What if the first real step toward change isn’t putting down the drink, but learning to listen to yourself?

What if the key to breaking free has less to do with willpower, and more to do with compassion, curiosity, and connection? In this powerful conversation, Coach Pam is joined by Coaches Kath and Soraya to explore two very different alcohol journeys that led to the same realization: you don’t have to hit rock bottom to know that something needs to shift. For both women, the breakthrough came not in a single dramatic moment—but in a growing awareness that their drinking didn’t match their values or the life they truly wanted to live. Through their work in The Path, they’ve helped hundreds of people learn how to feel their feelings, rewrite their limiting beliefs, and discover how to show up for yourself and stop drinking—in a way that feels empowering, not punishing. If you’ve ever felt like your struggle “doesn’t count” or you’re just not sure if you deserve support, this episode will change the conversation.

In this episode, Coach Kath and Coach Pam discuss:

Why a problematic relationship with alcohol doesn’t always look “bad”

What changed when Kath stopped comparing herself to others

The importance of community in shifting from shame to empowermentHow to trust your inner voice when it says something isn’t right

Why coaching isn’t about giving advice—it’s about holding space

How to show up for yourself and stop drinking—even if you’ve tried before

…and more

In this episode, Coach Soraya and Coach Pam discuss:

How early rehab and AA shaped (and complicated) her beliefs

The game-changing moment when she asked, “What if I’m not broken?”

The power of recognizing that you’ve been showing up all along

How to feel your feelings instead of drinking them away

Why success is simply raising your hand and taking back the driver’s seat

How to show up for yourself and stop drinking by reclaiming your worth

…and more

Coach Kath is a Certified This Naked Mind Coach and ALPC who supports single parents and busy professionals in breaking free from alcohol. She once used wine to cope with stress, until she realized it was quietly draining her joy. In 2021, she quit drinking and found lasting change through the This Naked Mind approach. Kath now helps others tap into that same clarity and freedom with compassion and practical tools. Her coaching is grounded in real-life experience and a deep belief in what’s possible.

Learn more about Coach Kath: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/kath-roberts/

Coach Soraya is a compassionate Certified This Naked Mind Coach and certified Kula Yoga instructor, combining somatic healing and therapeutic models to support her clients' journeys to recovery. With a deep commitment to working with individuals who feel disconnected from their true selves, Soraya specializes in helping people break free from addictions to substances or behaviors that no longer serve them. Her heart-centered, trauma-informed approach is rooted in collaboration and trust, with a focus on accessibility for BIPOC and LGBTQIA++ communities. Soraya’s passion lies in guiding others back to their personal power, allowing them to find peace, purpose, and lasting healing.

Learn more about Coach Soraya: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/soraya-arjan-odishoo-alpc/

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