Trigger warning: This episode contains references to domestic violence, suicidal ideation, & self-harm ideation.

If you've been wondering how to rebuild self-worth after drinking, this episode will meet you right where you are. Coach Zoe coaches Katia through the power of her "alive goal" — learning to love the girl in the mirror after years of not being able to look at her own reflection. Then Coach Cole walks Tracey through meeting her inner critic with curiosity rather than shame. These coaching sessions are raw, real, and deeply human. Learning to trust yourself sober starts with understanding where that harsh inner voice came from — and realizing you don't have to keep carrying what was never yours to begin with.

Katia discusses:

What an "alive goal" is and why it changes everything

Years of avoiding mirrors and not recognizing herself

A violent relationship, emotional eating, and the weight of survival

Drawing a picture of herself — and seeing who she really is inside

Giving herself permission to heal (and why that's harder than it sounds)

Choosing The Path after years of trying to figure it out alone

And more…

Tracey discusses:

The self-compassion struggle when criticism is all you've ever known

Meeting the inner critic — and finding out it's just scared

Why binge drinking and shame create a cycle that's hard to break

Tracing perfectionism back to a critical parent

How to rebuild self-worth after drinking by separating your voice from someone else's

Learning to trust yourself sober one small, honest moment at a time

And more topics…

Zoe Ewart is a Certified Naked Mind Senior Coach who brings experience and understanding to help with the tricky parts of life’s big changes. Her coaching gives you an enjoyable, light-hearted, and safe environment to effortlessly take back control of alcohol so you can feel better physically, mentally, and spiritually. Zoe taught Pilates for 15 years. She has four adult children and more animals than the Ark ever had.

Learn more about Coach Zoe: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/zoe-ewart/

Cole Harvey is a Certified Naked Mind Senior Coach. For years, he felt lost and used alcohol to cope, until he decided to go alcohol-free and focus on finding his purpose. Through curiosity, self-compassion, and adventure, he transformed his life. As a habit change and mindset coach, Cole helps young men understand themselves, build better habits, and find meaning.

Learn more about Coach Cole: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/cole-harvey/

Episode links: nakedmindpath.comRelated Episodes:

Healing Through Self-Love | Cole’s Naked Life | E737 - https://thisnakedmind.com/healing-through-self-love-coles-naked-life-e737/

 Learning To Love Yourself Unconditionally | Alcohol Freedom Coaching | E875 - https://thisnakedmind.com/learning-to-love-yourself-unconditionally-afc-e875/

Love Yourself Sober - Naked Life Story – Kate & Mandy - EP 363 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-363-naked-life-story-mandy-kate/

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