I'm 9 days sober today! This is the longest I've gone without alcohol in YEARS! I feel much better already. It's nice waking up and not feeling sick. So much more mental clarity as well. I'm loving it.

Moderation is torture, obsession will drive you insane. Million times easier to not drink anything.

It’s amazing that one would ever think a depressant on your brain function and central nervous system is good for you in any way. Health is such a blessing, thinking clearly, mobility, speech, movement… all such a wonderful gift.

Hey Kev. 24 years old and 6 months sober now! I struggled and hurt myself far beyond what I ever thought was possible. Your videos have helped me so much. For a long time I didn't think a life without partying would be possible or even worth living but thanks to your videos I've been able to stay strong. I've achieved so much in these last 6 months. I cant thank you enough!

Alcohol worked great for anxiety and mental health at the very start for me. Problem is that quickly turned into a reliance ultimately making everything I thought it fixed much worse. Putting off self-improvement is never a great idea. At no point does alcohol contribute to self-improvement.

I bought the lie for decades. It was the day to day routine in the ad biz of the 70/80’s. So many I know have died, so here I sit on a new journey… Day 6 no booze.

Sober for just over 3 months now. Was seeing a counselor for 7 months. I get more help and motivation from your videos than I ever got from my "therapist ". Thank you, keep them coming.

I could never really have one glass or serving of Alcohol - I didn't see the point of it. I wanted to get buzzed or drunk. I soon realized that no matter how many good habits I established and how disciplined and focused I was, drinking would eventually kill all of it. I started making excuses to not do anything that took any effort. It put me in what I can only describe as a lower state. It then took weeks and months to rebuild and get back to where I was before repeating the cycle again. A buzz for a few nights wasn't worth setting my progress back months. These videos helped me break the cycle. Thank you.

Your vid has just been interrupted by some whiskey glass advert with the guy waxing lyrical about the merits of such a wonderful glass. Made me laugh, 5 months sober thanks for all you do

If you’re watching this guy, then moderation is a horse that has long bolted.

One of Allen Carr's many perceptive comments in his 'Easy Way' book concerns 'those lucky normal drinkers' - they are simply at an earlier stage of the same disease.

Great talk, Kev! I've started drinking at the age of 20 (around 16 years ago or so). During the last 5 or 6 years of this wild ride, I've tried moderating the alcohol and still allowed my health to get bad every day. The FOMO was ridiculous and my drinking was still out of control. During the second year of the pandemic (2021), I had to evaluate and I was left with two decisions: I'm either going into sobriety for the rest of my life or continue drinking for the rest of my life. July 10, 2021 was unexpected - one drink and a final decision was made that Saturday night: I'm going into sobriety for the rest of my life. I rather have that than screwing up my health with swallowing a car battery or gasoline. Moderation of alcohol is nothing more than a con in my eyes and it bogs my mind that for so many years, I've bought into that con. As of now, at the age of 36, I am 560 days sober and I'm not going back to where I was.

Con is an accurate term, well said!

it’s true there is no magic drink or physical thing that brings you happiness…your contentment comes from your being satisfied with your actions. That’s my belief.

I remember being so young when I drank my first couple of beers that I puked up cheerios! And the older people with me made light of it like puking is all part of the fun! How do we normalize puking!?? As if its worth it!.... so get tuff and plan the next go around. That shows how toxic it is and how the tolerance builds. 2 beers as an 8 year old and I was completely trashed and poisoned. Now I can swill beer all day and function through it. That was 8 days ago though. Keeping it out of my mouth. Lon

One drink is too many , a thousand not enough

I really appreciate the work you're doing, it means so much to me and a lot of other people. God bless you. 🙏🏽

I like how you relate everything back to personal responsibilities. Successes and failures. It has been a lifesaver for me. Most of the other recovery channels and podcasts i listen to talk a lot about "not being able to do this on your own" or "you need community". Well, If thats the case then im fucked. LOL I must be antisocial or something because apart from my immediate family I have no desire to associate with people, any people. Im not a miserable sack, or cave dweller. I just dont have any need or desire for social contact with people. Your "do it on your own" mentality is something I can relate to.

Kevin, thank you for your TRUE insight. And know that you my friend have and are saving lives. ❤️

I have the knowledge that I should "drink responsibly" but I don't have the ability.

This is excellent work.

great work Kevin!

I’m 205 days sober. I’m still struggling with the lack of euphoria. I’m chasing the same high sober and sometimes I manage to reach it (during writing or running or when I see a beautiful sky) but I still miss this kind of instant form of high, the feeling of a modified mind state, the elevation. I try to tell myself that I romanticize it as I did always with cigarettes. I miss those, too. But I appreciate my sober life as well. I will try meditation and keep on living healthy, pushing myself to become a better version of myself. But I wonder: how others reach euphoria or this “high” sober?

Your videos help. a lot ,,, but I am still working at it.....

Tons of good content on this channel but this could be the most succinct and concise of all. I'm also liking the forward view camera 👍👍

moderation indicates that it's not good for you.

Thank you, 💕 you just reminded me on the reasons I gave the poison up.

There is definitely no good end result for any amount of alcohol. Period.

Great video footage on this one Kev. I love the archways. Was that a road?

Did you hit the 10 year mark? 2013 is so long ago.

Hello Kevin, thank you, I love your video content! It has helped me to recently focus on the benefits of an alcohol free lifestyle. I am only on day #7 of your program, so still just a newbie. I understand the difference between using sheer willpower to avoid drinking and actually changing your mindset towards alcohol so that it finally becomes small and irrelevant in your life. Right now, that seems like an insurmountable task to me, but I am determined to get there if I can (with your help). Thanks again.

Superb video kev. 💯

Wow. 👍

So very true!!! 😊 🙏🏽 thx

Fantastic video.

Day 21 doing the no drink january deal but started 24th LOL Happiness from inside yes. ... but umm yes, believe me im an expert! LOL Drink cause your bummed or bored, Makes you sadder the next day, You feel like shit, hangover. So your more depressed, all for a maybe good, 2 hour glow. I will say that perfect little 3 shot glow at least for me. I love it. but Its not worth it.. Circle starts an you do it again. Ive stopped for long as 6 weeks.

Thanks for the video Kevin. I have a question. So, I really related to what you said about having regret about the time you wasted in your drinking years. I'm currently 2 years sober and have no desire to ever drink again due to how much my life has improved. But I really struggle at times with the regret. I'm 41, and lately all I can think about is how much more I could have done with my life if I didn't waste so much time drinking. The anxiety keeps me up at night. I'm on a good path, and i look forward to what the future will bring, but was there a time for you where you were able to let go of the regret? Thanks

Your videos are great! And you’re right.. we need to dissuade kids from drinking this poison and change the rhetoric. Keep up the good work mate 👍🏼

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Thank you

Hey Kevin thanks for the mention. I understand the situation fully. I was involved in a conversation that day in regards to cannibis being utilized as a tool for personal insight. The oppositions claim was that no substance is needed for personal insight. It had me wondering how a shamanic tribe in the Peruvian rainforest would react if I told them that they did not need the Ayahuasca they have been consuming for 1000 years. If alcohol was never a global issue and rarely consumed.. would and could it hold a place in psychotherapy? I don't want to justify alcohol consumption. Only a thought experiment🖖🏻

.. just curious when I watch your videos Kevin how far away from home do you walk & do you walk back as well? You seem to go somewhere different every time ... must take you a long while!!!

If you're not an addict, who consumes alcohol on occasion, it can make you feel better. But that doesn't apply to alcoholics.

Does the sugar cravings subside,, after you quit drinking?

You must have legs and buns of steel!