03 The most important thing for a neurotypical partner to understand about ADHD30:19 How your wife felt about being married to a heavy drinker34:31 How to change behaviour and break habits37:44 Your drinking habits in your marriage41:03 How alcohol is holding people back42:36 Your ADHD item43:54 Why are people scared to quit alcohol?46:29 Other ways alcohol affects people 47:46 Washing machine of woes52:43 The connection between compulsive behaviour and trauma 55:35 Your most impulsive thingVisit Ruari's website

Ruari is the founder and CEO of One Year No Beer, a leading figure in the health and well-being space. He was awarded Great British Entrepreneur of the Year for Scotland and Northern Ireland 2020, with OYNB also being named The Spectator's Economic Innovator of the Year in the UK. Known for his passionate advocacy for healthier living, Ruari has been instrumental in steering OYNB to the forefront of the alcohol-free movement, inspiring over 100,000 people worldwide to reassess their relationship with alcohol, and strive to become the best version of themselves.Ruari's storyBorn on the Isle of Mull, Scotland, from an early age Ruari harboured a deep-seated determination to make an impactful mark on the world. He left school at 15 to start his first business, and eventually landed in London where he carved out a successful career as a senior oil broker. However, he quickly found himself immersed in a binge-drinking culture, leading him to the profound realization that alcohol was causing him more harm than good.Taking a transformative break from alcohol, Ruari witnessed significant improvements across various aspects of his life: he became healthier, happier, more productive, and a better father and husband. Motivated by these personal improvements, he embarked on a mission to help others experience the same positive changes. In 2015, he launched One Year No Beer (OYNB), to help people reassess their relationship with alcohol. The initiative quickly went viral, attracting over 20,000 sign-ups in its inaugural year. And so OYNB was born, with its core values deeply rooted in the supportive online community established by its initial members.Today, Ruari takes immense pride in the fact that OYNB is recognised as a leader in preventive behaviour change, with ambitious plans to diversify into numerous other behaviour-change models beyond alcohol. His previous experiences, particularly the harmful alcohol culture he encountered during his tenure in London, continually drive his work.Find Ruari at:Https://go.oneyearnobeer.com/complete-control-program

Ruari Fairbairns is the founder and CEO of OYNB. He is a leading figure in the health and well-being space known for his passionate advocacy for healthier living. Ruari has been instrumental in steering OYNB to the forefront of the alcohol-free movement, inspiring over 100,000 people worldwide to reassess their relationship with alcohol, and strive to become the best version of themselves. Larry Hagner and Ruari Fairbairns discuss the impact of meditation, breathwork, and mindfulness on stress management and overall well-being. Ruari shares insights from his experience with a friend from AA and highlights the importance of understanding the underlying drivers of compulsive behavior. Ruari Fairbairns also shares success stories of individuals who have transformed their relationship with alcohol through a holistic approach that focuses on personal growth, trauma healing, and self-regulation techniques like meditation and breathwork. He then explains how tools like neurofeedback and EEG devices can provide valuable insights into brain activity and help individuals cultivate healthier habits. The episode concludes with a discussion on the power of self-control and the importance of building new neural pathways to change addictive behaviors. www.thedadedge.com/friday146 Get 15% Discount using promo code “EDGE” Schedule a FREE 15-min Call: www.oneyearnobeer.com/dadedge Instagram: www.instagram.com/rfairbairns LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ruarifairbairns

How does Alcohol affect your running? Here to tell us how is co-founder of One Year No Beer, Podcaster and Author of the Best Seller '28 Day Alcohol Free Challenge' - Ruari Fairbairns.Ruari is a former oil broker, who listened to the whisper in his mind that said the amount of alcohol he was consuming was holding him back.In the UK many people still find it difficult to cut back on drinks because of the social aspect. We still live in a society that says "Alcohol is amazing!" "It's so much fun!" "Come to the pub!" despite us knowing the damaging effects on our health.The reality is, alcohol makes us feel anxious, tired and sluggish and stops us from being the optimal versions of ourselves.Ruari has the occasional glass, so he's not here to preach "never drink again", but he will leave you with things to think about...especially when it comes to feeling good enough to go for a run.

