Alcohol: The Unseen Damage! This Is The Real Damage of Drinking. It's More Than You Realise. Sobriety Advocate, Ruari Fairbairns.

Begin Again with Davina McCall · 2025-01-09

In this episode of Begin Again, Davina is joined by Ruari Fairbairns, founder of One Year No Beer. Ruari challenges the myths society perpetuates about drinking, and is on a mission to transform the way we think about alcohol. Through his insights, listeners are encouraged to reevaluate their relationship with alcohol, empowering them to break free from societal norms and embrace a healthier, more mindful approach to life.

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(00:00) Intro
(01:08) Ruari’s Journey: Overcoming Alcohol Dependence
(03:10) How Alcohol Impacted Every Aspect of Ruari’s Life
(04:41) The Moment Ruari Realized Alcohol Was Too Much
(06:09) Ruari’s Life-Changing Meditation Journey
(07:28) The Connection Between Alcohol and Menopause
(10:10) How to Recover from Alcohol Addiction: Ruari’s Story
(17:50) Managing Anger: Steps Toward Emotional Healing
(18:57) Breaking Free from Societal Expectations
(21:17) The Hidden Truth About Peer Pressure: Statistics Revealed
(24:55) Ruari’s Experience with the ‘One Year No Beer’ Program
(26:59) What It’s Like to Meet the Dalai Lama
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(31:13) Ruari’s Encounter with Richard Branson
(33:09) Creating Hope and Changing Lives: Ruari’s Mission
(37:05) Understanding the Root Causes of Addiction
(41:16) Is Drinking Occasionally Better Than Not Drinking at All?
(49:04) What Percentage of People Actually Take Action?
(53:08) The Fear That Trauma Is the Secret to Success
(54:12) Why Men Avoid Confronting Their Emotions
(56:23) Five Key Lessons from This Conversation You Can’t Miss

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Begin Again with Davina McCall

This show is dedicated to empowering people to embrace midlife as their most transformative era yet. Davina’s guests will share stories of growth and rediscovery, letting you in on their own life journeys - many of which have challenged outdated narratives and ideas. Whether it's through expert insights, candid discussions, or real-life inspiration, Begin Again will be a supportive community for everyone to explore the revitalising second act of life. Davina wants everyone to know that midlife is not the start of the end; instead, it's the perfect opportunity and time to Begin Again.
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