Ruari Fairbairns – One Year No Beer: Path to Empowered Fatherhood
Ruari Fairbairns is the founder and CEO of OYNB. He is a leading figure in the health and well-being space known for his passionate advocacy for healthier living. Ruari has been instrumental in steering OYNB to the forefront of the alcohol-free movement, inspiring over 100,000 people worldwide to reassess their relationship with alcohol, and strive to become the best version of themselves.
Larry Hagner and Ruari Fairbairns discuss the impact of meditation, breathwork, and mindfulness on stress management and overall well-being. Ruari shares insights from his experience with a friend from AA and highlights the importance of understanding the underlying drivers of compulsive behavior.
Ruari Fairbairns also shares success stories of individuals who have transformed their relationship with alcohol through a holistic approach that focuses on personal growth, trauma healing, and self-regulation techniques like meditation and breathwork.
He then explains how tools like neurofeedback and EEG devices can provide valuable insights into brain activity and help individuals cultivate healthier habits. The episode concludes with a discussion on the power of self-control and the importance of building new neural pathways to change addictive behaviors.
Larry’s Takeaways
- Breathwork can significantly reduce stress.
- Data-driven approach enhances habit change.
- Addressing trauma is crucial for healing.
What You’ll Learn
00:02:21 – Ruari Fairbairns and One Year No Beer
00:03:10 – Personal Alcohol-Free Challenge
00:04:42 – Career in Oil Brokering
00:05:57 – The Power of Meditation
00:07:56 – The Challenge of Teenage Authority
00:11:07 – The Impact of Alcohol on Stress and Sleep
00:14:52 – Breathwork and Mindfulness
00:19:35 – Addressing Trauma and Stress
00:21:47 – The Body’s Response to Stress and Recovery
00:24:58 – Personal Development and the Program’s Impact
00:29:11 – The Complete Control Program
00:30:14 – The Misconception of Alcohol as the Problem
00:32:25 – Monitoring Stress with Technology
00:38:06 – The Controversy of AA’s Approach
00:40:12 – The Importance of Individual Tools for Behavior Change
00:42:29 – Teaching Control Over Drinking
00:45:09 – Building New Neural Pathways for Drinking Control
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