Ruari Fairbairns is the founder of One Year No Beer, an initiative that provides challenges, coaching programmes, courses and support to anyone who's looking to change their relationship with alcohol. OYNB uses cutting-edge behaviour change science, a robust technology platform and has a highly engaged community. In this episode, Ruari shares the personal experiences that led him to question his relationship with alcohol and how reducing alcohol intake has changed his life. They discuss the ways in which alcohol negatively impacts our lives and why we should all try to cut down on our consumption. Ruari breaks down and explains the myths behind alcohol like “red wine is good for you” and “a beer at the end of the day will help you relax”. With a wealth of insights, he discusses the pervasive effects of peer pressure and what we can all do to prevent it.Ruari explores the impact of Covid-19 on alcohol consumption, revealing a staggering 20% increase in the United States. The conversation touches on the psychological and tribal aspects of alcohol consumption, and Ruari explores alternative tools we can utilise to manage stress effectively. Ruari offers practical insights on preventing alcohol abuse to ensure individuals never reach a breaking point. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we are joined by Ruari Baker, Co-Founder & CEO of Allegrow, to navigate the complex terrain of Google and Microsoft's updated spam rules for 2024, underlining their significance for both B2C and B2B email communications. We unravel the nuances of these policy changes, addressing common misconceptions and providing a strategic roadmap for businesses to adapt their email marketing and sales strategies effectively. Ruari and Jake emphasize the importance of compliance, suggesting tools and processes for monitoring, and advocating for a proactive stance in improving email deliverability and engagement. The episode is a call for businesses to refine their outreach strategies, ensuring they align with the evolving digital communication landscape while maintaining the integrity of their sender reputation and inbox placement.______________________________________________Related Content:Allegrow: https://bit.ly/allegrow-email-deliberabilityGoogle Email Sender Guidelines: https://support.google.com/mail/answer/81126?hl=en#requirements-5k&zippy=%2Crequirements-for-sending-or-more-messages-per-day Pre-order Jake's book, "The Innovative Seller" and get access to over $300 in free bonuses! https://www.jakedunlap.com/the-innovative-seller Get instant access to AI Sales Prompt Pro, our new premium Notion database with the best ready-to-use prompts for chatGPT. Grab it here and join our community for only $50/year: https://skaled.com/insights/ai-sales-prompt-pro Registrations are OPEN for ‘Sales AI Unleashed', a webinar series w/ Kevin Dorsey. Join 1000+ sales leaders who are mastering AI and chatGPT during our free live sessions. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/sales-ai-unleashed-series If you're a leader and want to integrate AI into your org - book some time with me to talk about how we can build a custom system for your needs:https://savvycal.com/Jake-Dunlap/modern-leader Sign up for the Modern Leader newsletter for more tips and talks from Jake:Email: https://skaled.com/modern-leader-sign-upLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/modern-leader-newsletter______________________________________________Follow Ruari:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruaribaker/ Follow Jake:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jakedunlapInstagram: https://instagram.com/jake_dunlap_Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaketdunlapWebsite: https://jakedunlap.com

Coming from a successful famous family sounds like it could be the perfect life, but for Scott Thomas, it exposed him to a world of temptation; as a club promoter and regular attendee at glitzy product launches as a PR company owner in his home town of Manchester. This explosive episode lifts the lid on the complexities of fame, identity, and the way public life's pressures can shape - and sometimes distort - one's future. Hear how Scott, best known for his time on reality TV show Love Island, publicly trod the path to sobriety, and how his personal battle with compulsive behaviours played out in the papers, rather than behind closed doors. Ruari and Scott also discuss living with an ADHD diagnosis and the clarity that it can bring to your life at a time when you're learning how to manage compulsive behaviours. Opening up about how community continues to play a critical role in his sobriety, Scott offers some strategies and support for those facing similar hurdles. Scott's story is full of empowerment, and charts a journey in which alcohol became denormalized, breaking free from the grasp it had on his daily life. The transformation from surviving to thriving demonstrates that with the right support, everyone can change their relationship with alcohol. Whether under the lens of publicity, or privately. Learn more about our guest Scott Thomas here:  Scott's Instagram Learn more about OYNB and how it could help change your relationship with alcohol - https://go.oneyearnobeer.com/complete-control-program/?el=podcast  If you are ready to take a challenge and join our alcohol-free community, you can test it for 28, 90 or 365 days through one of our programmes: https://go.oneyearnobeer.com/challenges-uk/?el=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Through the years, I've maintained transparency about my journey with alcoholism—a label I've embraced in the solitude of self-discovery. However, this characterization doesn't resonate with most individuals. The majority of drinkers engage in a marginally excessive indulgence in alcohol. While this behavior may not be catastrophic in the traditional sense, it does raise discernible concerns. The persistent hangovers, lethargy, and resulting melancholy it begets become tiresome. The desire to desist is tangible, but the seamless integration of alcohol into social and professional settings renders the prospect of abstention seemingly insurmountable. Today's guest found himself ensnared within precisely this behavior pattern. Ruari Fairbairns is a former oil broker from London who—after a falling out with booze—decided it was time to put the plug in the jug. The benefits were so profound that he later walked away from his career in finance to become a full-time advocate for an alcohol-free lifestyle. Ruari, alongside collaborator Andy Ramage (featured in episode 444 in 2019), co-founded a pioneering institution, One Year No Beer, in 2015, a subscription-based bastion of sobriety with over 100,000 global members. Beyond his role as co-founder, Fairbairns co-authored the UK bestseller The 28-Day Alcohol-Free Challenge. He also co-hosts the One Year No Beer Podcast, guiding listeners on a journey of wisdom and sobriety. In this episode, we delve into the gradual transformation of society's relationship with alcohol, dissecting the negative repercussions on both mind and body. We explore the need for heightened awareness around alcohol, challenging the traditional narrative and embracing a healthier relationship with it. Ruari guides us through compelling discussions on stress, trauma, ADHD, emotional sobriety, and the pivotal role of community in the transformative journey. As we welcome the New Year and the possibilities it presents, I offer this conversation as an encouragement to consider the many ways in which alcohol continues to interfere with your health, hopes, and dreams. Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: On: on.com/RICHROLL Go Brewing: gobrewing.com/discount/richroll  Birch:https://bit.ly/birchliving AG1: DrinkAg1.com/RICHROLL Squarespace: Squarespace.com/RICHROLL Peace + Plants, Rich

