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Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
Helping high performers feel & perform better by reducing or quitting alcohol. Maybe you're considering quitting alcohol and going completely sober. Or maybe you wish to change your relationship with alcohol and stop drinking. Maybe you wish to do moderation. Whichever way you choose, this podcast will give you the process to succeed. Alcohol-Free Lifestyle is for high performers, including entrepreneurs, executives, investors, athletes, and top professionals.
Episodes
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The Ultimate Stress Reliever: Using Box Breathing to Find Calm With Coach Matt
Feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety? In this episode, Coach Matt introduces you to the power of breathwork as a tool to navigate the pressure of a…
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Love Without Liquor: How Quitting Alcohol Saved Our Relationship - Shannon McLin and Scott Lepper
In this powerful couples' episode, Shannon McLin and her boyfriend Scott Lepper open up about how alcohol was silently eroding their connection - and how…
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The Sleep Solution: A 10-Minute Breathwork Exercise to Fall Asleep Naturally With Coach Matt
Struggling with sleep? In this special episode, Coach Matt guides you through a powerful, 10-minute breathwork exercise specifically designed to help you fall…
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The Self-Betrayal Cycle: How To Rebuild Trust With Your Brain - Victoria English
Have you ever said, "This is my last drink," only to find yourself drinking again? In this powerful episode, Coach Victoria English unpacks the neuroscience of…
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The Boredom Myth: How To Find Real Engagement In An Alcohol-Free Life With Coach Matt & Coach Jason
Are you worried about life being dull without alcohol? In this episode, coaches Matt and Jason tackle the "boredom myth" and explain its connection to the…
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Alcohol-Free for 3 Years: The Secret Superpower High Achievers Don't Talk About
Shannon McLin, a high-powered appellate lawyer from Florida, shares the emotional story of how one painful argument and an alarming oura ring reading became…
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The Illusion Of Joy: How To Find Real Happiness Without Alcohol With Coach Jason & Coach Matt
Are you using alcohol to enhance a good time or cope with stress? It's easy to fall into the trap of believing that drinking brings joy, but coaches Jason and…
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Reframing Loneliness in an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle: A Guide to Reconnecting on Your Journey - Coach Matt and Coach Jason
What often begins as a social lubricant can lead to a cycle of isolation, a feeling that can intensify on an alcohol-free journey. Coaches Matt and Jason…
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Why You Still Want to Drink (Even When You Don't Like It) With Coach Jason & Coach Matt
Have you ever found yourself in a specific situation, a concert, a holiday, or a family visit and experienced an intense, unexpected urge to drink? This…
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From Awkward to Confident: How to Turn Down a Drink with Coach Teri & Coach Matt
Does the thought of turning down a drink fill you with anxiety? You're not alone. Coaches Teri and Matt break down the evolution of saying "no" to alcohol…
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Alcohol's Generational Divide: What We Can Learn From Gen Z with Coach Matt and Coach Terry
Why is Gen Z spending over $20 billion less on alcohol annually than previous generations? Coaches Matt and Terry explore this significant generational divide…
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The Hangover Isn't Just Physical, It's Emotional - Victoria English
In this powerful episode, head coach Victoria English of the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle's Project 90 breaks down the neuroscience behind what's really happening in…
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Re-entry: Why The Day After Matters Most with Coach Teri
You successfully navigated a big event alcohol-free, so why does a powerful craving suddenly hit the next day? Coach Terry Patterson calls this "The Re-entry…
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Resetting Your Brain's Reward System After Alcohol with Coach Jason & Coach Matt
In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of the alcohol-free journey: your reward system. From dopamine crashes and…
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Remember Where You've Been & Where You Are Going with Coach Matt & Coach Jason
Coaches Matt and Jason return with a powerful, honest conversation about what it really takes to thrive in an alcohol-free life. This episode explores the…
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The Power of Rituals. What did our ancestors understand about Neuroscience? - with Coach David
In this deeply personal and thought-provoking solo episode, Coach David explores how ancient cultural rituals, candles, drumming, chanting, and more, aren't…
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SMART Goals Framework for your Alcohol Free Journey with Coach Jason
In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt dive into the SMART goal-setting framework: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound, and how it can…
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Remembering The Early Days of Alcohol-Free with Coach Matt
Coaches Matt and Jason take a reflective journey back to their early alcohol-free days, revealing what really happens, physically, mentally, and emotionally…
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Heal Your Brain After Alcohol: A Guide to Nutrition & Gut Health with Coach David & Coach Matt
