The Alcohol Recovery Show Antonia Ryan
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For anyone who wants to follow practical, actionable steps to achieve their dream of having a healthy, happy life, free from any form of alcohol dependence. Lewis David and Antonia Ryan are the authors behind WinsPress.com. The WinsPress books on recovery – including the international bestsellers 'The 10-Day Alcohol Detox Plan', 'Alcohol and You' and 'Mindfulness for Alcohol Recovery' – have helped tens of thousands of people end their unhealthy relationship with drinking. With compassion, acceptance and understanding, Antonia and Lewis invite you to ask questions, share experience, engage as a community and be inspired to live a full life liberated from the grip of alcohol.
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Episode 50 - From Booze to Bliss - A Round Up of How to Break Free
Welcome to Episode 50!
The Alcohol Recovery Show is a totally free (and advert-free) resource designed to support and encourage readers of the Winspress sober living books.
We aim to support, encourage, inspire, and motivate anyone who wants to break free from any form of alcohol dependence.
There is a range of free resources available at: https://winspress.com/
You can check out the range of WinsPress books on sober living and more at: https://winspress.com/books/
Today, Lewis David joins Antonia to review the highlights of the show so far.
Whether you are new to The Alcohol Recovery Show or you have been following us since the first episode, today's episode has something for you.
It is a great opportunity to recap on:
How to get motivated for sobriety, Stick to your goalsDeal with any slip-ups or pitfalls. So, grab a pen and paper and take note of the episodes most relevant for you - now. -
Episode 49 - Six Ways to Grow Your Sober Success
Antonia presents six simple but powerful ways to grow your sobriety.
Whether your goal is complete abstinence or consistent and contented moderation, these methods will help you. They can help you to make your intentions a reality, creating a lifestyle free from alcohol dependence.
At the end of this short episode, you will have six easy methods you can begin to use today and every day to establish your sober success.
To find out about our books and free resources on offer you can go to:
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Episode 48 - Extra Insurance for a Contended Sobriety
Today, Antonia discusses a common threat to contented sobriety - loneliness.
Research indicates that we all feel more lonely than ever, despite myriad ways to communicate with each other.
For people who are trying to break free from dependence on alcohol, feeling lonely can be a significant trigger to drink again. Have you ever found yourself feeling edgy, restless, or agitated when alone? Did a drink seem like a good idea?
As we will all find ourselves alone at some time, it is essential to know how to feel comfortable with solitude. This provides some extra insurance against the temptation to drink again.
To find out more about our books and grab some free resources too, please go to:
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Episode 47 - How to Become an Alcohol-Free Social Butterfly
The Alcohol Recovery Show is aimed at helping people break their dependence on alcohol. The hosts are Antonia Ryan and Lewis David. They are the authors of a variety of books to help people deal with compulsive behaviors including alcohol dependence. You can find out more about their books at: https://winspress.com/books/
Just because you have decided to be alcohol-free doesn't mean you need to be lonely or have no social life.
Today Antonia talks about where to meet new friends, and how to deepen existing friendships. Listen to the end of today's episode to find out about the three qualities you need to make new friends alcohol-free. -
Episode 46 - A Common Threat to Sobriety and What to Do About it
Are you feeling flat, bored, or lacking in purpose? Do you use alcohol to give you a lift? Perhaps you feel restless and discontented without a drink? Whether you are still drinking or not, don't let these low feelings, such as boredom sabotage your well-being, health, or happiness.
Today Antonia discusses this common threat to sobriety and how to re-frame it into a powerful tool to actually help keep you alcohol-free.
Listen today to change your perspective and experience these feelings as a way to motivate a change in lifestyle, enrich your life and enjoy a contented and positive sobriety.
If you are interested in checking out the resources Antonia refers to in this episode, they can be found at: https://winspress.com/ -
Episode 45 - The Upside of Messing up
Messing up - and the feelings associated with it can be uncomfortable. For many of us who have issues with alcohol dependence, regret, guilt, and shame are familiar feelings.
Today Antonia talks about how to deal with these feelings. This is important as the pain brought on by regret or guilt about past actions can push us back to drinking. So if you have any regrets or sense of guilt or shame about your past, listen today to find out what to do about them. and understand how these feelings can have an upside.
Customer Reviews
Slow down!
I really liked the book and found it very useful. The podcast is a helpful tool but it’s almost unlistenable because of how fast Antonia speaks. There’s not a time limit; SLOW DOWN please!