Join the ranks of those who dare to live a life of discipline and purpose, as we sit down with the indomitable Joe De Sena. Get ready to be challenged and inspired by Joe's relentless pursuit of resilience, where actions speak louder than words. Hear tales of early morning workouts where a true test of character is part of the daily grind. Joe's "nobody cares, work harder" mantra isn't just a catchphrase; it's a call to arms to anyone who is looking to inspire change and lead by a powerful example. But the path to success isn't paved with protein shake; it's full of trials and the occasional stumble. In this motivational episode, we break down the notion that young people should be shielded from adversity. Instead, we explore the benefits of letting them experience the rich lessons that come from pushing past our comfort zones. With Joe's insight and Ruari's own parenting journey, we discuss the benefits that instilling grit and a strong work ethic from an early age can have. We also hear about how life changing taking part in a Spartan race can be. These races are more than just physical challenges; they're transformative opportunities that allow participants to take greater control over their life choices, including the decision to say ‘no' to alcohol. Joe is a huge tour de force; so for those on a new year health kick, or having already taken steps towards taking control over compulsive behaviours, this episode is the motivation YOU need. Learn more about our guest Joe De Sena here:  Website Joe De Sena's Instagram Learn more about OYNB and how it could help change your relationship with alcohol - https://go.oneyearnobeer.com/complete-control-program/?el=podcast  If you are ready to take a challenge and join our alcohol-free community, you can test it for 28, 90 or 365 days through one of our programmes: https://go.oneyearnobeer.com/challenges-uk/?el=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tired of the same old drinking culture? In this unconventional podcast episode, Spartan CEO Joe De Sena joins forces with wellness entrepreneur Ruari Fairbairns to drop bombshell strategies for helping people take back control over their lives from Big Alcohol.   From waking guests at dawn with burpees to proposing "water-only" bars, these disruptors will challenge your assumptions with their boldest ideas yet for growing the global sobriety movement.   You'll also get the surprising backstory of how their chance meeting in Iceland sparked their amazing friendship and partnership. Plus, discover little-known industry tactics that have fueled a drinking epidemic worldwide.   For anyone looking to reclaim their freedom from alcohol or support loved ones, this can't-miss conversation provides the unfiltered insights you need to finally change your lifestyle. Are you ready to join the disruption? Listen now to get your game plan.   Highlights: 00:00 Intro 00:54 A crazy story about meeting in Iceland 05:07 You must be available for opportunities 07:02 Making the hard road easy 10:45 How to get more people to join? 15:15 Alcohol destroys our ability to deal with stress 16:36 Manipulations of the alcohol industry to increase alcohol consumption 19:34 Peer pressure and choosing not to drink 21:16 Helping people control drinking  ------ Ruari Fairbairns is the founder and CEO of OYNB, a leading figure in the health and well-being space. He was awarded Great British Entrepreneur of the Year for Scotland and Northern Ireland 2020, with OYNB also being named The Spectator's Economic Innovator of the Year in the UK. Known for his passionate advocacy for healthier living, Ruari has been instrumental in steering OYNB to the forefront of the alcohol-free movement, inspiring over 100,000 people worldwide to reassess their relationship with alcohol and strive to become the best version of themselves.

