Episode
#191 - Alcohol, Friend Or Foe?
1:20:06
Published: Thu Jul 02 2020
Description
This episode was originally recorded on Ben's show Ben Coomber Radio. I enjoyed this discussion about alcohol and drinking habits so much, I figured I'd put it on Modern Wisdom too. Lots more talking by me on this one, which you might enjoy. As bars & pubs reopen after lockdown, it's a crucial time to remind yourself of being intentional & deliberate with your drinking. Rather than restarting a weekend warrior lifestyle, now could be a great opportunity to reset your routine & habits around alcohol. Enjoy this discussion, big thanks to Ben for letting me use the episode. Sponsor: Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (Enter promo code MODERNWISDOM for 85% off and 3 Months Free) Extra Stuff: Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out Ben's Podcast - https://bencoomber.com/pages/ben-coomber-radio Check out Ben's supplement company - https://awesomesupplements.co.uk/ Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
In this podcast episode, the host and guest discuss how people have been using alcohol to cope with the difficulties brought about by the pandemic and how to avoid undoing the good habits created during lockdown as bars and pubs reopen.
00:00 - 01:42 (01:42)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the host and guest discuss how people have been using alcohol to cope with the difficulties brought about by the pandemic and how to avoid undoing the good habits created during lockdown as bars and pubs reopen.
Episode#191 - Alcohol, Friend Or Foe?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The Six Months Sober online course helps people deprogram their use of alcohol to gain consistency and foundation to improve themselves.
01:42 - 10:21 (08:38)
Summary
The Six Months Sober online course helps people deprogram their use of alcohol to gain consistency and foundation to improve themselves. The course guides people who do not have substance abuse problems but those who rely on alcohol for confidence or habit and want to balance their drinking on their own terms.
Episode#191 - Alcohol, Friend Or Foe?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares their thoughts on how life works in two to five year segments with common themes and routines, while also emphasizing the importance of personal growth and gratitude.
10:21 - 18:59 (08:38)
Summary
The speaker shares their thoughts on how life works in two to five year segments with common themes and routines, while also emphasizing the importance of personal growth and gratitude.
Episode#191 - Alcohol, Friend Or Foe?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The desire to develop oneself and be a certain person at work or other aspects of life is what drives people to go all-in.
18:59 - 24:51 (05:52)
Summary
The desire to develop oneself and be a certain person at work or other aspects of life is what drives people to go all-in. However, those who choose not to delve into the world of self-development can still live an effective life.
Episode#191 - Alcohol, Friend Or Foe?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The importance of having friends who support and encourage you is discussed, rather than just people who take the path of least resistance and indulge in activities that don't align with your personal values or goals.
24:51 - 35:52 (11:00)
Summary
The importance of having friends who support and encourage you is discussed, rather than just people who take the path of least resistance and indulge in activities that don't align with your personal values or goals.
Episode#191 - Alcohol, Friend Or Foe?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker suggests using easy hacks such as organizing consistent video chats and questioning bad friendships.
35:52 - 40:15 (04:23)
Summary
The speaker suggests using easy hacks such as organizing consistent video chats and questioning bad friendships. He also encourages taking a minimalist approach to evaluate whether someone is positively impacting your life.
Episode#191 - Alcohol, Friend Or Foe?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker enjoys half an hour of escapism while dancing around in the kitchen, followed by a normal dinner conversation with good wine.
40:15 - 42:55 (02:39)
Summary
The speaker enjoys half an hour of escapism while dancing around in the kitchen, followed by a normal dinner conversation with good wine. They inquire about a possible subscription service.
Episode#191 - Alcohol, Friend Or Foe?
PodcastModern Wisdom
This transcript focuses on how challenging it is to decide to become sober in a society that heavily promotes drinking.
42:55 - 48:35 (05:40)
Summary
This transcript focuses on how challenging it is to decide to become sober in a society that heavily promotes drinking. However, the speaker emphasizes that going sober is less challenging than people think and can provide a sense of accomplishment and possibility for growth in various areas of life.
Episode#191 - Alcohol, Friend Or Foe?
PodcastModern Wisdom
A conversation around the potential benefits of cutting back or quitting drinking, focusing on the improved personal growth and version of oneself that may be achieved through sobriety.
48:35 - 53:46 (05:10)
Summary
A conversation around the potential benefits of cutting back or quitting drinking, focusing on the improved personal growth and version of oneself that may be achieved through sobriety.
Episode#191 - Alcohol, Friend Or Foe?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker believes drinking is an important rite of passage for young people, allowing them to relate to others in the future.
53:46 - 58:37 (04:50)
Summary
The speaker believes drinking is an important rite of passage for young people, allowing them to relate to others in the future. However, he also recognizes the potential dangers and consequences of excessive drinking.
Episode#191 - Alcohol, Friend Or Foe?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker expresses sadness and frustration in seeing people who have put in the work towards a healthy and fulfilling life repeatedly undo their progress with heavy drinking every weekend, believing that we only have one shot at life and should strive to make the most of it.
58:37 - 1:04:38 (06:01)
Summary
The speaker expresses sadness and frustration in seeing people who have put in the work towards a healthy and fulfilling life repeatedly undo their progress with heavy drinking every weekend, believing that we only have one shot at life and should strive to make the most of it.
Episode#191 - Alcohol, Friend Or Foe?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses how people use alcohol as a form of escapism from their daily stresses and challenges in life, and suggests that this is not a healthy coping mechanism.
1:04:38 - 1:08:44 (04:06)
Summary
The speaker discusses how people use alcohol as a form of escapism from their daily stresses and challenges in life, and suggests that this is not a healthy coping mechanism.
Episode#191 - Alcohol, Friend Or Foe?
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the idea of an aesthetic life and how relinquishing control over different aspects like working, leisure, or even relationships can be a way of renouncing worldly things and learning from those situations.
1:08:44 - 1:14:41 (05:56)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the idea of an aesthetic life and how relinquishing control over different aspects like working, leisure, or even relationships can be a way of renouncing worldly things and learning from those situations.
Episode#191 - Alcohol, Friend Or Foe?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The importance of vulnerability, both personally and within a program, is emphasized as a means of growth, with the recommendation of a podcast, 'Peeling Me Daily', that discusses similar topics.
1:14:41 - 1:19:18 (04:36)
Summary
The importance of vulnerability, both personally and within a program, is emphasized as a means of growth, with the recommendation of a podcast, 'Peeling Me Daily', that discusses similar topics.
Episode#191 - Alcohol, Friend Or Foe?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about not having a good rig on his Instagram but doing half decent on the dad bond front.
1:19:18 - 1:20:00 (00:42)
Summary
The speaker talks about not having a good rig on his Instagram but doing half decent on the dad bond front. He gives a shoutout to Chris and ends the speech by saying let's go and have an awesome day.