Alcohol: The Unseen Damage! This Is The Real Damage of Drinking. It's More Than You Realise. Sobriety Advocate, Ruari Fairbairns.
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In this episode of Begin Again, Davina is joined by Ruari Fairbairns, founder of One Year No Beer. Ruari challenges the myths society perpetuates about drinking, and is on a mission to transform the way we think about alcohol. Through his insights, listeners are encouraged to reevaluate their relationship with alcohol, empowering them to break free from societal norms and embrace a healthier, more mindful approach to life. Follow me here: www.instagram.com/beginagain https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod (00:00) Intro (01:08) Ruari’s Journey: Overcoming Alcohol Dependence (03:10) How Alcohol Impacted Every Aspect of Ruari’s Life (04:41) The Moment Ruari Realized Alcohol Was Too Much (06:09) Ruari’s Life-Changing Meditation Journey (07:28) The Connection Between Alcohol and Menopause (10:10) How to Recover from Alcohol Addiction: Ruari’s Story (17:50) Managing Anger: Steps Toward Emotional Healing (18:57) Breaking Free from Societal Expectations (21:17) The Hidden Truth About Peer Pressure: Statistics Revealed (24:55) Ruari’s Experience with the ‘One Year No Beer’ Program (26:59) What It’s Like to Meet the Dalai Lama (29:45) ZOE Ad (31:13) Ruari’s Encounter with Richard Branson (33:09) Creating Hope and Changing Lives: Ruari’s Mission (37:05) Understanding the Root Causes of Addiction (41:16) Is Drinking Occasionally Better Than Not Drinking at All? (49:04) What Percentage of People Actually Take Action? (53:08) The Fear That Trauma Is the Secret to Success (54:12) Why Men Avoid Confronting Their Emotions (56:23) Five Key Lessons from This Conversation You Can’t Miss Sponsored by: ZOE - https://zoe.com and use code DAVINA10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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