Happy New Year! Today is the first day of 2024, and there is resolution in the air. We often find ourselves in a societal loop - normalising alcohol, the very substance that dims our sparkle, only to seek remedies for the gloom it brings. Have you ever considered the silent toll that alcohol is taking on your professional drive and the quality of your connections with family and friends? This special episode could be the beginning of a year of change for you - it's time to take control. But unlike “Dry January”, it isn't about cutting back on drinking for a limited time; it's an invitation to envision a life where clarity, focus, and relationships flourish. We invite you to imagine your future, the personal growth you see for yourself, and to be honest about the very real (and mostly hidden) costs that alcohol has on your life. Behind all of this is the neuroscience powering compulsive behaviours. Learn about strategies to manage stress and prevent it from derailing your ambitions for the year ahead. And explore how mindfulness techniques like breathwork can lead to overcoming habits and living a life filled with more personal wins and self love. What does the best version of yourself look like this year? Grab some headphones and join founder Ruari in creating your personal manifesto for 2024 and beyond. Learn more about OYNB and how it could help change your relationship with alcohol - https://go.oneyearnobeer.com/complete-control-program/?el=podcast  If you are ready to take a challenge and join our alcohol-free community, you can test it for 28, 90 or 365 days through one of our programmes: https://go.oneyearnobeer.com/challenges-uk/?el=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As another year draws to a close, we take time out to spend a few days with loved ones, but for some it can be a real struggle. Complicated families, the absence of a strong support network, or simply missing loved ones can turn the holidays into a tough time. This special Christmas episode is all about connection and features a conversation between Ruari and Jen Fairbairns reflecting on their year, sharing their highlights and celebrating everything they are personally thankful for. They also look to 2024, making positive affirmations about their hopes for the year ahead. In this episode we're challenging you, OYNB Podcast listener, to join us as we play a game which encourages real conversations without the influence of alcohol. We also explore the social dynamics of family gatherings and how to navigate interactions more positively at this special time of year. We hope this episode inspires you to positively engage with family and friends this holiday season, celebrating special times together, and creating cherished moments to remember for years to come. If you want to play along with us, here are the questions asked during this episode: In the past year in retrospect, what was your biggest mistake? In the past year in retrospect, what did you do to advance your relationships? What is one of the most valuable lessons you've learned this year? Which 3 people have influenced you the most? What was the best book, movie or TV series you read or watched in this past year? Looking ahead to the upcoming year, for what you would congratulate yourself a year from now? Looking ahead to the upcoming year, to whom do you want to get more attention? Looking ahead to the upcoming year, what will you do that is really unexpected by anyone, maybe even yourself? From everyone at OYNB, we wish you a very Merry Christmas! Learn more about OYNB and how it could help change your relationship with alcohol - https://go.oneyearnobeer.com/complete-control-program/?el=podcast  If you are ready to take a challenge and join our alcohol-free community, you can test it for 28, 90 or 365 days through one of our programmes: https://go.oneyearnobeer.com/challenges-uk/?el=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fascinating exploration of ADHD and its many facets, we're joined by Neal Mankey, chair of ADHD UK, who shares some personal experiences and insightful topics on the connection between ADHD and alcohol. This episode talks about the impact it has on work and personal life, and its connection with entrepreneurship. Neal's role in ADHD advocacy aims to highlight the need for increased awareness and resources in ADHD education and support. Listen as Neal and Ruari share personal stories of living with ADHD and how it has influenced life decisions, including the choice to eliminate alcohol from their routines. We hear about the difficulties in coping with ADHD symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and feelings of isolation, as well as the unexpected advantages it can bring. This candid episode also highlights the importance of community and making connections with like-minded individuals. Learn more about our guest Neal Mankey and the work that he is doing here:  Neal's LinkedIn ADHD UK Learn more about OYNB and how it could help change your relationship with alcohol - https://go.oneyearnobeer.com/complete-control-program/?el=podcast  If you are ready to take a challenge and join our alcohol-free community, you can test it for 28, 90 or 365 days through one of our programmes: https://go.oneyearnobeer.com/challenges-uk/?el=podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"It feels good to be grateful. Gratitude opens your heart and unleashes a power of love.” - Mark Hulet  As we head more into the holidays, this season helps us become more aware of the level of gratitude in our lives. Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she invites Mark Hulet from the YMCA of Greater Kansas City to share some lessons and insights he's learned over the course of this year. He'll speak about what it means to reflect and forgive, and why sometimes we can get stuck in a place with relationships by thinking about what should be next – when really it's important to first pause and find gratitude in those relationships. As he prepares to start his 24th year at the YMCA, he'll also explain the impact their nonprofit has had on families' lives in Kansas City this year – and why they couldn't do what they do in the community without their volunteers.  About Today's Guest:  In July 2023, Mark Hulet became the 11th chief executive officer to lead the YMCA of Greater Kansas City since it was founded in 1860. Hulet has served as interim president and CEO from January 1, 2023. Hulet's background includes all aspects of YMCA leadership, philanthropy, operations, and support. He began his YMCA of Greater Kansas City career in 2000 as an executive director of a Y membership center, and has held various positions including chief operating officer, senior vice president of capital assets and risk, and vice president of membership. As interim president and CEO, Hulet successfully launched the current strategic plan to address organizational culture, operational excellence and sustainability as the Y recovers from the pandemic. During the pandemic, Hulet led the reopening of Y centers and programs as chief operating officer, including mobilization of resources and programs to provide childcare for essential workers, combat social isolation for older adults and support vaccine distribution throughout greater Kansas City. Over the years, Hulet has provided operations and philanthropic leadership and established innovative partnerships. Projects have included partnerships for the Y to operate community centers in Platte County and North Kansas City and bringing the University Health primary care clinic to the Linwood YMCA/James B. Nutter, Sr. Community Center. In addition, he led capital projects including the construction of the new Kirk Family YMCA in downtown Kansas City, MO, and the renovations of the Linwood and Atchison Y's as part of the largest capital campaign in the Y's history. A longtime Kansas City resident, Mark has two sons, Keagan and Killian, and three grandchildren, Gracelynn, Raiden, and Ruari.  Mentioned in the Episode:  YMCA of Greater Kansas City  YMCA – find a location around the U.S.  Your Wellness Connection  Volunteer at the YMCA of Greater Kansas City 

