The Alcohol & Addiction Podcast

If you feel stuck in a loop—repeating the same habits, making the same mistakes, attracting the same chaos—this episode is for you.   Inspired by a powerful quote from Preston Smiles’ Spiritual Millionaire, I explore one of the most brutal truths you’ll ever face: you’re already a master… just maybe of the wrong things.   You don’t need a crystal ball to see your future. Just look at what you practise.   In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, we’ll explore:   • Why your daily habits are silently shaping your entire reality • The hidden reason you feel like you’re losing at life • What it means to practise your way into a new identity • Why alcohol is not the problem—but your rehearsed response to life is • How to flip your daily practice and reclaim your SELF   This one cuts deep—and it might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.  

You gave up alcohol for nine months to protect your baby—so why do doctors and midwives tell you it’s okay to start again while breastfeeding?   This episode exposes the dangerous myth that alcohol and breast milk can safely mix. We’re not here to shame—we’re here to tell the truth.   If alcohol passes into your bloodstream, it passes into your milk. And if your baby drinks that milk, they feel the effects. Less feeding. Less sleep. More stress. And long-term? Potential delays in development.   We also explore something deeper: Even if it’s not in the milk… it’s still in the room. Your child sees everything.   So if you’ve been feeling conflicted, this episode isn’t here to judge—it’s here to help you find clarity.   You’ve already shown your strength. Now let’s help you keep it.   If you’re a new mum, pregnant, or planning to be, STRIVE Foundations can help you navigate this journey without alcohol.   You don’t have to be ready to quit—just ready to look. ➡️ Visit thestrivemethod.com/foundations   #1000DaysS

They told us alcohol was fun. That it brought people together. That it made love deeper, sex better, grief bearable.   But they never told us it could destroy our families.   In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on The Liquid Lie—the first workshop inside STRIVE Foundations. This isn’t just another podcast about not drinking. This is a wake-up call. A chance to see the stories we’ve been spoon-fed since childhood for what they really are: programming designed to keep us small, silent, and stuck.   We’ll explore how the Liquid Lie nearly ruined my marriage, how I broke free, and how you can too—even if you’re not ready to quit.   Because here’s the truth: Your desire to drink isn’t your fault. But it is your responsibility.   So let’s take the first step together—no pressure to stop, no shame if you’re not there yet. Just curiosity, courage, and a willingness to look.  

The other day, I caught my daughter lying about stealing sweets—and it hit me hard.   Not because of the sweets.   But because I recognised the pattern. The same energy I once brought into parenting—command and control, dominance and fear—is the energy I used to bring into my own inner world. Especially when I wanted a drink.   In this episode, I explore how our reactions to our children mirror our reactions to our PARTS… and why both need more curiosity, not condemnation.   This one’s for you if you’ve ever said, “I hate that part of me—it ruins everything.”   You don’t need a perfect script. You need the right energy. You don’t need to fight the PART that wants a drink. You need to lead it.  

They told us to wait. Wait until we were 18. Wait until we were “adults.” Wait until we’d earned our place in the tribe.   But what exactly were we waiting for?   In today’s episode, I dive into the twisted logic of the legal drinking age—and how it doesn’t protect us from alcohol, it prepares us for alcohol reliance. We explore how the moment you’re told to wait, your PARTS start craving what’s forbidden. How the rite of passage becomes a rite of programming. And how the Liquid Lie wraps itself around our sense of identity long before we ever take a sip.   This isn’t just about laws—it’s about the culture that shapes our beliefs, our behaviour, and our sense of belonging.   If you’ve ever felt like alcohol made you someone—or feared who you’d be without it—this one’s for you.   Listen now and reclaim your story.   #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #alcoholrecovery #soberparenting #alcoholculture #selfleadership #emotionalintelligence #ritesofpassage #alcoholmyths #selfworth #validati

Ever looked at your friends and wondered, “How did we even become friends?” I didn’t—until I stopped drinking. And when I did, everything changed.   This International Friendship Day, we’re unpacking the messy truth about relationships built under the influence. Not just alcohol, but cultural pressure, emotional hunger, and the desperate human need to belong—even if it means betraying ourselves.   I’ll share how quitting alcohol triggered a friendship reckoning, what PARTS of us cling to relationships out of fear, and why some connections aren’t meant to follow us into our alcohol-free life.   Let’s get honest about the friendships that no longer serve us—and how we open the door to ones that do.   Because you’re not losing friends. You’re losing masks. And what you’ll find underneath… is real connection.   #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #AlcoholFreeLife #SoberCurious #QuitDrinking #FriendshipDay #SelfLedLiving #AlcoholAwareness #EmotionalSobriety #RealFriendsOnly #SelfConnection #

