CLEAN SLATE PODCAST

Unpacking Australia's complicated relationship with alcohol

Tune in to our eight part podcast series to hear powerful stories of alcohol dependence and recovery, combined with expert clinical insights from our team.

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Shanna Whan on why it's #ok2sayno to alcohol

Pia sits down with Shanna (with her dog Biscuit in her lap) to unpack her journey to maintained recovery, and learn about what it’s like to change your relationship with alcohol when you live in rural Australia.

Andrew Addie on the importance of queer affirming care

Pia chats with Andrew to unpack his journey to maintained recovery, and learn about his experience of finding queer-affirming care as a patient at Clean Slate Clinic.

Sarah Rusbatch on the effects of alcohol on women's health

Pia chats with Sarah to unpack her recovery journey and learn more about the complicated relationship between women’s health and alcohol.

ETCH Sparkling on the world of alcohol-free adult beverages

Pia explores Jason’s journey to maintained recovery, learns more about alcohol-free beverages and the story of ETCH Sparkling, and the importance of finding alternative ‘rituals’ in recovery.

Chris G on the destructive nature of corporate drinking culture

Pia sits down with Chris to unpack his Clean Slate recovery journey and discuss the destructive nature of corporate drinking culture.

Faye Lawrence on the stigma associated with alcohol and neurodiversity

Pia and Faye discuss the unfortunate stigma and shame associated with both alcohol and neurodiversity, and the importance of both comprehensive support and having a sense of levity during recovery.

Deadly Runners on navigating relationships in recovery

We hear from Georgia about her recovery journey, and also from her husband Michael Weir about his experience as her partner through her recovery, as well as more about the Deadly Runners grassroots movement.

Not Drinking (Alcohol) Today on the rising trend of 'hidden drinking'

Pia talks to Meg & Bella to unpack their respective recovery journeys, discuss the rising trend of ‘hidden drinking,’ and how we can change our mindsets around socialising without alcohol.

BONUS: Pia Clinton-Tarestad & Dr Chris Davis on no-alcohol challenges, falling off the wagon, and more.

Pia and Dr. Chris discuss a range of topics related to alcohol dependence and treatment including no-alcohol challenges and personal experiences with abstinence.

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BONUS: NON on making non-alc drink options the norm

Pia chats with Aaron Trotman, CEO and Founder of NON, about creating innovative non-alcoholic wine alternatives and the benefits of integrating these options into restaurant menus.

A reminder

Clean Slate Clinic is a regulated health service, but the Clean Slate podcast is an educational resource and not a substitute for professional health advice, treatment or assessment. If you are struggling with any of the issues raised in this podcast, please see a healthcare professional or call Lifeline on 13 11 14.