Get Over Indulgence With Duncan Bhaskaran Brown

Get Over Indulgence With Duncan Bhaskaran Brown Duncan Bhaskaran Brown joins me for episode #275 of the Blossom Your Awesome Podcast. Duncan is a speaker, author, advocate and Morris Dancer. His books 'Get Over Indulgence' and 'Real Men Quit: The Armchair Macho Guide To Beating Booze And Finding The Life You Want.'Duncan believes sobriety is the ultimate in life and is on a mission to guide as many people as possible to it. Duncan Bhaskaran Brown shares his personal journey of quitting alcohol and finding a better life. He started drinking as a teenager to cope with anxiety and socialize, but it eventually led to isolation and misery. The turning point came when his wife had a miscarriage and he realized he needed to make a change. Duncan has been sober for almost nine years and has never looked back. He emphasizes that alcohol is not necessary for creativity, socializing, or handling stress. Duncan provides guidance for those struggling with alcohol and encourages them to challenge their beliefs and seek support from group programs, therapy, or coaching. He also highlights the importance of educating friends and family members to provide understanding and support. Duncan is working on a new book about staying sober and is involved in programs to make workplace wellbeing initiatives more alcohol-aware.TakeawaysAlcohol is not necessary for creativity, socializing, or handling stress.Challenging beliefs about alcohol is crucial for quitting and staying sober.Support from group programs, therapy, or coaching can be helpful in the journey to sobriety.Educating friends and family members about alcohol-related issues can lead to understanding and support.Quitting alcohol can lead to a better, more fulfilling life.Sound Bites"Oh yeah, I still know how to party.""Alcohol is presented in a way that relates it to success and power.""There is an alternative, there is another way."To learn more about Duncan click here. Chapters00:00Introduction and Background02:00The Journey of Excessive Drinking04:18The Turning Point: Choosing Sobriety05:42Life After Quitting: The Benefits of Sobriety08:48The Influence of Culture and Media on Alcohol Consumption09:10Alarming Statistics: Heavy Drinking in Society10:41Social Pressure and the Fear of Missing Out11:28The Perception of Alcohol as Sophisticated and Glamorous13:05The Status Symbol of Expensive Alcohol14:37The Illusion of Moderate Drinking15:36The Impact of Alcohol on Sleep and Stress Levels16:18The Paradox of Alcohol as a Stress Reliever19:17Helping Loved Ones: Understanding and Guidance24:57The Process of Coaching and Changing Beliefs28:19Different Approaches to Sobriety: Group Programs, Therapy, and Coaching35:08The Transformation of Life After Quitting Alcohol40:02Future Projects and Making Workplace Wellbeing Alcohol-Aware40:33Closing Message: You Are EnoughTo follow me, get bonus content from the show and to support my writing Check me out here at my Substack. To see more of my work check me out at my website. Or my other site