Kaizen: The Japanese Secret to Permanent Change in 10 Minutes a Day With Coach Matt

Are you stuck in the "all-or-nothing" cycle? Coach Matt reveals Kaizen (continuous improvement), the Japanese philosophy that replaces destructive perfectionism with sustainable growth. Learn the neuroscience behind atomic habits and why aiming for the minimum effective dose (like 1% or 10 minutes of effort a day) is far more effective than trying to overhaul your life all at once. Discover the core principles, including elimination of triggers and community support, that keep dopamine flowing and help you maintain momentum effortlessly.   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

Think 30 days is enough to quit drinking? That's the 30-Day Myth. Head Coach Victoria English reveals the truth about your brain's recovery timeline and explains why most people quit too soon. Learn exactly what changes happen at each milestone: 30 Days: A physical reset, but your reward pathways are still healing. 30-60 Days: The messy middle, where neuroplasticity is active but mental clarity is inconsistent. 90 Days: The psychological breakthrough, dopamine stabilizes, emotional regulation begins, and your identity shifts. Stop waiting for January 1st and start your real transformation now to enter the New Year resolved.   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

The physical hangover is easy to manage, but the emotional hangover is the invisible thief of joy that keeps high achievers trapped in the drinking cycle . Head Coach Victoria English breaks down the neurochemistry: your anxiety, shame, and irritability are not personal weakness, but a predictable biochemical phenomenon . Learn about dopamine debt, the glutamate rebound, and the cortisol surge that leaves you depleted for days . The greatest holiday gift you can give yourself is emotional stability.   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

The holidays are a perfect storm where your ego whispers the six most famous last words of every drinker: "I can handle it." Head Coach Victoria English explains the Illusion of Control Bias, the competence that makes you successful also makes you dangerously underestimate alcohol. Learn how holiday stress raises cortisol by 20-25% , amplifying the need to "handle" everything. The key shift is trading the egoic question ("Can I handle it?") for the truthful one: "What does it cost me?" Choose clarity and peace this holiday season .   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

Everything else in your life is leveling up, so why do you keep returning to the bottle? The answer lies in the upper limit problem, a subconscious belief that you don't deserve or can't sustain success. Coach Matt breaks down the biopsychosocial factors that drive self-sabotage, from the quick reward hits of dopamine to core fears of success or failure. Learn why overcoming cognitive distortions, replacing the inner critic with self-compassion, and committing to small, realistic goals are the only way to align your behavior with your conscious desire for freedom.   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

The holiday season presents unique social challenges. This episode offers essential survival strategies for navigating gatherings without compromise.  Coaches Jason and Matt dive into the critical nature of pre-planning: setting clear boundaries (even with family members who try to trigger you), having a guaranteed exit strategy, and ensuring you have your non-alcoholic placebo drinks prepared. Learn how to overcome the people-pleasing pattern and consciously align your behavior with your values, even when faced with the social pressure of bringing the "attractively packaged poison" as a gift.   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

Is your "busy brain" full of creative energy, great ideas, and a powerful sense of flow? Coach Matt and Coach Jason explore the unique challenge high-achievers face: the temptation to use alcohol to enhance positive, highly-aroused states or guarantee a "soft landing." Learn why holding your breath during intense focus puts you into a sympathetic (fight/flight) state. Discover the immediate power of conscious, low and slow belly breathing to self-regulate, recenter the busy mind, and maintain your flow state without needing an external release.   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

The holidays bring cheer, but they also bring emotional pressures and shifting family dynamics. Coaches Matt and Jason discuss the challenges of staying alcohol-free when surrounded by loved ones. Learn why clear communication and devising a pre-formulated plan (including exit strategies and setting limits on hosting) are essential for protecting your progress. This episode is a guide for both the individual and their loved ones, emphasizing that the individual's calmer, authentic presence creates a safer and more joyful experience for everyone.   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

Did you know your brain acts just like Google? Whatever question you ask, your brain is wired to find evidence to support it . Coach Terri Patterson reveals how constantly asking disempowering questions (like "Why can't I stop drinking?") reinforces old neural pathways, leading to self-doubt and shame . Learn how to leverage Hebb's Law and cultivate curiosity to ask better, solution-oriented questions (using "How" or "What") that literally reshape your brain and create a path to lasting freedom .   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

For high-achievers, profound isolation and self-hatred can hide behind a "normal" exterior.  Recent graduate Talli shares her raw story of overcoming a lifelong anxiety disorder and navigating multiple life crises that were compounded by isolation during the pandemic. Discover why white-knuckling it failed, and how the "connection piece" provided by community was the key missing ingredient she needed to stop talking "so mean" to herself.  Tally proves you can conquer loneliness, embrace the "fun messy" of life, and find genuine self-love after 90 days.   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear