Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

James Swanwick
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Dec 10, 2025 • 16min

Holiday Dynamics: How to Navigate Family, Set Boundaries, and Embrace New Joy With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

The holidays bring cheer, but they also bring emotional pressures and shifting family dynamics. Coaches Matt and Jason discuss the challenges of staying alcohol-free when surrounded by loved ones. Learn why clear communication and devising a pre-formulated plan (including exit strategies and setting limits on hosting) are essential for protecting your progress. This episode is a guide for both the individual and their loved ones, emphasizing that the individual's calmer, authentic presence creates a safer and more joyful experience for everyone. Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear
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Dec 8, 2025 • 16min

Your Brain is Google: Stop Asking Disempowering Questions That Reinforce Failure With Coach Terri

Did you know your brain acts just like Google? Whatever question you ask, your brain is wired to find evidence to support it . Coach Terri Patterson reveals how constantly asking disempowering questions (like "Why can't I stop drinking?") reinforces old neural pathways, leading to self-doubt and shame . Learn how to leverage Hebb's Law and cultivate curiosity to ask better, solution-oriented questions (using "How" or "What") that literally reshape your brain and create a path to lasting freedom . Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear
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Dec 5, 2025 • 42min

The Connection Cure: How to Trade Isolation and Anxiety for Self-Love With Coach Matt & Client Talli

For high-achievers, profound isolation and self-hatred can hide behind a "normal" exterior. Recent graduate Talli shares her raw story of overcoming a lifelong anxiety disorder and navigating multiple life crises that were compounded by isolation during the pandemic. Discover why white-knuckling it failed, and how the "connection piece" provided by community was the key missing ingredient she needed to stop talking "so mean" to herself. Tally proves you can conquer loneliness, embrace the "fun messy" of life, and find genuine self-love after 90 days. Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear
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Dec 3, 2025 • 16min

Change Your Story, Change Your Life: The 3 Tools of Mindset Work With Coach Matt

Your mindset is simply "the story you tell yourself about yourself", and that story dictates your reality. Coach Matt dives into story work, the process of actively changing limiting beliefs and moving away from harmful self-talk (like the stories you tell yourself after drinking). Learn the three core, controllable tools, externalization (writing it down) , word choice (stopping negative self-spells) , and conscious breathwork, that empower you to rewrite your narrative and focus on the beautiful possibility ahead. Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear
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Dec 1, 2025 • 27min

Conflict vs. Architect Language: The 4 Pillars to Transform Your Self-Talk With Coach Jason

Is your inner critic and self-talk full of negations, blame, and "shoulds"? That's conflict language, and it keeps you small. Coach Jason breaks down the four pillars of self-sabotaging speech and how to transform them into architect language that builds a stronger future. Learn how to stop being a victim (projections) and embrace accountability (reflections). Master the shift from powerless language ("I have to") to an empowering choice ("I get to") to reduce stress, strengthen your self-trust, and eliminate ambiguity in your life. Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear
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Nov 28, 2025 • 25min

The Invisible Rock Bottom: Why 'Fine' Is the Most Dangerous Word You Can Say With Victoria English

If you are a high achiever, you are likely a master of the word "fine" the most dangerous word in the English language. Head Coach Victoria English exposes the illusion: High achievers rarely crash; they erode quietly behind a mask of competence . Learn about the invisible rock bottom, living beneath your potential and calling it fine. Discover how cognitive dissonance fuels this painful "high achiever loop" and why true success means stopping the pretense and reclaiming peace and integrity. Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear
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Nov 26, 2025 • 19min

Stop the Procrastination: Why Your New Year's Resolution Is Broken with Victoria English

If you're waiting for January 1st to quit drinking, you're caught in the "cycle of hopeful hesitation" a socially accepted form of procrastination. Head Coach Victoria English reveals the neuroscience: waiting reinforces old neural pathways , teaching your brain that comfort matters more than change . Learn why high-achievers must act now to strengthen the prefrontal cortex , end the internal negotiation , and start living the solution, not just making a resolution . You are a leader, take your power back today . Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear
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Nov 24, 2025 • 17min

The Neuroscience of 'No': Why Boundaries Are Essential to Rewiring Your Brain With Coach Jason

Think setting boundaries is just about manners? It's actually a vital tool for brain repair. In this insightful episode, Coach Jason explains the neuroscience of 'No' and why setting limits is critical to long-term alcohol-free success. Discover how consistent boundaries strengthen your prefrontal cortex (your brain's CEO), weaken old cravings through extinction learning , and create a neurological buffer against the stress that activates your amygdala. Learn practical strategies like changing your route home and using visualization to automate healthy self-control. Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear
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Nov 21, 2025 • 16min

Embracing the Suck: Why Failure is Essential to Your Alcohol-Free Growth With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

Do you avoid starting something if you know you won't be immediately good at it? That's perfectionism, and it's getting in your way. In this candid discussion, Coaches Jason and Matt dive into the mindset of "Embracing the Suck" and why initial incompetence (being a "white belt") is essential for growth. Learn how to dismantle the paralyzing fear of failure by adopting a progress over perfection approach. Discover how intentional language, like adding the word "yet" to challenges, can instantly reframe your attitude and put you on the fastest path to lasting freedom. Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear
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Nov 19, 2025 • 16min

Escaping the Eternal Child: A 6-Step Guide to Adult Competence and Lasting Freedom With Coach Jason

Is an old pattern of avoidance, low frustration tolerance, and seeking novelty keeping you stuck? That's the "eternal child," and it may be the true boss of your life. In this practical guide, Coach Jason provides a six-step framework to build your competent "adult self." Learn how to challenge avoidance by setting "teeny commitments" (like paying one bill on time) and engaging in tolerance training for boredom. Discover how small, consistent wins build a new identity and create a life based on your adult values, not childish impulses. Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

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