

1000 Days Sober Podcast
Lee Davy
Welcome to the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, hosted by Lee Davy—founder of the STRIVE Method and creator of the movement to live a SELF-led life, alcohol-free as fuck.
This isn’t your typical quit-drinking podcast. Lee blends deep coaching insight with raw personal truth to help you break free from the Liquid Lie—the false belief that alcohol is natural, normal, necessary, nice, and noble.
Whether you’re sober-curious or decades alcohol-free, each episode will challenge, provoke, and inspire you to live a life that feels truly incredible—on your own terms, in your own power.
This isn’t your typical quit-drinking podcast. Lee blends deep coaching insight with raw personal truth to help you break free from the Liquid Lie—the false belief that alcohol is natural, normal, necessary, nice, and noble.
Whether you’re sober-curious or decades alcohol-free, each episode will challenge, provoke, and inspire you to live a life that feels truly incredible—on your own terms, in your own power.
Episodes
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Jul 2, 2025 • 14min
You Don’t Lack Willpower—You Lack Permission
Struggling with addiction? It might not be about willpower but understanding your inner resistance. The host shares a personal story of quitting smoking effortlessly by embracing his true self. Instead of battling with shame, he encourages listeners to listen to their resistance. Discover the importance of self-acceptance and how leading from within can free you from the chains of addiction. Relapse doesn’t mean failure; it's an opportunity to learn and grow.

Jul 1, 2025 • 8min
Trying to Fix Your Marriage While Drinking? Talk to Your Partner Like They’re Eight
Ever find yourself barking at your partner, then hating yourself for it?
I’ve been there—yelling in the kitchen, slamming doors, watching my marriage teeter on the edge… all while trying to convince myself I was “working on it.”
But I wasn’t working on it.
I was drinking through it.
And here’s the truth: you can’t fix your relationship with alcohol in the mix. You can’t talk to your partner like an adult when your PARTS are throwing a tantrum. And you can’t expect their compassion when you’ve lost access to yours.
In this episode, I share a hard-earned lesson that saved my marriage and reshaped every conflict I now face:
When adults argue, it’s usually two scared kids shouting through grown-up mouths.
And the way out? Learn to speak like your partner is eight years old.
Not with condescension—but with compassion. With presence. With SELF.
If you’re alcohol-free—or trying to be—but still blowing up over bullshit, this one’s for you.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 55min
Why Quitting Sugar Feels Harder Than Alcohol (And What to Do About It)
In this insightful chat, Mike Collins, also known as The Sugar-Free Man and founder of sugaraddiction.com, digs deep into the hidden struggles people face when quitting sugar after alcohol. He reveals how sugar can become an emotional crutch and discusses the dopamine-driven cravings that ensnare many. Mike shares strategies for raising sugar-conscious kids, the dangers of seemingly innocent foods, and emphasizes the importance of community support in overcoming sugar addiction. Liberation, not perfection, is the goal!

Jun 29, 2025 • 9min
What Should I Order on a Date Now I Don’t Drink Alcohol?
Navigating a date can be tricky, especially when it comes to drink orders. Should you fake it, or own your sobriety with pride? This discussion dives into the art of ordering confidently while alcohol-free, revealing how your choice reflects your true self. From embracing chamomile tea like it's top-shelf champagne to dismantling the stigma of not drinking, listeners are inspired to redefine dating norms. Clarity and confidence become the new sexy, making the experience enjoyable and free of regrets.

