Episode 14: ‘Alcohol is a Liar, a Thief and an A–hole’ with Will




Have you ever wondered if alcohol is getting in the way of your creativity? Today I talk with Will, a Creative Director, Graphic Designer, and serial entrepreneur who has launched three creative design studios during his 20+ year career.

Even though Will had a successful career, he shares that letting go of alcohol sparked a creative energy and exponential learning that made him feel superhuman! He has also reignited his love for learning, discovered Pickleball and the power of play.

Will shares a breakthrough moment when he wrote a post titled “Alcohol is a Liar, a Thief and an A–hole.” Will broke free from alcohol the night of June 1, 2020 when he finished his last drink. His life has never been quite the same, and each day presents him with another hidden gift that reminds him how lucky he is.

Will grew up in Boulder, Colorado before moving to the San Francisco Bay Area  where he now lives with his wife and two children.

Prior to moving to the Bay Area, Will studied at Brown University and RISD where he designed his own major on the creative process. He is an avid traveler having studied in France and Madagascar and visited 17 countries.

 

Timestamps



Links/Resources Mentioned

 

To hear more inspirational stories like these, hit subscribe so you never miss out!

Latest Episodes

Ep 105: The Art of Not Fitting In with Chrissy Janiga

Ep 105: The Art of Not Fitting In with Chrissy Janiga

  My recent podcast guest, Chrissy Janiga is a coach, a clinical social worker and an author. “Miranda learns the Art of Not Fitting In”, Chrissy’s first book, is a children’s book but as my guest and I discuss, it has implications into this alcohol-free...

Ep 104: Finding Your Strength in Sobriety with Sally Magee

Ep 104: Finding Your Strength in Sobriety with Sally Magee

What if we focused on what we are doing RIGHT on this alcohol free journey? This is the question that my guest, Sally Magee and I explore on this podcast. The Clifton Strengths framework has existed as a way to help leaders build better teams; it's also a way to...

Ep: 103: Birthdays, Boundaries and Bingo

Ep: 103: Birthdays, Boundaries and Bingo

Birthdays I  believe birthdays can be a great time for looking forward. My daughter shared a birthday ritual with me a few years ago and I want to share it with you. It involves setting a theme or intention for the year. I like to use a rhyme because it helps me...

Ep 102: What To Do With Regret

Ep 102: What To Do With Regret

Regret is a tricky emotion. It can leave us with shame and guilt about things we have done or not done. Or, it might lead us to false bravado, thinking that we should live life with no regrets. The truth is, (almost) every human experiences  regrets; children under...

Ep 101: 3 Steps to Move Out of ‘The Miserable Maybe’

Ep 101: 3 Steps to Move Out of ‘The Miserable Maybe’

Do you ever feel stuck in this journey called ‘life’? For me, the most challenging sticking point I have faced (so far) was changing my relationship with alcohol. I stayed stuck for a long time, partly because of the addictive nature of alcohol, partly because of the...

100 Episodes: Milestone Moments and Sober Reflections

100 Episodes: Milestone Moments and Sober Reflections

Wow! I am celebrating my 100th episode of The Sober Edge podcast and I am so grateful and proud. Today, I wanted to share some of the stats around these (nearly) two years and what has been featured on the podcast. Out of 100 episodes, 71 were with guests! One of the...

Ep 99: Is Drinking More Than A Habit?

Ep 99: Is Drinking More Than A Habit?

Is Drinking More than a Habit? The short answer is yes, but because drinking falls into a habitual pattern, we want to harness the power of habits and breaking habits as part of our toolkit. From the work of Charles Duhigg we find that all habits follow a predictable...

Ep 98: Self Compassion or Tough Love?

Ep 98: Self Compassion or Tough Love?

This solo episode addresses the tricky part of self-compassion and tough love. We know beating ourselves up doesn't work but can we rely too much on self-compassion? Highlights include: How to do know if the Pause is moving you forward Are you drinking less over time?...

Ep 97: Do I Have to Hit Rock Bottom?

Ep 97: Do I Have to Hit Rock Bottom?

Today, I want to connect with those of you who might still be in the beginning of your journey to change your relationship with alcohol. And, you might be wondering, ‘do I really need to quit?’. You might even find yourself comparing your drinking with others and...

Looking for more?

Let’s connect on Social Media!