This Naked Mind Podcast

What if you could manage tough emotions without a drink? When Swarna’s daughter turned four, memories of her own trauma at the same age came flooding back. Although remembering was painful, it helped her realize she had been drinking because she felt unsafe in her own body. Meanwhile, Sarah often woke up with regret after drinking, saying "never again," but found herself reaching for a drink again in the evening. Over time, she felt she had lost touch with who she was. In this episode, Coach Ellie helps both women find clarity and learn to accept themselves as they are. While Swarna learns to be patient with herself because progress isn’t always a straight line, Sarah learns to embrace herself as she is instead of focusing on the idea of ‘fixing’ herself. In Swarna’s session: - How alcohol numbs everything, not just the bad - Why she felt unsafe in her own body - Using alcohol to cope with emotions - Alcohol’s positive feedback loop - Building a tough shell to hide her sensitive side - Why you need to listen to your body - How resisting feelings can get in the way of freedom In Sarah’s session: - The cycle of "never again" mornings - Recovering her true self - Drinking to numb emotions - The need to process emotions, not run from them - Forgiving the past - Accepting things as they are - Learning new ways to cope on The PATH Ellie Crowe is a Senior Certified TNM Coach and co-host of the Present & Sober podcast. As a once-strung-out, working mom of three who understands the trap of using wine to escape, Ellie’s mission is to help her clients discover joy, peace, and contentment by living wholeheartedly in the present moment.  Learn more about Coach Ellie: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/ellie-crowe/  Related Episodes: EP 626: Reader’s Question – Unlocking Inner Peace: Practical Tools for Self-Forgiveness: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-626-readers-question-unlocking-inner-peace-practical-tools-for-self-forgiveness/  EP 689: Interview with Dr. Melissa Kalt: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-689-interview-with-dr-melissa-kalt/  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!

Have you ever felt torn between the life you show and the life you hide? Megan, a devoted nurse and mom, lived a double life that tore her apart. She was at the top of her game during the week, but on her days off, she would binge drink. After a three-day binge during the holidays, Megan hit rock bottom. Ashamed that she couldn't be present for her kids, she knew something had to change. She found the courage to ask for help, made a promise to her nine-year-old daughter, and hasn’t looked back since. In this episode, Megan opens up about her journey from feeling trapped in a double life to living a more fulfilled life where she’s fully present for herself and her children. In this episode, Annie and Megan will discuss: - The stigma preventing health professionals from seeking help - Megan’s early struggle with body image issues - Drinking at 13 to feel ‘grown-up’ - The toll of living a double life - Numbing the joy as well as the pain - The myth of “normal” drinking - Mommy wine culture - Not being present as a mom - How drinking affected her physically and mentally - Letting go of perfectionism - Ticking off her bucket list - Rejecting the idea that she is powerless - How mindfulness brought her back to the present - The dopamine detox trend - Rediscovering joy in the small things again - Learning social skills without alcohol - And other topics… Related Episodes: EP 385: Naked Life Story – Onowa: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-385-naked-life-story-onowa/  EP 430: Reader Question – How can I break free from Mommy Wine Culture? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-430-reader-question-how-can-i-break-free-from-mommy-wine-culture  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!

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 really wanted. But it wasn’t her fault. Alcohol had robbed her of her self-confidence. In this episode, Coach Zoe helps Jenna make sense of her complicated feelings around alcohol, helping her understand that her value rests within herself and not in her actions or her past. For the first time in years, Jenna starts to feel worthy and begins to trust herself again. In this episode, Coach Zoe and Jenna will discuss: - Jenna’s 42-year struggle with alcohol - Going ‘duck mode’ to beat cravings - Drinking to cope with pain - Trusting herself again - Finding self-compassion - How This Naked Mind tools helped her make changes - Why it can be hard to feel worthy - Letting go of self-blame - The fact that alcohol is the problem - How drinking affected her confidence - Writing a letter to her old self to heal - Finally feeling worthy - And other topics… Zoe Ewart is a Certified Naked Mind Senior Coach who brings her experience and understanding to help with the tricky parts of life’s big changes. Her coaching gives you an enjoyable, light-hearted, and safe environment to effortlessly take back control of alcohol so you can feel better physically, mentally, and spiritually. Zoe taught Pilates for 15 years. She has four adult children and more animals than the Ark ever had. Learn more about Coach Zoe: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/zoe-ewart/  Related Episodes: EP 654: Reader’s Question – Overcoming Subconscious Beliefs Around Self-Worth: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-654-readers-question-overcoming-subconscious-beliefs-around-self-worth/  EP 730: Alcohol Freedom Coaching – Progress Over Perfection, Learn to Embrace Self-Compassion: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-730-coaches-podcast-coach-ellie-with-lauri-m-tina-m/  EP 586: Reader Question – How do I avoid cravings when not drinking?: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-586-reader-question-how-do-I-avoid-cravings-when-not-drinking  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!

