Get Over Indulgence With Duncan Bhaskaran Brown

Get Over Indulgence With Duncan Bhaskaran Brown 

Duncan Bhaskaran Brown joins me for episode #275 of the Blossom Your Awesome Podcast. Duncan is a speaker, author, advocate and Morris Dancer. 

His books 'Get Over Indulgence' and 'Real Men Quit: The Armchair Macho Guide To Beating Booze And Finding The Life You Want.'

Duncan believes sobriety is the ultimate in life and is on a mission to guide as many people as possible to it. 

Duncan Bhaskaran Brown shares his personal journey of quitting alcohol and finding a better life. He started drinking as a teenager to cope with anxiety and socialize, but it eventually led to isolation and misery. The turning point came when his wife had a miscarriage and he realized he needed to make a change. Duncan has been sober for almost nine years and has never looked back. He emphasizes that alcohol is not necessary for creativity, socializing, or handling stress. Duncan provides guidance for those struggling with alcohol and encourages them to challenge their beliefs and seek support from group programs, therapy, or coaching. He also highlights the importance of educating friends and family members to provide understanding and support. Duncan is working on a new book about staying sober and is involved in programs to make workplace wellbeing initiatives more alcohol-aware.

Takeaways

• Alcohol is not necessary for creativity, socializing, or handling stress.
• Challenging beliefs about alcohol is crucial for quitting and staying sober.
• Support from group programs, therapy, or coaching can be helpful in the journey to sobriety.
• Educating friends and family members about alcohol-related issues can lead to understanding and support.
• Quitting alcohol can lead to a better, more fulfilling life.

Sound Bites

• "Oh yeah, I still know how to party."
• "Alcohol is presented in a way that relates it to success and power."
• "There is an alternative, there is another way."

To learn more about Duncan click here. 

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

02:00
The Journey of Excessive Drinking

04:18
The Turning Point: Choosing Sobriety

05:42
Life After Quitting: The Benefits of Sobriety

08:48
The Influence of Culture and Media on Alcohol Consumption

09:10
Alarming Statistics: Heavy Drinking in Society

10:41
Social Pressure and the Fear of Missing Out

11:28
The Perception of Alcohol as Sophisticated and Glamorous

13:05
The Status Symbol of Expensive Alcohol

14:37
The Illusion of Moderate Drinking

15:36
The Impact of Alcohol on Sleep and Stress Levels

16:18
The Paradox of Alcohol as a Stress Reliever

19:17
Helping Loved Ones: Understanding and Guidance

24:57
The Process of Coaching and Changing Beliefs

28:19
Different Approaches to Sobriety: Group Programs, Therapy, and Coaching

35:08
The Transformation of Life After Quitting Alcohol

40:02
Future Projects and Making Workplace Wellbeing Alcohol-Aware

40:33
Closing Message: You Are Enough

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