Can you go alcohol-free without rehab, support groups, or rock-bottom moments? In this episode, I sit down with James Lloyd, who transformed his life by quitting alcohol purely through reading and podcasts—no formal programs, no interventions.

James quit the booze back in 2021 and has been living alcohol-free ever since. With over 20 year’s experience of working in senior corporate sales roles, James also holds a triple accredited Diploma in Positive Psychology and Coaching, specialising in Alcohol Free Performance. He now helps other corporate leaders to stop drinking and start living healthier, happier lives.

We‘ll cover his career in the film industry, where free bars and late nights were the norm, and the moment he realised his drinking wasn’t in his control.

James shares how questioning his beliefs around alcohol, rewiring his mindset, and focusing on sleep, mental clarity, and personal growth changed everything.

If you’re curious about quitting but don’t resonate with traditional recovery models, this conversation will open your eyes to a different way forward.

Here are the highlights:

(2:10) James Lloyd's Background and Initial Drinking Patterns

(10:24) Transition to Alcohol-Free Living

(13:14) Challenges and Beliefs About Alcohol

(21:43) Impact of Alcohol-Free Living on Health and Well-being

(27:05) Professional Transition and Coaching

Exclusive Limited Time Offer - Exclusive to listeners of The Alcohol Debate, sign up for James’ 6 week coaching program before 30th April 2025 and receive a 20% discount. Apply at James’ website – AlcoholFreeCoach.com

Connect with James:

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lloyd-48313032/

Website – AlcoholFreeCoach.com

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@alcoholfreecoach

Email – james@alcoholfreecoach.com

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