Following on from the trend of finally getting some of the guests we had shortlisted for Season 1, we are very pleased to introduce Ruari Henderson-Begg. Ruari was previously SO1 Synthetics in Air Capability, and was also the Programme Manager for Gladiator - a distributed synthetic training system for Air Combat Training for the Royal Air Force.Ruari has lived the experience of bringing a challenging programme from its early inception through to full Initial Operating Capability, something not many can say. He therefore offers a number of important insights about the challenges, opportunities and lessons learnt from one the first of type for this scale of synthetic training system.We cover a lot of ground in a relatively short time with Ruari, discussion Agile vs Waterfall development, how to grow as an Intelligent Customer, the impact of COTS on defence policy and our approach to simulation coherence.His thesis is that all domains can learn from this experience, through shared lessons learnt, even if the architecture and end use case is different. Experience that Ruari hopes to bring to bear in his future role as Chief Modelling & Simulation Officer for the RAF.Hosts:Tom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/ Colin Hillier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinhillier/Guests:Ruari Henderson-Begg: https://des.mod.uk/world-class-synthetic-training-system-opened-at-raf-waddington/Links:Website: https://www.warfighterpodcast.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/warfighter-digital/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkgiH-cwmyc2I2Iyc8MLYtgTwitter: https://twitter.com/WarfighterPodEpisode Sponsor: Babcock International Babcock has always operated hand in hand with our customers because their mission is our mission. Our people support the British Army by contributing to front-line support, delivering the capability they need, available to them wherever, whenever and however they need it. We ensure the British Army can focus on their missions safely by supporting their vehicles, both armoured and white fleet with skilled engineers and capability backed by long-term through-life engineering expertise.We enable our defence and emergency services customers to do their job with our technical training programmes. We combine deep understanding and long-term commitment with constructive challenge. An embedded partner, focussed on outcomes. Globally, new defence and resilience equipment programmes and asset modernisation programmes are seeing a resurgence. Training personnel is a critical component to support these programmes.Whether it's applying engineering excellence or the latest technology, we combine our expertise with a practical mindset. Alongside our deep engineering experience, digital and data technologies will allow us to better understand, predict and enhance the performance of the assets we manage, make better engineering decisions to reduce risk and improve service delivery.

Co-Host Ruari Fairbairns (https://mountaintoppodcast.com/beer) We as men tend to have a complicated relationship with alcohol. My guest, Ruari Fairbairns is well aware of that. That's why even though he's a professional advocate for drinking less, he comes from a completely different perspective than the tee-totaller activists out there who would seem to label anyone with a beer in their hand as an alcoholic. Indeed, despite the catchy title of his practice, One Year No Beer, Ruari still occasionally pops the top himself. If that sounds hypocritical, it's not. His is no heavy-handed, all-or nothing stance. Rather, he brings the unique message of encouraging us as men in particular to change our relationship with alcohol. In his educated opinion, over time alcohol robs us of our mental and physical health to a degree we don't even realize. Once we give ourselves a break from it, we start thinking and feeling better...causing us to WANT to drink less (if at all), instead of feeling as if we're being strongarmed into sobriety. It's a novel approach designed for the HUGE demographic of men who like to drink, but aren't clinically alcoholics. A lot of men drink alcohol to unwind at the end of the day. But is that really the best way to do so? And what if we find ourselves only drinking in certain situations? What if we don't want to stop being in that situation? And is drinking non-alcoholic beer a decent way to quit alcohol? What if there was a new, high-tech alcohol substitute that gave you all the benefits with none of the downside? Get in on the free goodies and more when you visit https://mountaintoppodcast.com === HELP US SEND THE MESSAGE TO GREAT MEN EVERYWHERE === We'll keep the solid, actionable content coming...all for free. If you love what you hear, please give us a 'thumbs up' by rating the show (takes one second) and leaving us a review. As we say here in Texas, we appreciate you!

