Seven Cancers Linked to Alcohol + How Quitting Transforms Sleep, Hormones, & Income | James Swanwick

Science now links alcohol to seven types of cancer, brain shrinkage, hormonal chaos, and accelerated aging. Even one drink per night can destroy gray and white matter, sabotage detoxification, and cost high achievers hundreds of thousands in lost productivity.

In this episode, I speak with James Swanwick, founder of Alcohol Free Lifestyle, about how alcohol disrupts everything from liver function to sleep quality.

He also shares real stories of clients who reversed health complications, saved marriages, and dramatically increased their income after going alcohol-free. We explore how alcohol affects entrepreneurs and executives, why it blocks fat metabolism and hormone regulation, and practical strategies to quit without willpower, AA, or feeling deprived.

"Each drink that you choose to drink is costing you $684.93. That's a pretty damn expensive cocktail." ~ James Swanwick

In This Episode:
00:00 - James's background and journey to alcohol-free living
06:45 - Health risks of alcohol
10:53 - Debunking the "one glass of wine is healthy" myth
14:43 - What alcohol does to your liver, hormone function, and sleep quality
24:21 - How alcohol increases appetite, and blocks fat burning
27:56 - The financial cost of drinking for high performers
31:47 - Alcohol's effect on brain volume and cognitive function
39:43 - Real client stories of health, clarity, and redemption
47:08 - Strategies to stop drinking without feeling deprived
52:59 - Spiritual clarity, intuition, and a deeper connection to self
56:56 - Transition tactics and avoiding willpower traps

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About James Swanwick:
James Swanwick is an Australian-American entrepreneur, author, and former ESPN SportsCenter anchor, best known for helping high achievers overcome alcohol addiction. He founded Alcohol Free Lifestyle, a program designed to help business owners and executives quit drinking without relying on AA, rehab, or willpower. Through programs like the 30 Day No Alcohol Challenge and Project 90, Swanwick has empowered thousands of individuals to make lasting transformations. He is also the CEO of Swanwick Sleep, a company specializing in blue light blocking glasses, and author of the book Clear: The Only Neuroscience-Based Method for High Achievers to Finally Break Free from Alcohol. After quitting drinking 15 years ago, James lost 13 pounds in 30 days, landed his ESPN job, and discovered a completely transformed approach to health, relationships, and business success.
Learn more at: https://alcoholfreelifestyle.com

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