In this powerful episode, Coaches Matt and David explore the vital connection between nutrition, sleep, and brain healing in early alcohol-free living. Learn…
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Beyond Instant Gratification: How to Rewire Your Brain for Alcohol-Free Rewards with Coach Matt & Coach Jason
Alcohol hijacks the brain's reward system, trapping you in a cycle of instant gratification . So how do you break free? Coaches Jason and Matt explore the…
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The Fading Effect: Why You Lose Motivation & How to Follow Through with Coach David
Ever started a new goal with intense motivation, only to find yourself drifting off a few weeks later? Coach David breaks down the psychological reason this…
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Stop the Drift: Why Consistency is Key to an Alcohol-Free Life with Coach Matt & Coach Jason
In this episode, Coaches Matt and Jason unpack the true key to lasting change: consistency. From habit tracking and morning routines to navigating motivation…
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Enviroment is Stronger than Willpower with Coach David & Coach Matt
Coaches David and Matt explore one of the most critical, and overlooked, factors in sustaining an alcohol-free life: your environment. From rearranging your…
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Brain Training for an Alcohol-Free Life: Simple Hacks That Work with Coach Matt and Coach Jason
Looking for simple ways to rewire your brain for an alcohol-free life? Coaches Jason and Matt share practical "brain training" hacks that go beyond just talk…
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The Protector. The Provider. The Drinker - Victoria English
You're the man people rely on, strong, successful, always in control. But alcohol? It's quietly stealing your presence, your edge, and the respect you've…
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Non-Drinker vs Dry Drunk with Coach Matt and Coach Jason
In today's impactful episode, Coach Matt and Coach Jason dive deep into the intriguing topic of the "Dry Drunk" phenomenon, individuals who give up alcohol but…
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Negotiating With Alcohol Is Exhausting, here's the Smarter Play - Victoria English
Tired of thinking about drinking? If you're constantly trying to "drink less" but still feel stuck, this episode explains why moderation is mentally…
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More Powerful Than Willpower: How to Design Your Environment for Alcohol-Free Success - Coach Matt
Ever feel like you're losing the daily battle against willpower? You're not alone. Coach Matt explains why your environment, not your discipline, is the true…
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How to Build Morning & Evening Routines for an Alcohol-Free Life - Coach Matt
Why do so many people drift away from their alcohol-free goals? Coach Matt argues it's often the lack of consistent routines. In this episode, he provides a…
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How to Socialize Alcohol-Free: Your Ultimate Guide to Summer Parties - Coach Matt
Summer parties and barbecues can feel intimidating when you're not drinking. In this practical guide, Coach Matt shares his ultimate playbook for socializing…
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4 Things You're Always in Control Of - Coach Matt & Coach Jason
In this episode of the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Podcast, Matt and Jason open up about navigating seasonal triggers, lingering alcohol cravings, even years into…
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Short the Stock: Alcohol's Crashing Value - Victoria English
You wouldn't invest in a stock with declining returns, mounting risks, and fake rewards, so why keep pouring into alcohol? This episode unpacks the hidden…
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Your Compass Is Pointing Somewhere, Why Aren't You Moving? - Victoria English
Do you feel stuck, knowing you want to change your relationship with alcohol but waiting for the "perfect time"? In this episode, Coach Victoria English uses…
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How Visualization Can Rewire Your Alcohol-Free Journey with Coach Jason and Coach Matt
In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt explain how this simple mental practice can help you build the alcohol-free life you want. They share the science…
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Leading with Strength: How Natural Talents Support the Alcohol-Free Journey
In this episode, Coach Teri Patterson sits down with Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach Sally Magee to explore how identifying and embracing your natural talents…
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Cognitive Dissonance and Alcohol-Free Living: Understanding the Psychological Struggle with Coach Jason
What happens when your actions don't match your values? In this episode, we talk about cognitive dissonance, the mental stress that comes from doing one thing…
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The Corona Cartel: How Big Alcohol Took Over Summer - Victoria English
Ever wonder what's really behind those perfect summer alcohol ads? This episode, Coach Victoria disrupts the biggest lie sold by alcohol companies: that their…
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After the Silence: What I Heard When I Finally Stopped Escaping - Victoria English
Do you ever wish you could handle tough feelings without needing to escape them? Coach Victoria shares her own story of facing emotional pain after using…
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Villain, Victim, or Helpless? Rewriting the Stories You Tell Yourself - Coach Jason & Coach Matt
Do your inner stories hold you back? Jason and Matt, coaches at Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, talk about these powerful hidden stories. Often, these stories shape…
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"It's a Miracle": Dan's 90-Day Journey to an Alcohol-Free Life He Never Thought Possible. An honest conversation with Coach Matt, told through the eyes of an AFL member
