Lee Davy
Lee Davy
Alcohol or Just a Habit? Why “Addiction” Isn’t the Whole Truth
Alcohol or Just a Habit? Why “Addiction” Isn’t the Whole Truth
Alcohol or Just a Habit? Why “Addiction” Isn’t the Whole Truth
Friday 27th June 2025
Explore the concept of alcohol addiction versus habit with Lee Davy. Is your drinking on autopilot? Discover new perspectives.
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Episode Overview
- Challenge the label of addiction; consider it might be a habit.
- Reflect on your drinking habits - are they automatic?
- Understand the societal stigma around addiction labels.
- Explore the concept of living a self-led life without alcohol.
- Consider how habitual behaviour impacts your choices.
What if you stopped asking, am I an addict? And start asking, why did I do this on a Tuesday?
Lee Davy takes a bold stance against the conventional understanding of alcohol addiction in this episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast. He questions the common labels and suggests that what many call 'addiction' might simply be a habit. Lee argues that society often mislabels habitual behaviours as addictions, creating stigma and misunderstanding. He shares his personal journey from drinking daily to living an alcohol-free life, not due to hitting rock bottom, but because he realised he was on autopilot.
Lee challenges the audience to rethink their relationship with alcohol and consider whether their drinking habits are driven by unconscious routines rather than deep-seated emotional issues. Through engaging anecdotes and light humour, Lee encourages listeners to explore the possibility that their alcohol consumption is less about trauma and more about automation. This thought-provoking discussion pushes you to ask new questions about your drinking habits and reflect on whether you're living a self-led life or one dictated by habitual behaviours.
By unpacking the damage caused by stigma and the 'Liquid Lie', Lee invites you to consider how labelling can keep you numb and blind to the truth. Tune in for a refreshing perspective on alcohol use and take a step towards a conscious choice in your drinking habits.