Skip to content
PodcastsEducationAlcohol-Free Lifestyle

Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

James Swanwick
Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
Latest episode

738 episodes

  • Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

    Moods Are Terrible Life Coaches: Why Action Must Precede Motivation With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

    03/08/2026 | 16 mins.
    📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube 
     
    Waiting until you "feel like it" to take action is one of the most seductive performance traps high achievers encounter. In this episode, Coach Jason and Coach Matt break down why relying on your mood to drive your daily execution is a flawed strategy, especially when stepping onto an alcohol-free path. 
    They examine how substance dependence reverses the body's natural reward system, replacing real fulfillment with synthetic, volatile dopamine surges.
    Discover why true neuroplasticity demands that action precedes feeling, how acting out of preference creates a self-imposed prison, and how honoring your commitments when you least want to builds unshakeable internal trust.
     
    Want to speak to a real human being at AFL? Text Kai on our team at +1 361 321 7764 and he will respond and see how we can help. No AI automations here at AFL. Real humans ready to support you on your alcohol free journey.
    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
  • Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

    The Identity Architecture: Building Who You Are Through Action, Not Feelings With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

    31/07/2026 | 16 mins.
    📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube 
     
    One of the most intimidating questions high performers face when choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle is: Who am I becoming when alcohol is no longer a part of my story? In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt break down why identity isn't something you passively "find", it is a high-performance system you systematically build.
    Moving past external labels like job titles or parental roles, they explore the process of defining your core values and casting daily "votes" for the person you want to become through action, not fleeting feelings.
    Learn how removing the liquid "binder" exposes empty cognitive space, why trial-and-error negation helps refine your focus, and how to build a long-term plan that continuously closes the gap between your present reality and your highest potential.
     
    Want to speak to a real human being at AFL? Text Kai on our team at +1 361 321 7764 and he will respond and see how we can help. No AI automations here at AFL. Real humans ready to support you on your alcohol free journey.
    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
  • Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

    The Identity Architecture: Building Who You Are Through Action, Not Feelings With Coach Jason & Coach Matt

    29/07/2026 | 16 mins.
    📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube 
    One of the most intimidating questions high performers face when choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle is: Who am I becoming when alcohol is no longer a part of my story? In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt break down why identity isn't something you passively "find", it is a high-performance system you systematically build .
    Moving past external labels like job titles or parental roles, they explore the process of defining your core values and casting daily "votes" for the person you want to become through action, not fleeting feelings .
    Learn how removing the liquid "binder" exposes empty cognitive space , why trial-and-error negation helps refine your focus , and how to build a long-term plan that continuously closes the gap between your present reality and your highest potential .
     
    Want to speak to a real human being at AFL? Text Kai on our team at +1 361 321 7764 and he will respond and see how we can help. No AI automations here at AFL. Real humans ready to support you on your alcohol free journey.
    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
  • Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

    The Cognitive Dissonance Protocol: Using Confusion as a Catalyst for Growth Witch Coach Jason

    24/07/2026 | 17 mins.
    📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube 
    Have you ever felt that stepping onto an alcohol-free path made your internal world feel more confusing before it made it better? In this episode, Coach Jason deconstructs why the brain rebels against change, framing confusion not as a sign of personal failure, but as direct biological proof that your nervous system is updating its operating system.
    Discover how to break free from automated coping shortcuts, deploy a "beginner's mind" to navigate unfamiliar territory, and replace the need for rigid certainty with active curiosity.
    Featuring a practical guide on Visualizing Future Familiarity, this episode provides high performers with the exact mental tools needed to rewrite their identity, set clean internal boundaries, and transform historical shame into lasting wisdom.
     
    Want to speak to a real human being at AFL? Text Kai on our team at +1 361 321 7764 and he will respond and see how we can help. No AI automations here at AFL. Real humans ready to support you on your alcohol free journey.
    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
  • Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

    The Curiosity-Resilience Protocol: Rewiring the Nervous System for Total Self-Trust With Coach Jason

    22/07/2026 | 18 mins.
    📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTube
    Real resilience isn't about being untouchable, hiding struggle, or relying on brute willpower, it's the biological capacity to navigate discomfort without abandoning yourself. In this episode, Coach Jason breaks down how to use curiosity and resilience as the ultimate dual engines for an alcohol-free lifestyle.
    Discover why a craving or stressful transition isn't a moral failure, but a vital piece of diagnostic information. Learn how curiosity interrupts automated coping scripts, activates your prefrontal cortex, and shifts your brain out of the fight-or-flight loop.
    This episode offers an operational framework using tools like the HALT method, truth-and-remedy journaling, and neuroplasticity to transform shame into functional data points and build unshakeable self-trust.
     
    Want to speak to a real human being at AFL? Text Kai on our team at +1 361 321 7764 and he will respond and see how we can help. No AI automations here at AFL. Real humans ready to support you on your alcohol free journey.
    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
More Education podcasts
About Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
Helping high performers feel & perform better by reducing or quitting alcohol. Maybe you're considering quitting alcohol and going completely sober. Or maybe you wish to change your relationship with alcohol and stop drinking. Maybe you wish to do moderation. Whichever way you choose, this podcast will give you the process to succeed. Alcohol-Free Lifestyle is for high performers, including entrepreneurs, executives, investors, athletes, and top professionals.
Podcast website

Listen to Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, The Mel Robbins Podcast and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app

Get the free radio.net app

  • Stations and podcasts to bookmark
  • Stream via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
  • Supports Carplay & Android Auto
  • Many other app features
Alcohol-Free Lifestyle: Podcasts in Family