Ever wondered if you could truly change your relationship with drinks and unlock a more vibrant life? Hear Dan Hall's powerful story, an AFL 90-day program…
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What Happens When You Finally Quit? Damon's Life After Alcohol. An honest conversation with Coach Matt, told through the eyes of an AFL member
Damon opens up about the toll alcohol took on his health, relationships, and self-worth, and how he turned it all around. In this powerful conversation with…
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Alcohol-Free for 90 Days: What to Expect - Coach Matt & Coach Jason
Curious about what really happens during the first 90 days without alcohol? Coach Matt and Coach Jason break down the emotional, physical, and mental shifts…
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Finding Emotional Freedom: How EFT Helps You Heal, Ground, and Transform - Coach David with with Nicole Dubruel
In this episode, Coach David talks with EFT expert Nicole Dubruel about how tapping can help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control. Nicole shares how…
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34 Years Alcohol-Free & Healed with Tai Chi - Coach Matt with Paul Sheffer
In this episode, we sit down with Paul Scheffer, who shares his incredible 34-year journey of living alcohol-free and how 33 years of practicing Tai Chi helped…
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Justifications & Alcohol: How to Get Beyond Them - Coach Matt
Justifications are one of the biggest hidden barriers in early alcohol-free living. They're the stories we tell ourselves to make drinking seem okay, even when…
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From Negations to Affirmations: What You Focus on Grows - Coach Matt
Today, we're talking about how what you focus on expands and why your words matter more than you think. Ever heard, 'Don't think of a pink elephant'? What…
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They Would Have Loved Me Quietly—And Let Me Go Slowly - Victoria English
The hardest part? I would've been the last to notice. This is the story of how alcohol almost erased me, from the inside out. I was never going to lose them in…
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Your Summer Glow-Up Part 3: How to Be the Most Powerful Person in the Room—Alcohol-Free - Victoria English
Alcohol doesn't make you magnetic, it makes you manageable. In the final episode of the Summer Glow-Up series, you'll learn how to handle parties, pushback…
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Your Summer Glow-Up Part 2: The Emotional Reset Your Midlife Self Has Been Begging For - Victoria English
Mood swings, overwhelm, and 3 a.m. anxiety aren't personality flaws, they're often what happens when your brain is stuck in survival mode, quietly destabilized…
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Your Summer Glow-Up Starts Here: Part 1 - The Body You Forgot You Had - Victoria English
Bloating, brain fog, and restless sleep aren't just part of getting older, they're often symptoms of a body fighting off the daily impact of alcohol. In Part 1…
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Somatic Healing and a substance free life - Coach Jason with TJ Woodward
In this episode, Coach Jason welcomes TJ Woodward, renowned inspirational speaker, bestselling spiritual author, and revolutionary recovery expert for a…
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Drinking Lives in Your Head Long After the Buzz Fades - Victoria English
Alcohol rewires your brain to stay in the loop, spiking dopamine, disrupting GABA and glutamate, and hijacking the prefrontal cortex. Even without a drink in…
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You're Not Broken: Why Drinking Feels Like Survival - Victoria English
Alcohol can feel like control, comfort, or escape, but underneath, it's often a way to survive what the nervous system never learned to handle. This is about…
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Rewiring the Brain: How to Escape Self-Sabotage - Coch Jason with George Haymaker
In this powerful episode, Coach Jason sits down with George Haymaker, a Certified Neuroscience Coach & Consultant, to explore how the brain forms destructive…
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Boredom Isn't the Enemy: Mindful Living After Alcohol – Coach Matt with Jeff Lester
What if boredom isn't something to escape, but a doorway to transformation? In this episode, Coach Matt sits down with Jeff Lester, founder of Jefe Living, to…
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From Mossad to Mindset: Building Unshakable Emotional Fortitude - Itamar Marani
Itamar Marano is today's guest is a former Israeli Special Forces operative, a former undercover agent, the youngest-ever air marshal in Israel's history, and…
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Overcoming Social Awkwardness- James Swanwick on the Lifeblood Podcast
James Swanwick shares on the Lifeblood Podcast how going alcohol-free helped him overcome years of social anxiety and awkwardness. He opens up about navigating…
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How We Get Addicted to News & Social Media - Matt Gardiner
Quitting alcohol is about breaking free from unhealthy cycles, but what if I told you that the news and social media can hijack your brain in a similar way?…
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Fixed vs Growth Mindset: What's Blocking Your Alcohol-Free Potential?
Growth, Grit & Alcohol-Free Living: Harness the power of a growth mindset to transform your relationship with alcohol and step into a more vibrant, empowered…
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How to Live a Luscious Life - without Alcohol with Martha Wright.
In this episode of the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Podcast, Teri sits down with Martha Wright, a former winery owner who now helps others live a luscious, sparkling…