Former Alcoholic: How I Knew I Had A Drinking Problem! Guy Wills on Mental Health & Getting Sober
Episode Description
Guy Wills is an Alcohol Behavioural Coach who specialises in the areas of mental health, wellbeing, and addiction. Online he shares his content about living an alcohol-free lifestyle under the name “Right Mate” which is the greeting he uses to start all his videos.
I first met Guy at the start of 2022 when he was just at the beginning of his sobriety journey. In the 3 years since then his life has changed exponentially for the better and it’s been really cool watching him thrive.
This podcast is a small part of the Guy Wills and “Right Mate” story: From rock bottom to his first AA meeting and life beyond alcohol.
I’d like to think this content is evergreen, but I am intentionally releasing it at the beginning of the year because this is the time where a lot of us look to make changes in our lives around our own personal relationships with alcohol.
Whatever your relationship with alcohol is like, I hope you enjoy getting to learn a little bit about my mate, Guy Wills.
Brief Summary
Guy Wills shares his journey of sobriety, mental health, and personal growth after quitting alcohol for over two years.
Key points
- The Journey of Sobriety. A personal account of overcoming alcoholism and the realization of self-identity.
- Rock Bottom Moment. A pivotal moment leading to the decision to quit drinking.
- Emotional Admission. The moment of admitting to being an alcoholic was both terrifying and relieving.
- The Journey to Sobriety. A personal account of overcoming alcohol addiction and finding new passions.
- Relatability and Accountability. The motivation behind sharing personal struggles with sobriety.
- Mental Health Transformation. Discussing the significant mental changes experienced after quitting alcohol.
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Episode highlights
- The Journey of SobrietyA personal account of overcoming alcoholism and the realization of self-identity.“I don’t want to be boxed off in it.”0:37Jan 7, 2025
- Rock Bottom MomentA pivotal moment leading to the decision to quit drinking.“There’s only one common denominator and that’s just booze.”6:30Jan 7, 2025
- Emotional AdmissionThe moment of admitting to being an alcoholic was both terrifying and relieving.“I just burst into tears.”15:35Jan 7, 2025
- The Journey to SobrietyA personal account of overcoming alcohol addiction and finding new passions.“You get time back when you stop drinking.”23:32Jan 7, 2025
- Relatability and AccountabilityThe motivation behind sharing personal struggles with sobriety.“I wanted to be somebody who other people could relate to.”28:32Jan 7, 2025
- Mental Health TransformationDiscussing the significant mental changes experienced after quitting alcohol.“I don't feel depressed generally.”35:29Jan 7, 2025
- Mindfulness as an AssetMindfulness has been a crucial tool in navigating challenges and reflecting on actions.“Mindfulness has been my biggest asset for doing this.”40:24Jan 7, 2025
- The Scary Prospect of SobrietyFacing the fear of losing friends and the comfort of alcohol was daunting at first.“The loss of friends was the scariest thing.”49:32Jan 7, 2025
