Finding Meaning Beyond Alcohol - Important Insights for Drinkers

[@fatherburning358]

Damn bro. Leader, psychologist, philosopher, life coach, drug and alcohol counsellor, hiking guide, content creator, friend, brother and father and alcoholic in recovery....hows that for just some of your qualifications as a teacher!? You got your shit together and now your helping others do the same. Much respect good sir. Nuff said 👍

[@jujumulligan43]

Yes! He is sooo very inspiring to see the joys and benefits of a sober life. He is an awesome guide. We are lucky to have him here helping us!

[@albert3274]

I have been watcing him ever since his first video, He was a great help. Been sober twice in a fine years row. Started drinking a years ago and quit again. But I am done now, Dont wanna go back.

[@sonminorimitsuu2838]

I echo your kind words :)

[@MayorOfBodybuildingTV]

Kevin is the best.

[@fatherburning358]

@MayorOfBodybuildingTV helped me sober up. Just real about it. Hope your well brother 🙏 👍 💪 🔥

[@dazza0670]

I was diagnosed with having Multiple sclerosis on the 19th of December 2022 I'm now registered as disabled I've also have significant white matter shrinkage I turned my back on alcohol and waived it goodbye after 40 years of drinking to be honest its been easy to do my diagnosis was a blessing in disguise .. good luck and best wishes to all those who are giving up alcohol ect .. we've only got one life to live so live it to the best you can 🙏

[@HabitsV2]

Good to hear another person is unplugging from the alcohol.

[@jujumulligan43]

I truly wish you peace of mind. I too have been through illness. At this time, no cancer has re-appeared. I believe there is a reason why we are still here.

[@casper1240]

Well done M8

[@frostfox1208]

One of several reasons I don’t drink is the cost. Today I was in the market and a sale was on these small box’s of wine. $2.99 for a 1 liter box. I’m aggravated that I fell for it. I feel like crap now.

[@Davegt535]

Stay away from sugar and seed oils and get on a keto diet

[@flaboysventures2697]

6 days sober today after over 20 yrs of drinking, the last 3-4 yrs avg 8-12 beers every day.. couldn’t speak of any withdrawals but can speak about how good I feel, bp normal, no anxiety..slept better the last 3 days than I can remember in years!! Thanks

[@fatherburning358]

Smashin bro 👍

[@keke13905]

Still sober?

[@Grrrrrrr123]

Lost my beautiful son to suicide he was 23. During the process of grief and therapy realised I was in a highly abusive marriage. I am sixty but I upped and left leaving everything behind… in the physical sense. I have reconnected in so many ways with my family and I can see my love for my daughter in a whole new way. I was married to a viscous drunk and yet increased my drinking to cope with him! Anyway I am now ten days dry and feeling amazing. Thank you Kevin for these videos ❤

[@fatherburning358]

Hope your doing well. 🤍💪

[@gregrarata1042]

42 day sober today. So much grateful for this. Thank you Kevin for your support and this wonderful stuff… it’s such a great gift.

[@BrianVallotton]

I have not read the Frankyl book for years. The main thing I remember is that it taught me how a person is not bound by their circumstances. We cannot change what happens outside of us, but we certainly can have control over what goes on inside of us. God bless you Kevin. Day 32 for me. My life is coming back to me and I am finding joy in simple things again.

[@HabitsV2]

That's it. No matter what goes on outside, it's the reaction on the inside that matters most. Simple joys. Glad you're unplugging, Brian :)

[@BrianVallotton]

@@HabitsV2 You are a breath of fresh air Kevin. I am grateful for you. Hug your dogs for me. The joy of my life are my two Shelties. They are 12 now. Not taking even one minute to love them for granted.

[@UplandPiper]

Day 233 for me and it's the best decision I've ever made. I feel that at 37 years old my future self will look back and be amazed by what I accomplished and knowing that if I was still drinking I've never have made it to that age.

[@jujumulligan43]

Kevin. This video is lovely. I can feel how spiritually evolved and totally engaged you are on this journey of life. You are living these words you share. I am so grateful for having found you and this healing program.

