Lee Davy
Lee Davy
Caught Lying About Sweets? What It Taught Me About Drinking
Caught Lying About Sweets? What It Taught Me About Drinking
Caught Lying About Sweets? What It Taught Me About Drinking
Saturday 2nd August 2025
Lee Davy shares how catching his daughter lying about sweets mirrors his journey with alcohol. Discover compassion over condemnation.
16 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Recognise patterns in parenting and personal behaviour.
- Show compassion instead of condemnation towards oneself.
- Pause and breathe to regulate emotions before reacting.
- Understand the inner critic is trying to protect you.
- Practice empathy with yourself and others.
"The way you speak to your child mirrors how you speak to yourself – what happens when you start showing both compassion?"
Imagine catching your child in a fib about sweets and feeling an unexpected wave of recognition. That's what happened to Lee Davy, host of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, when he realised the energy he brought into parenting mirrored the way he once dealt with his own struggles with alcohol. In this episode, Lee shares how his daughter's impulse to lie about stealing sweets highlighted patterns he himself faced during his journey to sobriety.
You'll find out how the desire to control and dominate – whether over a child or oneself – can lead to a cycle of fear and resistance. Lee draws parallels between parenting and personal growth, suggesting that the way we react to our children can reflect how we treat ourselves when grappling with addiction. Through humour and honesty, Lee explores the concept of showing compassion to both ourselves and our children, rather than condemnation.
The episode encourages you to pause and breathe, offering practical advice on how to lead with curiosity and care instead of anger and dominance. If you've ever felt frustrated with yourself for drinking when you didn't want to, or struggled with internal criticism, this episode is a must-listen. Lee's personal anecdotes are relatable, and his reflections on self-led living offer a fresh perspective on dealing with inner conflicts.
By the end, you'll be inspired to practice empathy towards yourself and others, making strides towards an alcohol-free life.