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  • The Ripple Effect of Quitting Drinking | Meet Our Coaches | E843
    The Ripple Effect of Quitting Drinking | Meet Our Coaches | E843 The ripple effect of quitting drinking—what if it reaches far beyond one empty glass? Coach Pam speaks with TNM Alcohol Freedom Guides, Ruby and Kai, who share how they found their way to freedom with This Naked Mind. As coaches for The Path, they now help others do the same. Ruby, a former wine industry insider, recounts her journey of letting go of the self-blame that kept her stuck, while Kai reflects on the decades she spent using alcohol to quiet her mind and cope with personal challenges. Together, they show how gentle coaching questions reshape beliefs, why connection is the opposite of addiction, and how identity shifts make life bigger and calmer. You’ll get practical tips to turn “data points” into progress, and replace alcohol’s supposed rewards with what you actually need—rest, relief, and connection. In Coach Ruby’s Session: A-Ha Moments - The importance of "aha moments" in personal transformation. Dual Addiction - How her struggles with binge eating and alcohol were intertwined Shedding Shame - The power of letting go of shame and self-blame to find freedom The Power of The Path - How community and connection are the opposite of addiction The Ripple Effect - How her decision to become alcohol-free positively impacted her family and friends It's Never Too Late - Realizing that true change and self-discovery can happen at any age In Coach Kai’s Session: Quietening Inner Voices - Using alcohol from a young age to cope with personal struggles Willpower is Finite - The moment she realized willpower alone wasn't enough to sustain change Scientific Approach - How the analytical, science-based approach of This Naked Mind impacted her You Are Not Broken - The powerful message that it's the alcohol, not the person, that is the problem. Waste No More Time - The life-changing mantra that motivated her to join The Path and not look back 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 was empowered to improve her health, lose weight, and achieve lifelong goals. Ruby uses thoughtful questioning to help clients shift their mindset and build a more balanced, fulfilling, and healthier relationship with alcohol. Learn more about Coach Ruby: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/ruby-williams/ Kai Birdsall, ALPC, is a Certified Naked Mind Coach who helps people change their relationship with alcohol and the habits that keep them stuck. A professional gay woman with a BSc and MBA, she brings 25+ years of corporate leadership to science-based, compassion-led coaching. Kai now supports women in midlife, LGBTQ+ clients, and anyone navigating big transitions—menopause, divorce, illness, career shifts—to manage stress without alcohol and live more authentically. Learn more about Coach Kai: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/kai-birdsall-alpc/ Episode links: nakedmindpath.com 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! Quince- Find your fall staples at Quince. Go to Quince.com/naked for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too Hungryroot- Get 40% off your first box + a free item for life at Hungryroot.com/nakedmind with code nakedmind Shopify- Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/mind BetterHelp- Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/nakedmind
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  • Breaking Family Drinking Patterns to Be a Better Husband | Gavin's Naked Life | E842
    Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide, grief, loss, and mental health struggles. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) in the US or visit your local emergency room. Listen with care. What if the very thing you swore you'd never do became your biggest crutch? Gavin spent his childhood hating alcohol, watching it tear his family apart and promising he'd never touch it. But by his teens, he was drinking until sunrise, following the exact patterns he'd despised. Years later, married and successful, Gavin realized his wife deserved better—not because she complained, but because he knew deep down he wasn't showing up as his best self. When he began questioning how quitting drinking can improve a relationship, everything shifted. Through This Naked Mind, Gavin discovered he'd built an entire personality around alcohol, hiding his true introverted nature behind the need to be the "life of the party." In this episode, Gavin joins Annie to share how breaking generational drinking patterns allowed him to become the husband he always wanted to be. In this episode, Coach Cole and Gavin discuss: Growing up in a family where generational drinking was normalized Hating alcohol as a child but following the same patterns as a teen Building a people-pleasing personality that only existed with alcohol Discovering he was actually an introvert hiding behind drinking The moment he asked himself if he was being the best husband he could be How quitting drinking can improve a relationship and marriage Using 75 Hard as motivation to try sobriety How This Naked Mind equipped him with