{"podcast":{"title":"Words that Change Lives","slug":"words-that-change-lives-6703362","podcast_index_feed_id":6703362,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/words-that-change-lives/","website_url":"https://words-that-change-lives.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9c334f49-ac35-42ab-a8df-f0c5c9725e9e/tp3SXu4mDlVb_35iMnX_kHv8.jpg","author":"Helen Packham","episode_count":77,"summary":"Would you like to improve your ability to connect with others in a world where mutual understanding appears to be declining? Join Helen Packham, Verbal communications strategist and speaker coach, to explore how we can speak more honestly, talk more authentically, and communicate more effectively to motivate, educate and inspire. This podcast is for leaders, coaches, consultants and small business owners who want to increase the impact of their communication from 1-2-1 conversations to thousands online and in person. No matter how big or small the audience, tune in to learn how the words you use can make a massive impact. Whether you want to stand on the TEDx stage, pitch an idea, influence a group of people, resolve conflict or inspire action in others, there’s something for you in this podcast. In weekly episodes, Helen will be sharing her wisdom, insight and approaches, as well as speaking to top experts in the field of verbal communication to help you express to impress. Helen has built her career on helping leaders, coaches, and consultants 10x the impact of their communication to engage, educate and inspire their audiences. She has 15 years of experience in leadership develo…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/words-that-change-lives-6703362"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 67: Is Alcohol Stealing Your Potential Without You Noticing? With Anna Donaghey","slug":"ep-67-is-alcohol-stealing-your-potential-without-you-noticing-with-anna-donaghey","published_at":"2025-05-12T01:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/words-that-change-lives-6703362/ep-67-is-alcohol-stealing-your-potential-without-you-noticing-with-anna-donaghey","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/words-that-change-lives-6703362","url":"https://words-that-change-lives.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4e78c788-4bd0-4238-a2ba-4b090a5685d9.mp3","summary":"How does the way you speak to yourself about alcohol shape your habits, identity and potential? Helen welcomes alcohol mindset coach Anna Donaghey to share eye-opening insights into the stories we tell ourselves about drinking. This episode offers practical, compassionate wisdom on breaking cycles of shame and unlocking a way to rethink the way you drink alcohol. Here are the highlights: 00:00  Exploring the importance of the language we use around alcohol. 09:13 Lost confidence and sparkle due to years of drinking  11:35 Loss of long-term goals and motivation due to alcohol 15:27 Words shape mindset; self-talk matters 26:35 Is life good enough or could reducing alcohol enhance it? 32:55 Everyone can be prone to addiction. 36:35 Moving beyond the limiting labels of \"normal\" and \"alcoholic.\" 38:43 Admitting to a drinking problem was a daunting step for me 43:51 Acknowledge past mistakes but emphasise openness to change with ‘yet’. About Anna Donaghey: Anna Donaghey is an alcohol mindset coach, speaker and host of The BigDrink Rethink, a podcast aimed at encouraging people to talk openly and honestly about alcohol. With a career spanning 25 years as a strategist in the advertising industry, she combines her own lived experience of alcohol addiction with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do. Through The Big Drink Rethink, Anna is on a mission to get the nation drinking more mindfully.  Connect with Anna: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annadonaghey Listen To The Podcast: https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/big-drink-rethink Connect with Helen: Website: helenpackham.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@helenpackhamspeakercoach Instagram: www.instagram.com/helenpackham Facebook: www.facebook.com/helenpackhamcoach Lin…","meta_description":"How does the way you speak to yourself about alcohol shape your habits, identity and potential? 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