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 her peers. Then, she used it to manage her grief and, later, to relax after a long day. Throughout her journey, drinking felt like the thing to do because everyone around her was doing it. But when she discovered This Naked Mind, she started picking apart her deeply held beliefs about alcohol. In this episode, Joy shares her incredible journey to living a more wholesome life for herself and eventually finding her way back to the career she loves as a coach. In this episode, Annie and Joy will discuss: - Drinking to mask insecurities and fit in - Blacking out after drinking at 14 - The influence of alcohol in her family history - The health consequences of heavy drinking  - Partying heavily even as an academic student - How alcohol shaped her friendships and relationships - Drinking to mask pain and manage grief - Traveling to find herself  - Counseling others while battling her own drinking - Giving kids the tools to understand alcohol - And other topics… Related Episodes: EP 262: Reader Question – How do I deal with death and grief without alcohol: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-262-reader-question-grief-without-alcohol/  EP 439: Naked Life Story – Nat X: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-439-naked-life-story-nat-x  EP 547: Naked Life Story – Claire: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-547-naked-life-story-claire/   Resources Mentioned: Joy’s Website: https://www.afreelifecoaching.com  Joy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afreelife_/  Joy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AFreeLifeCoach/  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!

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 roadblock is her belief that alcohol helps her relax, Jane feels stuck because of her struggle to set boundaries with her parents, whom she loves. In this episode, Coach Ruby guides Annette to explore her beliefs about alcohol, questioning whether it actually helps her relax. Likewise, she helps Jane unpack the complicated emotions she feels toward her parents, exploring healthier ways to cope and find peace. In Annette’s session: - Drinking to calm her anxiety - Her accidental first drink at her grandma’s - Does she truly like the taste of alcohol? - Acknowledging that alcohol numbs her taste buds - The main reason she drinks - The heavy cost of a short period of relaxation - Strategies to make her commitment easier - Opening up to her husband about her alcohol journey In Jane’s session: - Numbing herself with alcohol in her quest for peace - Progress toward her desired peace and freedom - Growing up around alcohol and anger - The burden of being the “rock” for her family - Seeing herself in her father - Learning not to beat herself up - How her unresolved anger fuels her drinking - Healthier ways to process her emotions - Balancing love for her parents with personal boundaries - Standing up for herself Ruby Williams is a Certified Naked Mind Senior Coach on a mission to help those rethinking their relationship with alcohol. Ruby helps her clients create profound mind shifts during sessions that can shrink the role of alcohol in their lives. Despite drinking every day to manage stress, she found freedom and was empowered to lose weight, get healthy, and achieve some lifetime goals. Ruby can help you reach a more fulfilling, healthy, and balanced life, free from relying on alcohol. Learn more about Coach Ruby: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/ruby-williams/  Related Episodes: EP 02: Reader Question – Why do I have so much anxiety the day after drinking? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-02-reader-question-much-anxiety-day-drinking/  EP 274: Reader Question – My biggest obstacle is that I love the taste of wine, I understand I acquired the taste but I still love it!?  https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-274-reader-question-my-biggest-obstacle-is-that-i-love-the-taste-of-wine-i-understand-i-acquired-the-taste-but-i-still-love-it/  EP 564: Coaching Questions – How to start healing from numbing? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-564-coaching-questions-how-to-start-healing-from-numbing/ EP 622: Reader’s Question – Effective Strategies for Setting Boundaries with Family: https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-620-readers-question-effective-strategies-for-setting-boundaries-with-family/  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!