I really do have an incredible conversation for you today.
David Goulding is a Sober and Recovery Coach who has been on a 15-year journey of addiction discovery, which saw several attempts to get clean and sober in addition to several rehab stints and attempts to take his own life.
A recovered alcoholic and gambling addict, David finally surrendered and transformed his life.
It’s now his main goal in life to help those who are in similar situations, which led him to launch a programme unique to the Middle east called Sober Lifestyle Coaching.
David anonymously and confidentially supports and mentors clients who have made the brave decision to change their lives and embark on the journey of recovery.
Of course we talked about alcohol, it’s pervasive and addictive role in our culture and society, and how insidious it has become in our every day lives.
We also talked about grey area drinking - how the term alcoholic can act as a barrier to change and acceptance and why addiction occurs in the first place - what trauma are we trying to numb or escape from by drinking or taking drugs.
More than that, we talked about hope, about connection, about how talking can save our lives and how we as humans are hard wired to help and connect with one another.
David says the best thing about no longer drinking is that he is free and at peace.
Our conversation was open and honest and beautiful and I left with the most incredible feeling of peace and hope and safety.
If you want to fulfil your full potential - if you want to navigate the stresses of life without running away from them, this conversation has so much to give you - whether you’re questioning your relationship with alcohol or not.
Please enjoy it.
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Immerse yourself in some of the books we discussed:
Jordan Peterson - The 12 Rules for Life
https://magrudy.com/book/12-rules-for-life-an-antidote-to-chaos-9780141988511/
Rhonda Byrne - The Secret
https://magrudy.com/book/the-secret-9781847370297/
Russell Brand - Recovery - Freedom from our Addictions
https://magrudy.com/book/recovery-freedom-from-our-addictions-9781509850860/