Have you ever wondered if your attempts to unwind with alcohol are actually adding to your burdens? 

Coach Ruby Williams offers a powerful glimpse into the realities of seeking alcohol freedom through two personal coaching sessions. First, we meet Anne, a mom and professional learning to navigate stress and cravings using the tools provided by The Path. Then, we listen in as Ruby coaches Travis, who candidly discusses the pattern of drinking because of work stress in his high-pressure career and begins to explore alternative ways to manage exhaustion and find genuine relaxation.

Ruby and Anne discuss:

Balancing motherhood, work, and emotions

How stress and subconscious beliefs drove her cravings

What made her pause instead of buying wine

Using practical tools like candlelight, journaling, and stargazing to replace wine

Why wine as a reward is a cultural myth

Celebrating small wins and staying grounded in her "alive goal"

The concept of an "urge jar"

and other topics

Ruby and Travis dive into:

Growing up with generational addictionHow high achievement and people-pleasing masked deeper burnoutWhy alcohol became a mental shut-off switch

Realizing work had consumed joy, friendships, and connection

The high cost of success and redefining his evening routine

Drinking because of work stress

Coaching insight: maybe it’s as simple as going to bed

and more

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/ 

Related Episodes:

EP 158: Reader Question – How do you deal with stress without alcohol? - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-158-how-do-you-deal-with-stress-without-alcohol/

EP 517: The Upside of Stress with Dr. McGonigal - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-517-the-upside-of-stress-with-dr-mcgonigal/

EP 29: Naked Life Story: Meredith - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-29-naked-life-story-meredith/Ready to take the next step on your journey? 

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