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Learning to Trust Yourself Again: Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E746
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Are you struggling to trust yourself after years of drinking? When Jenna noticed that she wasn’t just drinking in the evenings anymore, but also in the mornings and afternoons, she became scared and overwhelmed. Having struggled with alcohol for over 40 years, she also felt guilty and unworthy, believing she was powerless to make the changes she re…
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Breaking Through Alcohol’s False Relief: Joy’s Naked Life | E745
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Do you find yourself giving alcohol various 'jobs' depending on what you're facing? While Joy counseled young people about the dangers of alcohol, she secretly beat herself up for drinking more than she wanted to. Feeling torn, she quit her job as a counselor. She had always given alcohol different jobs in her life. First, it helped her fit in with…
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Is Alcohol Stealing Your Peace? Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E744
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Could alcohol be stopping you from finding real peace? No matter how many alcohol-free programs Annette tries, she can’t seem to get past the sixth day without reaching for her favorite Twisted Tea. Meanwhile, Jane drinks to get some relief from the worry and stress of managing her challenging relationship with her aging parents. While Annette's ro…
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Choosing Myself: Shelley’s Naked Life | E743
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Have you ever thought, "I can handle this on my own," only to realize you couldn't? Shelley struggled with her husband’s harmful behavior and drinking habit, which left her at the end of her rope. On top of that, her own unhealthy relationship with alcohol weighed her down. Thinking she could solve the problem on her own, she refused to accept help…
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Ending the Cycle of Self-Sabotage: Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E742
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Have you ever sabotaged your progress because it felt easier than standing out? As seven-year-old Helga raced toward the finish line, it was clear she would win. But suddenly, she turned around and let everyone pass her. Why? Because she felt uncomfortable being in the lead. This moment captures a lifelong pattern of holding back when she’s about t…
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Overcoming the Fear of Drinking Again: Erin’s Naked Life | E741
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Is the fear of drinking again keeping you from fully enjoying your life? After going through detox three times, Erin was afraid to drink again. She didn’t want to go on vacations or to bars because she was scared. Even though she stayed away from alcohol for years, she still felt stuck because she was often thinking about not drinking. She was eage…
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Drinking Less in Wine Country: Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E740
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Do you feel awkward drinking less than everyone else around you? Christine lives in wine country, where almost every social event is at a winery or involves wine. But now that she no longer drinks as much as she used to, she feels like she has to drink just to fit in. In this coaching session, Coach Cole helps Christine talk through her feelings of…
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Building Authentic Connections: Gregory’s Naked Life | E739
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Are you wondering how to build meaningful connections without drinking? Gregory once turned to substances to win fast friends. But that didn’t bring the deep, meaningful connections he really wanted. What he needed to realize, however, was that he had to connect with himself first, and reading This Naked Mind was the first step in the right directi…
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Fun Without the Hangover: Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E738
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Does alcohol really lead to the good life, or is it taking more than it gives? For a long time, Rajinder believed alcohol was necessary to have fun at celebrations and on vacations. From the glass of mimosa on the plane to the pretty cocktail at resort check-in, Rajinder’s holidays were always wrapped up in alcohol. But the hangovers were awful, an…
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Healing Through Self-Love: Cole’s Naked Life | E737
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Have you ever felt like different parts of you are at war? Cole thought alcohol would always dominate his life. Drinking helped him cope with the grief of losing his father, and before he knew it, he couldn’t separate it from his identity. He endured many years of darkness and self-blame, feeling trapped in a war with himself. But one day, he decid…
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The Road to Self-Love: Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E736
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What if you could find better coping mechanisms than alcohol? During Bek’s difficult marriage breakup, she used alcohol to comfort herself and numb painful emotions. Meanwhile, overachiever Emily drank to reward herself, even though she would end up feeling worse. For both women, alcohol was a way to cope with life’s challenges. In this episode, Co…
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Find the Courage to Choose Yourself: Patrick's Naked Life | E735
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Do you ever feel like you’re going along with the crowd just to fit in? Patrick C. liked drinking because it made him more social. Instead of being the shy, quiet kid he used to be, alcohol made him feel more fun and confident. But when he started feeling worse every time he drank, Patrick realized he wasn’t drinking because he wanted to. Rather, h…
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Shed the Fear of Judgment - Alcohol Freedom Coaching | EP 734
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If you are truly yourself, will you still belong in your community? Deborah has always been a likable person who fits in effortlessly. But as she steps into her alcohol-free identity, she worries she will lose her connection with her community. In this coaching session, Coach Lance helps her break down her fears around rejection and judgment, showi…
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You Are Not the Problem, Alcohol Is: Kayla's Naked Life Story | E733
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What if the first step to freedom is realizing that you are not the problem? Kayla’s journey with alcohol started long before her first sip. With a father who became unpredictable when he drank and a mother with unresolved trauma, she grew up hating alcohol. When she started drinking to fit in with the college crowd, she justified it by telling her…
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Alcohol Freedom Coaching - Alcohol Doesn’t Relieve My Pain, It Steals My Joy | EP 732
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Can alcohol really take away the pain—or is it secretly adding to it? Sarah, a mother burdened by chronic pain and daily pressures, turned to alcohol just to get through the day. But as she depended more on drinking, the impact on her health and happiness grew worse. The pain radiated through her body and she felt increasingly weighed down by feeli…
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Naked Life Story - Is the Illusion of Control Costing You Your Freedom? | EP 731
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Are you really in control of your relationship with alcohol or is it just an illusion? From crushing it in the corporate world to managing life as a working mom, drinking helped Jenn M. wind down, meet new people, and belong in social circles. Alcohol helped her be the best version of herself, and she had it under control. Or so she thought. Over t…
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Alcohol Freedom Coaching - Progress Over Perfection, Learn to Embrace Self-Compassion | EP 730
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Why do people go back to drinking? Our first episode of the Alcohol Freedom Coaching series offers some insight into what triggers people to drink again, even after experiencing success with quitting. Listen in as This Naked Mind Certified Coach Ellie Crowe gives you an inside look at two intimate alcohol coaching sessions. First, Ellie helps Lauri…
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