David Golding went from a career in banking and software engineering to becoming a sober lifestyle coach – and he got there the hard way. And since it’s Sober October, a month when people all over the world experiment with what it feels like to give up alcohol, we checked in with him to talk about all things to do with addiction, including his own story of struggling with gambling and alcohol. David talks about the benefits of a sober life, turning points, and the reality of people who are struggling with their consumption in a variety of forms.
Highlights:
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David’s own story
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How his coaching program works
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The extent of the problem in the UAE
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The most vulnerable groups
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What stands in the way of a sober lifestyle
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What are the good things that can come from it?
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What about all the other things we are addicted to?
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What prompts people to seek out recovery when all seems lost?
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What long-term recovery looks like
Where to find David:
Web: Sober.ae
Facebook: @sobercoachdubai
LinkedIn: @soberdubai
Phone: 800-SOBER