Jack Cotterill.Jack Cotterill.
One For The Road
<p>Thanks for joining me for this weeks episode of One For The Road,</p><p>Today I am joined by jazz musician Jack Cotterill. Jack grew up in a family of prestigious musicians and at the age of 13 Jack started to go to the his local Jazz night; by the age of 14 he had left school and was working as a musician, which allowed him to gain a taste for the drinking side of music, and the reckless life style the scene can offer.After years of being on the road and drinking/taking drugs in excess, Jack finally made the decision to become sober and clean in September 2018 at the age of 25. Since becoming sober Jack’s life has life has gone from strength to strength. From losing 60kg to completing his life long dream of buying a motorbike and touring Europe. Jack has gone on to play and record with some of the worlds finest musicians, fulfilling his dream to become a professional, live musician. In more recent times Jack successfully ran an online show called ‘Live at Jack’s Place’ which has attracted thousands of viewers from all over the world and he now continues to host events in some of the countries most beautiful venues.</p><br><p>This episode of One For The Road is sponsored by <a href="https://tweaklife.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tweaklife.co.uk/</a> Further information and links attached below.</p><p>If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/</a></p><p>or via my website <a href="https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/</a></p><p>Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice and for Jack.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jackcotterill/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jackcotterill/?hl=en</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jackcotterillmusic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/jackcotterillmusic</a></p><p><a href="http://www.jackcotterill.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.jackcotterill.co.uk</a></p><p><a href="https://alcoholchange.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alcoholchange.org.uk/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services</a></p><p><a href="https://nacoa.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nacoa.org.uk/</a></p><p>Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez</p><p>Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez</p><br><p>This season's podcast is sponsored by a great new start up called Tweak Life. They have built a well-being hub full of useful information and tweaks that can help you improve your mental and physical health and finances. There is a wide range of topics covered which includes mindfulness, eating well, exercise. managing addictions, improving finances, mortgages and even menopause.</p><p>This is free to use, just go to <a href="https://tweaklife.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tweaklife.co.uk/</a> for more information.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tweaklifeuk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tweaklifeuk</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tweaklifeuk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/tweaklifeuk</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/tweaklifeuk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/tweaklifeuk/</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Jazz and Sobriety: Jack Cotterill's Inspiring Story
“Getting sober requires a rewiring of the brain and instead of reaching for a drink, we have to learn how to reach for support.”
What happens when a life of jazz and a love for music intertwine with the chaos of alcohol and drugs? In this episode of 'One For The Road', host David Wilson sits down with jazz musician Jack Cotterill to uncover his remarkable journey to sobriety. Growing up in a family of esteemed musicians, Jack was no stranger to the vibrant, and often wild, world of jazz.
By the tender age of 14, he had left school to pursue his musical dreams, but along with the melodies came a reckless lifestyle of heavy drinking and drug use. Jack opens up about the pivotal moment in September 2018 when he decided enough was enough and chose to turn his life around at just 25 years old.
He shares the raw struggles of his first hundred days sober and how he managed to find joy in music without the crutch of alcohol. From shedding 60kg to fulfilling his dream of touring Europe on a motorbike, Jack’s story is a testament to the power of determination and support. He also touches on the current state of the jazz scene and offers alternative ways to enjoy music without alcohol.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for inspiration and practical advice on navigating sobriety, especially within high-pressure environments like the music industry.
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