Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

James Swanwick
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Nov 5, 2025 • 15min

Your Alcohol-Free Journey is the Hero's Journey With Coach Matt & Coach Jason

This episode breaks down the three phases of the Hero's Journey, a narrative structure found everywhere from Star Wars to The Matrix and maps it onto your alcohol-free transformation. Coaches Matt and Jason explain how the emotional "Dark Night of the Soul" phase (the period of boredom or plateau) is actually the biggest opportunity for true growth and self-discovery. Learn to embrace the discomfort, stop repressing emotions, and apply your knowledge to successfully complete your quest. 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 3, 2025 • 16min

The 5 Simple Ways to Rewire Your Brain and Build New Neural With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

Tired of willpower failing you? Science shows that intentionally building new habits is the key to lasting change. In this "rapid fire" and actionable episode, Coaches Jason and Matt break down five simple, neuroscience-backed strategies to rewire your brain for an alcohol-free life. Discover how engaging in novel, challenging activities, from learning a new instrument to brushing your teeth with the opposite hand actively stimulates neuroplasticity. Learn why consistent mindfulness, social connection , and intentional movement are essential for activating brain circuits, releasing feel-good neurochemicals, and shifting old patterns into a new, thriving reality. 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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Oct 31, 2025 • 17min

Crossing the Threshold: How to Find the Internal Clarity to Quit for Good With Coach Matt & Coach Jason

Do you feel stuck in the cycle of telling yourself you need to change, but not knowing how to make the final break? A threshold moment is that powerful point of no return that shifts everything. In this candid discussion, Coaches Matt and Jason share their personal threshold stories, revealing how they moved past simply visualizing a bleak future to finding the internal clarity to quit for good. Learn why the true shift comes from within, giving you the focus and will to stop a painful cycle and live the intentional life you choose. 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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Oct 29, 2025 • 36min

The Party Guy Myth: How to Retire an Old Identity and Reinvest in Yourself With Coach Matt & Devon Mickey

Are you rushing through life's best moments to get to your next drink? Member Devon Mickey shares his journey of retiring his decades-long identity as the "party guy" after facing a massive life transition. Learn how the powerful tool of reframing alcohol as "poison" helped him rewire his brain through neuroplasticity. Devon shows why investing in yourself, and the right community, is the real key to breaking the cycle of isolation and unlocking authentic joy and energy for your future . 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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Oct 27, 2025 • 37min

The Cycles of Freedom: Harnessing the Seasons to Master Your Journey With Coach Matt & Jeff Lester

Do you view your journey as a straight line, leaving you unprepared for inevitable shifts? The truth is, your path has seasons, just like nature. In this enriching discussion, Coach Matt and conscious leadership coach Jeff Lester use the seasonal framework to explain the natural cycles of growth and rest in an alcohol-free life . Learn how to avoid the "error of the intellect" (Prajnaparadha) by honoring your body's signals and the need for stillness, especially in the challenging "winter" phase. Embrace this cyclical wisdom to navigate discomfort, cultivate 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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Oct 24, 2025 • 19min

Yin Yoga: The Healing Counterpoint to Your Busy Mind With Matt & Coach Jeff

Is your active, yang lifestyle leading to burnout, causing you to seek escape or numb? High-achievers often struggle to find balance, but the answer may be stillness. In this transformative discussion, Coach Matt and conscious leadership coach Jeff Lester introduce the profound power of Yin Yoga. Learn how this deep, internal practice teaches you to confront discomfort, process buried emotional energy , and hold space for yourself, making it the essential component to truly shedding self-doubt and embodying your full, alcohol-free purpose. 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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Oct 22, 2025 • 23min

90 Days to Optimal Brain Function: The Science of Your Healing Mind With Coach

Do you mistakenly believe that simply drinking less will restore your focus and energy? Coach Teri Patterson explains why sustained non-drinking is essential for genuine transformation. This episode dives into the compelling neuroscience, detailing the weekly chemical and neurological changes, from the critical GABA-Glutamate reset in week one to the measurable neurogenesis (new brain cells) by week three. Learn why a sustained 90-day break allows your brain to truly heal, restoring your decision-making, improving your sleep, and unleashing your full, motivated potential. 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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Oct 20, 2025 • 24min

How to Beat the Drift: Block Time for Self-Care and Stop People-Pleasing With Coach Matt

Are you letting old habits of people-pleasing and self-sacrifice derail your new path? That avoidance technique is a direct path to the drift and a return to unhelpful patterns. This episode exposes the fading effect bias and how to counter it by reframing self-care as a powerful necessity, not a selfish act. Coach Matt shows you how to protect your non-negotiable routines and rituals, even if it's just the minimum effective dose (10 minutes!), by blocking out time in your busy schedule. Your emotional and physical health demands that you put yourself first. 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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Oct 17, 2025 • 33min

Beyond Willpower: Why Neuroscience and Community Beat a Half-Century Struggle With Coach Matt

Do you feel defined by decades of struggling with alcohol? For high-achievers, the struggle often comes with profound guilt and shame. In this candid interview, Coach Matt speaks with member Gary, who shares his raw story of a near-fatal health scare (a TIA) and how he finally found a powerful path forward. Discover how a deep dive into neuroscience removed his guilt and why the strength of community and camaraderie (not white-knuckling it alone) was the key to making true, measurable progress in his health and family relationships. 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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Oct 15, 2025 • 35min

Change Your Lens: How to Shift from Victim Mentality to Core Power With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

Are you caught in the loop of feeling like life happens to you instead of for you? That's the core of the victim mentality, and it's fueled by old patterns. In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt share how to consciously change your lens by replacing scarcity thinking and helplessness with an identity rooted in your true core values. Learn how to boil down your most empowering traits, like abundance, health, and service into a powerful daily affirmation that instantly shifts your nervous system and unlocks your full potential. 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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