{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6370b1885ce7b900126fc582/65209e307bacb40011849a55?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"193. An accidental daily drinker  and the courage to change with Vari McKechnie","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6370b1885ce7b900126fc582/1697310804331-e56d9a4d72d42845526d31132db001a5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode I catch up with Scottish Australian, Vari McKechnie.  Vari is a certified coach, author an buisessnes mentor, who grew up in Glasgow and now resides on the Mornington Peninsula in Australia. </p><p>Vari and I talk about living up to \"cultural expectation\" of drinking.  We talk about how from binge drinking we can easily slip into daily drinking.  Taking the brave step into an alcohol free life, Vari has changed her life and lives her life to her fullest potential.  </p><p>She has a new book out, Seeds Of Courage Stories, ideas and snippets of wisdom on&nbsp;how to live a big life through small&nbsp;and gentle acts of courage.   </p><p><br></p><p>To reach out to Vari go to https://varimckechnie.com/</p><p><br></p><p>This episode was brought to you by Monday Distillery.&nbsp;To check them out go to&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"http://www.mondaydistillery.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.mondaydistillery.com</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For more resources such as coaching or to join the next HIQA challenge go to</p><p><a href=\"http://www.iquitalcohol.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.iquitalcohol.com.au</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow HIQA insta @howiquitalcohol&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Music for Monday Distillery ads by Ash Grunwald</p><p><a href=\"http://www.ashgrunwald.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.ashgrunwald.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Music for Podcast intro and outro written by Danni Carr performed by Mr Cassidy</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>If you are struggling with physical dependancy on alcohol consider contacting a local AA meeting or a drug and alcohol therapist.&nbsp;Always consult a GP before stopping alcohol.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Danni Carr"}