3x41 - Is “Moderate” Drinking Holding You Back? James Swanwick Explains

What if removing alcohol from your life didn’t mean losing fun, but gaining clarity, energy, and freedom? That’s the perspective James Swanwick brings to his conversation on Oldish with Brian and Randy.

An entrepreneur, performance coach, author, and former ESPN SportsCenter anchor, James is best known as the founder of Swanwick Sleep and the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle program. He’s helped thousands of people worldwide break free from drinking and discover how much more is possible when you’re fully present.

In this episode, James shares his own path to becoming alcohol-free, why even “moderate” drinking can quietly hold you back, and the surprising benefits people notice when they finally let it go - from better sleep to sharper focus to deeper connections.

If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with alcohol, or wondered what life might feel like without it, this conversation will challenge assumptions, offer practical tools, and inspire a new way of thinking about what truly makes life better.