Today’s guest is James Swanwick, an Australian-American stop drinking expert, author, investor, entrepreneur, and former SportsCenter anchor on ESPN. He is the creator of Alcohol Free Lifestyle, host of the Alcohol Free Lifestyle podcast, and author of the newly released book Clear: TheOnly Neuroscience-Based Method For High Achievers To Finally Break Free From Alcohol.
James has been alcohol free for 15 years and is considered one of the pioneers of the modern alcohol-free movement.
✨ We talk about:
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Connect with James:
📸Instagram: @jamesswanwick
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What happens when you combine lessons from sports playbooks with the power of going alcohol-free? 🏀✨
Anne Skriba, former D2/D3 college athlete, basketball coach,and 5x certified alcohol-free empowerment coach, shares how her journey from “functional drinker” to alcohol-free reinvention has reshaped her identity and purpose. Today, she helps others use sports-inspired strategies to thrivealcohol free and embrace new possibilities.
✨ In this episode, we explore:
🎧 Hit play to hear a natural, heartfelt conversation about transformation, resilience, and thriving beyond the bottle.
Connect with Anne:
🌐Clean Play CoachingInstagram: @cleanplaycoachingPodcast: Clean Play Podcast
Have you ditched drinking and want to become an Alcohol Free Coach. Find out more and apply for the Empowered AF Coaching Certification HERE.
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What if love isn’t something you’ve missed out on — but something waiting for you when you finally step into alignment? 💫
Today’s guest Andrea Balboni, Relationships and IntimacyCoach and founder of Lush Coaching, shares how she went from being single most of her adult life to finding true love in her 40s.
Now, she helps individuals and couples cultivate confidence, connection, and fulfilment in their relationships — blending modern psychology, neuroscience, embodiment work, and ancient wisdom traditions.
✨ In this conversation we explore:
🎧Hit play now and see what might be possible for your own love story.
Connect with Andrea:
🌐 https://www.lushcoaching.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreabalboni_lush/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreabalboni/
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For 25 years, Martha Wright was immersed in the wine industry. But 6.5 years ago, she had a radical realisation: alcohol was no longer serving her.
When she gave herself permission to choose differently, everything changed. She began questioning the myths we’re sold about drinking — and discovered a more vibrant, liberated way of living.
Today, Martha is a sobriety and mindful drinking coach, helping high-achievers rewrite their relationship with alcohol without deprivation, shame, or fear of missing out.
✨ In this conversation, we explore:
🎧 Hit play now and feel the spark of what’s possible when you choose freedom over autopilot.
Connect with Martha🌐Website📸Instagram
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From the moment I stepped off the plane in Marrakech, I knew I was meant to be here. The colours, the culture, the people, the mountains — every part of this city has shifted me in ways I didn’t expect.
In this episode, I’m sharing what living here since January has been like, from wandering the medina to coaching in various places, and why this city has become the perfect backdrop for my Marrakech Magic VIP Experiences.
If you’ve been feeling like something’s missing — even though your life looks great on paper — this conversation will give you a glimpse of what happens when you step out of your usual surroundings and into a space that calls you forward.
We’ll talk about:
🌿 What Marrakech has taught me about alignment and clarity🌿 The power of environment in unlocking your next chapter
🌿 The Marrakech Magic VIP Experience — and why it could be your turning point
🌿 How to rewire your reality and create the life you actually want
🌿 The model of reality, decision-making, and setting your mind to work for you
Whether you’re here for travel inspiration, deep transformation, or a nudge to finally make your move, you’ll leave with ideas, stories, and a little Moroccan magic to take into your own life.
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What if removing alcohol didn’t just change your habits—but brought your creativity roaring back to life?
At 60, Rebecca Guevara Wingler said goodbye to drinking and hello to the gifts she thought were long gone. In this powerful conversation, we explore how ditching alcohol can unlock parts of yourself you didn’t even realise were missing.
Rebecca is an Artist, Certified Life Coach, and ALP Practitioner who uses creativity as a tool for healing. She’s a thought leader in Art as Medicine, helping women shift limiting beliefs and reclaim their self-trust, purpose, and expression.
✨ We talk about:
🎧 Hit play and let this conversation remind you what’s possible when you clear the fog.
Connect with Rebecca:
🌐Website
📸Instagram
🖌️Join her soulful watercolour workshops + get on the waitlist for Unfold—her new program for women ready to rise from alcohol, loss, or life transitions.
✨ Want support for Alcohol-Free August?