knowledge, not just conviction Wrestling with the question "What place does alcohol have in my life?" Learning that alcohol was contributing nothing positive The difference between feeling convicted and feeling equipped to change How supportive spouses can help without criticism or nagging Breaking family patterns to show up authentically in marriage And other topics… Episode links:Related Episodes: Breaking Family Alcohol Patterns - Janine’s Naked Life - E 701 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-701-naked-life-story-janine-m/ Quitting Alcohol with 75 Hard- Michelle’s Naked Life - E 671 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-671-naked-life-story-michelle-s/ Alcohol’s Impact on Relationships- Coaching Questions - E 775 - https://thisnakedmind.com/the-missing-piece-with-paul-stacey-martino-e775/ 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! Quince- Find your fall staples at Quince. Go to Quince.com/naked for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Hungryroot- Get 40% off your first box + a free item for life at Hungryroot.com/ nakedmind with code nakedmind Shopify- Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/mind BetterHelp- Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/nakedmind
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  • Using Fear as Fuel For Alcohol Freedom | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E841
    What if using fear as fuel could become your greatest tool for lasting alcohol freedom?  Marie has been drinking for three decades, giving alcohol "all the jobs" in her life—numbing overwhelm, escaping difficult emotions, and avoiding the fear of judgment that keeps her stuck in autopilot drinking patterns. Christine feels confident, currently alcohol-free, but worries about potential relapse after experiencing cycles of sobriety and drinking over the past decade. In this powerful coaching demonstration, Coach Cole guides both women through breakthrough moments, showing them how to transform their deepest fears into motivation for change through radical self-compassion. This episode offers a rare glimpse into what actual coaching sessions look like inside The PATH, revealing how fear can become the very thing that drives lasting transformation. In Marie's Session: Recognizing how she gives alcohol "all the jobs" in her lifeBreaking the autopilot drinking pattern during overwhelming momentsConfronting three decades of using alcohol to escape difficult emotionsUnderstanding perfectionism and judgment keep her stuck in numbing behaviorsLearning to connect with emotions instead of running away from themDiscovering how self-compassion can serve as protection rather than weaknessMoving from "I can't handle this" to curiosity about her emotional experienceTransforming the fear of not being enough into motivation for growthAnd more topics… In Christine's Session: Navigating alcohol-free confidence while fearing potential relapseProcessing the shame and analysis after a recent slip with two glasses of wineUnderstanding trigger patterns from nine years of cycling between sobriety and drinkingLearning that emotions are scary but won't actually harm youDiscovering how to sit with difficult feelings instead of avoiding themRecognizing fear as a useful driver for positive change rather than an enemyBuilding tools to return to The PATH after setbacks without spiralingUsing fear as fuel to strengthen commitment to long-term alcohol freedomAnd more… Cole Harvey is a certified Naked Mind Senior Coach. For years, he felt lost and used alcohol as a way to cope, until he decided to go alcohol-free and focus on finding his purpose. Through curiosity, self-compassion, and adventure, he transformed his life. As a habit change and mindset coach, Cole helps young men understand themselves, build better habits, and find meaning. Learn more about Coach Cole: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/cole-harvey/ Episode links: nakedmindpath.com Related Episodes: Healing Emotional Pain Without Alcohol - Reader Question - E706 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-706-readers-question-healing-emotional-pain-without-alcohol/  What are the signs of relapse? - Reader Question - E708 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-708-readers-question-what-are-the-signs-of-relapse/ Learning to Trust Yourself Again - Alcohol Freedom Coaching - E746 - https://thisnakedmind.com/learning-to-trust-yourself-again-alcohol-freedom-coaching-e746 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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  • Breaking Free from Shame After Drinking | Linda's Naked Life | E840
