From Binge Drinking to Healing | Chris Raine on Honesty, Empowerment & Redefining Our Relationship with Drugs

Dr. Tony Rudd sits down with Chris Raine, founder of Hello Sunday Morning and advocate for evidence-based drug policy, to explore how honesty and empowerment can transform our relationship with alcohol and medication. Chris shares the story behind creating one of Australia’s most influential alcohol awareness movements, his work supporting safe psychedelic-assisted therapy, and his new pilot helping people taper off antidepressants safely. This episode dives into self-awareness, personal responsibility, and how to reclaim chemical and emotional balance as part of genuine healing and wellbeing. If you’re looking to take your recovery and self-mastery further, check out Dr. Tony Rudd’s book CYA: Clear Your Addictions — a practical guide to regaining control, clarity, and purpose in your life. What You’ll Learn (07:21) Why honesty matters more than the substance itself (10:19) Anxiety, alcohol use, and naming the real need (13:42) What psychedelic-assisted modalities are opening up in Australia (14:39) Deprescribing antidepressants and why tapering safely matters (25:52) Learning in public, staying playful, and trying anyway Connect with Chris Raine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ckraine/?hl=en Website: https://www.peridotclinic.com/ Connect with Host Dr. Tony Rudd Website: tonyrudd.com.au Clinic: linkchiropractic.com.au Apple Podcasts: Realms of Power on Apple Spotify: Realms of Power on Spotify About This Episode This conversation is for anyone who wants a healthier relationship with substances and more agency over their choices. Chris shares grounded experience and practical solutions that are reshaping how individuals and professionals approach healing, empowerment, and conscious recovery.