15 Years Alcohol-Free: Lee Davy's Unshakeable Vow
Episode Overview
A vow can be stronger than rehab or AA. Understanding the five N’s can shift your perspective on alcohol. Living a self-led life means freedom from alcohol. True freedom comes from decisions made by self, not reactive parts. Reflect on what feelings you're masking with alcohol.
"It's not about willpower. It's about truth."
Lee Davy, the host of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, takes you on a journey through his 15-year alcohol-free life in the episode titled "15 Years Alcohol-Free-as-Fuck: Here’s How I Did It". Lee's story isn't your typical tale of hitting rock bottom; instead, it's about a powerful vow he made to himself – "I will never drink again". He candidly shares how this vow became the cornerstone of his alcohol-free existence and why some commitments hold firm while others falter.
Lee unpacks his experiences with the five N’s of alcohol, revealing how deeply ingrained beliefs about alcohol being natural, normal, necessary, nice, and noble were shattered. He discusses the chaos that ensued when he realised the truth about the Liquid Lie and how it propelled him into the drama triangle, where alcohol played the villain. His parts – internal systems designed to protect him – initially panicked, but ultimately, Lee found peace in living a self-led life.
The episode explores the concept of making a fundamental choice, a decision that changes the basic orientation of one's life. Lee argues that true freedom from alcohol comes not from willpower but from a soul-level decision made by one's self, rather than reactive parts. Through anecdotes and metaphors, he explains how living a self-led life means being free from the constraints of past failures and future fears.
Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own relationships with alcohol and consider what feelings they might be masking with drinking. Lee's insights offer a fresh perspective on sobriety – it's not about resisting temptation but embracing a life where alcohol simply doesn't fit. So if you're curious about how one man's vow led to 15 years of sobriety and want to explore how you can make your own fundamental choice, this episode might just hold the key.