It's Not About the Alcohol

EP207 Minisode: Accept the invitation to be okay no matter what


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Today's episode is all about the practice of being okay no matter what. Colleen shares the mindset shift that changed everything for her—especially while growing her business on TikTok—and how you can apply the same concept to anything in your life.

Whether it's tech glitches, traffic, or your partner's tone of voice, there's always an invitation to be bothered—or an opportunity to practice emotional sobriety instead. This episode will show you why true freedom isn't about changing your circumstances; it's about expanding your capacity to stay unbothered in the middle of them.

💡 Key Takeaways: • Your happiness depends on managing your internal world, not controlling the external world. • Resistance creates emotional "weight" that slows you down and steals your energy. • Growth comes from solving higher-level problems—not avoiding discomfort. • You can skip the part where you get upset and go straight to being okay. • Emotional sobriety isn't perfection—it's the choice to exist without adding extra suffering.

✨ Action Step: Pick one small irritation today—something low-stakes—and practice letting it go without needing it to change. Notice how much lighter you feel when you simply allow things to be as they are.

If you are ready to get support from a community of women who are co-creating this change with intention and clarity— Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL.

Do you want help from Colleen with a situation you're struggling with? Click here to submit your question for Colleen's NEW Q& A episodes. Your name will not be mentioned on air!

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Click here to TAKE THE QUIZ: Do you have a drinking problem or a thinking problem?

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It's Not About the AlcoholBy Colleen Freeland

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