Straight Edge The Podcast

No Dine, More Wine - Amie’s Story

Amie has 25 years of extensive media experience as a TV, Radio and Podcast Producer. Alongside this she has vast industry experience as a TV / Radio Host, workshop facilitator, branding / design and business development. It was her investment in Bondi Radio Media Group, where she developed her love for podcasting, where so was Co-owner and Head of Media. 
 
2 years ago, Amie was diagnosed with ADHD, which significantly changed her life and led to a greater level of self acceptance. She shares her raw, honest account of eating disorders, anxiety, depression and the break down of her marriage that lead her to drink. 

Time to Reprogram - Louise’s Story

Louise has been in the Hair & Beauty Industry for 37 years. As a previous owner of 3 businesses she also has a background in professional Haircare & Skincare Formulations & Private Branding. She is a judge for the Australian Hair Industry Awards, Beauty Awards and Modern Barber Awards.
Louise also her own mentoring business for hair & beauty salon owners AND is the Editor in Chief of Mocha Group.
During Covid, and after a stream of family illnesses, Louise realised her drinking became a habit. She quit for 121 days and used NLP to reprogram her thinking. In this episode we explore all things Mummy wine culture, Grey Area Drinking and alternative methods of healing. 

You are not responsible for someone else’s life - A Counsellor’s Story with Shane Brown

Shane was the previous CEO of Weave Youth Services and the Winner of a lifetime achievement award from Network of Alcohol and Drug Agencies. He also gained a lifetime achievement award for his work in the youth sector, with over 35 years of experience. 
He is a counsellor and has provided AOD counselling to mostly young people and families.      In this episode, Shane shares his professional advice for those suffering with addiction and stories of those whom he has helped, along with open discussions on his own previous addiction too cigarettes and how he overcame that. 
For those who might need extra help after listening to this podcast you can access the following services (in Sydney) : 
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline (Australia) 
This hotline provides confidential support for people struggling with addiction. You can call the Alcohol Drug Information Service (ADIS) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1800 250 015.
 
Common helpline numbers NSW
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/aod/Pages/contact-service.aspx
List of Rehabs in NSW
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/aod/Pages/wmrs-contact.aspx#bookmark1
 
youtube about how addiction happens Nuggets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUngLgGRJpo

I just had this magic in me - Andrew’s Story

Andrew Addie is a gay man who kicked booze with the help of a home detox program. Having access to LGBTIQ+ affirming care was critical to his recovery. Andrew now uses his diversity & inclusion expertise to build capacity in others to take on the world alcohol free. 
 
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Andrew is a diversity and inclusion specialist and has a passion to ensure everyone is included, valued and celebrated in their workplaces and communities. He is an experienced advocate and has a knack for identifying problems and then coming up with solutions.
Andrew is a natural relationship builder, networker and all round good egg. Since giving up alcohol, he’s been very open about his journey with mental health and addiction, and coming out as both a gay man and as a non-drinker. He’s an avid life saver, pole dancer and person of unbridled hilarity.
Andrew took over the helm of Untoxicated as CEO for over a year (2021-22) and continues to be involved as their Sydney lead. Read his story here: https://untoxicated.com.au/owningit/andrew

The Shoots of New Growth - Peter Lorimer

Peter Lorimer, sober for 22 years is a UK-born entrepreneur, real estate expert, and co-host of NETFLIX’s “Stay Here,” is a renowned music producer with over 30 #1 Billboard chart hits by 2003.
When it comes to the real estate world, he has been a consistently significant top producer in the Los Angeles property arena for over a decade. Serving the more creatively-minded residents, Peter and his wife Cindy are the founders of eponymous brokerage PLG Estates — a new brokerage that fuses the art of handling incredibly delicateand private VIP clientele whilst giving them the feeling of being “inside the velvet rope,”
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https://www.youtube.com/@PeterLorimerOfficial
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Grey Area Drinking - with Sarah Rusbatch

Sarah is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences.
After developing what she describes as 'a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol', Sarah made the decision to remove alcohol from her life in early 2019 and has never looked back. She now works with women across the globe, guiding them from feeling lost, stuck and out of control (something she fully understands herself), to a healthier and happier way of living.

I was in the basement and I forgot I had the power to press the button to the Penthouse - Lisa G

As the face of “CHOOSE YOUR SOBER”, a term which she coined to highlight that sobriety is a spectrum, this highly sought after speaker, sober coach, health & fitness consultant, columnist and founder of SOBEROBICS, Lisa Greenberg loves sharing her real life stories and happiness hacks of inspiration, connection, and overcoming self-doubt through enhanced self-love, self-belief and self-worth. She’s especially passionate about inspiring, elevating and empowering women to increase their awareness of their relationship with alcohol and to stop viewing it through the lens of a magic fix-all elixir.
 
While not terribly enamoured with the term “life coach”, Lisa prefers to call herself a “Love Your Life Coach” as she views her life passion and purpose as providing support and knowledge to bridge the gap between the wanting happy and doing happy.  Lisa is adamant that happy is a verb rather than a noun, and she “does happy” every day, and encourages everyone to “do happy” daily.

How am I going to right this wrong - Niall Colgan

A story of resilience, overcoming and the power of being "loved" back to life with Niall Colgan.
Niall began his hairdressing career as part of the Hugh Campbell Hair Group where he stayed for twenty years. By the time he left, he had one of the top jobs in Irish Hairdressing as manager and Creative Director of the group's flagship Marbles salon.
Niall was also a trainer at the L'Oreal National Academy in Dublin. 
In 2009 Niall opened his own salon, Niall Colgan Hairdressing. As 2012 "Limerick Salon of the Year" 
Niall's philosophy is "passion for hairdressing, dedication to service, ability to communicate and openness to learning with a desire to pass on knowledge". This is something he instills in all his team. He has always believed in growth through education, and is very much in demand throughout the country for his cutting seminars.