Lee Davy

1000 Days Sober Podcast

Lee Davy

  • Could Reading a Book Help You Stop Drinking?

Could Reading a Book Help You Stop Drinking?

Monday 24th March 2025

Lee Davy reveals how reading physical books helped him quit smoking and drinking effortlessly. Discover the power of focus and education in overcoming addiction.
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Can a Book Help You Quit Drinking? Lee Davy Thinks So

Episode Overview

  • Reading physical books can help break free from addiction.
  • Focus is crucial in overcoming distractions and addictive behaviours.
  • Lee Davy quit smoking and drinking after reading two specific books.
  • Nightly reading rituals contribute to ongoing personal growth.
  • Education and self-reflection are key to living an alcohol-free life.
If I was wrong about alcohol and cigarettes, what else in life am I wrong about?
Ever wondered if a book could change your life? Lee Davy, the host of the 1000 Days Sober Podcast, thinks it can. In this episode, Lee shares his transformative journey from being addicted to cigarettes and alcohol to living an alcohol-free life—all thanks to a couple of books. Forget willpower, rehab, or hitting rock bottom. Lee argues that the key to quitting alcohol might be as simple as picking up the right book.
He recounts how reading Alan Carr's 'Easy Way to Stop Smoking' and 'How to Control Alcohol' shattered his beliefs about addiction and helped him quit both habits effortlessly. Lee emphasises the importance of focus and how reading physical books can be a powerful tool to break free from distractions and addictive behaviours. He also shares his nightly ritual of reading for an hour, which he credits for his ongoing personal growth and self-discovery.
Lee's story is a testament to the power of education and self-reflection in overcoming addiction. So, if you're looking for a fresh perspective on quitting alcohol, this episode is a must-listen. Ready to turn the page on your own story?