In this episode, I’m joined by Duncan Bhaskaran Brown for a real conversation about the hidden costs of alcohol in the workplace.

Duncan has done his fair share of over indulgence, strictly speaking he’s drunk more than his fair share of wine and eaten more than his fair share of cake. After 20 years of overdoing it, he cleaned up his act and trained with the world’s most successful stop smoking service. But that wasn’t enough. He studied human behaviour at Cornell University, the Chartered Management Institute and in a windowless room in Peterborough. Now regarded as a leading behaviour change expert, Duncan helps people to destroy bad habits and build new ones.

We’re pulling apart the myths, talking about why “just one drink” at a work event isn’t as harmless as it seems, and how alcohol culture quietly chips away at businesses.

From productivity dips to mental health impacts, we’re laying it all out. If you're curious about how changing the way your business thinks about alcohol could actually save money, culture, and people, this is one you’ll want to catch.

Here are the highlights:

Duncan's Journey with Alcohol (2:18)

Impact of Alcohol on Businesses (4:49)

Health Risks of Moderate Drinking (10:27)

Alcohol and Mental Health (12:26)

Alcohol and Workplace Culture (14:49)

Solutions for Reducing Alcohol Harm (15:04)

The Role of Education and Screening (15:25)

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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Sharni Knighton, a hair loss specialist who shares why what’s happening on our heads often points to something deeper within. We explore the striking parallels between hair loss and alcohol use - how both are often hidden, surrounded by shame, and rooted in unspoken emotional pain.

Sharni has over 25 years of experience in the hairdressing industry and has owned multiple salons throughout her career. Her true passion lies in supporting women experiencing hair loss. She is also the host of the ‘Tell Her’ podcast, which discusses controversial and taboo subjects of particular interest to women

Sharni opens up about growing up with her mum’s problematic drinking, breaking cycles of generational trauma, and how her salon chair became an unexpected sanctuary for women carrying heavy stories.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to keep parts of your life quiet just to be accepted, this conversation will remind you that healing often starts with telling the truth - especially to yourself.

Here are the highlights:

Sharni Knighton's Background and Work (1:23)

Parallels Between Problematic Drinking and Hair Loss (1:55)

Impact of Alcohol on Mental Health and Hair Loss (4:59)

Sharni's Personal Story and Family Dynamics (7:12)

Sharni's Mother's Journey and Sharni’s Decision to Stop Drinking (9:04)

Generational Trauma and Emotional Maturity (14:40)

Sharni’s Experience with Alcohol-Free Drinks and Community Building (22:05)

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Email: info@sharnikcoaching.com

Website: https://www.sharniknightonacademy.com/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tell-her/id1796936982

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In this episode, I’m joined by Cole Harvey, a coach trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), for one of the most insightful conversations we’ve had on the show.

Cole is an alcohol-free coach and Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner who helps people shift their relationship with alcohol through curiosity, compassion, and a deeper understanding of their inner world.

We unpack the IFS approach to understanding addiction - not as a battle to be won, but as a system of protective parts trying their best to keep us safe. It’s deep, it’s compassionate, and it might just shift how you see yourself (or someone you love) forever.

We talk about exiles, firefighters, managers - and how even the part of you that drinks has good intentions.

If you’ve ever said “Why do I do this?” or felt stuck in cycles you can’t explain, this episode will help you reconnect with the part of you that’s whole, calm, and capable of real healing. A must-listen if you're exploring a more compassionate, trauma-informed path to recovery.

Here are the highlights:

Cole Harvey's Background and Introduction (2:46)

Discussion on Workplace Drinking Culture (5:34)

Explaining Internal Family Systems (IFS) (10:30)

Practical Application of IFS (23:11)

Resources and Recommendations (28:50)

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Website: coleharveycoaching.com

Instagram: @coleharveycoaching

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