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• Progress, Not Perfection: Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E772

  Would you still appreciate your progress, even when it’s not perfect? Lisa and Rae have spent years trying to find balance in their relationship with alcohol. Lisa has tried many ways to regain control but struggles to trust herself after past setbacks. Rae, after decades of drinking, has gone days without it and felt the difference, but breaking old habits isn’t always easy. Now, both women are ready to move forward with confidence, clarity, and control. In this episode, Coach Ruby helps Lisa and Rae navigate cravings, rebuild self-trust, and celebrate small victories. Through self-compassion and curiosity, they explore new ways to make choices that support the life they want. In Lisa’s session: - Her journey to redefining her relationship with alcohol  - Overcoming self-doubt from past attempts to change - Learning to trust herself again, even after setbacks - Embracing grace and self-compassion - Facing the fear of future failures with courage - Imagining a happier, and more fulfilling future - Recognizing the inner voice that urges her to drink - Practicing self-care through soothing activities - Gaining confidence and refusing to give up In Rae’s session: - Her journey with alcohol and other substances - Growing up around alcohol and domestic violence - Drinking to take the edge off and quiet her mind - Visualizing business goals alongside her alcohol journey - Struggling to build a balanced relationship with alcohol - Celebrating progress, no matter how small - Approaching cravings with curiosity and compassion - Finding joy in outdoor activities like beach walks - Engaging with the inner voice that tells her to drink - Leaning into the discomfort of resisting cravings - Viewing self-love as the key to lasting change Ruby Williams is a certified Naked Mind Senior Coach dedicated to helping people rethink their relationship with alcohol. With 19 years of experience in the wine industry, Ruby understands how alcohol can become a regular part of life, especially in social or stressful situations. After finding freedom in 2019, she improved her health, lost weight, and achieved lifelong goals. Now, Ruby uses thoughtful questioning and mindset shifts to help clients build a more balanced, fulfilling, and healthier relationship with alcohol. Learn more about Coach Ruby: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/ruby-williams/  Related Episodes: EP 420: Reader Question – Why Do I Drink Even Though I Don’t Want To? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-420-reader-question-why-do-i-drink-even-though-i-dont-want-to EP 634: Reader’s Question – How Do You Get Rid of the Punishing Voice Inside Your Head? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-634-readers-question-how-do-you-get-rid-of-the-punishing-voice-inside-your-head/ EP 702: Reader’s Question – How to Feel Good Without Alcohol? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-702-readers-question-how-to-feel-good-without-alcohol/  Ready to take the next step on your journey?  Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious!

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• Introducing Negotiate Your Best Life Podcast with Rebecca Zung

  Do you find yourself navigating and negotiating through tough times? The Negotiate Your Best Life Podcast with Rebecca Zung captures the stories of people who have navigated past external and internal challenges to finally live their best lives. I hope you check it out.

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• Dare to Feel: Agnes’s Naked Life | E771

  What might change if you let yourself feel every emotion without running from it? Agnes grew up in a "work hard, play hard" family, where alcohol was a way to ease stress. After a childhood filled with trauma, she carried so much pain into her teenage years, struggling to connect socially. Drinking made her feel alive and fun, becoming her go-to for managing stress, social situations, and intimacy, following a doctor’s advice. Over time, she realized that the more she drank, the more lost and unhappy she felt. In this episode, Agnes shares with Annie how she stopped running from her feelings, reclaimed her voice, and built trust in herself. By fully embracing her emotions, she created a life of clarity, strength, and purpose, helping others as a certified coach. In this episode, Annie and Agnes will discuss: - Experiencing childhood trauma involving alcohol - Drinking in high school to fit in socially - Using alcohol to boost confidence and ease stress - Feeling guilt and shame about drinking habits - Following doctors’ advice to drink for relaxation or intimacy - Shifting from weekend drinking to drinking for any occasion - Getting curious about her relationship with alcohol - Struggling to make clear decisions after drinking - Building new routines for social situations - Discovering joy in helping others as a certified coach - Trusting herself and embracing emotions without fear - And other topics… Related Episodes: EP 256: Reader Question – How to Loosen Up for Sex Without Alcohol https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-256-how-to-loosen-up-for-sex-without-alcohol/  EP 448: What I Wish I Knew Before My First Drink – The Thief of Joy https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-448-what-i-wish-i-knew-before-my-first-drink-the-thief-of-joy  EP 733: You Are Not the Problem, Alcohol Is – Naked Life Story https://thisnakedmind.com/you-are-not-the-problem-alcohol-is-naked-life-story-ep-733/  Ready to take the next step on your journey?  Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious!

