In a society where socialising, relaxing, and celebrating often involves knocking back a drink or two, quitting can seem impossible. In How I Quit Alcohol, trauma-informed sobriety coach Danni Carr and multi-award-winning blues musician Ash Grunwald offer a raw, honest, inspiring account of their journey to sobriety and a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the wild world of rock 'n' roll. From blacking out and waking up in an alleyway after performing to a sold-out crowd of thousands to vomiting on the shoes of a music idol, this book is more than just a memoir. It's a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to change their relationship with alcohol. Danni and Ash don't hold back from sharing their personal struggles and the entertaining, shameful, and downright embarrassing yet pivotal moments that led them to quit. Through their tales of excess binging, projectile vomiting in airport terminals, and drunken confrontations outside of brothels, we see first-hand the transformative benefits they experienced from quitting booze. From improved relationships with their loved ones to discovering new passions and a deeper sense of self, their stories are a testament to how much more rewarding life can be just by saying goodbye to alcohol. Filled with practical, easy-to-implement techniques, spiritual and motivational insights, and science-backed strategies, How I Quit Alcohol empowers readers to take control of their lives. Whether you want to drink less, quit altogether, or require a little nudge towards a healthier lifestyle, this book provides the support and encouragement you need to embrace a happier, more purposeful future - completely booze-free!
Danni Carr is the host of the hugely popular 'How I Quit Alcohol' Podcast and a sobriety coach and mentor. In 2020, she completed Compassionate Inquiry Studies for Professionals with Dr Gabor Maté and became a qualified breathwork and meditation teacher in 2023. Danni has worked with hundreds of people to help them understand their triggers, behaviours, and coping mechanisms. She facilitates this help via one-on-one coaching, the HIQA transformation challenge, and national and international retreats.
Musician, songwriter, guitarist, author, and podcaster Ash Grunwald has enjoyed a prolific career spanning twenty years, with twelve studio albums, six Australian Top 50 albums, numerous award nominations, and two APRA Awards. Known for collaborations with top Australian artists like Josh Teskey and Kasey Chambers, his album 'Push The Blues Away' hit #8 on the ARIA charts. He has supported legends like James Brown and The Black Keys, played sold-out festivals worldwide, and performed at Bluesfest ten times. In 2019, he published 'Surf by Day, Jam by Night, ' featuring interviews with Kelly Slater and Jack Johnson, and launched the podcast 'Soulful Conversations, ' hosting guests like John Butler and Missy Higgins.
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