[@TonyFinn-py3yy]

You fill a lot of time drinking so sober is difficult because the time.

[@WheresBillie104]

Many people have emptiness in their lives WITHOUT alcohol. But rather than work to address the core issues and grow, they turn to a drug to make them forget. At that point they now have 2 sets of problems. That is what is meant by “doing the work” after quitting. It’s finally getting around to self inspection, etc to address the long ignored real problems that never were addressed and years literally lost during addiction.

[@user-hy3gu2bf4q]

Thank you so much for this. Im 10 days sober. I've been around a couple of my triggers. But, i managed ! My biggest trigger is what hurt is my head and heart. Im trying so hard to look at things differently. Its not easy. Especially what you dream! Last night's dream was me drinking! I shared that with my best friend straight away this morning. Im learning to share my despair!

[@TheJosiejumper]

For the first time in 4 months I’m getting there and loving your videos. They really reasonate with me I’ve found that as you get sober things gradually slowly change without you noticing. Relationships, mood appetite, everything is changing slowly and I have this lovely feeling of seeing me for the first time in many years. I’m not so bad after all 😊 your voice by the way has an amazing calming effect

[@fatherburning358]

Hope your doing well. I bet it's even better now, that sense of self 🤍💪

[@TheJosiejumper]

@@fatherburning358 yes 435 days hasn’t been easy but that’s life with or without alcohol the clarity of my mind is insane I have many regrets but the lovely feeling of being in control and gaining respect and building relationships that are meaningful very happy still got a way to go with addiction but I would say as of now I’m pretty good thank you for your reply it’s nice to go back to the 4 month point I don’t even give drink a thought at all any more and that’s just grand xxxx

[@dazza0670]

a great video Kev 👍👌🙏

[@HabitsV2]

Thanks 👍

[@MJA5]

I heard an anthropologist opine that the opposite of death is not life, but birth. Life is a cycle that is unending. Giving up something that ties you down is a re-birth of sorts. The time gone is just that, but the time that remains is also just that, get the best out of it. It’s interesting how we begin to explore the philosophical in clarity, I really like life, it makes sense that we ponder its nature.

[@HabitsV2]

I love life. Who knows about the rest? Nobody alive, I suspect. The speculation is a interesting though...

[@MJA5]

@@HabitsV2 indeed

[@sonminorimitsuu2838]

Kevin, you have changed my life and inspired me to be like you and be a AF role model to my kids, I am not going to preach to them anymore, and let them see the change in me, and then if they start to ask WHY I no longer drink I will open up to them...Actions speak louder that words...Keep on shining your light brother.

[@kevinpickering9812]

Kev, you speak with so much compassion, thank you....

[@mulfie4749]

7 days sober after 30 years of heavy drinking. No support either. Family and friends mock me for being addicted to this drug which helped me cope with nearly everything life threw at me!!! Mental health issues too of the back of my addiction!! Now in a recovery programme and must say vitamin b1 supplements have been a god send for me to help clear the head and mind!! Good luck people!!!

[@HabitsV2]

Good for you. Keep it up

[@jeremygavard8871]

A real deep video. A lot of good stuff in here.

[@HabitsV2]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@markrowley8073]

I’m a veteran of war and have drowned my emotional trauma with alcohol for many years now it’s become a crutch I don’t think I can toss. But I truly hope for others that they might!

[@manephewlenny6401]

If you'd drowned it, it wouldn't still be alive Mark.

[@flaboysventures2697]

I was worried I couldn’t either, we’re all human so we all face difficulties, believe in yourself and the ones that care for you.. try it and see, like me has the way you’ve dealt with it worked longer than the alcohol.Mine didn’t, it’s free treatment… my wife of 31 yrs just stared at me when to told her… that was priceless and gave me more motivation, good luck sir!

[@HabitsV2]

Keep listening, Mark. There are many ways to find the first steps in this journey.