Jun 28, 2025 • 8min
Is Alcohol-Free Beer Helping You Heal—Or Just Helping You Hide?
You’ve stopped drinking—but the ritual remains. The bottle. The reward. The quiet moment that’s supposed to say, “You made it.” Only now it’s Heineken 0.0 instead of Stella.
But what if that ‘safe’ substitute is doing the same job the old poison did—soothing the PART that doesn’t want to feel?
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I explore the emotional truth behind alcohol-free drinks. For some—especially single mums navigating stress, loneliness, and judgment—these drinks can be a bridge to something better. A moment of calm. A safety net.
But for others? It’s a rebrand. A ritual that keeps you stuck.
If you’re wondering whether you’re truly healing—or just hiding—this one’s for you.
We cover:
– Why some alcohol-free drinks are helpful stepping stones
– How to spot when you’re using them to avoid discomfort
– The sneaky rituals that keep you in PARTs-led patterns
– How your body might be rejecting the crutch before your brain catches up
– What real reward looks like in a SELF-led life, AFAF
You don’t need to panic. You just need to get honest.
Hit play and let’s find out—who’s really making the choice? You… or a PART just begging for peace?
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Jun 27, 2025 • 9min
Alcohol or Just a Habit? Why “Addiction” Isn’t the Whole Truth
You ever notice how nobody says they’re addicted to brushing their teeth? Or eating toast? But drink alcohol every day and still say you’re “fine”? That’s the power of the Liquid Lie—and its favourite trick is convincing you there’s no problem unless you’re an “addict.”
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I challenge the addiction label and ask a more radical question:
What if you’re not addicted at all?
What if you’re just… on autopilot?
I share my own journey from drinking daily to living a SELF-led life, AFAF—not because I “hit bottom,” but because I finally woke up to the truth:
Habit doesn’t mean harmless.
Automatic doesn’t mean authentic.
If you’ve ever wondered why you drink on Tuesday nights…
If you’re sick of diagnosing yourself instead of reclaiming your power…
Then this one’s for you.
This episode will help you name the pattern, break the sequence, and choose—finally, consciously—from SELF.
Listen now.
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Jun 26, 2025 • 9min
Alcohol Is a Drug—So Why Doesn’t Anyone Say That?
It’s the International Day Against Drug Abuse… and alcohol didn’t even make the list.
Why? Because society doesn’t treat it like a drug. And that’s exactly how the Liquid Lie survives.
In today’s episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I expose the most dangerous substance masquerading as normal: alcohol. You’ll learn why alcohol causes more deaths than cocaine, heroin, and meth combined—and yet still gets passed around at weddings like it’s a gift.
It’s not.
It’s a drug. And the more we deny that truth, the more power it has.
So let’s name it, shame it, and leave it behind.
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Jun 25, 2025 • 9min
Why You Drink When You Fail – How Your Inner Judge Sabotages Sobriety
Ever found yourself beating yourself up after a small mistake?
You miss a workout. Snap at a loved one. Lose focus at work.
And suddenly, the voice kicks in:
“You’re pathetic. You always screw it up.”
That voice isn’t just cruel.
It’s your Inner Judge.
And it might be sabotaging your sobriety.
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I break down how that harsh inner critic feeds shame, triggers alcohol use, and blocks you from living a SELF-led life.
You’ll learn how to spot the Judge, respond with compassion, and build real self-trust without needing a drink to escape your failures.
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This podcast is for anyone who’s ready to stop drinking, heal their self-worth, and finally feel proud of who they are—without alcohol.
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Jun 24, 2025 • 8min
The Liquid Lie Is Watching You…Ads, Algorithms & Alcohol
You’re not paranoid.
The Liquid Lie is watching you.
It knows what you click.
It knows what you linger on.
And it knows how to sell alcohol—without ever mentioning alcohol.
In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I reveal how the Liquid Lie has evolved into digital mind control. From Gmail ads to superhero movies, it’s not just selling booze—it’s programming you to crave it.
But awareness is the antidote.
Tune in to learn how to spot the manipulation, reclaim your attention, and live a SELF-led life, AFAF—where your nervous system isn’t hijacked by dopamine bait and your identity isn’t outsourced to algorithms.
Listen now to reclaim your feed, your mind, and your power.
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Jun 23, 2025 • 12min
Living With a Drinker? You’re Not Going Crazy—You’re Not Safe
You’re not imagining it.
The tension. The fear. The gnawing sense that something’s off.
Living with someone who drinks can make you question your sanity.
You want to be supportive, patient, strong—but deep down, you don’t feel safe.
In this episode, Lee Davy rips the lid off the unspoken reality of living with a drinker.
You’ll learn how the Liquid Lie keeps partners trapped in cycles of blame, confusion, and fear—and how to shift the dynamic without losing yourSELF.
This one is for the STRIVERS quietly suffering, thinking they’re the problem.
You’re not.
You’re just not safe.
Listen to learn:
— Why your boundaries matter more than their promises
— The difference between loving communication and control
— What to do when they won’t stop drinking—but you won’t stop loving yourself
It’s time to stop shrinking and start choosing you.
Much love, and STRIVE on!
Lee
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