The Top Reasons Why Regular Alcohol Consumption Is Holding You Back And What To Do About It With Ruari Fairbairns

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth and AquaTru. Alcohol is often featured prominently in celebrations and social gatherings, fostering connections. However, we know that regular alcohol consumption can significantly affect both our physical and mental well-being. Our guest today is poised to explore society's relationship with alcohol, broaden our perspectives on the possibilities of a sober curious lifestyle, and show us what true connections can look like. Today, on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru and Ruari Fairbairns delve into the impact of regular alcohol consumption, its societal significance, and the transformative effects of prioritizing sobriety. Ruari candidly shares his journey with alcohol, childhood traumas, and the genesis of his subscription-based community. Tune in for insightful inspiration to reassess your relationship with alcohol and explore what lies beyond. Ruari Fairbairns is the founder and CEO of OYNB (One Year No Beer) and a leading figure in the health and well-being space. He was awarded Great British Entrepreneur of the Year for Scotland and Northern Ireland 2020, and OYNB was also named The Spectator’s Economic Innovator of the Year in the UK. Known for his passionate advocacy for healthier living, Ruari has inspired over 100,000 people worldwide to reassess their relationship with alcohol and strive to become the best version of themselves.   In this episode, Dhru and Ruari dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Regular consumption of alcohol is holding you back (0:0006 / 0:00:006) What shows up when you go 28 days without alcohol (4:54 / 4:54) The need for connection and joining the tribe as a hindrance to stopping alcohol (10:00 / 8:37) Ruari’s relationship to alcohol (16:00 / 14:46) Reasons people choose to numb out with alcohol (23:00 / 20:47) The types of individuals that Ruari coaches (31:30 / 28:11) High-functioning individuals who actively drink and what the goal should be (39:00 / 35:54) Ruari’s childhood and the role of childhood traumas (48:00 / 44:12) What you can prioritize once the focus is off alcohol (1:04:00 / 1:00:53) The vital role of community (1:09:00 / 1:05:40) Adding in to crowd out bad habits (1:19:00 / 1:15:50) What you can make progress in when alcohol isn’t the lead (1:28:00 / 1:24:45) Ruari’s life-changing moments (1:33:00 / 1:29:16) Dhru’s thoughts on alcohol (1:46:00 / 1:42:47) Also mentioned in this episode: One Year No Beer Instagram  One Year No Beer Podcast  Ruari's Episode with Rich Roll For more on Ruari, follow him on Twitter/X, Facebook, and Instagram. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code DHRUP. AquaTru is a countertop reverse osmosis purifier with a four-stage filtration system that removes 15x more contaminants than the bestselling water filters out there. Go to dhrupurohit.com/filter/ and get $100 off when you try AquaTru for yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices