Into Deep

Nick Blair - Rethinking Alcohol, Drugs & the All-or-Nothing Mentality - EP09

Geoff Goddard Season 1 Episode 9

What if the goal isn’t to quit alcohol or drugs forever—but to build a relationship with them that doesn’t ruin your life?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Nick Blair—mentor, coach, speaker and founder of Mind Health Bender —to unpack our cultural obsession with extremes, and why the all-or-nothing approach to sobriety might be doing more harm than good.

We explore:
 🔸 Why total abstinence isn’t realistic (or necessary) for everyone
 🔸 How to shift from substance abuse to intentional use
 🔸 Nick’s raw personal story—from full-time party guy to helping others break free from destructive patterns
 🔸 The role of identity, shame, and honesty in transformation
 🔸 Tools to change your relationship with alcohol and drugs—without losing yourself

If you've ever felt stuck in the grey area between wild nights and white-knuckling sobriety, this one’s for you.