My 21-Day Email Challenge is packed with everything you need to feel good about taking a break:
✔️Mindset, nutrition, self-care + alcohol-free swaps
✔️Inspiring quotes & journal prompts
✔️Bonus tools like EFT for cravings, helpful guides & podcast episodes✔️A downloadable journal to track your journey
Ready for deeper support?
🌟Personal Power Activation🪄Marrakech Magic: 1:1 VIP Experience
☕Or let’s connect for a 15-minute Virtual Coffee—a no-pressure chat to feel into what’s next for you.
💜 If this episode speaks to you, don’t forget to subscribe, rate & review—it helps more people find their freedom too.
What if this isn’t a crisis… but a chance to rewrite the script?
In this solo episode, I dive into the often-overlooked magic of midlife—where things may feel uncertain, but your power to choose again has never been stronger.
✨ Inside this episode:
→ Why the “Be-Do-Have” model might be keeping you stuck
→ The sneaky habits that drain energy (and how to reclaim it)
→ What Blue Zones can teach us about vitality and purpose
→ Passion, purpose, and the path to feeling truly alive
→ Routines, rituals & micro-decisions that shift everything
→ Is there a “limitless pill” for women in midlife? (Spoiler: yes)
This is a conversation for the woman who feels like something’s missing—who’s ready to remember who she is and start choosing differently.
🌟Want to take it further?
If this episode sparked something, here are 3 ways we can connect deeper:
☕Virtual Coffee – A 15-minute chat to connect, zero pressure
✨ Human Design Sessions – 20% off this week only!
🪄 Marrakech Magic – 1:1 VIP experience designed for deep recalibration
Just click the link in my bio, or drop into my inbox. I'd love to meet you exactly where you are.
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We dive into the transformational power of meditation and the incredible shifts that happen when we create space to slow down and tune in.
Ashley Paquin joins me to talk about how COVID changed herrelationship with alcohol in a negative way—something so many women will relate to—and how that experience ultimately led her to an alcohol-free life.
Ashley has hosted 9 international retreats around the world. Belief change is her magic wand, and it’s always done with respect and reverence. Her mission? To awaken the life force, potential, and love in people. She’s also hosting a slow living & mindfulness retreat in Portugal in October 2025.
✨We cover:
How COVID shifted her relationship with alcohol
Ashley’s alcohol-free journey
The power of meditation and retreats to transform our lives
How much is possible beyond what we believe
What it means to have the courage to change
🎧 Hit play and let this one land in your body.
Connect with Ashley:🌐ashleypaquin.com
📸Instagram
📺YouTube
Want to work 1:1 with me right now?
🌟Personal Power Activation🪄Marrakech Magic: 1:1 VIP Experience
Or let’s grab a virtual coffee! ☕ A 15-minute connection call (because that’s my Human Design magic).📅Book yours here
💜 If this episode speaks to you, don’t forget to subscribe, rate & review—it helps more people find their freedom too.
Biohacking can feel overwhelming…ice baths, red light therapy, green powders galore. But what if the real secret to high performance was much simpler?
In this episode, I chat with the brilliant Lindsey Frances, who shares the two most powerful (and surprisingly simple) toolsto truly upgrade your life—emotionally, mentally, and physically.
With 20+ years of experience in emotional wealth creation,leadership, and human performance, Lindsey is an Internationally Registered Sophrologist, UK Psychologist, and Entrepreneur Coach. Her unique, toolkit-based approach is loved by leaders—including 50% of her clients being men—for its no-fluff, results-driven effectiveness.
✨ We cover:
Whether you’re feeling burnt out or ready to level up, thisconversation will reframe what thriving actually looks like.
🎧 Hit play to discover the only biohacks you really need.
Connect with Lindsey:🌐www.lindseyfrances.co.uk
Want to work 1:1 with me right now?
🪄Marrakech Magic: 1:1 VIP Experience
Or let’s grab a virtual coffee! ☕ A 15-minute connection call(because that’s my Human Design magic).📅Book yours here
💜 If this episode speaks to you, don’t forget to subscribe, rate & review—it helps more women find their freedom too.
After a June pause for our powerful in-person Finding Freedom Retreat, we’re back—and starting strong.
In this episode, I’m sharing the 10 most transformational insights that emerged from our time together. If you’re a high-achiever or alcohol-free coach ready to stop circling your potential and finally live it—these takeaways will truly hit home (in the best way).
We cover:
Plus, behind-the-scenes stories from the retreat: dailyyoga, women’s circles, deep coaching, Human Design, breathwork, EFT, and the kind of breakthroughs that don’t go back in the box.
