James Swanwick
James Swanwick
Remember Where You've Been & Where You Are Going with Coach Matt
Remember Where You've Been & Where You Are Going with Coach Matt
Remember Where You've Been & Where You Are Going with Coach Matt
Friday 1st August 2025
Coach Matt & Jason discuss thriving without alcohol by reflecting on your past & planning your future. Discover rituals for lasting change.
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James Swanwick
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Reflecting on past struggles can prevent repeating mistakes.
- Planning for a future without alcohol helps maintain focus.
- Gratitude can counteract anxiety and promote well-being.
- Positive rituals and routines lead to long-term success.
- Adjusting behaviour is key to achieving goals.
"If you do what is hard, your life will be easy. If you do what is easy, your life will be hard."
Coach Matt and Jason Lachance are back with a riveting chat about thriving without alcohol. In this episode of the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle podcast, they dive into the significance of remembering your past, envisioning your future, and staying present. It's a heartfelt discussion filled with anecdotes and metaphors that make you reflect on your journey.
From the emotional weight of past mistakes to the clarity gained through vision and values, they explore how rituals, discomfort, and mindset shifts can lead to lasting change. Matt shares a touching story about his father's struggles with substances, using a tattoo as a metaphor for life's journey.
The tattoo reads, "I can't adjust the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination", reminding us of the importance of adapting our behaviour to achieve our goals. The episode highlights the balance between focusing on the present and planning for the future. Coach Jason emphasises how gratitude can counteract anxiety and the value of revisiting past struggles to avoid repeating them.
They discuss how anger and resentment can be addressed by digging deeper and finding gratitude in the present. You'll hear about the power of positive rituals and routines, and how they can lead you to where you want to go. Matt's scar from a baking accident becomes a metaphor for remembering past mistakes without dwelling on them.
By the end, you'll be inspired to reflect on your own journey, recognising the importance of setting goals and adjusting your sails to navigate life's challenges. So why not take a moment to ponder where you've been and where you're heading?