What if I told you ayahuasca might be just another form of alcohol? Not chemically. But energetically. Intentionally.   In this episode, I reflect on a series of videos from my mentor Preston Smiles about the beauty—and the danger—of plant medicine. I don’t speak as an expert on psychedelics. But I do speak as someone who’s helped thousands break free from alcohol’s grip.   And what I see today is that too many people are replacing one Liquid Lie with another.   Because it’s not about the substance. It’s about the state you’re in when you choose it.   So ask yourself: Are you reaching for something from SELF? Or are you still hoping to be rescued?     #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #PlantMedicine #Ayahuasca #Psychedelics #Sobriety #AlcoholFree #ConsciousLiving #SELFleadership #IFS #AlcoholRecovery #SpiritualBypass #TraumaHealing #LiquidLie #SoberCurious #SobrietyPodcast #RecoveryJourney

You’re trying to be kind. But you keep snapping. You want to connect. But you keep pushing people away.   It’s not because you’re a bad person. It’s because your nervous system is fried—and if you don’t heal it, love can’t land. Not in your marriage. Not with your kids. Not even with yourself.   In this episode, I share a powerful quote from Spiritual Millionaire by Preston Smiles—and unpack what it means to lead with love, even when everything in your body is screaming to protect.   You’ll learn how to identify the PARTS of you that panic, how to regulate your system in real time, and why the deepest intimacy begins not with another—but with SELF.   Whether you’re struggling in your marriage, your friendships, or your relationship with alcohol, this episode could shift everything.   #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #NervousSystem #RelationshipHealing #IFS #TraumaRecovery #SelfRegulation #EmotionalSobriety #SpiritualMillionaire #PrestonSmiles #SelfLeadership #HealingTrauma #SelfEnerg

Imagine this: your father dies from alcohol. You nearly lose yourself to it too. And then—without a blink—you build your fortune selling it. That’s what California Governor Gavin Newsom did. And Stephen Bartlett? He let it slide without a single challenge.   This is the Deaf Effect. It’s how the Liquid Lie survives—through silence, contradiction, and collective denial.   In this episode, I break down how this psychological phenomenon stops millions from ever facing the truth about alcohol… even when it’s screaming in their face.   We’re not here to judge Bartlett or Newsom. We’re here to turn the mirror inward.   Because the Deaf Effect isn’t just “out there.” It’s in us.   Let’s talk about the gap between what we know—and how we live.   STRIVER, if you want to live a SELF-led life, AFAF—this one’s essential listening.   Listen in. Reflect. And if it lands, leave a comment saying: “Today, I will not drink.”   Much love, and STRIVE on. Lee   #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #sobriety

You think you’re in control when you pour that glass—but what if you’re not?   In today’s episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, we dive deep into The Power of Choice, one of the most transformative workshops inside the STUCK Phase of the STRIVE Method. You’ll learn how most people aren’t actually choosing to drink—they’re obeying PARTS of themselves rooted in fear, shame, and habit.   Lee shares a personal story of quitting caffeine without struggle—and reveals how that ease came from SELF, not from a desperate PART trying to prove something. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “choosing” to drink, this episode will challenge that belief at its core.   By the end, you’ll have a new lens for every decision you make—and the tools to reclaim your sovereignty.  

You don’t need to hit rock bottom to be stuck.   In fact, some of the hardest people to help—the ones who stall the longest, question themselves the most, and carry their suffering in silence—are the ones who are “pretty good” at life.   In this Coach’s Corner episode, Lee shares real stories from STRIVERS who’ve mastered survival but haven’t yet chosen transformation. They’re not in hell, but they’re not in heaven either. They’re stuck in the purgatory of “not that bad.”   You’ll meet James, a successful man who’s done everything right—except decide what he really wants. And Lee reflects on his own journey through comfort, status, and poker fame… and the hidden cost of never making a true choice.   If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’m doing okay… I don’t need to change,” this episode is your wake-up call.  

For 20 years, I thought I’d die a railway man. Not because I loved the job—but because I was too numb to dream of anything else.   In today’s episode, I take you back to the days when alcohol convinced me to play it safe. To stay small. To stick to the script society handed me.   But once I became alcohol-free as fuck, the path I thought was permanent? It cracked wide open.   Poker player. Podcast host. Filmmaker. Coach.   All of those versions of me were buried under the identity of “railway man.” And they only came to life when I stopped drinking.   If you’ve ever felt stuck in a story that isn’t yours… this one’s for you.   #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #alcoholfreeliving #selfledlife #quittingdrinking #railwayman #identityshift #alcoholrecovery #sobrietyjourney #alcoholfree #personaltransformation #liquidlie #lifebeyondbooze

We’ve been told that booze brings us closer. That bonding with mates means beers, bars, and banter. But what if that was never true?   In this powerful episode, Lee peels back the layers of masculine connection and reveals how alcohol is a mask—not a bridge. From footy matches to pub pool nights, he shares his own journey of discovering that real friendship begins when the pints disappear and the truth is allowed in.   If you’ve ever wondered why your relationships feel hollow without a drink in your hand, this one’s for you.   Let’s unlearn the Liquid Lie—and start building real brotherhood.   #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #alcoholawareness #masculinity #mensmentalhealth #emotionalconnection #brotherhood #soberlife #alcoholfree #quitdrinking #sobercommunity #selfledliving #emotionalresilience #vulnerability #menssupport #deepconnection