Also in this episode: Two ways to work 1:1 with me rightnow:
✨HD Confidence Comeback
🪄Marrakech Magic: 1:1 VIP Experience
Alternatively, I’d love to connect over a quick virtual coffee ☕️ — it’s a key part of my Human Design. If you fancy a 15 minute chat, it’d be great to get to know you a bit better.
Here’s the link if that sounds fun!
This isn’t just a podcast comeback—it’s a next-level leap. Hit play and let’s go.
🎧 If this episode spoke to you, please subscribe, rate, and review—it helps more women find their freedom too. 💜
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Ever find yourself stuck in the cycle of craving, chaos, and overthinking—wondering if peace is even possible without alcohol? This episode is your gentle invitation to explore what healing really looks like… beyond just willpower.
I’m joined by the incredible Kristin Horstman—Gray Area Drinking Master Coach, Health Coach, speaker, blogger, ZeroProof Experiences facilitator, and family support advocate.Together, we explore the emotional, physical, and nervous system roots of alcohol cravings—and how small shifts can lead to profound calm.
✨ Inside this episode:
Why cravings aren’t just “in your head”—and how your body plays a starring role
The magic of therapy, small-group connection, and being truly seen
Loving yourself through transition and building nurturing routines
How nature, puppies, and fresh starts can become unlikely tools for healing
If you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or craving something deeper—this conversation is for you.
Connect with Kristin via:
Get your Free Guide: ‘30 Ideas To Feel More Alive Without Alcohol’.
Save your spot on the Free Masterclass that’s happening on Monday 2nd June: Stop Trying To Fit In. Discover Your Truth In Your Human Design.
🌴 Final call for the Finding Freedom Retreat in Bali! Deluxe private rooms. Deep healing. Life-changing connection.
✨ Last Minute Spot Available—DM “Retreat” on Instagram @ThriveAlcoholFree or email dw@thrivealcoholfree.com to chat.
🎧 If this episode spoke to you, please subscribe, rate, and review—it helps more women find their freedom too. 💜
Connect with me via Instagram, Website, or Email.
Feel like your spark’s gone missing? This episode is your wake-up call—and your permission slip.
I’m joined by the brilliant Elly Young, certified alcohol-free life coach and founder of Stop Drinking with Cycle Syncing, and we’re diving deep into what really happens when women stop drinking—especially in midlife.
✨ Inside this episode:
→ How alcohol impacts your sleep, cortisol, and overall energy
→ Why your 40s aren’t the problem—alcohol might be
→ How to work with your hormones instead of fighting them
→ What midlife can look like when you finally feel like you again
→ The power of cycle syncing, nutrition, and ditching the shame spiral
Whether you’re burnt out, fed up, or just quietly wondering if there’s more to life—this one’s for you.
Connect with Elly via:
🌴Finding Freedom Retreat in Bali! Deluxe private rooms. Deep healing. Life-changing connection.
✨ Final spots available—DM “Retreat” on Instagram @thrivealcoholfree or email dw@thrivealcoholfree.com to chat.
🎧 If this episode spoke to you, please subscribe, rate, and review—it helps more women find their freedom too. 💜
Connect with me via Instagram, Website, or Email.
It’s my birthday and the 2-year anniversary of A Cocktail of Clarity book—so I’m celebrating with my favourite alcohol-free fizz (naturally!) and a powerful solo episode all about knowing what you want…and finally giving yourself permission to go after it. 💫
Inside this solo episode:
✨How to reconnect with what you truly desire
✨Why clarity helps you go after your desire
✨What shifts when you stop waiting for “the right time”
You’ll also hear about the most aligned ways to go deeper in your alcohol-free journey:
🔮 Take the Human Design Alcohol-Free Quiz
💫Join the Aligned & Alcohol-Free 21-Day Challenge
💼Step into 1:1 Coaching
🌴Or claim one of the very last spots on the Finding Freedom Retreat in Bali
You’re not too late—you’re right on time.
And everything you want? You’re allowed to want it.
💜Let’s make this next chapter your most aligned yet.
Connect with me via Instagram, Website, or Email.
And don’t forget to rate, review, and share—because transformation begins with one conversation.
P.S. Get your ticket to Sobriety Is The New Epic HERE.
In this celebratory 80th episode of Thrive Alcohol-Free, we’re popping the metaphorical champagne (AF, of course!) and diving deep into the subconscious mind, your model of reality, and the delicious truth that you can create anything you desire.
