What if alcohol wasn’t the solution to feeling at peace with yourself?

For Isabella, alcohol became a way to mask self-doubt and emotional turbulence, especially when balancing a demanding legal career and complex family dynamics. But through the process of exploring her emotions and connecting with her inner self, Isabella found that the path to finding internal validation and peace doesn’t require alcohol—it requires self-compassion and deep emotional healing. Join Annie as she talks with Isabella about her incredible journey to finding her internal strength and letting go of old coping mechanisms.

In this episode, Annie and Isabella discuss:

The early reliance on sugar for self-soothing and anxietyAlcohol as a "miracle cure" for self-doubt in adolescenceNavigating the "work hard, play hard" culture of law school and corporate lawThe unique stresses of being a stepmom and mother to four young childrenThe pivotal hospital experience and subsequent relief of seeking helpFinding internal validation and peace through challenging limiting beliefsOvercoming the shame and blame associated with seeking treatmentAdapting social life and recognizing comfortable social environmentsThe importance of internal strength and moving beyond external valueThe lasting impact of the This Naked Mind methodologyAnd other topics…

Episode links:

jointnmi.comisabellaferguson.com.au

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Learning to Trust Yourself Again - Alcohol Freedom Coaching - E746 - https://thisnakedmind.com/learning-to-trust-yourself-again-alcohol-freedom-coaching-e746/

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