***** TRIGGER WARNING WE DO DISCUSS SUICIDAL IDEATIONS IN THIS EPISODE **** In this episode I catch up with Paul the Sober Plumber who as of the day of this recording has just ticked over one year sober. We talk about how an episode with acid in teenage years brought on anxiety and panic attacks and how Paul realised in sobriety that he was using alcohol to push it the anxiety away. How Paul was struggling so much from depression and anxiety before he stopped drinking. Recognising depression in your body. We talk about weighing up the pros and cons of drinking and also giving it up as a tool to find out might help you on your sobriety journey. How taking a break can start the process of getting you closer to where you want to get. How removing alcohol had a massive impact on anxiety. How yoga has made a huge impact on Paul. Here is a link to the song I mentioned by friend Emily Lubtiz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA5b2xsJi_0 To book coaching sessions with Danni or to join the next HIQA challenge or retreat go to www.iquitalcohol.com.au Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol  Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist. Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.