James Swanwick

Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

James Swanwick

  • Business Owner Discovers Brain Tumor, Cyst & Aneurysm As He Stops Drinking, What Happened Next Will Shock You - Neil Casey

Business Owner Discovers Brain Tumor, Cyst & Aneurysm As He Stops Drinking, What Happened Next Will Shock You - Neil Casey

Tuesday 10th October 2023

Neil Casey's story on the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle podcast reveals how quitting alcohol led to discovering serious health issues and personal transformation.
44 minutes
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Alcohol-Free Lifestyle
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James Swanwick
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Neil Casey's Journey: From Sobriety to Surviving Brain Surgery

Episode Overview

  • Neil's increasing reliance on alcohol to cope with stress and its impact on his daily life.
  • The challenges of finding a suitable support program for 'grey area drinkers'.
  • The profound impact of joining Project 90 and the transformative effects of sobriety.
  • Neil's inspiring reflections on the value of removing alcohol to regain control and inner strength.
  • The ongoing personal and professional growth experienced in the journey to sobriety.
I went into this looking for how can I get real control of my drinking, so I only drink one day a week, or something that I had a magical number I'd come up with that would make it all be comfortable and acceptable. I just couldn't find that sort of help.
What happens when quitting alcohol leads to a life-altering medical discovery? Neil Casey, a business owner and father, shares his gripping story on this episode of the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle podcast. After joining the Project 90 stop drinking program, Neil not only found sobriety but also uncovered serious health issues—a brain tumor, cyst, and aneurysm—that required immediate surgery. His tale is a rollercoaster of emotions, from the initial shock to the eventual triumph over his medical challenges.
Neil’s candid reflections on how giving up alcohol helped him reconnect with his family and tap into his emotions offer a heartfelt narrative that many can relate to. This episode isn’t just about overcoming addiction; it’s about the unexpected paths sobriety can lead you down and the strength you find within yourself along the way. Whether you’re contemplating sobriety or supporting someone who is, Neil’s journey provides a beacon of hope and resilience.