The Truth About Alcohol (Why Quitting Feels So Hard)

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.

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?   #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #AlcoholFree #NonAlcoholicBeer #QuitDrinking #AlcoholAwareness #SelfLedLife #EmotionalSobriety #SoberCurious #SingleMumLife #SelfLeadership #TheLiquidLie

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.     #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #TheLiquidLie #QuitDrinking #BreakTheHabit #UnconsciousLiving #SelfLedLife #AlcoholAwareness #SobrietyMyth #AlcoholFreeLiving #EmotionalResilience #IFS #DailyRituals #ChooseFromSELF #NotAnAddict #LiveAFAF #LeeDavyCoaching

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.     #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #alcoholawareness #alcoholisadrug #TheLiquidLie #selfledliving #alcoholrecovery #sobrietytruth #mentalhealth #recoverycommunity #endthestigma

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.   🎧 Daily episodes to support your alcohol-free journey. ⭐ Share this with someone battling their inner critic—and leave a review to help others find the show.   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.     #1000DaysSoberPodcast, #LeeDavy, #STRIVE, #STRIVEMethod, #AFAF, #TheLiquidLie, #InnerCritic, #Sobriety, #AlcoholFree, #Recovery, #SelfLeadership, #QuitDrinking, #AlcoholRecovery

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.   #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #TheLiquidLie #alcoholrecovery #digitalwellness #alcoholawareness #attentioneconomy #alcoholfreedom #selfledliving #quitdrinking #alcoholmarketing #dopaminemanagement #identityshift #nervoussystemhealing #reprogramming #IFS #heinekentrigger #mindspacehygiene

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   #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #TheLiquidLie #alcoholrecovery #boundaries #emotionalabuse #relationshipadvice #selfledliving #narcissisticrelationships #alcoholawareness #quitdrinking #communicationtools #nonviolentcommunication #daviddburns #relationshipboundaries #toxiclove #choosingself #youarenotalone #walkawaypower #alcoholismandrelationships

You want to be alcohol-free-as-fuck. You want it to feel light. Joyful. Liberating. But your relationship feels like a war zone. You flinch when they speak. You numb out when they touch you. And when things get tense, your PARTS whisper, “I deserve a drink.”   Sound familiar?   After 15 years of helping people live SELF-led lives, I’ve learned this truth: Your relationship with alcohol is often a mirror of your relationship with relationship itself.   In this episode, I unpack the three relationship models most STRIVERS get trapped in—and how each one quietly fuels alcohol use.   We’ll cover: – Why most of us are stuck in legacy burdens from our parents – How the “good guy” 50/50 model kills intimacy – What the 80/80 model looks like in real life—and why it starts with YOU – The real reason alcohol starts to look like a solution – What to do if your partner refuses to do their work   If you’re trying to be AFAF while your relationship’s a mess, this one’s for you.   Subscribe. Rate. Share it with someone brave enough to look at love through a new lens.     #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #TheLiquidLie #relationships #emotionalintelligence #IFS #intimacy #alcoholrecovery #selfledliving #legacyburdens #emotionalgrowth #alcoholfreeasfuck #consciousrelationships #relationshipadvice #healingjourney #alcoholfreedom #innerchildhealing #codependency #intimatecommunion #boundaries #personaldevelopment #healingfromwithin

You’re at a wedding… They’re laughing over wine. You’re swirling sparkling water—and silently spiralling.   That voice inside you says: “Why do they get to drink—and I don’t?”   In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, Lee Davy breaks down what’s really going on when we feel resentful that others can drink “normally.” Spoiler: it’s not about them. It’s about the PART of you that still believes you’re missing out.   You’ll learn how to meet resentment with compassion, how to reconnect to your SELF, and how to stop using someone else’s illusion to betray your truth.   In this episode: – Why resentment is a red flag from PARTS, not a signal from truth – The five-step path to transform resentment into SELF-leadership – How to release the myth of “normal drinking” once and for all – Practical ways to meet unmet needs without turning to alcohol   You’re not the one being punished. You’re the one breaking free.   #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #resentment #alcoholfreejourney #normaldrinkingmyth #selfledliving #quitdrinking #dramatriangle #emotionalhealing #TheLiquidLie #alcoholtruth #alcoholrecovery

What if your peace depends on someone else’s buzz?   In this episode, I’m speaking to anyone who’s alcohol-free-as-fuck but still living with a drinker. And here’s the twist—sometimes, when they drink, they soften. They touch more. Laugh more. Love more. And part of you likes it.   That’s not weakness. That’s conditioning. And it’s costing you your SELF.   If you find yourself hoping for their next glass—not because you want to drink, but because you want them to become softer, safer, sweeter—then this episode is for you.   You’ll learn how to shift from the outside-in life to the inside-out life—where connection doesn’t depend on sedation, and where intimacy isn’t performance, but presence.   Hit play, STRIVER. And take your power back.   #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #TheLiquidLie #relationshipadvice #alcoholrecovery #emotionalintimacy #nervoussystemhealing #alcoholfreeasfuck