Walking Back to Happiness with Nigel Bruce

In this deeply energizing conversation, Teri sits down with author, hypnotherapist, and alcohol-free coach Nigel Bruce, who shares how he went from 35 years of drinking to five years alcohol-free — not by white-knuckling or moderating, but by changing his identity.

Together, they explore why so many people get stuck trying to “quit,” why the language we use matters more than we realize, and how tools like NLP, intention, and visualization can radically change the experience of living alcohol-free. This episode is about more than stopping drinking — it’s about becoming someone new.

What We Cover:

Why identity change is the real “secret” to alcohol-free living
The powerful metaphor of being on top of the mountain on day one
Why “quitting” keeps us stuck — and what to say instead
How intention shapes habits, character, and destiny
The role of NLP, hypnotherapy, and the subconscious mind
Walking as a spiritual and neurological scaffold for change
The Hero’s Journey as a framework for alcohol-free transformation
How to stop negotiating with alcohol — for good

Connect with Teri at The Sober Nutritionist
Connect with Nigel on his website: www.9kmby9am.com
Find Nigel’s book at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DLPH36R3/

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