When I quit drinking 5 years ago, one of my biggest anxieties was being "put on the spot" to explain my teetotaling at events. I discovered long ago that this fear was unjustified. If you're in early recovery or considering quitting drinking, I hope that my experience here helps you to own your freedom from alcohol and make it a point of pride. Thanks to the strategies … [Read more...]
How Tana Found Freedom From Alcohol
The following article was written by an amazing young woman named Tana, who endured a LOT before enrolling in my online course months ago. Like many people, Tana felt somewhat reluctant to share her story. I'm extremely proud of her for allowing other people to benefit from her perspective. I will let Tana speak for herself, but I will say that her hard-won victory is a … [Read more...]
Alcohol Recovery Diet Tips And Food Substitutions
Along with supplementation, designing your ideal diet is a major pillar of physical recovery from alcohol addiction. Some trial and error is necessary with diet because everyone is biochemically different. After coaching many people through the process of alcohol recovery, I've made two conclusions about diet: Genetics/ancestry help determine one's perfect diet Food … [Read more...]
Bio-Hacking & Building New Neural Pathways
As you transcend alcohol, you will find yourself building a brand new arsenal of tools for changing your state. These tools might include emotional coping mechanisms, stress-relieving activities like meditation, and various forms of exercise. Each one of these tools is a context-specific alternative to alcohol. I know that I once used alcohol as my universal tool for changing … [Read more...]
Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline – And Body Repair After Quitting Drinking
This is going to be the article I once searched for when I wanted to know how long the alcohol withdrawal timeline was supposed to last, and what steps I could take to begin the process of body repair after quitting drinking. I would alternate between my bed and my couch, trying to distract myself from the shakes, nausea, and cold sweats. How long would these miserable … [Read more...]