Thank you so much for listening and being part of the Thrive Alcohol Free Community. If you're new to the podcast, go back and listen to some of the earlier episodes, as we've had some amazing guests on!
Host, Dupe Witherick unpacks how we’re not actually after the external outcomes—we’re after the feelings those outcomes bring. And the best bit: you can tap into those feelings anytime. Yes, even before the manifestation arrives. (Spoiler: that’s the secret sauce.)
Plus, she shares three powerful pathways to help you align, rise, and completely reset:
✨ Just getting started? The Aligned & Alcohol-Free 21 Day Challenge is your launchpad.
🔥 Ready to go deeper? 30 Days To A Raise offers fierce, focused 1:1 coaching.
🌺 Craving a full soul reset? The Finding Freedom Retreat in Bali might just be your next quantum leap.
This episode is your permission slip to feel good now—and your invitation to what’s next.
Get in touch via Instagram, Website, or Email.
Don’t forget to rate, review, and share—because transformation begins with one conversation. 💜
P.S. There's still time to grab your FREE ticket to The Sobriety Is The New Epic virtual speaker series. Dupe Witherick will be speaking on the 2nd of May 2025.
Can sobriety be the start of your greatest adventure?Sarah Treacy says YES—and she’s living proof.
In this episode, we dive deep into her powerful transformation from corporate powerhouse to purpose-driven trailblazer.
After two decades climbing the corporate ladder, Sarah realised alcohol was quietly running the show. It took a global pandemic—and a moment of brutal honesty—for her to say enough. Five years later, she’s swapped wine nights for mountain hikes and built a life more thrilling, joyful, and connected than she ever imagined.
🌟 This episode celebrates Sarah’s 5-year sobriety milestone (April 20, 2025!) and the powerful clarity that came from choosing more—more purpose, more passion, more life.
We talk about:
🎟️ Save your spot for the virtual speaker series.
Get in touch with Sarah via Instagram, @thesobersherpa
💥 And because we’re not just about healing—we’re about thriving—I’ve got something just for YOU.
If you’ve been working twice as hard for half the recognition, it’s time to flip the script. I created a FREE guide: 10 Steps to Double Your Corporate Salary—and it’s packed with the exact moves I made to get headhunted and paid what I was worth.
Spoiler Alert: taking a break from alcohol and knowing your Human Design could be two of the steps 😉
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💰This isn’t a cute checklist. It’s a game plan. For bold women ready to rise.
🎧 Tune in now to hear Sarah’s inspiring journey—and get ready to make bold moves in your own life. Your next chapter is waiting.
Get in touch via Instagram, Website, or Email.
Don’t forget to rate, review, and share—because transformation begins with one conversation💜
Are you tired of constantly seeking approval from others, only to feel drained, burnt out, and empty? If you’re ready to break free from the cycle of external validation and step into your full, unapologetic power, this episode is your game-changer! 🌟
In this exclusive masterclass episode, I’ll walk you through:
🔥Why the never-ending chase for validation leaves you exhausted and unfulfilled⚡How to shift your mindset and finally reclaim your energy, confidence, and sense of self-worth
💡3 transformational steps to start living with true power, without guilt or overwhelm🌱How to become the strong, authentic leader you were always meant to be—on your own terms
This isn’t just another motivational talk. It’s a call to action for every woman who’s done with people-pleasing and ready to step into a life of true freedom and fulfilment.
👉🏾Ready to take the first step? Tune in now for this Masterclass: How to Break Up with Decades of Chasing External Validation and Step Into Your Power!
You can get in touch via Instagram, Website, or Email.
✨ Don’t forget to rate, review, and share—the journey to your most empowered-self starts now! 💜
In this powerful episode, Dupe Witherick speaks to Alison Canavan. Alison is an acclaimed international speaker, wellness coach, and mindfulness advocate, who went from gracing the world’s top fashion runways, as an international model, to embarking on a personal growth and wellbeing journey beyond the spotlight that truly captivates hearts and minds.
We dive into:
🔥Her incredible story
🍸Discovering moderation would never work for her
😩How becoming exhausted by the way she was living, finally forced her to re-evaluate
🙏The one prayer that changed her life forever
🌱The incredible world of health, meditation, and breathwork
💡3 simple, game-changing self-love hacks you can start using today
If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on empty, constantlysearching for external validation, or struggling to manage your emotions, this episode is for you. 🎧💫
Connect with Alison via:
👉🏾 Tune in now and sign up for the FREE Masterclass: "How To Break Up with Decades of Chasing External Validation and the 3 Ways to Become the Powerful Leader You Were Meant to Be".
