#61 Postgame: 169 Days without Cannabis

What if the thing you think is helping you… is actually holding you back?

169 days ago, I made the decision to stop using cannabis -and it’s turned out to be one of the most powerful choices of my life.

In this episode, I break down the unexpected shifts: a 5x boost in productivity, massive business growth, razor-sharp thinking, and a deeper, more honest connection in my relationship.

But breaking the habit wasn’t easy. I share the hard truths, the game-changing breakthroughs, and the key lessons I’ve learned about personal integrity, self-leadership, and making choices that actually serve your highest potential.

If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with a habit - whether it’s cannabis, alcohol, social media, or any other escape - this episode is for you!

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How taking a break from cannabis can increase your focus and productivity, helping you stop procrastinating and take action.
• The surprising ways cannabis might be affecting your business success and financial flow—and how clearing it out can create massive shifts.
• How to recognize and break free from the mental fog that may be holding you back from clear thinking and decision-making.
• Why cannabis could be impacting your relationships more than you realize—and how honesty and presence can rebuild deep connections.
• The power of accountability in making big life changes and how a men's group can support your growth.

This episode is all about breaking habits! Please be sure to tag me @garethpickering on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word if you or someone you know has benefited from this content! I love to hear about all your experiences. Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes in order to receive a free meditation to reclaim your power. Just screenshot it before submitting it and email it to my team at studio@fatherssonsbrothers.com, and I will see you in the next episode.

Resource Links

• Episode 51 – The original deep dive into why I took a break from cannabis.

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