Ruari Fairbairns: This Is The Real Damage of Drinking. Sobriety Advocate.

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In this episode of Begin Again, Davina is joined by Ruari Fairbairns, founder of One Year No Beer. Ruari challenges the myths society perpetuates about drinking, and is on a mission to transform the way we think about alcohol. Through his insights, listeners are encouraged to reevaluate their relationship with alcohol, empowering them to break free from societal norms and embrace a healthier, more mindful approach to life. Follow me here: www.instagram.com/beginagain https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod 00:00 Intro 01:08 Ruari’s Journey: Overcoming Alcohol Dependence 03:10 How Alcohol Impacted Every Aspect of Ruari’s Life 04:41 The Moment Ruari Realized Alcohol Was Too Much 06:09 Ruari’s Life-Changing Meditation Journey 07:28 The Connection Between Alcohol and Menopause 10:13 How to Recover from Alcohol Addiction: Ruari’s Story 17:51 Managing Anger: Steps Toward Emotional Healing 18:58 Breaking Free from Societal Expectations 21:18 The Hidden Truth About Peer Pressure: Statistics Revealed 24:56 Ruari’s Experience with the ‘One Year No Beer’ Program 26:59 What It’s Like to Meet the Dalai Lama 29:46 ZOE Ad 31:09 Ruari’s Encounter with Richard Branson 33:05 Creating Hope and Changing Lives: Ruari’s Mission 37:02 Understanding the Root Causes of Addiction 41:13 Is Drinking Occasionally Better Than Not Drinking at All? 49:00 What Percentage of People Actually Take Action? 53:04 The Fear That Trauma Is the Secret to Success 54:08 Why Men Avoid Confronting Their Emotions 56:20 Key Takeaways Sponsored by: ZOE - https://zoe.com and use code BEGIN10