Habits of High Performers Podcast with James Laughlin
Habits of High Performers is a podcast for people who want to win at life without burning out or losing what matters most.
Each week, James Laughlin sits down with world class performers including prime ministers, elite athletes, billionaires, founders, and cultural leaders to uncover the habits, thinking patterns, and daily disciplines that drive sustained success.
These are not hype driven conversations. They are practical, grounded, and deeply human. The focus is on what actually works when it comes to performance, health, leadership, relationships, and meaning.
Hosted by James Laughlin, author of the #1 best selling book Habits of High Performers, high performance leadership coach, keynote speaker, and seven time world champion drummer, the show distils lessons from the world’s best into simple, actionable tools you can apply immediately.
If you want to perform at a high level, live with intention, and build a life you do not need to escape from, this podcast is for you.
Habits of High Performers Podcast with James Laughlin
We quit alcohol and it changed our lives BONUS
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In this bonus episode, Caroline and I reflect on five years alcohol-free.
We’re not here to preach—just to share what changed for us: mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially.
In this conversation, we reflect on:
- Why we chose to stop drinking during the chaos of lockdown
- What alcohol was really doing to our minds, bodies, and relationship
- The fear of losing our identity and social life without it
- How our sleep, energy, weight, and finances all transformed
- The challenges that come with giving it up—and the gifts that come after
Whether you’re sober curious or just rethinking your habits, this one’s for you.
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