James Swanwick
James Swanwick
Enviroment is Stronger than Willpower with Coach David & Coach Matt
Enviroment is Stronger than Willpower with Coach David & Coach Matt
Enviroment is Stronger than Willpower with Coach David & Coach Matt
Monday 14th July 2025
Explore how your environment can support an alcohol-free lifestyle with Coaches David and Matt's practical tips and personal stories.
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Episode Overview
- Your environment can significantly impact your sobriety journey.
- Changing routines can help form new, healthier habits.
- Removing visual triggers supports a loved one's alcohol-free lifestyle.
- Non-alcoholic beverages can be used wisely as part of a ritual.
- Positive affirmations help reframe the journey in a constructive light.
"Environment is the invisible hand that shapes human behaviour."
In this episode of the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle podcast, Coaches David Jelks and Matt Gardner tackle the often overlooked but crucial element in achieving a life without alcohol: your environment. They argue that while willpower is important, it's your surroundings that can make or break your journey to sobriety. From changing the layout of your home to altering your daily routines, David and Matt share practical tips on how these small tweaks can lead to big changes.
Matt shares his personal experience of swapping his couch for a gym membership, highlighting how this shift not only altered his physical space but also his mental state. The coaches emphasise the importance of removing visual triggers, like alcohol glasses, from your environment to support a loved one in their journey. They discuss how changing routes to avoid liquor stores can be an effective strategy, illustrating how environment shapes habits and behaviours.
They also touch on the controversial topic of non-alcoholic beverages as replacements. While opinions vary, they suggest knowing yourself and using these options wisely as part of a ritual that keeps you engaged without falling back into old patterns. David and Matt explore the internal environment, encouraging a shift from negative affirmations like "I can't drink anymore" to positive ones such as "I want to be healthier".
This approach helps reframe the journey in a constructive light, making it easier to stick with it long-term. With humour and empathy, the coaches offer valuable insights for anyone looking to change their relationship with alcohol or support someone in doing so. So, if you're ready to make lasting changes and embrace an alcohol-free lifestyle, this episode is packed with advice and encouragement to get you started.