How to Quit Addiction & Transform Your Life– Ex-Addict & Sobriety Coach

Duncan Bhaskaran Brown is a speaker, author, and sobriety coach who shares his compelling journey from addiction to advocacy in this insightful episode, with host Jacob J. Watson-Howland, an award-winning BBC-featured photographer and podcaster.Expect to learn the complexities of overcoming alcohol addiction, the crucial role of beliefs in shaping behaviour and the importance of cognitive realignment rather than relying solely on willpower.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Duncan Bhaskaran Brown02:02 The Journey to Sobriety05:52 Addiction and Self-Improvement09:06 Diet and Nutrition Insights11:49 The Impact of Plant-Based Eating18:09 Alcohol: Myths and Realities26:58 Cultural Perspectives on Alcohol28:26 The Economics of Alcohol Subsidies30:21 Taxation and Its Impact on Alcohol Consumption32:27 Changing Attitudes Towards Alcohol in Younger Generations35:50 Peer Pressure and Social Drinking40:42 Cultural Influences on Drinking Habits41:45 Alcohol Problems in Eastern Bloc Countries43:58 The Paradox of Alcohol as a De-Stressor51:35 Alcohol's Impact on Workplace Productivity55:34 Alternatives to Alcohol for Social Anxiety01:00:05 Unpacking Beliefs About Alcohol01:04:17 Cognitive Realignment vs. White Knuckling01:06:31 The Three Pillars of Sobriety01:09:43 Emotional Intelligence and Relationships01:15:13 Challenging Masculinity and Alcohol01:19:13 Contrarian Truths and Personal Insights#sobriety #addiction #selfimprovementCheck out Duncan’s fantastic work:More Than a Chain: How to be a twenty-first century Mayor, Lord Mayor or Council Chair: https://amzn.to/4kmo4dzReal Men Quit https://amzn.to/4jzjNSOGet Over Indulgence: Take Control Find Your Stress-Free Life https://amzn.to/43KNNoUFlat Pack Sober Podcast https://amzn.to/4dOezBuWebsite https://www.bhaskaranbrown.com______Enjoy new podcast episodes 24 hours early and guest previews before anyone else. Plus, unlock my exclusive reading list, packed with life-changing books. Get it all now in your inbox, for free! https://naturewithjacob.substack.comInstagram– keep updated for future episodes. www.instagram.com/jacobwatsonhowlandWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacobjwatsonhowlandListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0r4v5xgyYz0rTFSLklk0Em?si=nf_cm0kWTUqt84nkqjC8bAListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watson-howland/id1813625992 Websitewww.jacobwatsonhowland.com