[@fatherburning358]

Hope your well Mark 💪🙏

[@markrowley8073]

@@fatherburning358 yes I am okay I am blessed with a wife who is understanding and children who are patient, my family is my anchor to the right road

[@mlapsinky]

Excellent chat as always! ALWAYS good to spend time with Kevin, and my fellow overcomers!

[@ianpearson8976]

my gf has a friend that she likes.the western boyfriend is an alcoholic that drinks typically 2-3 bottles of rum a night long neck.when hes half drunk hes actually trying to be friendly and polite though there is a level of passive aggressiveness.but when he drinks too much he goes to another level shouting abuse at people and me too.its like another persona emerges that hes probably not even aware of.problem is his gf wont confront him as is scared of the consequences so enables his behaviour and she drinks alot too though her behaviour is nothing like his.i told my gf his gf is part of the problem because she allows and enables his behaviour.

[@richardbohacik2685]

Beautiful video! And I also wonder - where do you live? Or better to ask - where are the places you are trekking? Becauae the view and nature and mountains are amazing!

[@HabitsV2]

Thanks. I live in Andorra. Sometimes trek into Spain.

[@mp91967]

Awesome video

[@HabitsV2]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@iainmcaleese5468]

I’m on my way, Kevin ❤

[@user-cq9jt1wy2s]

Thanks Kevin. You are a godsend that I am grateful I found. Thanks for your beautiful videos.

[@alexcoleman3078]

Thank you Kevin, great content. I've just ordered the book.

[@annabea7692]

Great video at a time when it's most needed. The beard looks awesome, too! Thanks for this today, Sir. Godspeed...❤

[@HabitsV2]

Thank you kindly

[@jennyrosd2003]

Thanks kevin. Beautiful morning there! and here in idaho as well. Holding strong and have had no cravings. Only thoughts of drinking that are followed up by relief that I'm NOT drinking. Then I have this overwhelming gratitude and amazement that I made the choice . A friend who doesnt drink says to me...."you seem stressed"....ha...so strange because I'm not stressed like I was before. Interesting how perhaps his image of me with a beer in my hand maybe portrayed some sort of impression that I was relaxed and soooooo happy. Kind of a strange side effect. Thanks again for your great videos.

[@HabitsV2]

You're welcome, Jenny

[@jujumulligan43]

Wonderful. Sounds like you are on the road to an incredible sober journey. I want to be on that same path. I'm working daily.

[@jennyrosd2003]

@@jujumulligan43 I'm amazed at how easy it really can be. I had to decide that I didnt want to be that person always looking for another beer. It started to seem so weak, so needy to have that crutch. That helps alot when you can see yourself as stronger and not a victim to the hype and propaganda of alcohol. It really has been an anchor point for me to kick that old me to the curb .

[@craggyexplores3070]

Get what u mean but what it gives u in one hand it takes away from the other

[@andrewconnell1180]

That was beautiful Kevin ~ gratitude as always 😊

[@paulbrown5839]

Beautiful video man. Good luck on your journey.

[@HabitsV2]

Thank you! Will do!

[@groms3230]

Such great words from a fellow Irish man and sense and forward thinking amazing 👏 👍

[@casper1240]

Just bought that book

[@kevins2875]

Just did the same!

[@user-zl8gp7kh1j]

As always, mega, inspiring words!

[@kylearbogast4860]

Thank you for your teachings Kevin

[@HabitsV2]

You are very welcome

[@triciamckenna9975]

Estupendo !

[@hannafordfitness1568]

Thanks for your awesome insightful videos! Wondering at what age you quit drinking? You may have already answered this - so apologies for not seeing this info.

[@jodiryan7874]

Thankyou. How you relate is healing .

[@HabitsV2]

Glad you like it.

[@lesleyaqua1819]

Thank you

[@marjet]

🙏

[@Roseland8]

I just can't quit I drink vodka every night I need help

[@fatherburning358]

Hope you've reached out and found help. It's a relief to stop the madness. 🤍🙏

[@growsinhouseherbiculturali1100]

Looks like you are being stalked by a wolf!