If a pint of Guinness causes cancer, wouldn’t you want to know? Ireland passed a law in 2018 requiring all alcohol bottles to carry health warnings by 2026—truths like “Alcohol causes cancer.” But under pressure from U.S. trade threats, they’ve decided to delay until 2029. Why? To protect whiskey exports.   This episode isn’t about policy—it’s about how deep the Liquid Lie runs. When governments choose silence over science, it’s not just disappointing. It’s deadly.   Let’s unpack why alcohol still gets a free pass—and what choosing a SELF-led life really means in a world built to keep you drinking.   #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #AlcoholAwareness #AlcoholKills #IrishWhiskey #BigAlcohol #HealthWarning #AlcoholFreeLife #LiquidLie #CancerPrevention #AlcoholTruth #SoberCurious

If I handed you a magic button that could erase alcohol from your life forever… would you press it?   Most people say yes—until they realise what they’re losing.   In today’s Book Highlight episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I explore a quote from Spiritual Millionaire by Preston Smiles that challenges our assumptions about alcohol and safety. This one’s all about the payoff—the hidden reason you haven’t let go, even though alcohol is wrecking your life.   Because quitting isn’t about willpower. It’s about honesty.   You’ll learn how to uncover the real reason you’re stuck, how to use the “Magic Button” technique from CBT, and why your PARTS would rather protect you than free you. This one will hit a nerve—and that’s exactly the point.   Let’s get radically honest together.     #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #QuitDrinking #TheLiquidLie #SelfLedLife #AlcoholAwareness #EmotionalSobriety #RadicalHonesty #SoberCurious #MentalHealth #RecoveryIsPossible #SpiritualSobriety #StopDrink

You’re lying beside someone you love—but it feels like you’re on different planets.   For STRIVERS, touch isn’t just about sex. It’s about being seen. And sometimes, the deeper hunger is for intimacy, presence, and validation—not another glass of wine to soften the rejection.   In today’s episode, I share a raw personal story about how alcohol, pestering, and resentment nearly cost me real connection—and how choosing SELF over pressure transformed my marriage.   Whether you’re single and craving touch, or in a relationship where sex feels transactional, this episode offers a radical reframe: intimacy starts within.   And alcohol? It was never the answer.   #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #alcoholrecovery #emotionalintimacy #alcoholfree #soberrelationships #IFS #selfledliving #soberlove #intimacywithoutalcohol #recoveryjourney #masculinefemininebalance #touchstarvation #codependencyhealing #alcoholfreedom

Is the chaos of the world hijacking your nervous system?   In this powerful episode, Lee Davy breaks down the invisible weight of fear, doom-scrolling, and global anxiety—and how it keeps us drinking. He shares how a single quote cracked open a deeper truth: “You can be aware, but not interested.”   Through the lens of Internal Family Systems and the STRIVE Method, you’ll learn how fear can knock you out of your SELF—and how to find your way back to presence, power, and peace.   If you’ve ever poured a drink to drown out the headlines… this one’s for you.   Listen in and reclaim your window of tolerance.   #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #AlcoholAwareness #SoberCurious #MentalHealthMatters #Doomscrolling #IFS #Neuroception #EmotionalSobriety #WindowOfTolerance #PresentParenting #SelfLedLife #NervousSystemHealing #FearIsAFrequency #CardiffInTheSun

You’re the “nice one.” The “helpful one.” The one who never rocks the boat. But here’s the truth: every time you say yes out of fear, you abandon yourself.   In this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, I explore the invisible cost of people-pleasing—especially when alcohol is involved. From parenting moments with my daughter Zia to money conversations with my wife Liza, I reveal how my fear of conflict used to rule my life—and how I reclaimed my voice by learning to say no with love.   This isn’t about being selfish. It’s about restoring your integrity. It’s about dropping the fear-driven yes… and choosing a boundary from SELF.   You’ll learn the difference between conscious kindness and covert self-betrayal, and why honouring your truth—especially in social settings—is one of the most courageous things you can do.   If you’ve ever poured a drink you didn’t want, stayed at a party you didn’t enjoy, or said yes just to avoid being judged… this one’s for you.   Much love—and STRIVE on! Lee     #1000DaysSobe

When Thad Wong moved in with his future wife, his secret relationship with alcohol was exposed—and everything changed.   In this deeply reflective conversation, Thad shares how he went from numbing the pain of “not being enough” with alcohol and marijuana to building a life of spiritual connection and embodied strength through internal martial arts and the 12 steps.   We dive into the heart of wu wei, the Chinese concept of effortless action, and how Thad’s practice of qigong and Bagua Zhang helped him shift from doing to being. He opens up about surrender, rebuilding trust, and why healing requires facing your inner dragons—not just quitting alcohol.   If you’re stuck in the loop of overachieving, overthinking, or overdrinking—this one’s for you.   — Visit Thad’s world: www.martialwellness.net Follow him on Instagram: @martialwellness     #1000DaysSoberPodcast #LeeDavy #STRIVE #STRIVEMethod #AFAF #martialartshealing #qigong #BaguaZhang #12steps #wuwei #alcoholrecovery #spiritualsobriety #IFS #selfledliving #