Nick is joined by Ruari Fairbairns, the founder and CEO of One Year No Beer, to talk about alcohol - the impact it can have if you're a regular drinker, and what effects this can have on you as an entrepreneur. Nick and Ruari also talk about the journey that led to such a groundbreaking, innovative concept as One Year No Beer, and what we can change if alcohol is showing up in our lives in ways that fail to serve us. Find out now if you're building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You'll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEAWAYS When you're a serious entrepreneur, you need to show up as your best self every single time - not just in business, but everywhere. The ones who do this, are the ones who last the longest. As business owners, the idea that alcohol is something we need to be participating in, in order to relax and unwind, really needs to change. The evidence against it is overwhelming. We must find other ways to "take the edge off" when it comes to relaxation. We need to subsidise and fund research into more healthy forms of "relaxation" with the help of the alcohol industry itself. The first step towards building a better relationship with alcohol is to remove the belief that you are an "all or nothing" person, and change that belief to one of feeling fully in control. BEST MOMENTS 'I guarantee this will be one of the best things you can do for yourself' 'Entrepreneurship is a game of sustainability and attrition' 'I am entirely in control. I am entirely in control' VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out now if you're building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You'll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes.https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ One Year No Beer - https://www.oneyearnobeer.com ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert.His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses globally. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars.His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact. CONTACT METHOD Work with Nick: https://highvalueexit.com  Nick's Facebook: https://highvalueexit.com/fb Nick's LinkedIn: https://highvalueexit.com/li Nick's Instagram: https://highvalueexit.com/igNick Bradley- exit, strategy, podcast, business, scale, scale up, growth, equity, high-value, wealth, sell, sold: https://highvalueexit.com/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari welcomes Pete Cohen, international speaker, lifecoach, bestselling author, and all-round great guy, onto the show. Pete discusses his experience with alcohol and how wanting to be in control lead him to changing his relationship with addictive substances. They talk about the various methods of reducing your substance intake, and how different methods work for different people. They also discuss their business journeys and how alcohol has impacted their careers. Taking a break from alcohol can have a wide range of potential benefits, and Ruari gives first-hand examples from the One Year No Beer community of these benefits. In this episode you will hear about:  How taking a break from alcohol could benefit you The importance of feeling in control Why different methods reducing substance intake work for different people What One Year No Beer is doing that other methods are not For more information on what is shared in this episode and to try the Complete Control program for yourself head to Complete Control (oneyearnobeer.com) The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol.  This podcast will help you to kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself.  You'll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight and feeling noticeably better just by taking a break from booze.  If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life! Resources:  Ruari Fairbairns LinkedIn | Twitter Jen Fairbairns LinkedIn  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast, Ruari welcomes Dan Bowyer on to the show. Dan is an entrepreneur, writer and speaker who has made a big impact in the world of sobriety. He opens up about his journey with alcohol and how he found the courage to quit drinking and change his life. He shares the struggles he faced and how he dealt with stress, loneliness, and addiction. Dan also talks about the importance of having fun without alcohol and how he has built a successful career while staying sober. He gives advice to people thinking about changing their relationship with alcohol and shares his tips on how to live a fulfilling life without relying on alcohol.  In this episode you will hear about:  Stress, loneliness and addiction Why Dan used alcohol as a tool to deal with stress The importance of having fun without alcohol Advice to people thinking about changing their relationship with alcohol For more information on what is shared in this episode and to try the Complete Control program for yourself head to Complete Control (oneyearnobeer.com) The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol.  This podcast will help you to kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself.  You'll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight and feeling noticeably better just by taking a break from booze.  If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life! Resources:  Ruari Fairbairns LinkedIn | Twitter Jen Fairbairns LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast, Ruari welcomes Sam White to the show. They explore the relationship between dyslexia and mental health, with a focus on differences between men and women. Sam talks about the process of detaching from the normalcy of drinking culture and gives advice for those considering changing their drinking habits. Ruari and Sam discuss what it feels like to not drink and offer tips for employers to support employees with alcohol-related issues. In this episode you will learn:  Sam's entrepreneurial journey  Advice to people who are thinking about changing their relationship with alcohol What it feels like to not drink How to help employees with alcohol issues For more information on what is shared in this episode and to try the Complete Control program for yourself head to Complete Control (oneyearnobeer.com) The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol.  This podcast will help you to kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself.  You'll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight and feeling noticeably better just by taking a break from booze.  