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What if the worst moment of your life played back to you on global TV—and it became the exact catalyst you needed to change? That’s the turning point Ashton shares with us, tracing his jump from a Johannesburg cubicle to Below Deck’s spotlight, the night that spiraled in a van, and the sober rebuild that followed. Join us for a clear-eyed look at how alcohol masks deeper problems, why logic can break its spell, and how presence, purpose, and real connection return when the noise drops.

We get specific about the work. Ashton explains how he paired mindset with physiology to heal faster: advanced blood work, gut testing, and genetics to target the right nutrition, training, and supplements. He opens up about discovering stress vulnerabilities in his genes, the active B vitamins that lifted a “depression” misdiagnosis, and the post-alcohol blood sugar swings that fuel sugar cravings. When chemistry aligns, identity shifts stick. The result isn’t stricter, it’s smarter—less punishment, more precision, and a life that no longer needs anesthesia.

We also dive into a vital segment of our audience: women 45-plus navigating perimenopause and menopause. Ashton shares why generic lab ranges miss dysfunction, how HRT needs careful retesting, and why too many are told they’re “fine” when they know they’re not. This is a conversation about agency, empathy, and data—about taking ownership of your health and building a life that feels good without the crutch of alcohol.

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Ever feel that sudden pull toward a drink on a sunny afternoon or a lonely weeknight and wonder why it hits so hard? We get honest about what cravings really are—quick promises of comfort wrapped in nostalgia—and how to meet the real need underneath without waking up to shame and headaches. Drawing on our lived experience, we break down the tools that actually help: play the tape forward to the messy middle and the morning after; surf the urge for fifteen calm minutes with a pen and paper; eat a real meal earlier to steady the evening; and change your route, your routine, and your plans to sidestep old cues.

We also talk about the deeper layer: working out your whys. Alcohol once felt like relief, bravado, or belonging, so we look at what those parts of you still need and how to give it to them directly. That might be connection when you feel isolated, comfort when the sugar cravings flare, or simple rest when your body is running on fumes. We share how family became both mirror and motivation—why we refuse to trade presence for a buzz—and how that commitment grows stronger than willpower when paired with books, challenges, and coaching that reframe old beliefs.

Most importantly, we map out practical plans for triggers: weekends alone, holidays, or the drive past the bottle shop. You won’t need a rigid schedule forever, just long enough to prove to your brain that peace and joy live outside the glass. Expect candid stories, zero judgment, and strategies you can use tonight. If this conversation helps, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help others find the show. What’s your go-to move when a craving hits? We’d love to hear it.

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insta: https://www.instagram.com/meganwebbcoaching/

bookclub: https://www.alcoholfreedom.com.au/unwinedbookclub

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The calendar is sprinting toward a fresh start, but we’re not making resolutions—we’re choosing action. We look back at a year of sober wins and hard lessons, from funneling former bar tabs into a down payment to staying present during those nerve-wracking nights when teens push curfew and boundaries. The real headline isn’t perfection; it’s momentum. Sobriety didn’t just clear our heads. It recalibrated our money, our mornings, and our sense of security.

You’ll hear how skipping alcohol eliminated whole chains of hidden costs—Ubers, late-night meals, shame-spend shopping—and created room for values-aligned choices like a short health retreat and a half-price rug that sparked joy instead of guilt. One of us closed on a home solo and learned the quiet power of stability: no one can take away what consistent, clear action built. The other leaned into breathwork, gratitude, and seven-minute Insight Timer practices to stay steady through legal limbo and teen milestones. Together we unpack the mantra that resets scarcity thinking—I am enough, I do enough, I have enough, there is enough—and the practical difference between intuition and the mind’s noisy stories.

We also talk about parenting without numbing, setting firm but loving boundaries, and letting kids learn through natural consequences. Expect candid stories from the mining days to modern mornings with dog walks at dawn, plus a warm invitation to share your alcohol-free story on the show. If you’re craving a grounded reset for the Year of the Horse, Meg's Forward Together group coaching offers twice-weekly support, community accountability, and tools that fit real life.

If this conversation helps, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Then tell us: what’s one small action you’ll take this week to move forward—no numbing, just you, fully present?

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Ali

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Meg

website: https://www.meganwebb.com.au/

insta: https://www.instagram.com/meganwebbcoaching/

bookclub: https://www.alcoholfreedom.com.au/unwinedbookclub

Connect AF: https://www.elizaparkinson.com/groupcoaching