Who Are You Without the Label? Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E778

This Naked Mind Podcast

Annie Grace

Mental Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 22 February 2025

⏱️ 71 minutes

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Summary

What if the labels you’ve always worn no longer fit who you are becoming? Maureen and Jackson are both discovering how life feels when alcohol isn’t such a big part of it. For Maureen, this time feels easier than ever, leaving her wondering if it’s too good to be true. Jackson is nervous about what his friends will think if he chooses not to drink. Alcohol was a big part of his culture growing up, and he worries that stepping away might be seen as a weakness. In this episode, Coach Hayley helps Maureen see how all her past efforts have led to this moment of growth. Jackson realizes that choosing what is best for him is a sign of strength, not weakness. Together, they find that life beyond alcohol isn’t about giving something up. Instead, it’s about gaining confidence, freedom, and a new way to enjoy life’s moments. In Maureen’s session: - How her drinking habits have shifted over the years - Relying on willpower in past attempts to change - Choosing to change for herself, not others - Wondering why this time feels easier - Exploring her doubts about lasting change - Seeing how past experiences led to growth - Enjoying social events without needing to drink - Shifting the belief that alcohol makes experiences better - Looking forward to future moments with confidence - Embracing her journey as ongoing growth In Jackson’s session: - Growing up with alcohol as a part of his culture - Adjusting drinking habits based on social settings - Worrying about how friends might react to change - Reframing change from “need to” to “want to” - Using alcohol to cope with personal losses - Replacing self-judgment with curiosity - Letting go of comparison and focusing on his path - Recognizing how words shape experiences - Redefining what being a non-drinker means to him Hayley Scherders is a certified TNM Coach with training from the Canadian Addiction and Mental Health Association. Drawing from personal experiences, Hayley understands how tough change can be and provides a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space where her clients can feel supported. She believes that with the right mindset, anyone can change their life at any time. Learn more about Coach Hayley: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/hayley-scherders/ Related Episodes: EP 94: Reader Question – I Stopped Drinking but My Friends Are Not Supportive. How to Deal? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-94-reader-question-stopped-drinking-friends-not-supportive-deal/ EP 164: Reader Question – Are Vacations and Holidays More Fun Without Drinking? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-164-are-vacations-and-holidays-more-fun-without-drinking/ EP 738: Fun Without the Hangover: Alcohol Freedom Coaching https://thisnakedmind.com/fun-without-the-hangover-alcohol-freedom-coaching-e738/ 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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0:00.0	Welcome to This Naked Mind podcast, where we question the role of alcohol in our lives without rule, shame, or judgment.
0:12.4	I'm Annie Grace, and I'm so thrilled to have you with us today.
0:15.3	In this special series, I'm inviting you into something truly unique and deeply personal.
0:19.7	You're going to be listening in on
0:21.0	real one-on-one coaching sessions between some of our certified this naked mind coaches and members of our
0:26.2	community who are on their own journey with alcohol. These sessions are raw, unfiltered, and
0:31.3	completely unscripted. But before we dive in, I want to prepare you for what you're about to hear.
0:36.4	These conversations are real,
0:38.2	real people, real struggles, real emotions. They're honest and they're sometimes painful,
0:42.9	and they may even be uncomfortable to listen to. But that's the point. So no matter where you are
0:47.5	on your own personal journey, I encourage you to listen with an open heart and an open mind.
0:52.5	Now let's step into the world of this naked mind
0:54.4	coaching because this is where change begins. Hello, Maureen. I am so excited to get to
1:03.5	chit chat with you and do a little bit of coaching today. So do you want to let us know what we are
1:09.0	going to be diving into? Yes. My question is, have I really
1:14.4	made the switch in my brain to being alcohol-free? There's so many layers that we will be able to
1:24.2	explore within this. I already have questions that are popping up in my mind.
1:29.0	I am curious if you want to give us a quick little background
1:32.5	on your relationship with alcohol and where this question is coming from.
1:36.7	My very first experience that I can say I remember being drunk was when I was 13
1:42.2	and I am now 58, so that's a lot of years of drinking. I've had
1:47.4	times in my life when I didn't drink problematically, I would say, based on my first husband
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