If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life! Resources:  Ruari Fairbairns LinkedIn | Twitter Jen Fairbairns LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari is interviewed by producer James about the journey of creating "One Year No Beer". He talks about how compulsive behaviour is driven by trauma and how "stealth-drinking" and becoming alcohol-free was an important step for him changing his life. Ruari also emphasises the importance of changing your mindset, having meaning, purpose and helping others. He explains how ADHD can impact personal lives and how your habits define who you are. In this episode you will learn:  How therapy helped Ruari understand the cause of his ADHD What “stealth drinking” is The connection between compulsive behaviour and trauma How changing your mindset is important in the journey of changing our relationship to alcohol Why finding meaning and purpose is important For more information on what is shared in this episode and to try the Complete Control program for yourself head to Complete Control (oneyearnobeer.com) The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol.  This podcast will help you to kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself.  You'll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight and feeling noticeably better just by taking a break from booze.  If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life! Resources:  Ruari Fairbairns LinkedIn | Twitter Jen Fairbairns LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this In The Club special you can hear the full interview with Ruari Fairbairns all about being sober curious. We talk through the reasons why people turn to alcohol and how to break those habits. Ruari quit drinking and it fundamentally changed his life. Together with his colleague they decided to create something to change the peer pressure around giving up drinking. They found a community of people and One Year No Beer was launched in 2016. There is now a book, a podcast and a community to support anyone and everyone to live an alcohol free life. You can find more about Ruari and the work he does here:https://www.oneyearnobeer.com If you like what we do here and want to be part of the club, come follow us and be part of our growing facebook group  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1115099072702743/?ref=share_group_link Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/selfcareclubpod/ YouTube- https://youtube.com/c/SelfCareClub TikTok- https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLnXyS1S/ Email-  hello@theselfcareclub.co.uk  Website- www.theselfcareclub.co.uk   Studio production by @launchpodstudios Music by purpleplanet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Content Warning: Suicide This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari welcomes Paul Mort on to the show.  They discuss how Paul overcame the challenges he faced in life with drugs and alcohol. Ruari and Paul talk through the root causes of addiction as well as how hard it can be to make a change to a healthier and more fulfilling way of life due to how ingrained drinking culture is in society. Paul explains his struggles with his mental health and how this led to him being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder as well as attempting suicide. He shares how he got through this tough time and how important changing his relationship to alcohol was to his recovery. In this episode you will learn:  Paul's story How Paul overcame his addictions  The recovery process How being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder changed Paul's life  Why Paul decided to do One Year No Beer For more information on what is shared in this episode and to try the Complete Control program for yourself head to Complete Control (oneyearnobeer.com) The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol.  This podcast will help you to kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself.  You'll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight and feeling noticeably better just by taking a break from booze.  If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life! Resources:  Ruari Fairbairns LinkedIn | Twitter Jen Fairbairns LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari shares a meditation for you to find time in your day for some self compassion. Ruari's self compassion pause mediation can be used any time of day or night, and will help you remember to exercise your self-compassion when you need it most. In this episode you will hear:  What is key to any behaviour change Meditation for self-compassion Words of support and love for yourself For more information on what is shared in this episode and to try the Complete Control program for yourself head to Complete Control (oneyearnobeer.com) The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol. This podcast will help you to kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself.  You'll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight and feeling noticeably better just by taking a break from booze.  If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life! Resources:  Ruari Fairbairns LinkedIn | Twitter Jen Fairbairns LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's challenge: make a proper Zettelkasten.You can hear the after show and support Do By Friday on Patreon!------Edited by Alex Cox------Show LinksHow to Write a Morrissey Song ("Sing The Third") - YouTubeLin-Manuel Miranda Lip Bite | Know Your MemeTwitter: LexTwitter: GriffinBob Wachter on Twitter: "…moderate surge in SF…"How Cranbrook's Design Program Redefined How We Make and Talk About Graphic Design – Eye on DesignEmigre: MagazineCranbrook Style GuideHistory Of The FedEx Logo Design - Meaning & Evolution 2022Home | Paul Rand: Modernist Master 1914-1996Designculture • Massimo VignelliJan Tschichold : Design Is HistoryThe New Typography (Weimar and Now: German Cultural Criticism (Paperback)): Tschichold, Jan, McLean, Ruari, Kinross, Robin, Hendel, Richard: 9780520250123: Amazon.com: BooksJan Tschichold and the New TypographySwiss Style: The Principles, the Typefaces & the Designers – PRINT MagazineNo. 3236: The Humble Index CardGetting Started • Zettelkasten MethodThe Archive (macOS) • Zettelkasten MethodIntroduction to the Zettelkasten Method • Zettelkasten MethodFolgezettel • Zettelkasten Method(Recorded on Wednesday, November 30, 2022)

