Season 8 | Ep12 Keith Cronin on life without alcohol: Sobriety and living with purpose

The RAG Podcast - Recruitment Agency Growth Podcast

The man who’s helped me live alcohol-free for the past 12 months!

On this week's episode of The RAG Podcast, I am joined by Keith Cronin, the founder of Alcohol Free Living.

Keith has been my personal coach for the past year and supported me in quitting the booze for a better life.

In this honest conversation, he shares his powerful journey from struggling with alcohol to living a purpose-driven, alcohol-free life.

In this episode, Keith and I discuss:

• 🍺 The cultural glorification of alcohol in Ireland and its impact on mental health.
• 💡 How taking a break (or quitting entirely) can transform your health, relationships, and sense of purpose.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Why being a great dad and husband became a driving force for Keith.
• 🌱 Building a fulfilling business by helping others navigate their relationships with alcohol.
• 🤝 The importance of community support and coaching in making lasting life changes.

Keith’s story is a testament to the power of self-reflection, personal growth, and breaking free from societal norms.

If you’ve ever wondered how an alcohol-free lifestyle could elevate every area of your life – or how to help others do the same – this conversation will inspire you.

Our industry has always been centred around “working hard and playing hard”, but slowly, things are changing!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Keith Cronin and alcohol-free living

01:59 Keith's journey with alcohol

05:20 Cultural perceptions of alcohol in Ireland

10:00 Personal experiences with family and alcohol

13:14 Transitioning from teaching to recruitment

18:23 Realisations about alcohol and mental health

22:09 The decision to stop drinking

29:01 Building a business around alcohol-free living

36:05 The journey to alcohol-free living

39:09 Finding purpose in coaching

43:31 The impact of alcohol on life choices

49:06 Transforming relationships and health

53:19 The power of taking a break from alcohol

01:00:46 Building a successful alcohol-free business

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