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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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August 16, 2025

Shanna Whan on why it's #ok2sayno to alcohol

Pia sits down with Shanna 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.

December 17, 2025

Sarah Rusbatch on 'grey area drinking' and women's health

Sarah shares the story of her recovery journey as well as her library of knowledge on the effects of alcohol on women’s health - including its impact on the body during menopause.

December 17, 2025

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

In this bonus episode of the Clean Slate podcast, Pia and Chris talk all things no-alcohol challenges, falling off the wagon, misconceptions around clinical training on alcohol dependence, their vision for the future of Clean Slate Clinic, and more.

December 17, 2025

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

Megan Webb and Isabella Ferguson (Meg & Bella) are This Naked Mind certified alcohol-free life coaches, creators of the Not Drinking Today podcast and recently published the book Not Drinking Today...

December 17, 2025

Faye Lawrence on the stigma associated with alcohol and neurodiversity

Pia sits down with Faye to 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.

December 17, 2025

ETCH Sparkling on the world of alcohol-free beverages

Pia sits down with Jason & Andy to unpack Jason’s journey to maintained recovery, learn more about alcohol-free beverages, and discuss overcoming barriers to seeking help with alcohol, and the importance of finding alternative ‘rituals’ in recovery.

December 17, 2025

Deadly Runners on navigating relationships in recovery

In this episode, we’ll 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.

August 16, 2025

Chris G on the destructive nature of corporate drinking culture

Chris' journey with substance dependence began like many others - seeking comfort and connection through alcohol use in his youth. Eventually it became a coping mechanism for anxiety, depression and...

December 17, 2025

Andrew Addie on the importance of queer affirming care

In this episode, 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.

December 17, 2025

BONUS: Aaron Trotman from NON. On making non-alc drinks 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