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• Reclaiming Your True Self: Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E770

  How might your past still be shaping the choices you make today? Eliza feels unworthy of living without alcohol and is afraid to discover who she truly is without it. Growing up, she learned to hide her true self to earn her parents’ love. Meanwhile, Lacey grew up feeling unheard, which made it difficult for her to share her feelings. Her husband’s recent cancer diagnosis has brought up deep fears, making it even harder for her to open up. In this episode, Coach Zoe helps them reflect on how their childhoods shaped their choices. With compassion, they begin to let go of the shame and fears holding them back and reconnect with their inner child to build a more loving and authentic relationship with themselves. In Eliza’s session: - Feeling stuck and afraid to explore her true self - Exploring her feelings of unworthiness - Seeking parental love and acceptance as a child - How childhood patterns shaped her struggles today - Grieving an unresolved relationship with her parents - Using tools like anchoring and inner-child work to heal - Building self-worth through self-compassion - Allowing herself to feel and accept emotions fully - Building trust in her ability to make intentional choices - Discovering a new mindset and her true identity In Lacey’s session: - Exploring her complex relationship with alcohol  - Coping with her husband’s cancer diagnosis  - Drinking to relive memories of happier times - How our need for comfort shapes our choices  - Embracing her feelings through journaling - Overcoming fearful, negative self-talk  - Using alcohol to express herself and feel heard - Learning to validate her emotions and needs - Finding strength in being vulnerable and authentic Zoe Ewart is a Certified Senior TNM Coach with four children and more animals than you can count. For 15 years, she has taught Pilates, speaks French and Spanish, and has been living alcohol-free since March 2020. Zoe’s coaching helps people take control of their relationship with alcohol in a fun, enjoyable, and safe environment. Learn more about Coach Zoe: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/zoe-ewart/  Related Episodes: EP 646: Reader’s Question – Why Is It So Hard to Become Alcohol-Free? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-646-readers-question-why-is-it-so-hard-to-become-alcohol-free/  EP 696: Reader’s Question – Is the drunk you the real you? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-696-readers-question-is-the-drunk-you-the-real-you/  EP 756: Feel Like Yourself Again: ​​Alcohol Freedom Coaching https://thisnakedmind.com/feel-like-yourself-again-alcohol-freedom-coaching-e756/  Ready to take the next step on your journey?  Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious!

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• One Brave Choice: Brent’s Naked Life | E769

  Can one brave choice give you the strength to transform your relationships? Brent turned to alcohol in high school to cope with his parents’ divorce. This choice hurt his grades, led to car accidents, affected his health, and nearly ended his marriage. After undergoing major surgery and realizing the impact of his habits on his family, he decided to make a tough but necessary change. He worked hard to rebuild his marriage and has now been happily married for 42 years. In this episode, Brent shares with Annie how making intentional choices allowed him to strengthen his family relationships and inspire others. Today, he feels healthier and enjoys being fully present for moments like cheering on his grandson at baseball games. In this episode, Annie and Brent will discuss: - Drinking to cope with parents’ divorce as a teenager - Rebuilding his marriage after alcohol’s impact - How society’s view on alcohol shapes our choices - Facing health issues and undergoing surgery - Rethinking his habits after discovering This Naked Mind - New research on alcohol's effects - Why education about alcohol leads to better choices - Enjoying holidays and special occasions in new ways - Recognizing positive changes among friends and family - Inspiring change without being forceful - Being fully present for his grandson - And other topics… Related Episodes: EP 396: Reader Question – How Can I Tell My Family the Truth About Alcohol? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-396-reader-question-how-can-i-tell-my-family-the-truth-about-alcohol/  EP 682: Reader’s Question – What Are The Health Benefits of Drinking Less? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-682-readers-question-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-drinking-less/  EP 733: You Are Not the Problem, Alcohol Is – Naked Life Story https://thisnakedmind.com/you-are-not-the-problem-alcohol-is-naked-life-story-ep-733/  Ready to take the next step on your journey?  Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Until next week, stay curious!

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