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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Jen welcomes Michelle Sabourin, one of the latest additions to the OYNB coaching team to the show.    They discuss Michelle’s background before she got into coaching and how her journey started by doing yoga after having her second child as a way to relax. After finding a real love for the practice, Michelle later went on to teach yoga and meditation. After some time, she realised that what she actually liked most was helping people holistically, so she decided to become a life coach.   Michelle speaks on the importance of self-care as a parent and how taking care of yourself is not a selfish act, at all. In fact, as you will hear, self-care will allow you to be a better person overall as well as a more effective parent. One of the ways that Michelle takes care of herself is through meditation and she encourages listeners to try it for themselves as a way to help quiet the mind and find a deeper level of inner peace.   In this episode you will learn:   Michelle struggles with parenting after the birth of her disabled son Why Michelle became a coach The benefits coaching has had on Michelle’s life The importance of meditation     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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Jen teaches us why you should consider getting a coach.   Jen shares the story of her life before finding someone to help develop and push her towards peak performance, and that experience actually led to her deciding to become a coach herself.   As Jen shares in this episode, the first coach you find may not be exactly the right one for you, you may have to look around to find the right person. Jen outlines the basic principle of coaching - which is to understand what you want - and she discusses how your coach should act in the role of being your guide towards achieving fulfilment. But, this is not just a paid friend; great coaching is about someone holding you 'close to the fire', finding focus and getting results and a good coach helps you break down the barriers you may be facing. In this episode you will learn:  Jen’s journey to becoming a coach Why you need a coach The benefits of coaching How to find a great coach   For more information on what is shared in this episode and to join the OYNB community which is the world’s most powerful accountability group to access daily content and videos, guides and resources, access to the community, coaching access, online and ebooks then head to https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/takethechallenge now.    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 speaks on the many benefits of fasting.    Fasting can be a great tool for weight loss, fighting insulin resistance, and changing up your eating habits.  Fasting has been shown to reduce insulin resistance, which means your body will be more able to use the fat you already have stored for energy. Insulin resistance is a condition where your body has trouble using insulin correctly. Insulin resistance is a precursor to type 2 diabetes, which can happen when you have high levels of sugar in your blood for too long.   Fasting can be a great tool for changing up your routine and being mindful of your eating habits. When you're focused on not eating, it's easier to notice how often you eat and what you're choosing to eat.   It has been proven that while fasting you will have more energy and mental focus as your body is not using its resources to digest food as well as boosting your metabolism.   An example of a popular fasting routine right now is Intermittent fasting which alternates between short periods of fasting and periods of regular food intake.    In this episode you will learn:  The Benefits of Fasting What Intermittent fasting is How fasting and alcohol reduction will change your life 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast Ruari welcomes his brother Stuart back on to the show.  They discuss Stuart's work on a conservation site in South Africa and why he started doing 1 to 1 coaching. He has now decided that joining One Year No Beer as a coach is the best next step for him. He is on a mission to teach people how to change the whole of their life using coaching. Stuart also speaks on the process of learning how to be a better coach by getting more training. In this episode you will hear: What Stuart does in South Africa  Why it is important to get a diploma if you want to become a coach How to better yourself as a person by journaling For more information on what is shared in this episode and to join the OYNB community which is the world’s most powerful accountability group to access daily content and videos, guides and resources, access to the community, coaching access, online and ebooks then head to https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/takethechallenge now.  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 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the One Year No Beer Podcast you will hear content usually reserved exclusively for OYNB webinars as Ruari and Jen discuss the enormous power of finding your focus.   They speak about how doing their very own One Year No Beer challenge benefitted them personally and how the experience spurred on the birth and subsequent growth of the globally impactful OYNB brand.   They discuss the path Ruari took from being an oil broker to co-founding One Year No Beer and Jen shares the decisions she took that changed her mindset with regards to drinking.   They describe, in detail, how to find your focus. By finding out who you are and what you want to become you will build awareness of what it is you need to do to achieve your goals. Ruari explains why you need to set the direction for your life and look closely at your habits, because it is these seemingly small good habits that are easy to create and will massively benefit you. Whereas, on the flip side, bad habits consume you and ultimately break you down.   In this episode you will learn:  How to set goals in your life with regards to alcohol The importance of taking massive action on your goal  How to visualise your goals and dreams  How to stay on track with your goals using 'Environment Optimization'   For more information on what is shared in this episode and to join the OYNB community which is the world’s most powerful accountability group to access daily content and videos, guides and resources, access to the community, coaching access, online and ebooks then head to https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/takethechallenge now.    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 discusses the brand new Complete Control program that they’re testing out and launching Monday 6th June 2022. In this program, they will put together a private group of no more than 10 driven and successful business owners, entrepreneurs, and top professionals - persons who are also concerned about their alcohol consumption and are ready to take back control of their drinking in a discreet way that doesn't affect their business or reputation. They will be giving them personalised help so that they can prevent drinking from affecting their personal relationships and performance in business.Would you like to join our brand new Complete Control program and have me help you put alcohol in its place forever? We have 10 places available. Click through to my Facebook Messenger and send me a DM with the word ‘CONTROL’ - https://m.me/rfairbairns In this episode you will learn:  Jen and Ruari introduce their brand new Complete Control Program which is set to launch next month. It’s a small private group of entrepreneurs, top professionals and business owners who are concerned about their alcohol consumption and are ready to take back control of their drinking, discreetly. Negative effects of drinking alcohol like emotional, mental and physical distress. Excessive drinking can affect your work performance and personal relationships. Different avenues of support. OYNB also offers eye-to-eye Zoom meetings with coaches and other people to support and assist one another. The skill of complete control and how you can acquire this skill via their upcoming program. Starting your alcohol-free journey with OYNB and getting personalised help. They also have an incredible community where you can get support and support others in their journey and listen to each others’ stories. 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! Key Takeaways: Their upcoming 8-week Complete Control program is something people who are concerned about their alcohol consumption should look forward to. Gaining complete control over your alcohol intake with OYNB will revamp your life, work performance and personal relationships. 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 discusses what his first-ever alcohol-free period was like and why it created the huge amount of life-affirming and life-altering changes that he gained from the experience.   Ruari explains the massive power that he has witnessed from helping over 80,000 members undertake their own alcohol-free challenges and he breaks down why a one year period of alcohol abstinence creates so much positive impact on people.    In the show, Ruari also reads out comments from members of the One Year No Beer community, so you can hear from other people - who are all at varying stages of their own journey of transforming their relationship with alcohol - about how taking part in an OYNB challenge drove extensive change and improvement in their life.   In this episode you will learn:    What One Year No Beer did for Ruari The power of committing to an alcohol-free period  How to make the most of your year without alcohol  What members of the OYNB community got from doing a 365 challenge    For more information on what is shared in this episode and to join the OYNB community which is the world’s most powerful accountability group to access daily content and videos, guides and resources, access to the community, coaching access, online and ebooks then head to https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/takethechallenge now.    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 and Jen discuss this season of the show, sharing their top takeaways from the amazing stories that members of OYNB have shared this season.     One Year No Beer is based on the idea of creating change for yourself for the better by focusing your mindset around your relationship with alcohol. Jen shares her reasons why she changed her relationship with alcohol. Ruari breaks down the journey of improving your attitude towards alcohol and seeing the many ways that living alcohol-free can benefit you.     In this episode you will learn:    The top takeaways from Series 2 of the OYNB podcast  What One Year No Beer means to Jen & Ruari Their feelings towards people doing a One Year No Beer Challenge  How reducing alcohol intake has benefited Jen in her athletic career When and why Rauri changed his views and relationship with alcohol   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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices