The Not Drinking Alcohol Today Podcast
Meg and Bella discuss the ups and downs of navigating an alcohol free life in Australia's alcohol centric culture. This highly rated podcast, featuring in Australia's top 100 self improvement podcasts, is a must for those that are trying to drink less alcohol but need some motivation, are curious about sober life or who are sober but are looking for some extra reinforcement. The Not Drinking Alcohol Today pod provides an invaluable resource to keep you motivated and on track today and beyond. Meg and Bella's guests include neuroscientists, quit-lit authors, journalists, health experts, alcohol coaches and everyday people who have struggled with alcohol but have triumphed over it. Our aim is to support and inspire you to reach your goals to drink less or none at all! Meg and Bella are This Naked Mind Certified Coaches (plus nutritionists and counsellors respectively) who live in Sydney.
Episodes
120 episodes
Dr Libby and the effects of alcohol on our bodies!
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Libby Weaver as we explore the hidden impact of alcohol on nutrition and overall well-being. From the crucial role of zinc in immune health to alcohol’s effects on hydration, minerals, and cravin...
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40:25
Diving Deep with Seana Smith: The Story Behind Going Under
On the eve of celebrating five years of sobriety, Seana Smith joins Bella for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about recovery, resilience, and rewriting her story. In this riveting episode, Seana opens up about the profound impact of...
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39:15
Unwined with Rina Bowring!
What if breaking free from alcohol could lead to a deeper connection with yourself and others? Join us for a powerful conversation with Rina, a fellow Naked Mind coach, who shares her inspiring journey of quitting alcohol independently before d...
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Season 3
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Episode 119
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34:39
Tara Hurster on Resilience, Addiction Recovery, and Finding Purpose
Meet Tara Hurster, a remarkable voice in addiction treatment, as she shares her empowering journey and insights from The Tara Clinic in Sydney. From grappling with insecurities about her height in school—turning to smoking as a coping mechanism...
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43:11
Eliza Parkinson taking fear out of Triggers
What if the secret to overcoming addiction lies not in avoiding triggers, but in facing them head-on? Join us for an insightful conversation with the ever-inspiring Eliza Parkinson as we challenge the conventional approach to recovery from alco...
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Season 3
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Episode 117
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28:29
Alcohol and Love Addiction With Mel Watkins
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EPISODE CONTAINS REFERENCES TO SUICIDE. PLEASE SKIP THIS EPISODE IF YOU FIND THIS TOPIC TRIGGERING OR UPSETTING*Mel Watkins, a psychotherapist and founder of Mel Watkins Therapy, shares her deeply personal journey...
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Season 3
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Episode 116
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42:59
Mike Shennan; finding Power and Strength in Sobriety.
Mike Shennan joins us to share his remarkable journey to sobriety and how it has laid the foundation for his fulfilling career in coaching. From growing up in a family culture where drinking was routine to facing the challenges of so...
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Season 3
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Episode 115
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39:08
Redefining Rituals: Natalie Battaglia on Mocktails, Motherhood & Mindful Living
Get ready to be inspired by Natalie Battaglia, the creative mind behind The Mindful Mocktail! In this episode, Natalie opens up about her transformative journey from struggling with alcohol dependence to crafting elegant, delicious non-alcoholi...
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Season 3
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Episode 114
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40:25
Happy New Year from NDT!
In this episode, Meg reflects on three years of living alcohol-free and the transformative impact it's had on her life and relationships. From rebuilding trust with herself and her children to discovering the joy of self-validation, every step ...
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Season 2
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Episode 113
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17:04
Annie Grace's This Naked Mind!
On our Christmas Eve One-Year Anniversary, we welcome Annie Grace, the trailblazing founder of This Naked Mind! Annie talks about her transformation to an alcohol-free author of This Naked Mind, creator of The Alcohol Experiment an...
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Episode 60
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37:10
Cindy Johnston: Harnessing Emotional Freedom Techniques to Beat Cravings and Boost Emotional Wellbeing
Have you heard of people raving about the benefits of EFT to help process uncomfortable emotions, but are unsure about what it actually is or how to do it? If so, listen on. Cindy Johnston, founder of Soul Sobriety Coaching and Retreats and an ...
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Season 2
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Episode 112
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37:15
Mindfully Non Drinking With Psychologist Simonette Vaja
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of mindfulness and meditation to support drinking less alcohol with Simonette Vaja, a trauma-informed psychologist and mindfulness teacher. Simonette introduces her ABCD model—Attention, Brea...
