What if the discomfort you’re avoiding is the key to healing?

Mary has been working on her relationship with alcohol but has kept it to herself out of fear of what others might think if she fails. When she tried to take a break before, she found herself drinking again and wasn’t sure how to make a lasting change. Meanwhile, Nancy spent years avoiding her emotions, turning to alcohol after overcoming an eating disorder. Her rocky relationship with her father and siblings made it hard for her to process feelings in a healthy way. In this episode, Coach Rina helps Mary embrace genuine support and let go of the fear of failure. Nancy learns to sit with her emotions, process them healthily, and set boundaries to protect her well-being.

In Mary’s session:

- Keeping her journey private out of fear of failure

- Trying to live a healthy lifestyle while drinking 

- Recognizing patterns in past attempts to change

- Finding support that feels right for her

- The power of a compassionate support system

- Enjoying an alcohol-free wedding experience

- Setting short-term goals for lasting change

- Exploring healthier ways to relax and unwind

- Focusing on progress, not perfection

In Dawn’s session:

- Struggling to sit with uncomfortable emotions

- Using alcohol to cope with difficult feelings

- Navigating a complex relationship with family

- Fearing a return to old coping habits, like binge eating

- Feeling triggered by hurtful words or tone

- Understanding anger as a valid emotion

- Using awareness to break old patterns

- Setting boundaries to support her well-being

- Finding healthier ways to process emotions

Rina Bowring is a certified TNM Senior Coach. She built a successful career in the outdoor advertising industry, but after discovering This Naked Mind and transforming her relationship with alcohol, she decided to pursue her passion as an alcohol freedom coach. Inspired by the changes she experienced, Rina now shares the TNM method with the Christian community. She is committed to helping people break free from harmful habits, overcome guilt and shame, and rediscover joy.

Learn more about Coach Rina: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/rina-bowring/

Related Episodes:

EP 246: Reader Question – How Do You Deal With Anger or Emotions When Alcohol-Free? https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-246-reader-question-how-do-you-deal-with-anger-or-emotions-when-alcohol-free 

EP 616: Reader’s Question – Getting Past Emotional Drinking Triggers https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-616-readers-question-getting-past-emotional-drinking-triggers/ 

EP 620: Reader’s Question – Sharing Your Personal Journey with Alcohol: A Guide to Honest Conversations and Healing Connections https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-618-readers-question-annie-graces-tips-for-dealing-with-family-members-who-continue-to-drink-2/ 

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