This podcast wouldn't be where it is today without YOU! Join Ruari in this celebratory milestone as he thanks you for all your support over the years.   Ruari also reflects upon the journey this podcast has taken, highlights some excellent episodes from the past, and looks to the future of the One Year No Beer Podcast.   The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol.    This podcast will help you to kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself.    You'll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight and feeling noticeably better just by taking a break from booze.    If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life!   Resources:  Ruari Fairbairns LinkedIn | Twitter Jen Fairbairns LinkedIn

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari presents highlights from feedback sessions for their new 8 week programme “Complete Control High Ticket Coaching”.   Ruari has been on a journey to improve his relationship with alcohol for 8 years learning about positive psychology, neuroscience, and all the best methods and developments. This programme is the result of the years Ruari has spent researching and trying things for himself. It is designed to teach busy leaders, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and high level performers how to take control of their relationship with alcohol in 8 weeks.   In this episode you will hear how the Complete Control programme participants have seen enormous transformation in their relationship to alcohol, their overall mood and health. This programme changed how people view alcohol and taught them ways to deal with stress in a healthier and more effective way.   In this episode you will learn:  Why they took the Complete Control 8 week program What they got out the community  How the Complete Control coaching sessions changed their mindset   For more information on what is shared in this episode and to join the AFM community for more support, coaching, book club, meetups and positivity power-ups then head to https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/afm and use the code PODCAST10 for 10% off joining the Alcohol-Free community.    The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol.    This podcast will help you to kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself.    You'll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight and feeling noticeably better just by taking a break from booze.    If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life!   Resources:  Ruari Fairbairns LinkedIn | Twitter Jen Fairbairns LinkedIn 

Thanks to Ruari, wisewing77, Waylon, and Chaz for submitting their stories to be read on the podcast! In this episode I tell a few stories submitted through my email. The stories include: tales of mystery, friendship, and survival. Enjoy! To submit your stories and to sign up for my bonus content email, go to minecraftshortstories.com For the Minecraft themed Playlists, follow me on Spotify For high-quality and epic merch, go Here --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/minecraftshortstories/message

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari talks to us about his love of cycling.   Ruari highlights the importance of exercise in your journey to reducing your alcohol intake. By minimising the amount of alcohol you drink you will have more focus and higher ability to perform at your peak physical capacity.   Exercise will also help to cleanse your mind. Ruari used cycling as a way to change how he spent his time with clients and ultimately became the reason why he moved to Menorca.   In this episode you will learn:   Why Ruari loves Cycling The importance of exercise  How to reduce your alcohol intake What made Ruari move to Menorca   For more information on what is shared in this episode and to join the AFM community for more support, coaching, book club, meetups and positivity power-ups then head to https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/afm and use the code PODCAST10 for 10% off joining the Alcohol-Free community    The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol.    This podcast will help you to kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself.    You'll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight and feeling noticeably better just by taking a break from booze.    If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life!   Resources:  Ruari Fairbairns LinkedIn | Twitter Jen Fairbairns LinkedIn

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari speaks on the power of meditation.    He discusses the science of meditation and the benefits it will have on your health, such as lowering your blood pressure, strengthening your immune system and decreasing inflammation in the body.    Meditation is so powerful and it causes massive shifts in our awareness. As you will hear in this episode, the practice of meditation helped him gain the awareness that his life was not fulfilling. In fact, Ruari credits meditation as being the start of ‘the total transformation of my life'.    Throughout this show, you will discover the benefits to your mental health by meditating including how regular practitioners (and yes, it is a practice!) can enjoy better focus and concentration, improved self-awareness and self-esteem plus lowered levels of stress and anxiety.   In this episode you will learn:   How meditation changed Ruari's life What the benefits of meditation are When and where are the best times to meditate Why you should start meditating   For more information on what is shared in this episode and to join the AFM community for more support, coaching, book club, meetups and positivity power-ups then head to https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/afm and use the code PODCAST10 for 10% off joining the Alcohol-Free community    The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol.    This podcast will help you to kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself.    You'll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight and feeling noticeably better just by taking a break from booze.    If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life!   CONNECT WITH RUARI AND JEN:   Ruari Fairbairns LinkedIn | Twitter Jen Fairbairns LinkedIn

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari welcomes his brother Stuart Fairbairns on to the show.  They discuss what it was like to live on the island of Mull and Stuart shares his experiences of alcohol growing up in a rural area as well as his journey in alcohol reduction.  Stuart speaks on his decision to move to south africa and start a life out there. Ruari and Stuart also go into detail about the difference between generations and how that affects their relationships with alcohol In this episode you will hear:  Stuart's journey to becoming a coach at OYNB. Why he decided to reassess his relationship with alcohol  How he adapted to living in South Africa For more information on what is shared in this episode and to join the AFM community for more support, coaching, book club, meetups and positivity power-ups then head to https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/afm and use the code PODCAST10 for 10% off joining the Alcohol-Free community  The One Year No Beer Podcast is the show created to inspire you to take the steps needed to Finally Transform Your Relationship With Alcohol.  This podcast will help you to kick start your healthy habits and reconnect with your true self by taking you on the journey of becoming the most productive, present and healthiest version of yourself.  You'll hear the inspiring, motivating and thought-provoking stories of some of the 80,000+ OYNB members who have changed their lives and now enjoy improved sleep, being more productive, reducing anxiety levels, losing weight and feeling noticeably better just by taking a break from booze.  If you are thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you are alcohol-free, then this podcast will not only give you top tips, ideas, strategies and support but also motivate and inspire you to totally transform your life! Resources:  Ruari Fairbairns LinkedIn | Twitter Jen Fairbairns LinkedIn