Ditching Addictions and Finding a Fulfilled, Purpose-led Life with Will Armstrong

How do you overcome behaviours that cause feelings of shame and anxiety to lead a more fulfilling life? In this engaging episode of the Writing with Purpose podcast, I chat with Will Armstrong, a.k.a. The Teetotal Trainer, about how to create a positive, holistic and spiritual approach to improving life. At the time of recording this episode, Will was almost six years free from alcohol, drugs and cigarettes. Will’s story involves breaking free from the glamourisation of drink and drugs. His philosophy is to create a life so great that it serves no purpose to give them any mind space! Listen to this whistlestop account of Will’s journey from high-end London hospitality to personal trainer to receiving an explosive response following an Instagram video. His honesty led to a spiritual awakening, living with Southeast Asian monks and many incredible years to come. Will explains that exposure and having someone verbalise addiction struggles is the key to encouraging people to admit they are struggling. His unique coaching programme draws from his experience of breaking free from bad habits, using connection, community, accountability, insight, discipline and a solid self-care routine. By prioritising exercise, sleep, diet, breathing techniques, meditation and cold-water therapy, Will has helped 1000s to find clarity, presence and freedom. In this episode, we talk about: Understand the brain’s ‘habit loop’ process Mindset and the happiness of living in the moment Morning gratitude and focusing on what you have, not lack Eating the elephant one bite at a time Meditation: the gym for your mind Finding ten seconds to look inward Boredom, fasting and mental intention. Will shows us how awareness, not strength, is the solution to creating a life so naturally vibrant and gratifying that we'll never give unhelpful habits and addictions a second thought. Connect with Will on his social media profiles, listen to his podcast or invest in your future self. Instagram YouTube How to Break Free from Alcohol & Cocaine Podcast Take That Step to a Better Life Today Course 1:1 Mindset Coaching with Will Also mentioned in this podcast were the following resources: ‘The Power of Now’ by Eckhart Tolle ‘Can’t Hurt Me’ by David Goggins Anna McNulty Stretches Dr Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Elements of Flow _ _ _   A new episode is released every Saturday at 8 am. Please remember to subscribe, share and leave your thoughts as a review. This generous act helps other listeners find the podcast on their chosen platform and allows me to continue providing valuable insight and resources for you to gain from. Please connect with me on your preferred platform by ⁠⁠⁠visiting my links page⁠⁠ Access a ⁠⁠free journal planner⁠⁠ Join my bi-weekly Writing and Nature Connection ⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠ Listen to my collaborative podcast, ⁠Soulful Reawakening⁠