The Real Reason Most People Never Quit Drinking

The Real Reason Most People Never Quit Drinking

Most people don’t struggle to quit drinking — they struggle to stay quit. This episode breaks down the real reasons people fail to stop alcohol long-term, moving beyond motivation and willpower into the deeper psychology behind alcohol dependence and habit formation.


We look at how dopamine loops, stress response, social pressure, and identity all reinforce drinking behaviour, even when someone genuinely wants to change. It also explores why “just stop drinking” rarely works, and what actually needs to shift for long-term alcohol recovery and sobriety to stick.


Whether you’re cutting down, attempting alcohol detox, exploring sobriety, or trying to understand your relationship with alcohol, this episode gives a clear, no-nonsense breakdown of what keeps people stuck — and what finally helps them break free.

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I Heard This Song... And Suddenly I Was 13 Again!

I Heard This Song... And Suddenly I Was 13 Again!

Have you ever heard a song and suddenly felt like you were somewhere else?Not just remembering a moment, but actually feeling like you’ve been transported back to another time in your life?That happen...

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I Went To Therapy... And Discovered This About Myself

I Went To Therapy... And Discovered This About Myself

Six sessions of therapy made me realise I don't actually know myself as well as I thought I did.And the strange thing is, the biggest realisation wasn't some huge revelation.It was something incredibl...

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Apparently, I'm The Problem

Apparently, I'm The Problem

Apparently, I’m The Problem.My brother and I were once best friends. We grew up together, shared the same parents, lost our sister and experienced the same childhood. Yet today, we barely speak.In thi...

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Im 35… And I Still Haven’t Figured My Life Out

Im 35… And I Still Haven’t Figured My Life Out

I’m 35… And I Still Haven’t Figured My Life OutI’m 35 years old — and I still haven’t figured my life out.When I was younger, I thought 35 would look very different. I imagined having the nice car, th...

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I Forgot How Good THIS Can Be

I Forgot How Good THIS Can Be

I Forgot How GOOD THIS Can BeSometimes you don't realise how much you've been missing until you finally slow down.In this episode of What A Time To Be Alive, I reflect on something I didn't expect to ...

19 Elo 5min

We've All Forgotten This Simple Thing...

We've All Forgotten This Simple Thing...

Have we all forgotten how to slow down?After a week away at Dubbed Out Festival and exploring the stunning landscapes of North Wales, I came home with one question: why do we feel happier when life is...

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I Didn't Realise Work Was Changing Me Until It Was Too Late | Burnout & Counselling

I Didn't Realise Work Was Changing Me Until It Was Too Late | Burnout & Counselling

I Didn't Realise Work Was Changing Me Until It Was Too Late | Burnout & CounsellingHave you ever felt like work was changing who you are?In this honest episode of What A Time To Be Alive, I open up ab...

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What A Time To Be Alive!

What A Time To Be Alive!

After more than a month away from the microphone, What A Time To Be Alive is finally back.In this return episode, I talk honestly about where I’ve been, why the podcast disappeared, and everything tha...

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