What Happens to Your Brain After 5 Drinks a Week | Ben Lowe Artwork

Two Blokes One Business

Two Blokes One Business is a weekly business podcast for entrepreneurs, founders, recruiters, and aspiring business owners who want real lessons on starting, growing, and scaling a business.

Hosted by Harvey Rivers and Adam Powell, two ex-professional footballers who built HARWELL., a specialist recruitment agency that generated $1.25M in year one, $6M in year two, and ranked #5 on the Australian Financial Review's Top 100 Fast Starters.

Every episode digs into what it actually takes to build, lead, and grow a company - including the decisions that paid off, the ones that didn't, and everything in between.

In solo episodes, Harvey and Adam break down the lessons, mistakes, and strategies they wish someone had told them three years ago when they were starting out.

In guest episodes, they sit down for candid conversations with Australia's top entrepreneurs, leaders, and world-class performance experts - to unpack what actually drives success in business and life.

If you want practical insights on building a business, scaling a company, and making smarter moves as an entrepreneur, this is the podcast for you.

New episodes published every week - subscribe now to level up your business journey

Connect with the Harwell. team:

https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness

https://www.harwell.au/

All Episodes

Two Blokes One Business

What Happens to Your Brain After 5 Drinks a Week | Ben Lowe

April 29, 2026 • Harvey Rivers & Adam Powell • Episode 60

0:00 | 1:25:02

If you can’t go 30 days without alcohol, are you really in control… or are you actually dealing with a high-functioning drinking problem?

We’re back with a previous guest, Ben Lowe, exploring the real reason behind alcohol use in high-performing men and entrepreneurs.

We also look at why even “social drinking” can hold you back and how sobriety can unlock clarity, discipline, and next-level performance.

If you've tried quitting before and fallen back in, this is the episode that explains why - and what to do differently this time.

Tune in to discover:

👉The hidden psychology behind alcohol and addiction
👉Why high-functioning men still struggle with drinking
👉How alcohol impacts your business, relationships, and mental health
👉The shocking impact just 5 drinks a week has on your brain
👉The truth about “weekend drinking” and why it’s still a problem
👉What actually works when trying to quit alcohol for good

Key Moments:

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:00 Three levels of sobriety
00:04:00 Ben's fifteen-year battle
00:14:30 The penny drop moment
00:19:20 We're all addicts
00:28:00 Alcohol as brain damage
00:31:00 The ninety-day superpowers
00:38:30 Why partners pull away
00:44:50 Set your real why
00:52:00 Environment changes everything
00:58:00 Tom Holland's sober empire
01:12:00 Vulnerability beats bravado
01:20:00 Final words to listeners

-

👉Connect with Ben Lowe

https://www.instagram.com/benlowecoaching
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-lowe-759277275/

👉Connect with us

https://www.instagram.com/twoblokesonebusiness
https://www.linkedin.com/company/two-blokes-one-business-podcast

-

Adam Powell & Harvey Rivers are the founders of HARWELL.

HARWELL. are renowned in the recruiting space - specialising in finding top talent within the Construction, Accountancy & Finance & Labour Hire sectors. Along with eCommerce.

Their award-winning concierge approach is helping companies attract exceptional talent to their team.

👉Want help finding exceptional talent for your business?

Get in touch with Adam, Harvey, and the team at HARWELL. https://www.harwellconsulting.com.au/