Lee Davy
Lee Davy
Trying to Fix Your Marriage While Drinking? Talk to Your Partner Like They’re Eight
Trying to Fix Your Marriage While Drinking? Talk to Your Partner Like They’re Eight
Trying to Fix Your Marriage While Drinking? Talk to Your Partner Like They’re Eight
Tuesday 1st July 2025
Explore how speaking to adults like children can transform your relationships. Lee Davy shares insights on marriage, communication, and sobriety.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Healing Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Alcohol can hinder effective communication in relationships.
- Address conflicts by speaking to your partner as you would to a child.
- Develop self-energy: calm, curious, and connected interactions.
- Emotional maturity requires ongoing effort beyond sobriety.
- Use compassionate presence to foster deeper connections.
"You don't have to change the people around you, you just have to change the energy that you bring into the room."
Lee Davy takes you on a journey through the complexities of marriage and communication, especially when alcohol is involved. This episode of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast dives into the challenges of fixing relationships while drinking and offers a refreshing perspective on communication. Lee shares his personal experiences with yelling and slamming doors, revealing how alcohol clouded his ability to truly connect with his partner.
He explores the idea that when we're triggered, we're often not speaking adult to adult, but adult to child, highlighting the importance of addressing these inner parts with compassion and understanding. Lee introduces the concept of 'self-energy'—a state of being calm, curious, and connected—and discusses how this can transform interactions with loved ones. He uses anecdotes from his own life, including his wife Liza's remarkable ability to remain a calm presence during their daughter's emotional moments.
This episode challenges you to rethink how you approach conflicts, urging you to lead with patience and empathy. You'll also hear about the Strive Method, which helps individuals shift from parts-led to self-led living. Lee emphasises that being alcohol-free doesn't automatically mean emotional maturity; it requires ongoing work. He encourages listeners to meet others with the same presence they offer their children, fostering deeper connections.
So, if you're curious about how changing your communication style can impact your relationships—or if you're grappling with the effects of alcohol on your life—this episode is a must-listen. Lee's candid storytelling and practical advice offer hope and guidance for anyone looking to improve their interactions and lead a more self-aware life.