You can get in touch via Instagram, Website, or Email.
Don’t forget to rate, review, and share—because transformation begins with one conversation. 💜
This week, I’m bringing you something extra special! Notonly am I sharing my experience as a judge for the World Alcohol Free Awards (yes, I got to blind taste the best AF drinks out there! 🍹✨), but I’m also teasing an exciting announcement coming at the end of March—you won’t want to miss it!
But that’s not all… My husband, Nicholas, is back on the podcast! (You last heard from him in Episode 2—can you believe how much has changed since then?!) We’re having a fun, honest, and inspiring conversation about how our alcohol free journey led us somewhere we never expected: life as digital nomads! 🌍
We’re sharing:
🚀What’s happened since his last episode🌎How we accidentally picked our first nomad destination
🏡Our wild and wonderful experience living and working in Marrakech🔄The power of Changing vs. Choosing—and what that means for you
If you’ve ever dreamed of more freedom, more adventure,and a life beyond the limits of alcohol, this episode is for you! 🎧
Connect with Nicholas via:
Sign up to the FREE Masterclass, "How To Break Up with Decades of Chasing External Validation and the 3 Ways to Become the Powerful Leader You Were Meant to Be".
📩 Still time to Join the 21 Day Challenge. Second Live Group Coaching Call Is Today!
Limited spots available for the Finding Freedom Retreat, Bali! If this is calling you, I encourage you to Book A Call or Secure Your Space TODAY.
Discover how to ditch drinking, embody a joyful new identity and Thrive Alcohol Free with my book 'A Cocktail Of Clarity'. When you order, you also get resources to help you on your journey.
I'd love it if you could rate, review and share this episode. You can get in touch via Instagram, Website, or Email.
Five years ago, I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and it changed everything—but not in the way you might expect. This week, I’m diving into that pivotal experience and what it taught me about resilience, clarity, transformation, and the unexpected ways life guides us toward change.
I’m also joined by Silvia Subirana, clinical psychologist and Head of Content Development at MyDry30 App. Silvia didn’t force herself to quit drinking—she organically became alcohol free over time. In this episode, she shares how you too, can shift your mindset, reconnect with yourself, and let go of alcohol without feeling like you’re “giving something up.”
We dive into:
✨ How Silvia naturally transitioned to an alcohol-free life
🌱The gut-alcohol connection (your body wants to help you!)
🧠The power of the subconscious mind in creating change
📲How the MyDry30 App helps you rewire habits with ease
🌎Alcohol’s impact across different countries and cultures
If you’re tired of the all or nothing mindset and want a more intuitive, empowering approach to living alcohol free, this episode is for you.
🔗 Connect with Silvia:
🌴 The Finding Freedom Retreat in Bali is happening June 2025! If this speaks to you, Book A Call or Secure Your Space TODAY to join us.
🚀 The 21-Day Challenge Starts NOW! First live coaching call is today.
📖 Grab your copy of A Cocktail of Clarity and unlock exclusive bonuses!
💬 Loved this episode? Please rate, review & share—let’s spread the freedom! Get in touch via Instagram, Website, or Email.
In this episode, I speak to Kate Nichols, an Alcohol Freedom Coach. She has been alcohol free for 3.5 years and is living her best life ever! She aspires to be a beacon of hope and guidance for others struggling.
We talk about:
Connect with Kate via:
Have you been thinking about taking a break from alcohol? What if you just gave it a try? No commitment, no rules—just a 21 day experiment to see how you really feel. 📩 Join the 21 Day Challenge and see for yourself. You might be surprised at what you find.
The Finding Freedom Retreat, Bali will be a life-changing experience! Just by saying yes to yourself, stepping out of your comfort zone and going on this self-discovery journey, you will learn the power that’s inside you and what you are truly capable of!
Through coaching, yoga, breathwork, EFT, meditation, visualisation, sound baths and the healing ceremonies, you will be able to let go of things that have been holding you back that you may not even know about and gain tools you can take back to use in your daily life.
Limited spots available, so don’t miss this! BookA Call or Secure Your Space TODAY.
Book Your 1-1 Human Design Session.
Discover how to ditch drinking, embody a joyful new identity and Thrive Alcohol Free with my book 'A Cocktail Of Clarity'. When you order, you also get resources to help you on your journey.
I'd love it if you could rate, review and share this episode. You can get in touch via Instagram, Website, or Email.