Ian Callaghan Blog

6 Surprising Truths I Learned About How to Rewire Your Brain. We’ve all been there. You decide, with resolute conviction, that this time will be different. You’re going to stop scrolling late at night, start that daily exercise routine, or finally quit the habit that...

Is Reiki Healing Real? A 12-Year Master's Journey from Scepticism to Sobriety Is Reiki healing real? It's a question whispered in wellness circles and typed into search bars by millions seeking relief. Does this gentle, hands-on energy healing practice truly work, or...

Why Am I So Angry and Sad After Quitting Drinking (And Is It Normal)?Angry after quitting drinking, let's get straight to it. You’ve done the hard thing. You’ve put down the drink after years, maybe decades, of it being your go-to coping mechanism. You were promised...

There’s a noise that’s followed me for over thirty years.High-pitched. Relentless.Never fades. Never gives me a moment’s peace. It started in the Army, in tanks. You don’t need to imagine the noise; you feel it through your chest, through your skull, through every bit...

This is one of the toughest questions I get asked, and it hits close to home. For 45 years, drinking was my default setting. It was the background noise to my entire adult life. When you decide to turn that noise off, but someone you love keeps their volume on full...

You look in the mirror. The face looking back is tired. It’s not just the lines around the eyes; it’s a deeper exhaustion. It’s the soul-crushing weight of showing up for a life you didn’t consciously choose, built around a career that drains the very life from you....

The Ugly Truth About Alcohol. We see it everywhere. It's the glittering champagne flute at a wedding, the celebratory pint after a hard week's work, the comforting glass of red wine on a cold evening. Alcohol is deeply woven into the fabric of British culture, a...

Labels in Addiction Recovery: The Neuroscience of Identity. Are labels constructive or detrimental in addiction? This question cuts to the very heart of recovery, a debate where the terms 'addict' and 'alcoholic' can be seen as both a vital lifeline and a lifelong...

I Can't Fucking Help You (And Why That's the Best News You'll Hear All Day) Let's cut the bullshit. You clicked on this for a reason. You're looking for an answer, a secret, a five-step plan to fix the gaping, messy, and frustratingly persistent problems in your life....

Why do men hide their vulnerability? It's a profound question that cuts to the very heart of modern masculinity, revealing a complex web of societal pressure, historical expectations, and deep-seated fears. Understanding the reasons behind male emotional suppression...

Rock Bottom Isn't a Prerequisite: The Unpopular Truth About Starting Your Sobriety Journey Before Crisis Hits (and Why 'Sober Curious' Is Just the Beginning) Quitting drinking before rock bottom. There is a story you have been told, a dangerous piece of cultural...

1. The Midlife Trap: Why Boredom Is the Deadliest Symptom Let’s talk honestly about the part of sobriety that the glossy Instagram accounts and the shiny-toothed motivational speakers always leave out. The big, fat elephant in the room. It’s not the cravings. It’s not...