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EPISODE · Feb 1, 2026 · 1H 15M

#56 100 Days: Sobriety, Wholefoods & Rebuilding Habits | Mike Ryan

from Defining Moments with Chris Beattie · host Chris Beattie

In this episode, Mike Ryan reflects on why he committed to a 100 Day Hard Challenge after arriving in Australia and realising his habits were no longer serving him.Mike shares why he used the challenge as a socially acceptable way to step away from alcohol, what eating a strict whole foods diet taught him about energy, recovery, and inflammation, and how training twice a day for 100 days impacted his body and nervous system.We also explore the hidden cost of documenting life on social media every day, the dopamine trap of views and engagement, and why extreme discipline can quietly pull you away from presence, connection, and balance.This is an honest conversation about sobriety, fitness, social pressure, and learning how to rebuild habits in a way that is sustainable long term.Please like, comment and subscribe as it helps more than you know.Listen to all of our episodes on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Follow us on Instagram: @defining_moments_podSPONSORS:FREE VIRTUAL ASSUSTANT - Use referral code MOMENTS at www.remotee.com.au/contact to trial a VIRTUAL ASSISTANT with REMOTEE for your business for TWO WEEKS ABSOLUTELY FREE! It's a great way to grow and scale your business today.10% OFF CHIEF NUTRITION - Use the following link https://www.wearechief.com/CHIEF094681

In this episode, Mike Ryan reflects on why he committed to a 100 Day Hard Challenge after arriving in Australia and realising his habits were no longer serving him.Mike shares why he used the challenge as a socially acceptable way to step away from alcohol, what eating a strict whole foods diet taught him about energy, recovery, and inflammation, and how training twice a day for 100 days impacted his body and nervous system.We also explore the hidden cost of documenting life on social media every day, the dopamine trap of views and engagement, and why extreme discipline can quietly pull you away from presence, connection, and balance.This is an honest conversation about sobriety, fitness, social pressure, and learning how to rebuild habits in a way that is sustainable long term.Please like, comment and subscribe as it helps more than you know.Listen to all of our episodes on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Follow us on Instagram: @defining_moments_podSPONSORS:FREE VIRTUAL ASSUSTANT - Use referral code MOMENTS at www.remotee.com.au/contact to trial a VIRTUAL ASSISTANT with REMOTEE for your business for TWO WEEKS ABSOLUTELY FREE! It's a great way to grow and scale your business today.10% OFF CHIEF NUTRITION - Use the following link https://www.wearechief.com/CHIEF094681

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