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Season 2
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Episode 111
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39:11
Merry Christmas 2024 from Meg and Bella
Meg and Bella wish all of our dear listeners and podcast guests a huge Merry Christmas! Are you celebrating your Christmas at a Bowling Club? Probably not! We are! Meg and Bell discover they are each heading off to Manly and Balmain Bowling Clu...
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Season 2
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Episode 110
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15:33
Ange Chappel on How to Mind Your Sip and Feel Fabulous This Festive Season
Ange Chappel, the inspiring founder of Mind The Sip, returns to the Not Drinking Alcohol Today podcast to celebrate her incredible milestone of nearly a year alcohol-free. She shares her top tips for enjoying a fabulous festive season without a...
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Season 2
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Episode 109
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40:41
Why can't I be a normal drinker?
Ever wondered why the notion of being a "normal drinker" weighs heavily on so many of us? Join me, Meg, as I share my personal journey through the maze of societal expectations and personal realisations around alcohol consumption. From question...
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Season 2
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Episode 108
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15:39
Mastering Habit Change: Dr. Gina Cleo on Dopamine, Neuroplasticity, and Reducing Alcohol Dependency
Dr. Gina Cleo, one of Australia's leading habit change experts, shares her expertise on creating healthier, alcohol-free habit loops. In this recording of Dr Cleo's talk to my (Bella) November Alcohol Freedom Challenge, Dr Cleo discusses the sc...
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Season 2
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Episode 107
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37:16
Dr Jodi Richardson on ANXIETY!
In this episode we interview one of Australia's leading lights in managinganxiety. An educational leader, Dr Jodi Richardson supportsparents and teachers to change their relationship with anxiety,dial it right down and light the way...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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45:31
Breaking Free With Natalie West: Reclaiming Your Self-Worth Without Alcohol
In this transformative episode, I’m thrilled to share insights from Natalie E. West, high-performance integrative psychotherapist and guest speaker during Week 2 of my (Bella's) November Alcohol Freedom Challenge. Natalie captivated our group w...
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Season 2
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Episode 106
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54:16
Mrs D is Going without - Lotta Dann interview
Meet Lotta Dann, also known as Mrs D, the anonymous blogger who discovered the tremendous power of online support for those seeking sobriety.From sharing her personal journey on her long-running blog, Mrs D Is Going Without, Lotta has b...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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46:53
Lisa Greenberg's Perfectly Imperfect Sobriety Story
(*An oldie but a goodie with the awesome Lisa Greenberg back in the day when our pod was called She's Sober Sydney*) Join us as we talk with the glorious perfectly imperfect Lisa Greenberg about her alcohol addiction and her path to sobriety an...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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49:02
Meg: The real reasons I drank alcohol!
Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of your habits, driving them to become part of your daily life? Join me, Meg, as I unravel the complexities of my alcohol dependency, fueled by deep-seated feelings of unworthiness and anxiet...
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Season 2
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Episode 105
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20:27
Chris Gimpel: Cheers to a Hangover-Free Aussie Festive Season
Chris Gimpel, Head of Client Engagement at the Clean Slate Clinic and a Smart Recovery Facilitator, chats to us about navigating the Aussie festive season without alcohol. Chris was formerly engaged in the banking sector and gave up alcohol a f...
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Season 2
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Episode 104
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46:41
Tabbin Almond; Bottling up Trouble
Have you ever considered how deeply alcohol is woven into our society's fabric, and what might happen if you step away from it? Join us on the Not Drinking Today podcast as we explore this profound transformation with Tabbin Almond, a coach wit...
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Season 2
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Episode 103
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38:51
100th Episode Milestone Celebration with Meg and Bella
Celebrating our 102nd episode, we (that's Meg and Bella!) reflect on our favourite podcast episodes and the conversations that we have had the honour of recording of the last two years. Join us as we share stories from our favourite episo...
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Season 2
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Episode 101
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23:57
The Critical Role Anti-Craving Medications Can Play in Alcohol Recovery: All Your Questions Answered By Dr Chris Davis, Clean Slate Clinic
Today we talk to Dr. Chris Davis, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of the Clean Slate Clinic about the critical role anti-craving medications, such as Naltrexone and Campral, can play in alcohol recovery. Dr Davis answers all of your questi...
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Season 2
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Episode 101
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43:08