Wild Ride to Sobriety: Ian Fee on Breaking Cycles & Making It Great (Ep. 47)Wild Ride to Sobriety: Ian Fee on Breaking Cycles & Making It Great (Ep. 47)
Alcohol-Free Radio
Ian Fee shares his wild journey from early exposure to alcohol to finding clarity and purpose in sobriety, offering insights into breaking cycles and rebuilding trust.
24:21•19 Aug 2025
Ian Fee's Wild Ride: From Booze to Clarity
Episode Overview
- Ian Fee's journey from early exposure to alcohol to sobriety.
- The transformative power of aversion therapy.
- Writing as a therapeutic tool for self-reflection.
- The role of forgiveness in healing relationships.
- Finding new ways to socialise without alcohol.
“"Unless you're right, nothing will ever be right"”
In this episode of Alcohol-Free Radio, Chris Becker chats with Ian Fee, author of 'Wild Ride to Sobriety', about his incredible journey from living life in the fast lane to embracing sobriety. Ian's tale begins with a sip of beer at just one year old and winds through a tumultuous path marked by bartending at age 13 and closing multimillion-dollar deals over martinis.
His story is a testament to the challenges of breaking free from generational cycles of alcohol dependency and rebuilding trust. Ian opens up about his rock-bottom moments, including selling his company while blackout drunk in Vegas, which prompted him to seek rehab in 2017. His experience with aversion therapy was a turning point, leading him to a new life filled with clarity and purpose.
Ian shares how writing his book became a therapeutic endeavour, allowing him to lay bare his experiences and lessons learned. He talks candidly about the importance of forgiveness and how his relationships have transformed since removing alcohol from the equation. Ian's reflections on how sobriety has become his new superpower are both humorous and poignant. He emphasises the significance of being uncomfortable in social situations without alcohol, turning what was once a crutch into an opportunity for genuine connection.
If you're curious about the impact of sobriety on personal and professional life or seeking inspiration from someone who has truly turned their life around, Ian's story offers valuable insights. His journey reminds us that it's never too late to make a change and that the rewards of sobriety can be profound. Tune in to hear Ian's full story and find out why embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle could be your next great adventure.
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