    Have you ever felt shame after drinking? Linda spent years trying to align her desire for authenticity with her ongoing battle with alcohol. Despite practicing yoga, meditation, and promoting holistic health, alcohol continued to be her way of coping, even though she felt deep cognitive dissonance. On the outside, she helped others find balance; on the inside, she struggled with shame after drinking. Her people-pleasing nature kept her in this tug-of-war. It wasn’t until she embraced The PATH that she found clarity, hope, and the courage to stop hiding. In this episode, Linda shares how she stopped feeling shame after drinking and began to embrace her true self. In this episode, Annie and Linda discuss : Struggling with authenticity while practicing yoga and holistic health, yet secretly battling alcohol Parenting her parents and siblings—Linda felt responsible for holding her family together Being encouraged to drink by her father, who believed alcohol was essential for connection People-pleasing tendencies that kept Linda stuck in unhealthy cycles, including her reliance on alcohol Drinking to fit in—how alcohol became a way to mask feelings of insecurity and inadequacy Feeling shame after drinking—how Linda struggled with self-judgment and guilt Joining The PATH and finding clarity, hope, and self-compassion as she shifted her mindset The shift from people-pleasing to setting boundaries, and how it helped her regain control Rediscovering her true self after years of using alcohol to cope Embracing emotional connection over numbing with alcohol, and how it deepened her relationships And much more... Episode links: This Naked Mind Institute - jointnmi.com Good Vibration Coaching - https://www.goodvibrationcoaching.com/ Related Episodes: How do I handle cravings and people pleasing? - Reader Question - E 272 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-272-reader-question-how-do-i-handle-cravings-and-people-pleasing/  Naked Life Story – Where are they now? – Halima - E 703 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-703-naked-life-story-hayley-where-are-they-now-halima/ The Cost of Fitting In - Alcohol Freedom Coaching - E785 - https://thisnakedmind.com/the-cost-of-fitting-in-alcohol-freedom-coaching-e785/ 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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  • The Secrets To Finding Freedom From Alcohol | Meet Our Coaches | E839
    What is an alcohol coach, and how can they guide you to freedom from alcohol? Path Coaches Cole and Julie join Coach Pam to discuss their unique approach to coaching, which goes beyond just quitting alcohol. In this episode, they share how coaching is not about giving answers but about helping clients shift their mindset, address emotional triggers, and how their work empowers clients to reclaim control of their lives. In this episode, Coach Pam and Coach Cole discuss: The unexpected feeling of relief when he committed to a year of not drinking His journey from fighting his "shadow self" to befriending it Comparing old "authoritarian" coaching to the gentle guidance of an alcohol coach Using questions and perception shifts to uncover inner wisdom The power of letting go of beliefs that no longer serve you Why learning from setbacks is more powerful than striving for perfection How the Path program helps you rebuild your foundation brick by brick Finding incredible and enriching things in witnessing others' transformations And more… Coach Pam and Coach Julie discuss: Recognizing a "nagging feeling" as a sign to explore her relationship with alcohol The "Aha" moment from drinking and getting curious about it Transforming from a Path participant to a Path coach Using the ACT Process to reframe thoughts and reduce the desire to drink Finding profound change by letting go of stories, shame, and guilt The importance of community support to realize you're not alone How she handled major life events with the support of the Path Why she believes there's "no downside" to investing in a year-long program And other topics… Cole Harvey is a certified Naked Mind Senior Coach. For years, he felt lost and used alcohol as a way to cope, until he decided to go alcohol-free and focus on finding his purpose. Through curiosity, self-compassion, and adventure, he transformed his life. As a habit change and mindset coach, Cole helps young men understand themselves, build better habits, and find meaning. Learn more about Coach Cole: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/cole-harvey/ Julie Lively is a certified This Naked Mind Alcohol Freedom Coach and Master Gray Area Drinking Coach. After years of struggling with drinking, Julie found lasting freedom through the science and compassion of This Naked Mind. She now helps midlife women navigating major life transitions—like career changes, empty nests, menopause, and caring for aging parents—break free from alcohol’s grip. Julie empowers women to reclaim confidence, clarity, and peace, guiding them to live alcohol-free and with joy. Learn more about Coach Julie: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/julie-lively/ Episode links: nakedmindpath.com Related Episodes: Healing Through Self-Love - Cole’s Naked Life - E737 - https://thisnakedmind.com/healing-through-self-love-coles-naked-life-e737/ How do I go back to normal life after The Alcohol Experiment?- Reader Question – E508 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-508-reader-question-how-do-i-go-back-to-normal-life-after-the-alcohol-experiment/ Is Organic Wine Better For You? - Alcohol Freedom Coaching - E791 - https://thisnakedmind.com/is-organic-wine-better-for-you/ 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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