Alcohol Explained with William Porter

CLEARHEADED ™ : the sober-care podcast

In this info packed episode, Cait chats with William Porter, author of Alcohol Explained. The two discuss everything from what cravings are to how long withdrawals physically last. They also dive into the ultimate goal of living to a lifestyle where not drinking is just a fact, not a hurdle. William lends his expertise and lays out some tips on how to mentally pivot to make setting down alcohol that much easier.

Some Questions Answered In This Convo:

How does alcohol impact your sleep?

Does alcohol actually make things more fun?

What is an alcohol craving?

How long does alcohol stay in the body?

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More About William Porter:

"I started drinking and smoking when I was around 14 years old. In my late teens, in an attempt to stop smoking, I read Allen Carr’s Easyway. I was fascinated by his pragmatic and practical approach to what was a confusing and complicated subject.

Over the years my drinking steadily increased but I continued to take a common sense analysis of what it was doing to me, coupled with a technical analysis of the chemical, physiological and psychological factors at play.

This continued for over a quarter of a century, during which I joined the 4th (Reserve) Battalion of the Parachute Regiment, served a 6 month tour of Iraq, qualified as a lawyer, started a career in the Financial Services sector of the City of London, got married, and had children.

My drinking continued to increase until, in February 2014, I finally stopped for good. I now live with my wife and two children in West London, and continue to work as a lawyer. "

-Alcohol Explained Website