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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2025 · 1H

Getting Sober in Your 60s | It’s Never Too Late to Quit Drinking

from Sober On A Drunk Planet - The Podcast · host Sean Alexander

Nick didn’t have a dramatic rock bottom—he just knew alcohol was quietly holding him back. In his 60s, he made the decision to stop drinking and start living with more purpose.In this episode, we talk about how marathon training gave him the focus to quit, how getting into the gym helped him build structure in retirement, and how he’s found new energy and meaning without the booze.With decades of experience in the police, Nick also shares his perspective on how alcohol affects frontline services like policing and the NHS—and what life could look like if alcohol stopped draining the systems we all rely on.A powerful conversation about alcohol recovery, personal growth, and proving that change is possible at any age.✅If this episode made you think about your own drinking, you can download my free guide here:📘7 Sober Secrets You Can’t Ignore👉https://www.soberonadrunkplanet.com/startA simple starting point if you’re questioning alcohol or trying to stay sober.💪If you’re enjoying the podcast, make sure to follow the show on Spotify so you don’t miss future episodes.

Nick didn’t have a dramatic rock bottom—he just knew alcohol was quietly holding him back. In his 60s, he made the decision to stop drinking and start living with more purpose.In this episode, we talk about how marathon training gave him the focus to quit, how getting into the gym helped him build structure in retirement, and how he’s found new energy and meaning without the booze.With decades of experience in the police, Nick also shares his perspective on how alcohol affects frontline services like policing and the NHS—and what life could look like if alcohol stopped draining the systems we all rely on.A powerful conversation about alcohol recovery, personal growth, and proving that change is possible at any age.✅If this episode made you think about your own drinking, you can download my free guide here:📘7 Sober Secrets You Can’t Ignore👉https://www.soberonadrunkplanet.com/startA simple starting point if you’re questioning alcohol or trying to stay sober.💪If you’re enjoying the podcast, make sure to follow the show on Spotify so you don’t miss future episodes.

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